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Protecting Parents After Parental Leave: No Health Premium Repayment

New rules protect parents who do not return to work after leave for childbirth. Employers cannot demand repayment of health insurance premiums paid if an employee chooses to stay home with a newborn. This aims to support families and ease decisions about childcare.
Key points
Employers cannot recover health care premiums if an employee doesn't return to work due to childbirth.
Employers must inform eligible employees about this new rule before they take leave for childbirth.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_1348
Sponsor: Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT]
Process start date: 2025-04-08
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Fairness for Stay-at-Home Parents Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_1348.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-04-08.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Employers cannot recover health care premiums if an employee doesn't return to work due to childbirth.
  • Employers must inform eligible employees about this new rule before they take leave for childbirth.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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