Bill > HB228

This bill establishes the "Montana Family and Medical Leave Insurance Act" to provide family and medical leave insurance benefits to eligible employees and self-employed individuals in Montana. The bill creates a family and medical leave insurance fund, to be funded by contributions from covered employers and eligible employees or self-employed individuals. The bill outlines the eligibility requirements, benefit amounts and duration, coordination with other leave laws, employment and benefits protections, and appeal processes related to the family and medical leave insurance program. The bill also requires covered employers to provide notice to eligible employees about the program and allows the state to conduct public outreach. Overall, this bill establishes a new family and medical leave insurance program in Montana.