SB0020Introduced in the Senate
Voluntary family leave insurance program.
Introduced by Lonnie Randolph, District 2
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Voluntary family leave insurance program. Requires the department of insurance (department) to establish, not later than January 1, 2027, a voluntary family leave insurance program (program) for the purpose of providing benefits to employees who elect to participate in the program. Sets forth requirements for the program. Allows the department to contract with an outside vendor to administer the program. Requires the department, not later than November 1, 2026, to submit a report to the legislative council and the budget committee concerning the proposed program. Establishes the voluntary family leave insurance program trust fund (trust fund) for the purpose of paying program benefits. Provides that the trust fund consists of employer or employee contributions, appropriations from the general assembly, and money received from any other source. Provides that certain employers are entitled to an adjusted gross income tax deduction equal to the total amount of contributions made by the employer to the trust fund during the taxable year multiplied by 200%.
Where it stands
First reading: referred to Committee on Insurance and Financial Institutions
December 8, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Authored by Senator Randolph Lonnie M
First reading: referred to Committee on Insurance and Financial Institutions
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