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MD SB211

MD SB211
Labor and Employment - Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program - Establishment (Time to Care Act of 2021)


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Introduced
01/13/2021
In Committee
01/13/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/12/2021

Introduced Session

2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Establishing the Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program to provide temporary benefits to a covered individual who is taking leave from employment; establishing the Family and Medical Leave Insurance Fund; requiring, beginning January 1, 2022, certain employees, employers, and self-employed individuals to pay certain contributions; authorizing, beginning July 1, 2023, a covered individual taking certain leave from employment to submit a claim for benefits; authorizing the establishment of private employer plans; etc.

AI Summary

This bill establishes the Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program to provide temporary benefits to a covered individual who is taking leave from employment for various reasons, including to care for a child, family member with a serious health condition, or service member. Beginning in January 2022, employees, employers, and self-employed individuals participating in the program will be required to contribute to the Family and Medical Leave Insurance Fund. Beginning in July 2023, covered individuals may submit claims for benefits. The bill also includes provisions regarding administration, private employer plans, prohibited acts, and appeals.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Hearing 1/28 at 1:00 p.m. (on 12/23/2020)

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0211?ys=2021RS 12/30/2020
BillText http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2021RS/bills/sb/sb0211f.pdf 01/07/2021
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