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Senate adopts technical and benefit adjustments to paid family and medical leave program
Summary
Senate Bill 144, containing technical clarifications and targeted benefit adjustments (including extended leave for some NICU cases and mechanics to smooth contribution changes), was adopted after floor debate about program scope, business impacts and an amendment informed by a recent state audit.
Senate Bill 144, which makes technical changes to the Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Act and adjusts certain program mechanics and coverage, was adopted by the Senate on March 18, 2025.
Senator Faith Winter, sponsor: “This amendment is some technical changes provided by the department, that includes the words additional and then clearly defines, the amount of coverage. It's 12 weeks,” Winter said when discussing an…
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