NH HB1761

Creates a publicly administered Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI) program effective January 1, 2027, funded by employer/employee payroll contributions set annually by the NH State Board of Investment to cover 135% of benefits paid plus administrative costs

Provides up to 26 weeks of paid leave for an employee's own serious health condition or childbirth/adoption, and up to 12 weeks for caring for a family member, military qualifying exigencies, or other FMLA-qualifying reasons

Weekly benefits calculated at 90% wage replacement for earnings up to 30% of statewide average weekly wage, and 60% replacement for earnings above that threshold, capped at the statewide average weekly wage

Covers employees, former employees separated within 26 weeks, and self-employed individuals who elect coverage, with eligibility based on meeting minimum earnings thresholds during the base period

Establishes job restoration rights, prohibits employer retaliation, requires employers to maintain health benefits during leave, and authorizes the Department of Insurance to administer the program with estimated annual costs of $5.662 million