HB 6282 Summary

• Increases maximum weekly unemployment benefit rate from $362.00 to $603.00 for claims filed on or after July 25, 2020, with annual adjustments based on Consumer Price Index starting October 1.

• Raises dependent allowance from $6.00 to $20.00 per dependent per week and increases maximum number of claimable dependents from 5 to 6.

• Extends maximum benefit weeks from 20 weeks back to 26 weeks for individuals filing initial claims on or after July 25, 2020.

• Adds provision allowing an additional 26 weeks of benefits during declared state of emergency if no federal extended benefits are available.

• Takes effect 90 days after enactment.