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WI SB500
Bill
Status
Introduced
10/2/2025
Primary Sponsor
Timothy Carpenter
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AI Summary
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Extends the period before unemployed workers must accept lower-paying or lower-skilled jobs from 6 weeks to 10 weeks after becoming unemployed
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Expands the window for quitting unsuitable work without losing UI benefits from 30 calendar days to 10 weeks after starting the job
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Allows employees to quit and remain eligible for UI benefits when relocating with a spouse required to move by any employer, not just U.S. armed forces members on active duty
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Takes effect on the first Sunday of the 2nd month following publication
Legislative Description
Various changes to the unemployment insurance law. (FE)
Last Action
Fiscal estimate received
2/4/2026
Committee Referrals
Government Operations, Labor and Economic Development10/2/2025
Full Bill Text
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