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LA HB153

Bill

Status

Passed

6/8/2025

Primary Sponsor

Troy Hebert

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires unemployment claimants to complete no fewer than five work search actions per week when claiming benefits, with the administrator defining valid work search actions by regulation

  • Adds failure to appear for a previously scheduled job interview and failure to participate in an approved training program as grounds for disqualification from unemployment benefits

  • Requires claimants to accept suitable work within the time frame specified in the job offer or face disqualification

  • Mandates the administrator create an online/electronic form for employers to report suspected work search violations and inform employers annually about reporting importance

  • Effective date: December 31, 2025

Legislative Description

Provides relative to work search requirements for unemployment benefits (EN SEE FISC NOTE GF RV See Note)

UNEMPLOYMENT COMP

Last Action

Effective date: 12/31/2025.

6/8/2025

Committee Referrals

Labor & Industrial Relations5/7/2025
Labor and Industrial Relations3/31/2025

Full Bill Text

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