An Act establishing a special commission to study access to unemployment insurance in the Commonwealth
Joint: Hearing rescheduled to 04/29/2026 from 11:00 AM-12:00 PM in B-1 and Virtual<br> <span style="color: blue; font-style: italic;">Hearing location changed</span>
Summary
The bill establishes a nine‑member special commission to examine how quickly and equitably unemployment insurance claims are processed in the Commonwealth. It brings together state labor officials, legislative leaders, and governor‑appointed experts and claimants to identify problems and suggest improvements. The commission must deliver a report with recommendations by October 1, 2026.
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