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WY HB0006
Bill
Status
Failed
2/9/2026
Primary Sponsor
Labor, Health and Social Services
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AI Summary
- Maximum unemployment benefits reduced from 26 weeks to 20 weeks for most claimants, with the cap remaining at 30% of base period wages
- Seasonal workers and those temporarily laid off expecting to return to their employer within 12 months retain eligibility for the full 26 weeks of benefits
- Unemployment Insurance Commission renamed to "Reemployment Insurance Commission" throughout Wyoming statutes
- $18,000 appropriated from the general fund to the Department of Workforce Services for system updates, available through June 30, 2027
- Changes apply to claims filed on or after January 1, 2027
Legislative Description
Unemployment insurance coverage-period and reporting.
Last Action
Failed Introduction 29-33-0-0-0
2/9/2026
Full Bill Text
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