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MD SB355

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/16/2025

Primary Sponsor

Stephen Hershey

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Delays the start of contributions to Maryland's Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program by two years, from July 1, 2025 to July 1, 2027

  • Postpones when covered individuals can begin submitting claims for benefits from July 1, 2026 to July 1, 2028

  • Shifts the Secretary's deadline to set initial contribution rates from February 1, 2025 to February 1, 2027

  • Delays the maximum weekly benefit cap of $1,000 from July 1, 2026 to July 1, 2028, with Consumer Price Index adjustments beginning January 1, 2029 instead of January 1, 2027

  • Takes effect October 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program - Delay of Implementation

Insurance

Last Action

Hearing 2/05 at 2:00 p.m.

1/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Finance1/16/2025

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