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SB 163·KY·senate

AN ACT relating to unemployment insurance.

In CommitteeFiled Feb 4, 2026
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returned to Committee on Committees (S)

Mar 17, 2026

Summary

The bill changes the rules for receiving unemployment insurance in Kentucky. It adds a one‑week waiting period, requires claimants to register for work, complete five verified job‑search activities each week (including three applications or interviews), meet certain wage levels, and allows exceptions for training, disaster‑related job loss, or confirmed return‑to‑work prospects. It also directs the secretary to set verification rules and the cabinet to audit compliance and report results.

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