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NY A10048
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/30/2026
Primary Sponsor
Claire Valdez
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AI Summary
- Establishes a minimum weekly unemployment insurance benefit of $250 or 15% of the state average weekly wage, whichever is greater
- Applies the new minimum floor across all benefit calculation methods, including those based on high quarter earnings and two/three quarter employment histories
- Replaces the previous minimum benefit of $143 for claimants with high quarter earnings above $3,575
- Takes effect immediately upon enactment
- Amends Section 590 of the New York Labor Law, building on changes made in the 2025 budget legislation
Legislative Description
Provides that the unemployment insurance minimum weekly benefit amount shall be the greater of two hundred fifty dollars or fifteen percent of the state average weekly wage.
Last Action
referred to labor
1/30/2026
Committee Referrals
Labor1/30/2026
Full Bill Text
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