HF3530 Summary

• Fixes employer premium rates beginning January 1, 2026 at 0.7% for employers participating in both family and medical benefit programs, 0.4% for medical-only with approved family plan, and 0.3% for family-only with approved medical plan.

• Establishes maximum benefits of 12 weeks per benefit year for any combination of serious health condition, pregnancy, bonding, safety leave, family care, or qualifying exigency leave, plus up to 2 additional weeks for pregnancy complications.

• Allows small employers with fewer than 50 employees to voluntarily elect paid family and medical leave coverage for a minimum 104-week period, with option to end participation with 30 days' notice.

• Requires employees to provide at least 30 days' advance written notice for foreseeable leave or notice as soon as practicable for unforeseeable leave; includes penalty of 25% reduction in first weekly benefit if notice requirements not met.

• Modifies reinstatement requirements to entitle employees employed 90+ days prior to leave to reinstatement under section 181.942 upon return from leave, with exception for construction industry employees under certain collective bargaining agreements.