The "Welcome Child and Family Wellness Leave Act" establishes a comprehensive framework for family wellness leave, introducing two key funds: the Family Wellness Leave Fund and the Welcome Child Fund. The Family Wellness Leave Fund will provide eligible individuals with a percentage of their wages during various types of leave, including bereavement, medical, and safe leave. The Welcome Child Fund offers a $3,000 monthly refund for three months to eligible applicants upon the birth or adoption of a child, facilitating bonding time. The act outlines the administration of these funds by the Workforce Solutions Department, sets eligibility criteria requiring at least six months of employment prior to application, and specifies the duration and limits of the leave, which can be up to twelve weeks.

Beginning January 1, 2028, employees and self-employed individuals who have contributed to the Family Wellness Leave Fund for at least six months will be eligible for up to six weeks of family wellness leave per application year. The act includes provisions for employer and employee contributions to the fund, waivers for employers with existing leave plans, and protections against retaliation for exercising rights under the act. It also establishes the Welcome Child and Family Wellness Leave Implementation Advisory Committee to provide input on best practices for implementation. The bill emphasizes that leave taken under this act cannot reduce other leave entitlements and mandates that employers maintain health insurance coverage for employees on leave, while also preventing local governments from creating conflicting leave programs.