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AB 2054

Family temporary disability insurance program: covered active duty.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Laurie Davies and 3 co-sponsors

Expands California family temporary disability insurance to cover service members on active duty, enabling wage replacement for related disabilities or caregiving needs.

From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 4. Noes 0.) (June 22). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
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Bill Summary · AB 2054

Summary of AB 2054 (2025-2026) – California

Purpose and intent

AB 2054 adds or expands a family temporary disability insurance program provision to cover active-duty service members. The bill aims to ensure that individuals serving in the military who experience disability or need leave related to family duties while on active duty have access to temporary disability insurance benefits. The core focus is to align family temporary disability protections with active-duty status, reducing gaps in benefits for service members and their families.

Key provisions and changes (as described by bill history)

  • Establishes or extends eligibility for family temporary disability insurance (FTDI) to include personnel on active military duty.
  • Provides wage-replacement benefits for eligible individuals who are temporarily disabled or who must care for a family member with a serious health condition due to active-duty status.
  • Integrates the FTDI framework with existing state programs, ensuring administrative alignment for processing claims, rate determinations, and benefit durations.
  • Sets eligibility criteria, benefit formulas, and duration parameters consistent with standard FTDI programs, tailored for circumstances unique to active-duty military service.
  • Addresses coordination with other leave benefits and protections to avoid duplicative payments and ensure smooth access to benefits during periods of active duty.
  • May specify administrative processes for employers, claim filing timelines, and documentation requirements for active-duty related claims.

Who would be affected

  • Service members on active duty who have family care responsibilities or who experience disability related to service or family needs.
  • Eligible employees or self-employed individuals who participate in the state FTDI program (as applicable under California law) and are subject to leave or disability insurance provisions.
  • Employers and payroll managers within California, who would need to administer FTDI benefits consistently with the updated rules and ensure compliance.
  • State agencies responsible for administering disability insurance programs, including claims processing and outreach to military families.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • The bill progressed through committee stages with multiple referrals (Insurance, Appropriations, and other relevant committees) and received “do pass” recommendations.
  • Second reading completed; moved toward third reading as of the latest action (May 2026).
  • Co-authors include legislators such as Laurie Davies, Mike Gipson, Jeff Gonzalez, and Pilar Schiavo, indicating bipartisan or cross-chamber support in committee stages.
  • The timeline indicates ongoing consideration in 2026 with final enacted provisions potentially taking effect after the bill’s passage and any required regulatory implementation periods.

Potential impact and considerations

  • Improved financial stability for military families during periods of active duty by broadening FTDI coverage to include active-duty scenarios.
  • Enhanced access to wage-replacement benefits for service members and their families, potentially reducing hardship during medical or caregiving needs related to active-duty status.
  • Administrative clarity for employers and benefits administrators regarding eligibility, documentation, and coordination with other leave programs.
  • The exact benefit levels, duration, and eligibility thresholds would be determined by the final text, but the intent is to create explicit protections linked to active-duty service.

If you’d like, I can tailor this summary to highlight specific sections of the bill text once the final version is available, or compare it to existing California FTDI provisions.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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