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ME LD406

Bill

Status

Failed

6/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Joshua Morris

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Origin

House of Representatives

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Repeals Maine's paid family and medical leave benefits program established in Title 26, chapter 7, subchapter 6-C, with repeal applying retroactively to October 25, 2023
  • Requires the Department of Labor to refund all contributions made by employers and self-employed individuals to the program since contributions began on January 1, 2025
  • Mandates employers who deducted premium portions from employee wages to return those amounts to employees
  • Transfers all unappropriated funds from the Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Fund to the General Fund by June 30, 2025
  • Designated as emergency legislation to take effect immediately upon approval, citing economic harm to employers and employees

Legislative Description

An Act to Repeal the Laws Providing for Paid Family and Medical Leave and to Reimburse Taxpayers

Employment Practices

Last Action

Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)

6/3/2025

Committee Referrals

Labor2/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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