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WA SB6140
Bill
Status
1/14/2026
Primary Sponsor
Curtis King
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AI Summary
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Requires the commissioner to reduce weekly paid family and medical leave benefits, including the maximum weekly benefit amount, if the calculated premium rate would exceed 1.2 percent
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Authorizes the commissioner to reduce weekly benefits at any time using actuarial principles to prevent the family and medical leave insurance account balance from falling below a specific threshold during any 12-month period
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Maintains solvency protections for the paid family and medical leave program without increasing the maximum premium rate cap or contribution rates paid by employers and employees
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Takes effect January 1, 2027
Legislative Description
Establishing solvency protections for the paid family and medical leave program that do not increase the maximum premium rate cap or contribution rates.
Last Action
First reading, referred to Labor & Commerce.
1/14/2026