HB 2715 Summary

• Establishes a family and medical leave insurance program in Arizona beginning January 1, 2027, providing wage replacement benefits for employees taking qualifying leave.

• Eligible individuals can receive up to 26 weeks of benefits for serious health conditions and up to 24 weeks for childbirth/adoption, family care, military family exigencies, or domestic/sexual violence situations.

• Weekly benefit amounts range from 90% of average weekly wage for lower earners to a tiered structure for higher earners, with a maximum of $1,000 per week (adjusted annually) and minimum of $100 per week.

• Employers and employees each contribute equally to fund the program starting January 1, 2026, with contribution rates set annually by the Industrial Commission based on actuarial principles and fund maintenance requirements.

• Prohibits employer retaliation against employees using leave benefits, requires job restoration upon return, mandates employer notice to employees, and establishes enforcement mechanisms including civil penalties and court remedies.