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An Act to Repeal the Laws Providing for Paid Family and Medical Leave and to Reimburse Taxpayers

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Repeals the paid family and medical leave benefits program in Maine and requires refunds of employer contributions.

This bill repeals the laws providing for paid family and medical leave in Maine. It mandates the Department of Labor to refund contributions made by employers and self-employed individuals under the repealed program. The bill also requires the State Controller to transfer unappropriated funds from the Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Fund to the General Fund. The repeal of the paid family and medical leave benefits program is set to take effect in 2029, with earlier reviews scheduled for various state labor boards.

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Roll Call Votes

19 Yea

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14 Nay

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2 Absent

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Calendar

May 7, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

Apr 23, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

History

Jun 3, 2025

Senate

Reports Read

Jun 3, 2025

Senate

On motion by Senator TIPPING of Penobscot the Majority Ought Not to Pass Report ACCEPTED in concurrence. PREVAILED

Jun 3, 2025

Senate

Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 320 Yeas 19 - Nays 14 - Excused 2 - Absent 0