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SB5889 • 2026
Limiting supplemental benefits for public employee leave while on paid family medical leave.
This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.
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PFML/public supp.
First reading, referred to Labor & Commerce.
PFML/public supp. benefits
AN ACT Relating to limiting supplemental benefits for public 1 employee leave while on paid family medical leave; adding a new 2 section to chapter 41.04 RCW; and providing an effective date.3 BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:4 NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. A new section is added to chapter 41.04 5 RCW to read as follows: 6 Employees of the state and local political subdivisions may use 7 accrued paid leave as a supplemental benefit when on approved paid 8 family and medical leave under Title 50A RCW. The sum of an 9 employee's family or medical benefit and the employee's supplemental 10 benefit may not exceed that employee's salary or average hourly rate. 11 Leave paid as a supplemental benefit may not be included in the 12 weekly claim submitted to the employment security department.13 NEW SECTION. Sec. 2. This act takes effect July 1, 2027.14 --- END --- S-3543.2 SENATE BILL 5889 State of Washington 69th Legislature 2026 Regular Session By Senator Gildon Prefiled 12/15/25. p. 1 SB 5889