Alabama
Alternative Policy Passed or Proposed
Alabama enacted House Bill 141, which creates the Alabama Paid Family Leave Income Replacement Benefits Act. This Act authorizes insurers providing employee disability policies to expand their fully insured disability benefits offerings to include family leave taken by an employee, through employer-sponsored group insurance policies or voluntarily purchased employee policies.
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 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.
Arkansas
Alternative Policy Passed
Arkansas Senate Bill 111 passed February 20, 2023, which grants group disability income carriers the ability to issue Family Leave Insurance as a rider or a benefit included in a disability income policy, or as a standalone policy.
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.
Colorado
PFML Passed But Not Yet 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.
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.
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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 January 1, 2025, with benefits effective January 1, 2026. Check in regularly to stay up to date as developments in this program occur.
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.
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Florida
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.
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 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.
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 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.
Iowa
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.
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
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.
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 Maine Governor Janet Mills signed into law a budget to establish a state PFML program. Employees will be able take leave and receive benefits on May 1, 2026. Employees and employers will begin contributing to the state plan on January 1, 2025.
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 Oct. 1, 2024, and benefit payments will begin on Jan. 1, 2026.
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.
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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 Currently or Previously Proposed
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.
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
NPFML 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.
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.
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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.
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.
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 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.
Oregon
PFL in Force
Oregon passed legislation in August 2019 to require paid family and medical leave benefits to employees who work in the state. Effective June 27, 2021, HB 3398 delays implementation with the starting date for benefit payments to September 3, 2023, instead of January 1, 2023.
Pennsylvania
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.
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.
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South Carolina
Alternative Policy Passed or Proposed
South Carolina state workers are eligible for paid time off for the birth, adoption or foster placement of a child. State employees are entitled to six weeks paid leave after giving birth and two weeks paid leave following co-parent’s birth of a newborn child. State employees are also entitled to two weeks paid leave after initial legal placement of a child for adoption or foster care.
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
Tennessee Senate Bill 454 was signed by the governor and will become effective January 1, 2024. Bill grants group life and disability income carriers the ability to issue Family Leave Insurance as a rider or a benefit included in a life or disability income policy, or as a standalone policy.
Texas
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.
Utah
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.
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
The governor of Virginia signed into law the Virginia Organ Donor Leave Law (Senate Bill 1086). Effective July 1, 2023, Virginia will have a new law in place allowing employees to take time off for organ or bone marrow donation. Eligible employees are allowed up to 60 business days of unpaid leave during a 12-month period for organ donation and up to 30 business days of unpaid leave during a 12-month period for bone marrow donation.
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.
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West Virginia
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.
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.
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