Loading chat...

OR HB3024

Bill

Status

Passed

7/25/2025

Primary Sponsor

Unknown

Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Legislative Measures

AI Summary

  • Eliminates the provision that reduced a disqualified individual's maximum unemployment benefit amount by eight times their weekly benefit amount

  • Maintains existing disqualification grounds including discharge for misconduct, voluntary leaving without good cause, failure to apply for or accept suitable work, and substance-related absences

  • Preserves protections allowing individuals to avoid disqualification if participating in a recognized drug, cannabis, or alcohol rehabilitation program within 10 days of separation

  • Retains exemptions from disqualification for victims of domestic violence, stalking, sexual assault, or bias crimes who leave work for safety reasons

  • Takes effect 91 days after the 2025 regular legislative session adjourns; passed House March 4, 2025 and Senate June 12, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the reduction of unemployment benefits due to disqualification; and prescribing an effective date.

Last Action

Chapter 382, (2025 Laws): Effective date September 26, 2025.

7/25/2025

Committee Referrals

Labor and Business3/6/2025
Labor and Workplace Standards1/17/2025

Full Bill Text

No bill text available