Expands temporary caregiver leave benefits to include grandchildren and care recipients and increases benefit periods.

This bill expands the definition of temporary caregiver leave benefits to include care for a grandchild and a care recipient. It also increases the maximum benefit period to 10 weeks for 2027 and 12 weeks for 2028. Additionally, it provides an option for self-employed workers to opt-in to the Temporary Disability Insurance/Temporary Caregiver Insurance program. The changes take effect upon passage.

Expands temporary caregiver leave benefits to include grandchildren and care recipients and increases benefit periods.

This bill expands the definition of temporary caregiver leave benefits to include care for a grandchild and a care recipient. It also increases the maximum benefit period to 10 weeks for 2027 and 12 weeks for 2028. Additionally, it provides an option for self-employed workers to opt-in to the Temporary Disability Insurance/Temporary Caregiver Insurance program. The changes take effect upon passage.