This bill proposes the repeal of specific outreach and marketing requirements associated with the Granite State paid family leave plan. It specifically removes the mandates outlined in RSA 21-I:108, II and RSA 282-B:6, II, which required the state to engage in activities aimed at increasing public awareness of the paid family leave program. By eliminating these requirements, the bill effectively defunds the state's contracts for consulting services, marketing, and website maintenance related to the plan.

The fiscal impact of this bill indicates that there will be no new funding or positions authorized, with an estimated decrease in expenditures of $717,252 for both FY 2026 and FY 2027. This reduction aligns with the House Finance Committee's proposed budget, which removes funding for outreach and marketing activities. However, the bill ensures that funding will still be available within state agency operating budgets to support the purchase of a Paid Family Leave group policy for state employees. The act is set to take effect 60 days after its passage.

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Introduced: 415-A:1