The bill proposes revisions to the duration of unemployment insurance benefits in Montana, specifically by amending Section 39-51-2204 of the Montana Code Annotated. It introduces a new provision that establishes a benefit duration for certain employees, particularly those who are job-attached, union-attached, or unemployed due to a mass layoff as defined by federal law. The bill modifies the existing table that determines the number of full weeks of benefits based on the individual's ratio of total base period earnings to the highest quarter of earnings, expanding the eligibility criteria and adjusting the benefit structure accordingly.

Additionally, the bill sets an effective date of July 5, 2025, and specifies that it will apply to unemployment insurance claims filed on or after that date. The changes aim to provide more comprehensive support for individuals affected by unemployment, particularly in the context of mass layoffs, thereby enhancing the overall unemployment insurance framework in the state.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 39-51-2204
HB0131_1(1): 39-51-2204
HB0131_1(2): 39-51-2204
HB0131_1(3): 39-51-2204
HB0131_1(4): 39-51-2204
HB0131_1(5): 39-51-2204
HB0131_1(6): 39-51-2204
HB0131_1(7): 39-51-2204
HB0131_1: 39-51-2204
HB0131_2(1): 39-51-2204
HB0131_2(10): 39-51-2204
HB0131_2(2): 39-51-2204
HB0131_2(3): 39-51-2204
HB0131_2(4): 39-51-2204
HB0131_2(5): 39-51-2204
HB0131_2(6): 39-51-2204
HB0131_2(7): 39-51-2204
HB0131_2(8): 39-51-2204
HB0131_2(9): 39-51-2204
HB0131_2: 39-51-2204
HB0131_3(1): 39-51-2204
HB0131_3(2): 39-51-2204
HB0131_3(3): 39-51-2204
HB0131_3(4): 39-51-2204
HB0131_3(5): 39-51-2204
HB0131_3(6): 39-51-2204
HB0131_3(7): 39-51-2204
HB0131_3: 39-51-2204