HB 2130 Summary

• Establishes a family and medical leave insurance program effective January 1, 2026, providing wage replacement benefits to eligible Arizona workers for qualifying absences related to birth, adoption, serious health conditions, military family needs, and domestic violence.

• Provides maximum benefits of 26 weeks annually for serious health conditions and 24 weeks annually for other qualifying reasons, with weekly benefit amounts ranging from $100 to a maximum of $1,000 per week based on average weekly wages.

• Requires equal employer-employee payroll contributions (1:1 ratio) beginning January 1, 2025, with contribution rates determined annually by the Industrial Commission of Arizona based on actuarial principles and fund balance requirements.

• Prohibits retaliation against employees for requesting or using family and medical leave benefits and guarantees job restoration and health insurance continuation during approved leave periods.

• Requires employers to provide written notice to employees about rights and procedures and establishes enforcement mechanisms including civil penalties of at least $250 for first violations and $1,000 for subsequent violations.