HB3483 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)
FAMILY & MEDICAL LEAVE PROGRAM
Last Action
3/21/2025 - House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program Act. Creates the Division of Paid Family and Medical Leave within the Department of Labor. Requires the Division to establish and administer a paid family and medical leave insurance program that provides benefits to employees. Provides that the program shall be administered by the Deputy Director of the Division. Sets forth eligibility requirements for benefits under the Act. Provides that a self-employed individual may elect to be covered under the Act. Contains provisions concerning disqualification from benefits; compensation for leave; the amount and duration of benefits; payments for benefits under the Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program Fund; employer equivalent plans; annual reports by the Department; hearings; penalties; notice; the coordination of leave provided under the Act with leave allowed under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, a collective bargaining agreement, or any local county or municipal ordinance; rulemaking; and other matters. Amends the State Finance Act. Creates the Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program Fund. Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Exempts certain documents collected by the Division of Paid Family and Medical Leave from the Act's disclosure requirements. Effective immediately.
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2/07/2025 | House | Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Anna Moeller |
| 2/11/2025 | House | Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Harry Benton |
| 2/18/2025 | House | First Reading |
| 2/18/2025 | House | Referred to Rules Committee |
| 3/04/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal |
| 3/11/2025 | House | Assigned to Labor & Commerce Committee |
| 3/21/2025 | House | Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee |
| 3/24/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lilian Jiménez |
| 3/24/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dagmara Avelar |