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WA HB1843

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/5/2025

Primary Sponsor

Debra Entenman

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals RCW 50.20.095, which currently disqualifies individuals from receiving unemployment insurance benefits while attending school or an institution of higher education
  • Removes the statutory barrier that prevents students from collecting unemployment benefits solely based on their enrollment status
  • Sponsored by Representative Entenman in the Washington State 69th Legislature, 2025 Regular Session

Legislative Description

Concerning students' eligibility to receive unemployment insurance benefits.

Last Action

House Rules "X" file.

1/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules2/20/2025
Labor & Workplace Standards2/5/2025

Full Bill Text

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