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WA HB2345

WA HB2345
Concerning contributions in the state paid family and medical leave program.


summary

Introduced
01/12/2026
In Committee
02/23/2026
Crossed Over
02/13/2026
Passed
03/11/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/11/2026

Introduced Session

2025-2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT Relating to responding to federal guidance on tax 2 liability issues in the state paid family and medical leave program 3 by modifying the distribution of employer and employee contributions 4 between family and medical leave premiums without affecting how the 5 total premium is divided between employees and employers; and 6 amending RCW 50A.10.030. 7

AI Summary

This bill modifies the state's paid family and medical leave program by adjusting how employer and employee contributions, known as premiums, are allocated between family leave and medical leave benefits, without changing the overall premium rate or the division of costs between employers and employees. Specifically, it changes the rules for how much of the medical leave premium an employer can deduct from an employee's wages, and it alters the calculation for the maximum amount an employee can contribute towards family leave premiums, allowing for a larger deduction in certain circumstances. These changes are intended to respond to federal tax guidance and ensure the program's financial stability.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Business and Industry, Labor and Employment

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Effective date 6/11/2026. (on 03/11/2026)

Bill Topics

Labor and Employment
  • ‐ Employee Benefits

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=2345&Year=2025&Initiative=false 01/08/2026
Final bill report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/2345-S2%20HBR%20FBR%2026.pdf 04/23/2026
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/Session%20Laws/House/2345-S2.SL.pdf 03/13/2026
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/House%20Passed%20Legislature/2345-S2.PL.pdf 03/06/2026
Second substitute House bill report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/2345-S2%20HBR%20PL%2026.pdf 03/04/2026
Second substitute Senate bill report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/2345-S2%20SBR%20APS%2026.pdf 03/01/2026
Second substitute Senate bill report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/2345-S2%20SBR%20LC%20OC%2026.pdf 02/23/2026
Second substitute Senate bill report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/2345-S2%20SBR%20LC%20TA%2026.pdf 02/20/2026
Second substitute Senate bill report (orig.) https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/2345-S2%20SBA%20LC%2026.pdf 02/19/2026
Fiscal Note - 2345 2SHB (Final) https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=76900 02/17/2026
Second substitute House bill report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/2345-S2%20HBR%20APH%2026.pdf 02/13/2026
Fiscal Note - 2345 2SHB (Partial) https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=76831 02/12/2026
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/House%20Bills/2345-S2.pdf 02/10/2026
House bill report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/2345%20HBR%20APP%2026.pdf 02/10/2026
Fiscal Note - 2345 SHB (Final) https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=75998 02/03/2026
Fiscal Note - 2345 SHB (Partial) https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=75809 02/03/2026
Fiscal Note - 2345 PHB H-2942.1 (Final) https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=75245 02/03/2026
Fiscal Note - 2345 HB (Final) https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=75272 02/03/2026
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/House%20Bills/2345-S.pdf 01/26/2026
House bill report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/2345%20HBR%20LAWS%2026.pdf 01/26/2026
House bill analysis 2026 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/2345%20HBA%20LAWS%2026.pdf 01/13/2026
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/House%20Bills/2345.pdf 01/08/2026
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