The proposed bill, General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 193, seeks to amend the general statutes to establish that leave provided under the Connecticut Paid Leave Authority will be considered secondary to short-term disability insurance coverage. This means that when individuals apply for short-term disability insurance, any leave they may be entitled to under the Connecticut Paid Leave Authority will not be the primary source of income replacement but rather a supplementary option.

The bill does not specify any deletions from current law but introduces new legal language to clarify the relationship between the Connecticut Paid Leave Authority and short-term disability insurance. The intent of the legislation is to ensure that individuals utilizing short-term disability insurance can do so without their paid leave benefits being prioritized, thereby potentially allowing for a more comprehensive support system for those unable to work due to medical reasons.