Bill
HD 1001
Overview: HD 1001 - An Act relative to access to Paid Family and Medical Leave and unemployment insurance for graduate student workersPurpose and Intent: This bill aims to expand a
Overview: HD 1001 - An Act relative to access to Paid Family and Medical Leave and unemployment insurance for graduate student workers
Purpose and Intent: This bill aims to expand access to Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) and unemployment insurance benefits for graduate student workers in the state. The goal is to provide these critical protections and support systems to a population that has historically been excluded from such programs.
Key Provisions:
- Includes graduate student workers under the state's PFML program, allowing them to take paid leave for family or medical reasons
- Extends unemployment insurance eligibility to graduate student workers who lose their funding or positions
- Requires universities to contribute to PFML and unemployment insurance funds on behalf of graduate student workers
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Graduate student workers at public and private universities would gain access to PFML and unemployment benefits
- Universities would be required to pay into the relevant state insurance funds to cover graduate student workers
- Families of graduate students could benefit from the ability to take paid family leave
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
The bill was introduced in the state legislature on November 29, 2025 and is currently under consideration in committee. If passed, the new PFML and unemployment insurance provisions for graduate students would take effect starting January 1, 2026.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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