MS HB1000

Establishes a state-administered Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program through the Mississippi Department of Employment Security, providing up to 12 weeks of paid leave annually for qualifying events including birth/adoption of a child, caring for a family member with a serious health condition, personal serious health condition, or military family exigencies

Sets weekly benefits at 90% of a covered individual's average weekly wage, with a minimum benefit of $30 per week and a maximum capped at the state average weekly wage (or $1,000 before January 1, 2029)

Requires employees to pay premiums (amount determined annually by the State Treasurer based on actuarial principles) starting January 1, 2028, with benefits becoming available January 1, 2029

Provides employment protections requiring employers to restore workers to their same or equivalent position after leave and maintain health care benefits during leave, while prohibiting retaliation against employees who use or apply for benefits

Excludes state government employees, who are instead covered under the existing Mississippi State Employees Paid Parental Leave Act providing 6 weeks of paid parental leave