Bill > HB11

This bill establishes the Paid Family and Medical Leave Act in New Mexico, creating a comprehensive program that provides paid leave for employees and self-employed individuals. Beginning January 1, 2028, the program will allow eligible workers to receive partial wage compensation for up to 12 weeks per year for various reasons, including bonding with a new child, caring for a family member with a serious health condition, addressing personal medical needs, responding to a family member's military deployment, or seeking protection from domestic violence. Employees and employers will contribute to the program through payroll deductions, with contributions starting at 0.5% for employees and 0.4% for employers in 2027, and potentially adjusting annually based on the program's financial analysis. The leave compensation will be calculated based on the employee's average weekly wages, with a maximum weekly benefit tied to the state's mean wage. The program covers most public and private employees in New Mexico, with some exceptions, and provides job protection for employees who take leave. The Workforce Solutions Department will administer the program, create a dedicated fund, and develop rules to implement the act. The bill also includes provisions for confidentiality, protection against retaliation, and an appeals process, with a temporary advisory committee established to help guide the program's initial implementation.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=11&year=25