MO SB1614

Establishes a paid family and medical leave program providing up to 6 weeks of wage replacement benefits at 100% of an employee's average weekly pay (capped at the average state weekly pay) for bonding with a new child, caring for a family member with a serious health condition, an employee's own serious health condition, or military family responsibilities

Funded through a mandatory employee payroll contribution of 0.25% of wages beginning January 1, 2028, with benefits becoming available starting January 1, 2030; employees must contribute for 52 weeks before becoming eligible for benefits

Creates the Missouri Earned Family and Medical Leave Fund in the state treasury administered by the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, with provisions allowing benefit reductions if the fund has insufficient resources

Prohibits employer retaliation against employees who claim or receive benefits, with remedies including reinstatement, back pay, liquidated damages, and attorney's fees; leave must be taken concurrently with federal FMLA leave when both apply

Requires voter approval through a referendum on the November 2026 ballot before taking effect; also adds contributions to the leave fund as a state income tax deduction