Missouri 2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee 2 D cosponsors

HB 2494 — Extends the duration of unemployment benefits

Last action — Referred: Emerging Issues(H)

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    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
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    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced December 17, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Prognosis

Stalled 18% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 D).

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In plain language

This bill extends the duration of unemployment benefits based on the unemployment rate in Missouri.

This bill modifies the rules around unemployment benefits in Missouri, tying the duration of benefits to the state's average unemployment rate. As the rate changes, the number of weeks that benefits can be collected will also adjust accordingly.

What this means for you
  • Workers: If you're unemployed in Missouri, this bill will affect how long you can receive benefits based on the unemployment rate.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Referred: Emerging Issues(H)

  2. Read Second Time (H)

  3. Read First Time (H)

  4. Prefiled (H)

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 197 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (197)

197 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 2494?
HB 2494 is sponsored by Eric Woods (Democratic) and Emily Weber (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 2494?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced December 17, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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