House
Adjourned Sine Die
2026 Regular Session
HB579
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Amend KRS 341.350 to eliminate the 1 week waiting period for unemployment benefits; amend KRS 341.090 to conform.
Introduced: February 6, 2026
Last action: February 13, 2026
To Economic Development & Workforce Investment (H)
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This bill would remove the one-week waiting period that currently delays unemployment benefits for Kentuckians who lose their jobs. Under current law, eligible workers must wait one week before receiving any payments; this change would allow benefits to begin immediately upon approval. Who it may affect: workers who have recently lost their jobs and are applying for unemployment benefits.
Legislative History
Feb 6, 2026 ·
Introduced
Feb 13, 2026 ·
To Economic Development & Workforce Investment (H)
Primary Sponsor
chad.aull@kylegislature.gov