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MN SF3645

MN SF3645
Employee permission to opt out of participation in the paid leave program


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Introduced
02/19/2026
In Committee
02/19/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

94th Legislature 2025-2026

Bill Summary

A bill for an act relating to employment; paid leave; allowing an employee to opt out of participation in the paid leave program; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 268B.

AI Summary

This bill allows employees in Minnesota to choose not to participate in the state's paid family or medical leave program, which is a benefit program established under Minnesota Statutes, chapter 268B. To opt out, an employee must submit a specific form to the commissioner, who is responsible for creating and providing this form both online and in a physical format. This opt-out option applies to either the family leave benefit, the medical leave benefit, or both. The change will take effect the day after the bill is officially passed into law.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Referred to Jobs and Economic Development (on 02/19/2026)

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