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A 6894

Creates a temporary commission to conduct a comprehensive study on the current utilization of paid family leave, make recommendations on how to increase access and the visibility of the program

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Nily Rozic

Creates a temporary commission to study current paid family leave use and recommends steps to broaden access and raise program visibility for workers and employers.

REFERRED TO LABOR
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Bill Summary · A 6894

Summary of Assembly Bill A 6894

Bill at a glance

  • Bill number: A 6894
  • Title: Creates a temporary commission to conduct a comprehensive study on the current utilization of paid family leave, and to make recommendations on increasing access and the visibility of the program
  • Sponsor: Nily Rozic (primary)
  • Status: Referred to the Committee on Labor
  • Introduced: March 18, 2025
  • Legislative actions: Both entries shown as “2025-03-18: REFERRED TO LABOR” (duplicative listing)

Purpose and intent

  • The bill seeks to establish a temporary commission empowered to assess how paid family leave is currently used within the state and to develop recommendations aimed at expanding access to the program and improving its visibility among workers and employers.

What the bill would do (key provisions)

  • Create a temporary commission tasked with:
    • Conducting a comprehensive study of the current utilization of paid family leave in the state.
    • Formulating recommendations on strategies to:
    • Increase access to paid family leave for workers.
    • Improve the visibility/awareness of the program and its benefits.
  • The information provided does not include:
    • The commission’s exact membership composition or term length.
    • The scope of study (specific data to analyze, such as uptake by industry, demographics, or geographic differences).
    • Funding or administrative support details.
    • A deadline or reporting requirement for the commission’s findings.

Affected parties and potential impact

  • Workers and potential beneficiaries of paid family leave may benefit from improved access and heightened awareness of the program.
  • Employers could be affected by future policy recommendations intended to simplify access or increase program uptake.
  • State agencies administering paid family leave (e.g., labor department or equivalent agency) may be involved in consultation and in implementing any resulting recommendations.
  • The bill is designed to inform future policy discussions by providing data-driven insights into utilization patterns and barriers.

Procedural and timeline considerations

  • The bill has been introduced and referred to the Labor Committee; no further action is listed in the provided information.
  • The formation of a temporary commission implies a finite study period, followed by a report or set of recommendations, but specific timelines are not provided here.
  • Related/similar measures: The bill lists prior-session related bills (A 10224, A 8908, A 4676) and a companion in the Senate (S 1253), indicating ongoing interest in paid family leave expansion and awareness.

Related bills and context

  • Related Assembly bills: A 10224, A 8908, A 4676 (prior-session)
  • Companion: S 1253 (companion, listed twice)

This summary captures the essential elements available: the bill would create a temporary commission to study paid family leave utilization and propose actions to boost access and visibility. Details such as membership, duration, funding, and specific reporting requirements are not provided in the information given.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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