Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to concur with Governor Conditional Veto and pass a bill that amends the Temporary Disability Leave Law.

Highlights:

• Specifies that covered individuals in both private and state health plans that apply for temporary disability benefits for disabilities resulting from the pregnancy or birth of a child shall automatically be processed to receive the paid family leave benefits program (Sec. 1).

• Authorizes the covered individual the option to opt out of the paid family leave benefits program (Sec. 1).

• Requires private plans that only offer temporary disability benefits provide written notice to its temporary disability claimants of the application process for family leave benefits (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that a covered individual who is approved for temporary disability benefits resulting from pregnancy shall be entitled to receive 4 weeks of benefits before the expected delivery date and up to 6 weeks of benefits after the actual delivery date (Sec. 1).

Full Bill Text

Vetoed by Governor Phil Murphy