AZ HB2945

Establishes a paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance program in Arizona beginning January 1, 2029, providing benefits for childbirth/adoption bonding, caring for family members with serious health conditions, personal medical conditions, military family needs, and safe leave related to domestic violence or abuse.

Provides up to 26 weeks of benefits for personal serious health conditions and up to 24 weeks for other qualifying reasons per application year, with weekly benefit amounts ranging from $100 minimum to $1,000 maximum (adjusted annually to 90% of state average weekly wage).

Funds the program through payroll contributions split equally between employers and employees beginning January 1, 2028, with rates set by the Industrial Commission based on actuarial principles.

Guarantees job protection requiring employers to restore employees to their original or equivalent position after leave, maintain health benefits during leave, and prohibits retaliation against employees exercising leave rights.

Allows self-employed individuals to elect coverage for a minimum three-year period and permits intermittent or reduced-schedule leave at the employee's option.