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Minnesota lawmakers are weighing whether to make changes to the state’s paid family medical leave law.

The Minnesota Star Tribune
May 19, 2025 at 5:31PM

Minnesota lawmakers are weighing whether to make changes to the state’s paid family medical leave law, including exempting certain businesses.

Another proposal introduced earlier this session proposed delaying implementation for a year, meaning Minnesotans wouldn’t be eligible for 12 weeks of paid leave under state law until 2027.

If you were counting on leave in 2026, we want to hear from you.

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