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RI H7962
Bill
Status
2/27/2026
Primary Sponsor
Hagan McEntee
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AI Summary
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Removes the June 30, 2026 sunset date on expanded partial unemployment insurance benefits that have been in effect since May 23, 2021, making these provisions permanent.
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Permanently allows workers to earn up to 150% of their weekly benefit rate before losing partial unemployment eligibility, compared to the previous threshold of 100% of the benefit rate.
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Permanently increases the earnings disregard from 20% to 50% of the weekly benefit rate when calculating partial unemployment benefits.
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Amends Rhode Island General Laws sections 28-42-3 (definitions) and 28-44-7 (partial unemployment benefits) to strike references to the June 30, 2026 expiration date.
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Takes effect immediately upon passage.
Legislative Description
Eliminates the "until June 30, 2026" sunset on the increase in the total amount of earnings a partial-unemployment insurance claimant can receive before being entirely disqualified for unemployment insurance benefits.
Labor And Labor Relations
Last Action
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
3/5/2026