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WA SB6142
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/14/2026
Primary Sponsor
Curtis King
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AI Summary
- Maximum paid family leave reduced from 12 weeks to 8 weeks per 52-week period
- Maximum paid medical leave reduced from 12 weeks to 8 weeks per 52-week period, with pregnancy-related incapacity extension remaining at 2 additional weeks
- Combined maximum for family and medical leave reduced from 16 weeks to 12 weeks, or from 18 weeks to 14 weeks with pregnancy-related incapacity
- Changes take effect January 1, 2027
- Amends RCW 50A.15.020 to address program solvency concerns
Legislative Description
Modifying the maximum duration of paid family and medical leave to improve program solvency.
Last Action
First reading, referred to Labor & Commerce.
1/14/2026
Committee Referrals
Labor & Commerce1/14/2026
Full Bill Text
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