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Introduced
01/29/2021
01/29/2021
In Committee
02/01/2021
02/01/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/04/2022
04/04/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to labor and industrial relations, so as to provide for the creation of a program to compensate in part for the wage loss sustained by any individual who is unable to work due to such individual's own sickness or injury, the sickness or injury of a family member, or the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a new child; to provide a short title; to provide legislative findings and declarations; to provide for definitions; to provide for the payment of temporary family medical leave insurance benefits; to provide for the amount and duration of such benefits; to provide for eligibility and disqualifications; to provide for penalties for certain actions; to create the Family Medical Leave Fund; to provide for contributions to such fund; to provide for filing determination and payment of claims; to provide for the promulgation of rules and regulations by the Department of Labor; to provide for related matters; to provide a contingent effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill would enact the "Georgia Family Medical Leave Act" to create a temporary family medical leave insurance program. The program would provide up to 6 weeks of wage replacement benefits to eligible individuals who take time off work due to their own disability or to care for a seriously ill family member or bond with a new child. The benefits would be funded through contributions by employees and employers, with the contribution rate set annually by the Commissioner of Labor. The bill establishes eligibility requirements, benefit amounts, and administrative procedures for the program. The bill will only take effect if a state constitutional amendment authorizing the dedicated funding source is approved by voters.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (16)
Tonya Anderson (D)*,
Michelle Au (D)*,
Gloria Butler (D)*,
Gail Davenport (D)*,
Sonya Halpern (D)*,
Ed Harbison (D)*,
Sally Harrell (D)*,
Kim Jackson (D)*,
Lester Jackson (D)*,
Harold Jones (D)*,
Jennifer Jordan (D)*,
Nikki Merritt (D)*,
Nan Orrock (D)*,
Elena Parent (D)*,
Sheikh Rahman (D)*,
Freddie Sims (D)*,
Last Action
Senate Read and Referred (on 02/01/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20212022/196366 |
| Bill | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/59162 |
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