Requiring a performance audit of program integrity measures in Washington's paid family and medical leave program.

 S-3866.1

SENATE BILL 6127

State of Washington

69th Legislature

2026 Regular Session

By Senators Braun, Christian, Gildon, Goehner, Harris, King, Schoesler, and J. Wilson

Read first time 01/14/26. Referred to Committee on Labor & Commerce.

AN ACT Relating to requiring a performance audit of program integrity measures in Washington's paid family and medical leave program; adding a new section to chapter 50A.05 RCW; and providing an expiration date.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:

NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. A new section is added to chapter 50A.05 RCW to read as follows:

(1) The state auditor shall conduct a performance audit of program integrity measures in the state paid family and medical leave program. The auditor may contract with an independent expert in state programs that provide benefits to workers.