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OK HB2895
Bill
Status
2/1/2016
Primary Sponsor
Scott Inman
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AI Summary
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Creates the "Paid Family Leave Act of 2016" establishing a parental short-term disability program within Oklahoma's State Employees Disability Insurance Program, effective November 1, 2016
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Allows state employees on parental leave to receive short-term disability benefits before using accrued leave for birth or adoption of a child, care for a seriously ill child, parent, or spouse, or the employee's own serious health condition
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Eligibility tied to federal Family and Medical Leave Act qualifying events, with benefits subject to limitations and reductions set by the Office of Management and Enterprise Services
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Requires the Director of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services to provide technical assistance to the State and Education Employees Group Insurance Board for rulemaking
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Program funded through legislative appropriations with no employee contributions required for participation
Legislative Description
State government; providing for certain eligibility for short-term disability plan; effective date.
Last Action
Referred to Appropriations and Budget General Government Subcommittee
2/2/2016