Bill > HB517

This bill repeals certain outreach and marketing requirements for the Granite State Paid Family Leave (PFML) plan by removing specific provisions from two existing statutes (RSA 21-I:108, II and RSA 282-B:6, II). By eliminating these requirements, the state will no longer be obligated to conduct marketing and outreach activities designed to increase public awareness of the PFML program. The fiscal note reveals that this change would result in potential savings of $717,252 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027, which was originally allocated for consulting services, marketing, and website maintenance related to the program. Importantly, the bill does not affect the underlying Paid Family Leave insurance for state employees, as funding will remain in state agency operating budgets to support a group policy for state workers. The bill will take effect 60 days after its passage, and it does not provide new funding or authorize additional positions within the state government.

Budget and Finance, Business and Industry, Justice

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