· RI legislature · 2026

AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- TEMPORARY DISABILITY INSURANCE -- GENERAL PROVISIONS

Expands the benefit definitions to include a grandchild and care recipient and increases benefits period to 10 weeks for 2027 and 12 weeks for 2028 and provides a TDI/TCI opt-in option for self-employed workers.

Sponsor

Cherie Cruz (D-RI)

Introduced

2026-02-27

Policy area

Labor and Employment

Latest action

03/05/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study