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NY S09381
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/6/2026
Primary Sponsor
Robert Jackson
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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 one-quarter, two-quarter, or four-quarter earnings
- Increases the previous minimum benefit threshold from $143 to the new $250/15% formula for claimants with high quarter earnings above $3,575
- Takes effect immediately upon enactment
- Introduced by Senator Jackson on March 6, 2026, and referred to the Senate Labor Committee
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
3/6/2026
Committee Referrals
Labor3/6/2026
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