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OH SB396

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/23/2026

Primary Sponsor

Louis Blessing

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Origin

Senate

136th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates a new Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI) program in Ohio under Chapter 4143 of the Revised Code
  • Establishes insurance benefits for workers taking leave for family caregiving responsibilities, medical conditions, or bonding with a new child
  • Enacts 18 new code sections (4143.01 through 4143.18) to govern eligibility, benefit amounts, claims processes, and program administration
  • Amends section 5747.01 regarding state income tax provisions, likely related to funding mechanisms or tax treatment of benefits
  • Provides job-protected leave with partial wage replacement through a state-administered insurance fund

Legislative Description

Establish family and medical leave insurance benefits

Health and Human Services : Health Care

Last Action

Referred to committee: Financial Institutions, Insurance and Technology

3/25/2026

Committee Referrals

Financial Institutions, Insurance and Technology3/25/2026

Full Bill Text

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