LD894

An Act to Amend the Laws Governing Paid Family and Medical Leave

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Maine LD894 amends laws on paid family and medical leave, clarifying leave increments, establishing penalties, and creating a dedicated bureau.

Maine LD894 amends the laws governing paid family and medical leave by clarifying that leave may be taken in increments of at least one work day. It establishes penalties for employers who allow private plan benefit coverage to lapse during an approved private plan substitution. The bill creates the Bureau of Paid Family and Medical Leave within the Department of Labor to administer the benefits program. It also establishes remedies for the Department of Labor to enforce the collection of delinquent premium contributions, penalties, and assessments from employers.

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Roll Call Votes

75 Yea

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71 Nay

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5 Absent

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Calendar

May 7, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

Apr 23, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

History

Jun 9, 2025

House

PASSED TO BE ENACTED.

Jun 9, 2025

House

ROLL CALL NO. 362 (Yeas 75 - Nays 71 - Absent 3 - Excused 2)

Jun 9, 2025

House

Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.