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LA HB153
Bill
Status
6/8/2025
Primary Sponsor
Troy Hebert
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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Requires claimants to accept suitable work within the time frame specified in the job offer or face disqualification
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Mandates the administrator create an online/electronic form for employers to report suspected work search violations and inform employers annually about reporting importance
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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