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Status of Paid Family Leave Laws in Each State

Alabama

Alternative Policy Passed or Proposed

This state has passed a law allowing employers to voluntarily purchase non-statutory PFL products for the benefit of their employees, independent of a state-run program, and has adopted a model written by the National Council of Insurance Legislators, or NCOIL. The Standard is currently assessing this emerging market.

Alaska

No PFL or PFML in Force

This state hasn’t passed or proposed PFL yet. While nothing has been proposed, laws can be planned, passed, or rejected. Check in regularly to stay up to date as developments occur. 

Arizona

PFML Proposed

This state has proposed legislation for paid family leave. While nothing has passed, laws can be proposed, changed or rejected. Check in regularly to stay up to date as developments occur. 

Arkansas

Alternative Policy Passed

This state has passed a law allowing employers to voluntarily purchase non-statutory PFL products for the benefit of their employees, independent of a state-run program, and has adopted a model written by the National Council of Insurance Legislators, or NCOIL. The Standard is currently assessing this emerging market.

California

PFL in Force

California was the first state to require paid family leave benefits for employees who work in the state. Employees can receive up to eight weeks of paid family leave each year. 

Learn About PFL in California

Colorado

PFML in Force

Colorado voters passed a Paid Family and Medical Leave initiative on Nov. 3, 2020. Premium collection started Jan. 1, 2023. Employees working in the state can have up to 12 weeks of leave starting on Jan. 1, 2024. 

Learn About PFML in Colorado

Connecticut

PFML in Force

Connecticut has passed a paid family and medical leave law. Employees working in the state can have up to 12 weeks of leave. 

Learn About PFML in Connecticut

Delaware

PFML Passed But Not Yet in Force

On May 10, 2022, Governor John Carney signed the Healthy Delaware Families Act into law. The program will provide eligible Delaware workers job-protected paid leave benefits for up to 12 weeks for parental leave every year and up to a combined six weeks every two years for employees own medical needs, care of family members and military exigency. Except for parental leave benefits, an employee is only eligible for benefits once in a 24-month period. Contributions begin on Jan. 1, 2025, with benefits effective Jan. 1, 2026. Check in regularly to stay up to date as developments in this program occur. 

Learn More About PFML in Delaware

District Of Columbia

PFL In Force

The District of Columbia has passed a paid family leave law. Employees working in the district can have up to 12 weeks of leave. 

Learn About PFL in Washington D.C.

Florida

Alternative Policy Passed or Proposed

This state has passed a law allowing employers to voluntarily purchase non-statutory PFL products for the benefit of their employees, independent of a state-run program, and has adopted a model written by the National Council of Insurance Legislators, or NCOIL. The Standard is currently assessing this emerging market.

Georgia

No PFL or PFML in Force

This state hasn’t passed or proposed PFL yet. While nothing has been proposed, laws can be planned, passed, or rejected. Check in regularly to stay up to date as developments occur.

Hawaii

PFML Proposed

This state has proposed legislation for paid family leave. While nothing has passed, laws can be proposed, changed or rejected. Check in regularly to stay up to date as developments occur. 

Idaho

No PFL or PFML in Force

This state hasn’t passed or proposed PFL yet. While nothing has been proposed, laws can be planned, passed, or rejected. Check in regularly to stay up to date as developments occur. 

Illinois

No PFL or PFML in Force

This state hasn’t passed or proposed PFL yet. While nothing has been proposed, laws can be planned, passed, or rejected. Check in regularly to stay up to date as developments occur. 

Indiana

PFML Proposed

This state has proposed legislation for paid family leave. While nothing has passed, laws can be proposed, changed or rejected. Check in regularly to stay up to date as developments occur. 

Iowa

PFML Proposed

This state has proposed legislation for paid family leave. While nothing has passed, laws can be proposed, changed or rejected. Check in regularly to stay up to date as developments occur. 

Kansas

No PFL or PFML in Force

This state hasn’t passed or proposed PFL yet. While nothing has been proposed, laws can be planned, passed, or rejected. Check in regularly to stay up to date as developments occur. 

