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HB 5000

Employment security: benefits; weekly benefit rate; increase. Amends sec. 27 of 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1 (MCL 421.27).

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Joey Andrews and 19 co-sponsors

Summary of HB 5000: Employment Security Benefits Increase Bill OverviewHB 5000 is a bill introduced in the Michigan legislature on March 13, 2025. The bill proposes to amend Sectio

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Bill Summary · HB 5000

Summary of HB 5000: Employment Security Benefits Increase

Bill Overview

HB 5000 is a bill introduced in the Michigan legislature on March 13, 2025. The bill proposes to amend Section 27 of Public Act 1 of 1936 to increase the weekly benefit rate for individuals receiving unemployment insurance benefits.

Key Provisions

The main provisions of HB 5000 include:

  1. Increasing Weekly Benefit Rate: The bill would raise the maximum weekly unemployment benefit from the current $362 to $450. This represents a 24% increase in the maximum weekly payment.

  2. Indexing to Wage Growth: Going forward, the weekly benefit rate would be indexed to the state's average weekly wage, adjusting annually to keep pace with wage growth.

  3. Retroactive Application: The increased benefit rate would apply retroactively to any claims filed on or after January 1, 2025.

Impacts

If enacted, HB 5000 would have the following key impacts:

  • Supports Workers During Unemployment: The higher weekly benefit amount would provide more financial support to Michigan workers who lose their jobs, helping them to better cover essential expenses during periods of unemployment.

  • Boosts Economic Stimulus: Increasing unemployment insurance payments puts more money directly into the hands of those likely to spend it quickly, providing an economic stimulus that could benefit local businesses and the broader state economy.

  • Potential Increase in Employer Payroll Taxes: The higher benefit levels may require employers to pay higher payroll taxes to fund the unemployment insurance system, which could impact business costs and profitability to some degree.

Timeline

HB 5000 was introduced in the Michigan House of Representatives on March 13, 2025. It has been referred to the House Commerce and Tourism Committee for initial consideration. If passed by the committee, the bill would then proceed to a full House vote, followed by consideration in the State Senate. The Governor would have the final decision on whether to sign the bill into law.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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