Paid Family, Medical Leave Set for State Law Expansion in 2023

State paid family and medical leave laws are poised for expansion in 2023 as two programs go live, advocates push for policies in more state legislatures, and opt-in paid leave laws get traction among conservative lawmakers.

Michigan and Minnesota, in particular, will be states to watch on paid leave proposals, once Democrats take control of their legislatures starting in January. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) has indicated that enacting a state-run paid leave entitlement is a high priority, likely offering 12 weeks or more of paid time off annually for workers to care for a new child, tend to a ...