Kentucky

Alternative Policy Passed or Proposed

This state has passed a law allowing employers to voluntarily purchase non-statutory PFL products for the benefit of their employees, independent of a state-run program, and has adopted a model written by the National Council of Insurance Legislators, or NCOIL. The Standard is currently assessing this emerging market.

Louisiana

No PFL or PFML in Force

This state hasn’t passed or proposed PFL yet. While nothing has been proposed, laws can be planned, passed, or rejected. Check in regularly to stay up to date as developments occur. 

Maine

PFML Passed But Not Yet in Force

On July 11, 2023, Governor Mills established Maine as the 13th state to enact a paid family and medical leave program. Contributions begin January 1, 2025; benefits begin May 1, 2026. Eligible workers in the private and public sector will have 12 weeks of paid time off available for family or medical reasons including illness, to care for a relative, or for the birth of a child.

Learn About PFML in Maine

Maryland

PFML Passed But Not Yet in Force

Governor Moore signed legislation (H988/S828) into law making several modifications to Maryland’s Family and Medical Leave Insurance program, which is currently under development. Contributions will now begin on July 1, 2025, and benefit payments will begin on July 1, 2026. 

Learn About PFML in Maryland

Massachusetts

PFML in Force

Employees can receive up to 26 weeks of paid benefits for Own Medical condition, Bonding or Service Member related events. Employees can use the benefit to care for a Family member with a serious health condition. 

Learn About PFML in Massachusetts

Michigan

No PFL or PFML in Force

This state hasn’t passed or proposed PFL yet. While nothing has been proposed, laws can be planned, passed, or rejected. Check in regularly to stay up to date as developments occur. 

Minnesota

PFML Passed But Not Yet In Force

On May 25, 2023, Governor Tim Walz signed into law a mandated paid family and medical leave program in Minnesota (MN PFML). Benefit payments and contributions to the program will both begin on Jan. 1, 2026.

Learn More About PFML in Minnesota

Mississippi

No PFL or PFML in Force

This state hasn’t passed or proposed PFL yet. While nothing has been proposed, laws can be planned, passed, or rejected. Check in regularly to stay up to date as developments occur.

Missouri

PFML Proposed

This state has proposed legislation for paid family leave. While nothing has passed, laws can be proposed, changed or rejected. Check in regularly to stay up to date as developments occur. 

Montana

No PFL or PFML in Force

This state hasn’t passed or proposed PFL yet. While nothing has been proposed, laws can be planned, passed, or rejected. Check in regularly to stay up to date as developments occur. 

Nebraska

No PFL or PFML in Force

This state hasn’t passed or proposed PFL yet. While nothing has been proposed, laws can be planned, passed, or rejected. Check in regularly to stay up to date as developments occur. 

Nevada

No PFL or PFML in Force

This state hasn’t passed or proposed PFL yet. While nothing has been proposed, laws can be planned, passed, or rejected. Check in regularly to stay up to date as developments occur. 

New Hampshire

Alternative Policy Passed or Proposed

NH HB 2 enacted the Granite State Paid Family Leave (PFL) Plan for state employees. Private and non-state public employers with 50+ employees and individuals will have the ability to voluntarily participate in the program. Coverage went into effect July 1, 2023.   

Learn About PFML in New Hampshire

New Jersey

PFL In Force

Employees working in the state may qualify for paid leave through the state's Temporary Disability insurance and Family Leave insurance programs. 

Learn About PFL in New Jersey

New Mexico

PFML Currently or Previously Proposed

This state has proposed legislation for paid family leave. While nothing has passed, laws can be proposed, changed or rejected. Check in regularly to stay up to date as developments occur. 

New York

PFL In Force

New York has a paid family leave law in place. Employees who work in the state can receive up to 12 weeks of paid family leave per 52-week period. 

Learn About PFL in New York

North Carolina

No PFL or PFML in Force

This state hasn’t passed or proposed PFL yet. While nothing has been proposed, laws can be planned, passed, or rejected. Check in regularly to stay up to date as developments occur. 

