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RI S2737
Bill
Status
2/27/2026
Primary Sponsor
Valarie Lawson
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AI Summary
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Expands temporary caregiver insurance eligibility to include caring for a grandchild or "care recipient" (any person for whom the employee provides or arranges health or safety-related care)
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Increases maximum temporary caregiver benefits from 8 weeks to 10 weeks per benefit year beginning January 1, 2027, and to 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 if they lack qualifying wages from prior employment
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Self-employed participants who fail to meet quarterly reporting requirements or make timely contributions become ineligible for benefits until outstanding payments are satisfied
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
Introduced, referred to Senate Labor and Gaming
2/27/2026