Minnesota HF4692: Paid family and medical leave program made optional for both employers and employees.

What the bill says

A bill for an act relating to employment; making the paid family and medical leave program optional for both employers and employees; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 268B.

From the introduced text, March 25, 2026:

A bill for an act relating to employment; making the paid family and medical leave program optional for both employers and employees; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 268B. Section 1. new text begin [ADDED: [268B.31] OPT OUT.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: (a) Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, every employer has the ability to opt out of the paid family and medical leave program and the employer's responsibilities under sections 268B.001 to 268B.30 by notifying the commissioner of employment and economic development using a form designed by the commissioner. An employer may change their decision to participate in the paid family and medical leave program no more than once every 12 months.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: (b) Employees of employers who opt out under paragraph (a) have the ability to participate in the program as if they were self-employed individuals under section 268B.11.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: (c) Every employee has the ability to opt out of participation in the paid family and medical leave program under sections 268B.001 to 268B.30 by notifying their employer and the commissioner of employment and economic development using a form designed by the commissioner. An employee may change their decision to participate in the paid family and medical leave program …

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Sponsors

• Jim Joy (R) · primary sponsor
• Krista Knudsen (R)
• Tom Murphy (R)
• Isaac Schultz (R)
• Jimmy Gordon (R, 28A)
• Tom Sexton (R, 19B)
• Scott Van Binsbergen (R)
• Jon Koznick (R)
• Peggy Scott (R)
• Shane Mekeland (R)
• Jeff Dotseth (R)
• Max Rymer (R)

Latest actions

1. March 25, 2026: Introduction and first reading, referred to Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy

Common questions

What is HF4692?

HF4692 is a bill in the Minnesota Legislature (94th Legislature 2025-2026): Paid family and medical leave program made optional for both employers and employees.

What does HF4692 do?

In its own words: A bill for an act relating to employment; making the paid family and medical leave program optional for both employers and employees; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 268B.

What is the status of HF4692?

In committee as of March 25, 2026. Latest action: Introduction and first reading, referred to Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy (March 25, 2026).

Who sponsored HF4692?

Jim Joy (R), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HF4692?

On the Minnesota Legislature website: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?f=HF4692&y=2025&ssn=0&b=house