Bill
LC 1606
Overview: Bill Number: LC 1606, Title: Require paid sick leave in Montana, Status: (LC) Draft Died in Process, Introduced: November 18, 2024Purpose and Intent: The main purpose of
Overview: Bill Number: LC 1606, Title: Require paid sick leave in Montana, Status: (LC) Draft Died in Process, Introduced: November 18, 2024
Purpose and Intent: The main purpose of this bill is to establish a statewide requirement for employers to provide paid sick leave to their employees. The intent is to improve public health, support worker well-being, and ensure access to paid time off for medical and family-related needs.
Key Provisions:
- Mandate that all employers in Montana provide a minimum of 40 hours of paid sick leave per year to their employees
- Allow employees to use sick leave for their own illness, injury, or medical appointments, as well as to care for a family member
- Prohibit employers from retaliating against employees who use their sick leave
- Require employers to maintain records of sick leave accrual and usage
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Employees in both the private and public sectors would gain access to paid sick leave, improving their ability to address health and family needs
- Employers, particularly small businesses, would need to adjust their policies and practices to comply with the new requirements, potentially impacting their operational costs
- The state may need to provide guidance, resources, and enforcement mechanisms to ensure effective implementation of the paid sick leave law
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
This bill was introduced as a draft legislative concept (LC) but did not progress further in the legislative process. It died without being formally introduced as a bill. Any future efforts to establish a paid sick leave requirement in Montana would need to be taken up in a subsequent legislative session.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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