FL S0726

Prohibits political subdivisions (counties, municipalities, special districts, and other public bodies) from requiring employers to provide family or medical leave benefits or otherwise regulating such leave.

Preempts regulation of family or medical leave benefits to the state, with exception for benefits regulated under federal law.

Creates the Employer-Sponsored Benefits Study Task Force composed of 11 members, including the President of Workforce Florida, Inc. (chair), economists, physicians, legislators, small and large business owners, and employee representatives.

Requires the task force to submit a report analyzing employer-sponsored family or medical leave benefits and the impact of state preemption to the Governor and Legislature by January 15, 2014, with the task force repealing on June 30, 2014.

Appropriates $27,050 in nonrecurring funds to Workforce Florida, Inc., for the 2013-2014 fiscal year to operate the task force.