The Universal Paid Leave Portability Amendment Act of 2025 seeks to amend the Universal Paid Leave Act of 2016 by expanding eligibility for paid leave benefits. Specifically, the bill allows individuals who are unemployed and not receiving unemployment insurance benefits to qualify for these benefits. This change is reflected in the amendment to Section 101 of the current law, which now includes a provision stating that an individual may be eligible if they are unemployed and not receiving benefits under the District of Columbia Unemployment Compensation Amendment Act.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that individuals who are receiving unemployment benefits will not be eligible for paid leave benefits during the same period. This is outlined in the amendment to Section 107(e), which explicitly states that those receiving unemployment compensation cannot also receive paid leave benefits. The bill will take effect following the Mayor's approval, a 30-day congressional review period, and publication in the District of Columbia Register.