SB 2474 Summary

• Establishes a paid family and medical leave insurance program administered by the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, with payroll contributions beginning January 1, 2027 and benefits payable beginning January 1, 2028.

• Provides up to 12 weeks of family leave benefits annually for employees caring for new children, family members with serious health conditions, qualifying service members, domestic abuse/sexual assault victims, or military service exigencies.

• Provides up to 26 weeks of medical leave benefits annually for employees with serious health conditions preventing them from performing their job duties.

• Requires employers with 5+ employees to contribute 100% of determined payroll contribution rates; employers with fewer than 5 employees contribute 50%; employees may be required to pay up to 50% of employer contribution amounts.

• Guarantees job restoration, health insurance continuation, and protection from retaliation for employees using family and medical leave benefits; repeals existing temporary disability and family leave statutes (Chapters 392 and relevant sections of Chapter 378).