HI HB496

Requires the office of the lieutenant governor and department of labor and industrial relations to conduct an actuarial study on implementing a family leave insurance program providing up to 12 weeks of paid family leave per calendar year.

Study must analyze estimated costs, eligible employee numbers, projected premium rates, fund balances, and impact on the existing temporary disability insurance program, with interim report due before 2016 session and final report before 2017 session.

Appropriates unspecified funds for fiscal years 2015-2016 and 2016-2017 to conduct the actuarial study and prepare required reports.

Requires employers with 50 or more employees to provide service workers with paid sick leave accruing at one hour per 40 hours worked, up to 40 hours annually, usable for worker or family member illness, medical care, and family violence or sexual assault purposes.

Effective date July 1, 2059.