Minnesota SF4817: Paid family and medical leave program made optional for both employers and employees provision

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 23, 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

• Steve Green (R) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. March 25, 2026: Referred to Jobs and Economic Development
2. March 25, 2026: Introduction and first reading

Common questions

What is SF4817?

SF4817 is a bill in the Minnesota Legislature (94th Legislature 2025-2026): Paid family and medical leave program made optional for both employers and employees provision.

What does SF4817 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 SF4817?

In committee as of March 25, 2026. Latest action: Referred to Jobs and Economic Development (March 25, 2026).

Who sponsored SF4817?

Steve Green (R).

Where is the official record for SF4817?

On the Minnesota Legislature website: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?f=SF4817&y=2025&ssn=0&b=senate