Extended duration parent with child receiving inpatient care in neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) may receive paid family, medical leave (FAMLI), to additional 12 weeks.
Except benefits payable up to an additional 4 weeks to a covered individual with a serious health condition related to pregnancy complications, childbirth complications.
Changed the premiums financing the payment of program benefits by extending the current premium amount, 0.9% of wages per employee, through Dec. 2025.
Set premium amount for the 2026 calendar year at 0.88% of wages per employee; director must set premium for family, medical leave insurance by Sep. 1 each year.
At year-end, the family and the medical leave insurance fund balance must be at least six months' worth of the planned expenses for the director's functions and duties.
Legislative History
On Feb. 5, 2025, bill introduced into Senate; on Mar. 19, 2025, bill passed Senate.
On Mar. 19, 2025, bill introduced into House; on Apr. 25, 2025, bill passed House.
On Apr. 28, 2025, Senate concurred amendments; on May 2, 2025, delivered to gov.
Effectiveness
Upon governor approval, bill takes effect 90 days after adjournment, Aug. 6, 2025.
Applies to paid family and medical leave claimed on or after applicable effective date
May 2025 COL LEG Governor Approval
On May 30, 2025, COL LEG reported governor signed bill, effective Aug. 6, 2025.
Regulators
COL LEG
Entity Types
Corp; Ins
Reference
Act, 5/30/2025; Bill SB25-144, 5/2/2025; Citation: *COL INS* 8-I-13.3-5-505, 8-I-13.3-5-507;
