The bill amends the Division of Workforce Services Law to enhance the job search process for individuals claiming benefits. It requires individuals to create an account on a state-maintained job board, where they must list their work experience, credentials, and relevant job information. Additionally, the bill mandates that individuals submit at least five work search contacts per week as part of their benefits claim, and they must report these contacts during the weekly certification process. The state-maintained job board will also match individuals with open jobs based on their qualifications, encouraging them to apply for the top-ranked positions that align with their skills.

Furthermore, the bill stipulates that if an individual fails to complete and report the required number of work search contacts in a week, they will be ineligible for benefits for that week. The Division of Workforce Services is tasked with auditing a minimum of 100 weekly work search reports for verification purposes. The act is set to take effect on January 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Old version HB1582 V2 - 3-6-2025 01:29 PM: 11-10-507(a), 11-10-507(b)
Old version HB1582 V3 - 3-17-2025 12:14 PM: 11-10-507(a), 11-10-507(b)
Old version HB1582 Original - 2-25-2025 02:06 PM: 11-10-507(a), 11-10-507(b)
HB 1582: 11-10-507(a), 11-10-507(b)
Act 708: 11-10-507(a), 11-10-507(b)