The bill H. F. No. 0002 establishes a Family and Medical Benefit Insurance Program in Minnesota, which mandates employment leave under specific circumstances and allows for the substitution of private plans. It includes provisions to protect employees from retaliation for utilizing this leave and outlines the classification of data related to the program. Significant amendments to existing Minnesota Statutes include the classification of family and medical insurance data as private or nonpublic, the expansion of the definition of "policy of accident and sickness insurance" to include paid family and medical leave benefits, and the requirement for employers to provide detailed earnings statements. The bill also authorizes expedited rulemaking and involves the transfer and appropriation of funds to support the program, with effective dates ranging from July 1, 2023, to January 1, 2026.

Additionally, the bill outlines eligibility requirements for benefits, the process for applying, and the calculation of weekly benefits based on average wages. It establishes a new process for applicants to file for benefits, including certification requirements, and specifies conditions under which benefits can be prorated. The bill also includes provisions for employer notification, penalties for non-compliance, and the rights of employees upon returning from leave. Furthermore, it introduces regulations for private plans, mandates electronic reporting of wage details, and establishes penalties for employer misconduct. Overall, the legislation aims to enhance support for individuals needing family and medical leave while ensuring compliance with eligibility requirements and administrative processes.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 13.719, 177.27, 181.032, 268.19, 256J.561, 256J.95, 256P.01
1st Engrossment: 13.719, 177.27, 181.032, 268.19, 256J.561, 256J.95, 256P.01
2nd Engrossment: 13.719, 177.27, 181.032, 268.19, 256J.561, 256J.95, 256P.01
3rd Engrossment: 13.719, 177.27, 181.032, 268.19, 256J.561, 256J.95, 256P.01
4th Engrossment: 13.719, 177.27, 181.032, 268.19, 256J.561, 256J.95, 256P.01
5th Engrossment: 13.719, 62A.01, 177.27, 181.032, 256B.0659, 256B.85, 268.19, 256J.561, 256J.95, 256P.01
6th Engrossment: 13.719, 62A.01, 177.27, 181.032, 256B.0659, 256B.85, 268.19, 256J.561, 256J.95, 256P.01
7th Engrossment: 13.719, 62A.01, 177.27, 181.032, 256B.0659, 256B.85, 268.19, 256J.561, 256J.95, 256P.01
8th Engrossment: 13.719, 62A.01, 177.27, 181.032, 256B.0659, 256B.85, 268.19, 256J.561, 256J.95, 256P.01
9th Engrossment: 13.719, 62A.01, 177.27, 181.032, 256B.0659, 256B.85, 268.19, 256B.057, 256J.561, 256J.95, 256P.01
1st Unofficial Engrossment: 13.719, 177.27, 181.032, 268.19, 256B.057, 256J.561, 256J.95, 256P.01
CCR-HF0002: 13.719, 62A.01, 177.27, 181.032, 256B.0659, 256B.85, 268.19, 256B.057, 256J.561, 256J.95, 256P.01
2nd Engrossment: 13.719, 177.27, 181.032, 268.19, 256J.561, 256J.95, 256P.01
3rd Engrossment: 13.719, 177.27, 181.032, 268.19, 256J.561, 256J.95, 256P.01
4th Engrossment: 13.719, 177.27, 181.032, 268.19, 256J.561, 256J.95, 256P.01
5th Engrossment: 13.719, 62A.01, 177.27, 181.032, 256B.0659, 256B.85, 268.19, 256J.561, 256J.95, 256P.01
6th Engrossment: 13.719, 62A.01, 177.27, 181.032, 256B.0659, 256B.85, 268.19, 256J.561, 256J.95, 256P.01
7th Engrossment: 13.719, 62A.01, 177.27, 181.032, 256B.0659, 256B.85, 268.19, 256J.561, 256J.95, 256P.01
1st Engrossment: 13.719, 177.27, 181.032, 268.19, 256J.561, 256J.95, 256P.01