The bill mandates that individuals receiving unemployment compensation in Wyoming must undergo weekly rapid drug testing to screen for scheduled drugs, as outlined in the Wyoming Controlled Substances Act of 1971. Those who fail the drug test will be disqualified from receiving unemployment benefits if they were last employed by an employer with an approved drug testing program, are likely to find work in occupations requiring drug testing, or are seeking employment in extrahazardous jobs. Additionally, individuals terminated for failing a drug test required by their employer will not be eligible for unemployment benefits until they establish a new base period.

Furthermore, the bill stipulates that employers will be credited or refunded for contributions made on behalf of employees deemed ineligible due to drug test failures. The Department of Workforce Services is tasked with creating the necessary rules to implement these changes. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2024, with certain sections becoming effective immediately upon the bill's passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 27-3-306, 27-3-311, 27-3-515