North Dakota

No PFL or PFML in Force

This state hasn’t passed or proposed PFL yet. While nothing has been proposed, laws can be planned, passed, or rejected. Check in regularly to stay up to date as developments occur. 

Ohio

No PFL or PFML in Force

This state hasn’t passed or proposed PFL yet. While nothing has been proposed, laws can be planned, passed, or rejected. Check in regularly to stay up to date as developments occur. 

Oklahoma

PFML Proposed

This state has proposed legislation for paid family leave. While nothing has passed, laws can be proposed, changed or rejected. Check in regularly to stay up to date as developments occur. 

Oregon

PFML in Force

Oregon has a paid family and medical leave law in place. Employees working in the state can get up to 12 weeks for medical or family leave, and an additional two weeks for a pregnancy complication.

Learn About PFML in Oregon

Pennsylvania

PFML Proposed

This state has proposed legislation for paid family leave. While nothing has passed, laws can be proposed, changed or rejected. Check in regularly to stay up to date as developments occur. 

Rhode Island

PFL In Force

Rhode Island has passed a paid family leave law. Employees working in the state can get up to 30 weeks for medical or four weeks for family leave.

Learn About PFL in Rhode Island

South Carolina

Alternative Policy Passed or Proposed

This state has passed a law allowing employers to voluntarily purchase non-statutory PFL products for the benefit of their employees, independent of a state-run program, and has adopted a model written by the National Council of Insurance Legislators, or NCOIL. The Standard is currently assessing this emerging market.

South Dakota

PFML Currently or Previously Proposed

This state has proposed legislation for paid family leave. While nothing has passed, laws can be proposed, changed or rejected. Check in regularly to stay up to date as developments occur. 

Tennessee

Alternative Policy Passed or Proposed

This state has passed a law allowing employers to voluntarily purchase non-statutory PFL products for the benefit of their employees, independent of a state-run program, and has adopted a model written by the National Council of Insurance Legislators, or NCOIL. The Standard is currently assessing this emerging market.

Texas

Alternative Policy Passed or Proposed

This state has passed a law allowing employers to voluntarily purchase non-statutory PFL products for the benefit of their employees, independent of a state-run program, and has adopted a model written by the National Council of Insurance Legislators, or NCOIL. The Standard is currently assessing this emerging market.

Utah

PFML Proposed

This state has proposed legislation for paid family leave. While nothing has passed, laws can be proposed, changed or rejected. Check in regularly to stay up to date as developments occur.

Vermont

Alternative Policy Introduced

Vermont PFMLI begins July 1, 2023, with mandatory paid leave for state employees and a voluntary option for non-state employers, self-employed individuals (SEI’s) and eligible individual employees. Timeline for expansion: July 1, 2024, program expands to private and non-state public employers with 2 or more employees (Phase 2). July 1, 2025, program expands to small employers with 1 employee, and eligible individual employees including the self-employed (Phase 3). 

Virginia

Alternative Policy Passed

This state has passed a law allowing employers to voluntarily purchase non-statutory PFL products for the benefit of their employees, independent of a state-run program, and has adopted a model written by the National Council of Insurance Legislators, or NCOIL. The Standard is currently assessing this emerging market.

Washington

PFML in Force

Washington passed legislation to require paid family and medical leave benefits to employees who work in the state. Employees can receive up to 18 weeks of paid family and medical leave each year. 

Learn About PFML in Washington

West Virginia

PFML Proposed

This state has proposed legislation for paid family leave. While nothing has passed, laws can be proposed, changed or rejected. Check in regularly to stay up to date as developments occur. 

Wisconsin

PFML Currently or Previously Proposed

This state has proposed legislation for paid family leave. While nothing has passed, laws can be proposed, changed or rejected. Check in regularly to stay up to date as developments occur.

Wyoming

No PFL or PFML in Force

This state hasn’t passed or proposed PFL yet. While nothing has been proposed, laws can be planned, passed, or rejected. Check in regularly to stay up to date as developments occur. 

Learn More About Paid Leaves

Many states are continuing to propose or change their paid leave laws. Check out the latest developments in your state.

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