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SB 357·CT·senate

AN ACT CONCERNING UNEMPLOYMENT DEPENDENCY ALLOWANCE.

Reported by CommitteeFiled Feb 26, 2026
Sponsor: Nick Gauthier
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FAV. RPT., TAB. FOR CAL., SEN.

Apr 20, 2026

Summary

The bill creates a new dependency allowance of $45 per week for people receiving unemployment benefits, paid for a nonworking spouse and qualifying children or step‑children. The allowance is limited to a maximum of five dependents and cannot exceed the total weekly unemployment benefit amount. It only applies when the claimant is already receiving unemployment compensation and does not apply if both spouses are receiving benefits.

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