Passed One ChamberFiled Jan 16, 2026
Sponsor: Martinez
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Continued from last session
Jul 21, 2026
Summary
The bill caps the length of weekly unemployment compensation at 26 weeks for eligible claimants whose claims become effective on or after July 1 2026. It applies to all Virginia workers receiving unemployment benefits and standardizes the maximum benefit period. The change will determine how long unemployed individuals can draw state assistance.
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