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WA SB6142

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/14/2026

Primary Sponsor

Curtis King

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

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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