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WI AB622

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/7/2025

Primary Sponsor

Margaret Arney

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Origin

State Assembly

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends from 6 weeks to 10 weeks the period during which unemployed claimants can refuse lower-paying or lower-skilled jobs without losing UI benefit eligibility

  • Expands from 30 calendar days to 10 weeks the timeframe in which claimants can quit unsuitable work and still remain eligible for UI benefits

  • Allows employees to quit their job and remain eligible for UI benefits when relocating with a spouse required to move by any employer, not just the U.S. armed forces

  • Takes effect on the first Sunday of the 2nd month after publication

Legislative Description

Various changes to the unemployment insurance law. (FE)

Last Action

Fiscal estimate received

1/27/2026

Committee Referrals

Workforce Development, Labor, and Integrated Employment11/7/2025

Full Bill Text

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