Committee reports substitute for bill to create 12-week paid family medical leave program The House Appropriations Committee voted 13–7 to report a substituted version of Senate Bill 2, companion to House Bill 1207, which would create a statewide paid family medical leave program providing 12 weeks of paid leave for qualifying medical events for employees of private employers and state and local government.

Virginia is one step closer to a groundbreaking paid family medical leave program, offering 12 weeks of paid leave for employees during critical medical events!

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Senate Approves Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program After Lengthy Floor Debate Senate passed SB 2 to set up a paid family and medical leave insurance program funded by shared employer-employee contributions, with phase‑in dates and exemptions under discussion. The vote was Ayes 21, Noes 19.

The Senate has just passed a groundbreaking bill that could reshape Virginia's labor laws by introducing a paid family and medical leave program funded through employee contributions.

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Committee advances paid family and medical leave plan with $75 million startup estimate A substitute to House Bill 12‑07 creating a paid family and medical leave program at the Virginia Employment Commission was reported out of committee 15–7; the subcommittee estimated startup costs at approximately $75,000,000. Further budget work will be required before the measure reaches the floor.

Virginia is one step closer to a paid family and medical leave program with a hefty $75 million startup cost now advancing through the legislative process!

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Subcommittee advances substitute establishing state paid family medical leave insurance HB1207 would create a state-run paid family medical leave insurance program providing up to 12 weeks at 80% wage replacement funded by small employer and employee contributions and an initial treasury loan; broad advocacy support and business opposition led to a substitute being reported to Appropriations.

Virginia is on the brink of establishing a groundbreaking paid family medical leave program that promises job protection and wage replacement for those in need.

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