Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger announced the signing of paid family and medical leave legislation on 11 May 2026. The official release describes a programme administered through the Virginia Employment Commission, with up to 12 weeks of paid leave for covered events. It states that benefits will begin in 2028. The announcement includes leave for serious health needs, a new child and qualifying family circumstances. It describes wage replacement of

Maine’s paid family and medical leave programme provides benefits for qualifying absences occurring on or after 1 May 2026. Official programme materials describe up to 12 weeks of leave in a benefit year, subject to eligibility and other conditions. The state’s April materials explain the interaction with other leave entitlements and the administration of applications through Aflac for the public plan. They also distinguish partial wage replacement from an