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WashingtonHB 23452025-2026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Concerning contributions in the state paid family and medical leave program.

Sponsored By: Suzanne Schmidt (Republican)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

New leave premium rules for Washington workers

Beginning June 11, 2026, Washington changes how paid leave premiums are split between family and medical leave. The overall split between workers and employers stays the same. Employers may deduct the full medical-leave premium from workers’ wages. The family-leave deduction limit equals the full family premium plus 45% of the medical premium, minus the full medical premium. Employers may pay some or all of a worker’s share, lowering that worker’s payroll deduction.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Suzanne Schmidt

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Brianna Thomas

    Democratic • House

  • Kristine Reeves

    Democratic • House

  • Liz Berry

    Democratic • House

  • Timm Ormsby

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 143 • No: 0

Senate vote • 2/28/2026

3rd Reading & Final Passage

Yes: 49 • No: 0

House vote • 2/13/2026

3rd Reading & Final Passage

Yes: 94 • No: 0 • Other: 4

Actions Timeline

  1. Effective date 6/11/2026.

    3/11/2026House

  2. Chapter 26, 2026 Laws.

    3/11/2026House

  3. Governor signed.

    3/11/2026legislature

  4. Delivered to Governor.

    3/5/2026legislature

  5. President signed.

    3/4/2026legislature

  6. Speaker signed.

    3/4/2026legislature

  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0.

    2/28/2026House

  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

    2/28/2026House

  9. Placed on second reading consent calendar.

    2/27/2026House

  10. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

    2/24/2026House

  11. LC - Majority; do pass.

    2/23/2026House

  12. First reading, referred to Labor & Commerce.

    2/17/2026House

  13. Third reading, passed; yeas, 94; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 4.

    2/13/2026House

  14. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

    2/13/2026House

  15. 2nd substitute bill substituted.

    2/13/2026House

  16. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.

    2/11/2026House

  17. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

    2/9/2026House

  18. APP - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

    2/7/2026House

  19. APP - Executive action taken by committee.

    2/7/2026House

  20. Referred to Appropriations.

    1/27/2026House

  21. LAWS - Executive action taken by committee.

    1/23/2026House

  22. LAWS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

    1/23/2026House

  23. First reading, referred to Labor & Workplace Standards.

    1/12/2026House

  24. Prefiled for introduction.

    1/8/2026House

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