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SD SB6

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Michael Rohl

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Reduces maximum unemployment benefit duration from 26 weeks to 12 weeks
  • Maximum benefit amount capped at 12 times (down from 26 times) the individual's weekly benefit amount
  • Exception preserved for trade readjustment payments under the Trade Act of 1974, allowing benefits beyond 12 weeks for individuals in approved training programs
  • Amends South Dakota Codified Law § 61-6-8

Legislative Description

Reduce the duration of an individual's reemployment benefits.

Reemployment Assistance

Last Action

Commerce and Energy Tabled, Passed, YEAS 6, NAYS 0.

2/19/2026

Committee Referrals

Commerce and Energy1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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