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RI H7968
Bill
Status
2/27/2026
Primary Sponsor
Joshua Giraldo
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AI Summary
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Expands temporary caregiver insurance eligibility to include caring for grandchildren and "care recipients" (persons for whom the employee provides or arranges health or safety-related care)
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Increases maximum temporary caregiver benefits from 8 weeks (2026) to 10 weeks beginning January 1, 2027, and 12 weeks beginning January 1, 2028
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Allows self-employed Rhode Island residents to voluntarily opt into the Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI) and Temporary Caregiver Insurance (TCI) programs by filing an enrollment form with the Department of Labor and Training
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Self-employed individuals must complete 12 months of contributions before becoming eligible for benefits and must meet quarterly reporting and payment requirements to maintain eligibility
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Applies existing penalties ($10 filing fee plus 10% of amount due) and interest charges (1.5% per month) to self-employed individuals who elect coverage and fail to make required contributions
Legislative Description
Expands the benefit definitions to include a grandchild and care recipient and increases benefits period to 10 weeks for 2027 and 12 weeks for 2028 and provides a TDI/TCI opt-in option for self-employed workers.
Labor And Labor Relations
Last Action
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
3/5/2026