Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1320: Unemployment benefits; increase weekly benefit amount.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1320 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Unemployment benefits; increase weekly benefit amount. Primary sponsor: Marty Martinez (Democratic). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 13, 2026): Approved by Governor-Chapter 774 (effective 7/1/2026).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Unemployment benefits; increase weekly benefit amount. Provides that, for unemployment compensation claims effective on or after July 1, 2026, an eligible individual's weekly benefit amount shall be $48 higher than the current weekly benefit amount, as denoted in the table in the printed bill. This bill is identical to SB 759.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marty Martinez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Elizabeth Bennett-Parker | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 39 |
| Stacey Annie Carroll | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Rae Cousins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 79 |
| Adam P. Ebbin | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Kathy Tran | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Approved by Governor-Chapter 774 (effective 7/1/2026)
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1320)
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
- Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 31, 2026
- Signed by Speaker
- Signed by President
- Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB1320ER)
- Enrolled
- Passed Senate (21-Y 19-N 0-A)
- Read third time
- Passed by for the day (Voice Vote)
- Constitutional reading dispensed (on 2nd reading) (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
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