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HB 569

RELATING TO EDUCATION.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Garner Shimizu

House Bill 569 streamlines Georgia's employment security processes by clarifying notice provisions and setting clear timelines for appeals, benefiting applicants and officials.

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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Bill Summary · HB 569

Summary of House Bill 569 (HB 569)

Purpose and Intent

House Bill 569 (HB 569) aims to amend Chapter 8 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, which pertains to employment security. The primary intent of the bill is to revise certain notice provisions related to benefits and appeals, thereby enhancing clarity and efficiency in the administrative processes surrounding employment security determinations.

Key Provisions

The bill introduces several significant changes to the existing law:

  1. Definition of 'Issue Date':

    • The bill defines "issue date" as the date on which the Department of Labor releases a determination or decision to an interested party, whether by mail, hand delivery, or electronically.

  2. Reconsideration and Appeals:

    • It establishes a timeframe for parties to appeal a determination, allowing them to do so within 15 days after the notice is mailed or delivered.
    • The Commissioner has the authority to issue a redetermination if good cause is shown before a determination becomes final.

  3. Administrative Hearing Process:

    • The bill outlines the responsibilities of administrative hearing officers, including the requirement to notify parties of decisions and the reasons for those decisions.
    • It stipulates that decisions made by hearing officers can be appealed within 15 days of notification.

  4. Board of Review:

    • The board of review can affirm, modify, or set aside decisions made by hearing officers and must notify parties of its findings promptly.
    • Decisions by the board become final 15 days after notification unless reconsidered within that timeframe.

  5. Judicial Review:

    • The bill clarifies that judicial review of board decisions is only permitted after all administrative remedies have been exhausted.

Affected Parties

The changes proposed in HB 569 will primarily affect:
- Individuals applying for or receiving employment security benefits.
- Administrative hearing officers and the board of review involved in the appeals process.
- The Georgia Department of Labor, which will need to implement the new provisions.

Timeline and Procedural Aspects

  • Introduced: February 21, 2025
  • Effective Date: January 1, 2026
  • Legislative Actions:
    • The bill passed its first reading on February 21, 2025, and has since moved through various legislative stages, including favorable reporting by the House Committee and subsequent readings in the House and Senate.

Conclusion

House Bill 569 seeks to streamline the processes related to employment security determinations and appeals in Georgia. By clarifying notice provisions and establishing clear timelines for appeals and reconsiderations, the bill aims to improve the efficiency and fairness of the employment security system.

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

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