Bill
SB 1054
SB 1054 creates a state-run Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program, offering up to 12 weeks of paid leave for employees facing family or medical issues.
Bill Number: SB 1054
Introduced On: January 17, 2025
Current Status: Referred to LBT, WAM/JDC
Classification: Bill
Subject Areas: Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, Family and Medical Leave Insurance Benefits, Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program
SB 1054 aims to enhance the existing framework for paid family leave by establishing a comprehensive Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program. The bill seeks to provide financial support to employees who need to take time off for family-related medical issues, including caring for a newborn, a family member with a serious health condition, or for their own serious health needs.
Establishment of Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program: The bill proposes the creation of a state-run insurance program that would offer paid leave benefits to eligible employees.
Eligibility Criteria: Employees would be eligible for benefits if they have worked a minimum number of hours and have contributed to the insurance program through payroll deductions.
Benefit Amounts: The bill outlines a framework for determining benefit amounts, which would be based on a percentage of the employee's average weekly wage, subject to a maximum limit.
Duration of Leave: Employees could take up to 12 weeks of paid family leave within a 12-month period, aligning with federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provisions.
Job Protection: The bill includes provisions to ensure that employees returning from leave are entitled to their previous position or an equivalent position.
Employees: The primary beneficiaries of SB 1054 would be employees in the state who require time off for family or medical reasons. This includes workers in various sectors who meet the eligibility criteria.
Employers: Businesses would need to adapt to the new requirements, including payroll deductions for the insurance program and ensuring compliance with job protection provisions.
Department of Labor and Industrial Relations: This department would be responsible for administering the Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program, overseeing claims, and ensuring the program's effective implementation.
Legislative Timeline:
Related Legislation: SB 1054 has a companion bill, HB 695, which may address similar issues or provide additional context to the proposed changes.
SB 1054 represents a significant step toward providing paid family leave benefits to employees in the state. By establishing a Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program, the bill aims to support workers during critical life events while ensuring job security and financial stability. The ongoing legislative process will determine the final structure and implementation of the program.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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