MD LEG Family and Medical Leave

On Apr. 25, MD LEG enacted bill modifying family and medical leave.

  • MD LEG enacted bill SB 485/HB 571 re family and medical leave insurance program.
  • Amends labor regulations MD LEG 8.3-101, MD LEG 8.3-102, MD LEG 8.3-201, MD LEG 8.3-302, MD LEG 8.3-403, MD LEG 8.3-601, MD LEG 8.3-701, MD LEG 8.3-703.
  • Also amends MD LEG 8.3-705, MD LEG 8.3-903, MD LEG 8.3-905, MD LEG 8.3-906.
  • Bill Provisions
  • Modifies provisions of application of the Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program.
  • Includes provisions related to payment of contributions, calculation of average weekly wage, submission of claims for benefits, and application to self-employed individuals.
  • Also Family and Medical Leave Insurance Fund, satisfaction of program requirements through private employer plans or insurance, and use of contributions/other funding.
  • Legislative History
  • On Jan. 23, 2024, bill was introduced in Senate; on Mar. 14, 2024, bill passed Senate.
  • On Mar. 15, 2024, bill was introduced in House; on Apr. 2, 2024, bill passed House.
  • On Apr. 25, 2024, SB 485/HB 571 was approved by governor, designated Ch. 266/267.
  • Effectiveness
  • SB 485/HB 571 is effective as of Oct. 1, 2024.

Regulators MD LEG
Entity Types CNSM; Ins
Reference Ch. 266, Ch. 267, Bills SB0485, HB0571, 4/25/2024; Citation: *MD LEG* 8.3-101, 8.3-102, 8.3-201, 8.3-302, 8.3-403, 8.3-601, 8.3-701, 8.3-703, 8.3-705, 8.3-903, 8.3-905, 8.3-906;
Functions Actuarial and Valuation; Compliance; HR; Legal; Operations
Countries United States of America
Category
State
Products Family/Medical Leave; Insurance; Insurance-Health
Regions Am
Rule Type Final
Rule Date 4/25/2024
Effective Date 10/1/2024
Rule Id 210136
Linked to N/A
Reg. Last Update 4/25/2024
Report Section US Consumer

Last substantive update on 05/01/2024