The bill would create grants for states that establish paid leave programs and a network to help participating states coordinate their programs. A state program would have to provide at least six weeks of paid leave in a 12-month period for at least one qualifying reason. The bill also sets minimum benefit rules and calls for common standards and technology to help states handle claims across state lines.
The bill would not create a paid leave program that directly covers workers nationwide. States would need to establish qualifying programs to receive grants. Under those programs, eligible workers could receive benefits for qualifying reasons, with payment amounts based partly on earnings. The bill would also let qualifying employers administer benefits themselves if they meet or exceed state program requirements.
The bill authorizes funding as needed for fiscal years 2027 through 2029, but does not specify total amounts. State grants under Title I would range from $1.5 million to $7 million. Annual grants under Title II would generally range from $1.5 million to $8 million for each eligible state, subject to available funding. The bill also authorizes funding for a national intermediary to support the interstate network.
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