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WA HB2345
Bill
Status
3/11/2026
Primary Sponsor
Suzanne Schmidt
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AI Summary
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Modifies how employer and employee premium contributions are distributed between family leave and medical leave in Washington's Paid Family and Medical Leave program in response to federal tax guidance
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Employers may deduct up to 40% of the family leave premium from employee wages (unchanged), but may now deduct up to 100% of the medical leave premium from employee wages (previously capped at 45%)
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Eliminates the requirement for the commissioner to set separate family and medical leave premium rates based on proportional share of paid claims for each type of leave
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Maintains the existing total premium split between employers and employees while changing only the internal allocation between family and medical leave categories
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Amends RCW 50A.10.030 and 50B.04.010, with conforming changes to cross-references in the long-term services and supports trust program definitions
Legislative Description
Concerning contributions in the state paid family and medical leave program.
Last Action
Effective date 6/11/2026.
3/11/2026