Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill

SB 5539: Paid family & medical leave

In committee Last action January 12, 2026: By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

Plain-language summary

SB 5539 is a bill introduced in the Washington Senate on January 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Expanding protections for workers in the state paid family and medical leave program. Primary sponsor: Emily Alvarado (D). It lists 8 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 12, 2026): By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Emily Alvarado (Democratic). 8 co-sponsors.