State Paid Parental Leave
Overview of paid parental leave and paid disability leave programs available for family leave
Many workers are entitled to take unpaid leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
There is currently no federal law providing or guaranteeing access to paid family and medical leave for workers in the private sector.
Some states have their own paid leave programs and requirements.
13 states and the District of Columbia have laws that create paid family and medical leave programs for eligible workers.
State | Currently Active? | How long benefits last | Max weekly payment | Intermittent allowed? | Other Resources |
California | Yes | Up to 8 weeks (more with separate disability claim) | Yes | ||
Colorado | Yes | Up to 12 weeks (more with separate disability claim) | Yes | ||
Connecticut | Yes | Up to 12 weeks | 40-95% of weekly wages to a maximum of $981 per week | Yes | |
Delaware (subject to change) | Coming in 2026 | Varies by company size and reason for leave | Up to 80% of weekly wages to a maximum of $900 per week | Yes, minimum 2 consecutive weeks | |
Maine (subject to change) | Coming in May 2026 | Up to 12 weeks | Up to 80% of weekly wages to a maximum of $1,144.67 per week | Yes | |
Maryland (subject to change) | Coming in 2028 | Up to 12 weeks | (Subject to change) 90% of wages up to a maximum of $1000 per week | Yes | |
Massachusetts | Yes | Up to 12 weeks (more with separate disability claim) | Yes | ||
Minnesota | Coming in 2026 | Up to 12 weeks (more with separate disability claim) | (Subject to change) 55-90% of wages up to a maximum of $1,372 per week | Yes, minimum 7 days | |
New Jersey | Yes | Up to 12 weeks | 85% of the average weekly wage, up to the maximum of $1,081 per week | Yes | |
New York | Yes | Up to 12 weeks | Yes | ||
Oregon | Yes | Up to 12 weeks | Yes | ||
Rhode Island | Yes | Up to 6 weeks (more with separate disability claim) | 85% of pay up to a maximum of $1070 per week | No | |
Washington (State) | Yes | Up to 12 weeks | Yes | ||
Washington, DC | Yes | Up to 12 weeks | Yes |
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