SB2413Introduced in the Senate
FAMILY & MEDICAL LEAVE PROGRAM
Introduced by Ram Villivalam, District 8
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Creates the Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program Act. Creates the Division of Paid Family and Medical Leave within the Department of Labor. Requires the Division to establish and administer a paid family and medical leave insurance program that provides benefits to employees. Provides that the program shall be administered by the Deputy Director of the Division. Sets forth eligibility requirements for benefits under the Act. Provides that a self-employed individual may elect to be covered under the Act. Contains provisions concerning disqualification from benefits; compensation for leave; the amount and duration of benefits; payments for benefits under the Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program Fund; employer equivalent plans; annual reports by the Department; hearings; penalties; notice; the coordination of leave provided under the Act with leave allowed under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, a collective bargaining agreement, or any local county or municipal ordinance; rulemaking; and other matters. Amends the State Finance Act. Creates the Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program Fund. Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Exempts certain documents collected by the Division of Paid Family and Medical Leave from the Act's disclosure requirements. Effective immediately.
Where it stands
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
May 22, 2026
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Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Ram Villivalam
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Cristina Castro
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Fine
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Omar Aquino
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert F. Martwick
Assigned to Executive
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa
To Paid Leave
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 11, 2025
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane L. Johnson
Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 9, 2025
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Porfirio
Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 23, 2025
Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As June 1, 2025
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Re-assigned to Executive
To Paid Leave
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026
Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026
Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 22, 2026
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
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