Washington · 2025–26 Regular Sessions · Bill
HB 2485: Paid leave benefits
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 2485 is a bill introduced in the Washington House on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Concerning paid family medical leave benefits. Primary sponsor: Suzanne Schmidt (R). Most recent recorded action (January 14, 2026): First reading, referred to Labor & Workplace Standards.
Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written
Official title
AN ACT Relating to safeguarding the viability of the paid family and medical leave program by restricting double-dipping with employer-paid benefits and identifying methods for reducing errors and detecting fraudulent or otherwise ineligible claims;
Nonpartisan staff bill reports (analyses) are available on the official bill page.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suzanne Schmidt | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- First reading, referred to Labor & Workplace Standards.