The Universal Paid Leave Portability Amendment Act of 2025 amends the Universal Paid Leave Act of 2016 to expand 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 Act, 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 are not 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 aims to provide greater support for individuals who may be in need of paid leave but are currently unemployed and not receiving any financial assistance.