LD2018

An Act to Amend the Requirements Governing Self-insurance Plans in the Paid Family and Medical Leave Benefits Program

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Maine LD2018 amends self-insurance plan requirements in the Paid Family and Medical Leave Benefits Program, prohibiting pooling of risk, financial.

Maine LD2018 modifies the Paid Family and Medical Leave Benefits Program by clarifying that self-insurance plans cannot pool risk, financial resources, or administration among multiple employers. This change applies retroactively to April 1, 2025, affecting employers who have or will have self-insurance plans under the program.

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Roll Call Votes

76 Yea

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73 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 10

1:00 PM

Hearing

Mar 3

1:30 PM

Hearing

History

Apr 9

House

PASSED TO BE ENACTED.

Apr 9

House

ROLL CALL NO. 797 (Yeas 76 - Nays 73 - Absent 1 - Excused 0 - Vacant 1)

Apr 9

House

Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.