HB 1767-FN (2026): relative to unemployment compensation eligibility and weekly benefit amounts.
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HB 1767-FN (2026)
relative to unemployment compensation eligibility and weekly benefit amounts.
- Status: Referred for interim study
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services
- Subject: Employment
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 13, 2026, with 8 people signed in online: 1 in support and 7 in opposition. The committee held work sessions on January 22, 2026, January 29, 2026 and February 4, 2026. The committee met in executive session on February 10, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 5, 2026 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on October 13, 2026. On October 14, 2026 the committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Not Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 14 to 0. The committee met in executive session on October 14, 2026 to vote on its recommendation.
Sponsors
- Rep. Lino Avellani (R - Carr 4) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Mike Drago (R - Rock 4)
- Rep. Brian Labrie (R - Hills 2)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 13, 2026, 2:45 PM: public hearing, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, GP 159
- January 22, 2026, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, GP 228
- January 29, 2026, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, GP 153
- February 4, 2026, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, GP 153
- February 10, 2026, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, GP 159
- March 5, 2026: consent calendar, House
- October 13, 2026, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, GP 229
- October 14, 2026, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, GP 229
Votes
- March 5, 2026, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services
- January 13, 2026: Public Hearing: 01/13/2026 02:45 pm GP 159
- January 20, 2026: ==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 01/20/2026 10:00 am GP 159
- January 22, 2026: Subcommittee Work Session: 01/22/2026 11:00 am GP 228
- January 29, 2026: Subcommittee Work Session: 01/29/2026 11:00 am GP 153
- February 4, 2026: Subcommittee Work Session: 02/04/2026 11:00 am GP 153
- February 10, 2026: Executive Session: 02/10/2026 10:00 am GP 159
- February 10, 2026: Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study 02/10/2026 (Vote 19-0; CC)
- March 5, 2026: Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 03/05/2026
- October 13, 2026: Full Committee Work Session: 10/13/2026 10:00 am GP 229
- October 14, 2026: Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Future Legislation 10/14/2026 (Vote 14-0; )
- October 14, 2026: Executive Session: 10/14/2026 10:00 am GP 229