Ohio House Bill 376 reduces maximum regular unemployment benefit duration from 26 to 20 weeks

Original title: Reduce the maximum weeks an individual may receive unemployment

Last action · September 15, 2025: Referred to Public Insurance and PensionsSponsors: Michelle Teska and 12 others

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What This Bill Would Do

Ohio House Bill 376 lowers the maximum number of weeks an eligible unemployed individual can receive regular unemployment benefits from 26 weeks to 20 weeks, effective for benefit years beginning on or after the amendment's effective date. The bill amends sections 4141.30, 4141.33, and 4141.53 of the Revised Code.

Why it matters

Unemployed workers across Ohio face a shorter window to collect state unemployment insurance benefits before exhausting their regular claims, altering financial support timelines for jobless residents.

Background

Ohio's unemployment compensation system provides temporary financial assistance to eligible workers who have lost their jobs through no fault of their own. context
The 136th General Assembly is considering adjustments to state labor and employment statutes during the 2025-2026 legislative session. context

Who It Would Affect

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Directly affected

unemployed individuals filing claims in Ohio

Individuals filing new benefit years on or after the amendment's effective date are subject to a reduced maximum duration of 20 weeks for regular unemployment benefits.

Directly affected

participating employers under shared work plans

Employers utilizing shared work plans are subject to updated maximum limits on combined shared work compensation and unemployment benefits payable to employees.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does this change affect individuals currently receiving benefits under a benefit year that started before the amendment?

No. For any benefit year that begins before the effective date of the amendment, the prior rules allowing up to 26 weeks continue to apply.

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Where This Stands

Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Procedural history

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Sep 15, 2025HouseCommittee
Referred to Public Insurance and Pensions
Jun 23, 2025HouseIntroduced
Introduced

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