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RI S0974
RI S0974Increases the taxable wage base for TDI claims from $38,000 to $100,000 or the annual earnings needed by an individual to qualify for the maximum weekly benefit amount and the maximum duration under chapters 39 through 41 of this title.
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Introduced
04/16/2025
04/16/2025
In Committee
06/05/2025
06/05/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
06/26/2025
06/26/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/26/2025
06/26/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This act would increase the taxable wage base for temporary disability insurance claims from thirty-eight thousand dollars ($38,000) to one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) or the annual earnings needed by an individual to qualify for the maximum weekly benefit amount and the maximum duration under chapters 39 through 41 of this title. This act would also increase the percent of wages used in the base period to determine an individual's weekly benefit amount and would amend the duration period of caregiver benefits for the years 2027, 2028 and beyond. This act would take effect January 1, 2026.
AI Summary
This bill increases the taxable wage base for Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI) claims from $38,000 to $100,000, allowing more of an employee's earnings to be subject to TDI contributions and potential benefits. The bill also makes several important changes to the state's temporary disability and caregiver insurance programs, including gradually increasing the benefit rate from 4.62% to 5.77% of wages between 2025 and 2028, and expanding the definition of family members for whom an employee can take caregiver leave to include siblings. Additionally, the bill increases the maximum number of caregiver leave weeks from seven weeks in 2025 to eight weeks in 2026. These changes aim to provide more comprehensive wage replacement and family care support for workers in Rhode Island. The modifications to the TDI and caregiver insurance programs will help employees better manage time off for personal and family medical needs while maintaining some level of income. The bill is set to take effect on January 1, 2026, giving employers and employees time to prepare for the new provisions.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (10)
Val Lawson (D)*,
Jacob Bissaillon (D),
Alana DiMario (D),
Dawn Euer (D),
Walter Felag (D),
Hanna Gallo (D),
Pam Lauria (D),
Melissa Murray (D),
David Tikoian (D),
Lori Urso (D),
Last Action
Signed by Governor (on 06/26/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText25/SenateText25/S0974aa.pdf |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText25/SenateText25/S0974.pdf |
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