SB 433: Unemployment insurance; benefit eligibility conditions, etc.

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Unemployment insurance; benefit eligibility conditions; lockout exception to labor dispute disqualification. Amends the Virginia Unemployment Compensation Act's labor dispute disqualification provision to provide that a lockout by an employer shall not constitute a labor dispute and that locked-out employees who are otherwise eligible for benefits shall receive such benefits unless (i) the recognized or certified collective bargaining representative of the locked-out employees refuses to meet under reasonable conditions with the employer to discuss the issues giving rise to the lockout, (ii) there is a final adjudication under the federal National Labor Relations Act that such representative has refused to bargain in good faith with the employer, or (iii) the lockout is the direct result of such representative's violation of an existing collective bargaining agreement.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. April 13, 2026Approved by Governor-Chapter 890 (effective 7/1/2026)
2. March 14, 2026Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
3. March 14, 2026Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 14, 2026
4. March 12, 2026Signed by President
5. March 12, 2026Signed by Speaker
6. March 12, 2026Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB433)
7. March 12, 2026Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB433ER)
8. March 12, 2026Enrolled
9. March 6, 2026Passed House (64-Y 34-N 0-A)
10. March 6, 2026Read third time
11. March 5, 2026Read second time
12. March 3, 2026Reported from Labor and Commerce (15-Y 7-N)

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