This bill amends RCW 50A.15.020 to modify the maximum duration of paid family and medical leave in Washington State, aiming to improve the program's solvency. The key changes include reducing the maximum duration of paid family and medical leave from 12 times to eight times the typical workweek hours. Additionally, the combined total of family and medical leave benefits is adjusted from 16 times to 12 times the typical workweek hours, with the possibility of extending it to 14 times for employees experiencing serious health conditions related to pregnancy. The bill also specifies that any paid leave benefits used during the postnatal period must be classified as medical leave unless the employee opts for family leave. Furthermore, it establishes that the maximum weekly benefit for family and medical leave will be set at $1,000, with adjustments made annually based on the state average weekly wage. The act is set to take effect on January 1, 2027.

Statutes affected:
Original bill: 50A.15.020