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HB437

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AN ACT relating to unemployment benefits.

Amend KRS 341.350 to eliminate the 1 week waiting period for unemployment benefits; amend KRS 341.090 to conform.

Labor and IndustryUnemployment CompensationWorkforcePersonnel and Employment

Introduced: January 20, 2026

Last action: January 28, 2026

To Economic Development & Workforce Investment (H)
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Legislative History

Jan 20, 2026 · House
Introduced In House
Jan 20, 2026 · House
To Committee On Committees (H)
Jan 28, 2026 · House
To Economic Development & Workforce Investment (H)

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Felicia Rabourn

Representative · House District 047

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Felicia.Rabourn@kylegislature.gov
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Chad Aull

Representative · House District 079

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chad.aull@kylegislature.gov
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Beverly Chester-Burton

Representative · House District 044

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beverly.chesterburton@kylegislature.gov
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Alan Gentry

Representative · House District 046

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Al.Gentry@kylegislature.gov
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Nima Kulkarni

Representative · House District 040

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Nima.Kulkarni@kylegislature.gov
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Candy Massaroni

Representative · House District 050

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candy.massaroni@kylegislature.gov
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