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LA SB119
Bill
Status
4/3/2025
Primary Sponsor
Heather Cloud
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AI Summary
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Excludes from the definition of "employment" (for unemployment insurance purposes) services performed by individuals who are employed within one year of release from incarceration
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Applies only to individuals released for crimes other than aggravated offenses (R.S. 15:541(2)) or sex offenses (R.S. 15:541(24), 15:541(25), and 15:541(27))
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Employment exclusion applies for a period of five calendar years from the date of hire
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Employers hiring qualifying recently released individuals would not pay unemployment insurance taxes on their wages during this period
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Effective January 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Prohibits certain services from being classified as employment. (1/1/26)
EMPLOYMENT
Last Action
Withdrawn from the files of the Senate prior to introduction.
4/14/2025