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Committee Advances Bill Ensuring Unemployment Eligibility for Employees in Employer Layoff Plans
Labor and Workplace Standards Committee · January 16, 2026
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Summary
The Labor and Workplace Standards Committee voted 9-0 to report out HB 2264, which clarifies that workers who volunteer for employer-initiated layoff or reduction-in-force plans may qualify for unemployment insurance if termination results from the plan.
The Labor and Workplace Standards Committee voted unanimously on Jan. 16 to report out House Bill 2264 with a "do pass" recommendation.
Vice Chair Scott moved the bill and members discussed the measure as a narrowly targeted clarification of unemployment eligibility. Committee supporters said the…
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