Expands the benefit definitions of temporary care giver leave to include a grandchild and care recipient and would increase a leave benefits period to 10 weeks for 2027 and twelve 12 weeks for 2028.

Summary

If enacted, this bill would expand the definition of temporary caregiver leave in Rhode Island to include care for a grandchild or other care recipient, and increase the maximum benefit period to 10 weeks in 2027 and 12 weeks in 2028. Employers offering temporary disability insurance, including lenders and servicers with Rhode Island employees, must update their leave policies and ensure compliance with the expanded eligibility and extended duration.