TO CREATE THE STRONG FAMILIES ACT; AND TO CREATE AN INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR EMPLOYERS THAT PROVIDE PAID FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE FOR CERTAIN EMPLOYEES.

Fiscal Impact Statement Bill: HB1018 Bill Subtitle: TO CREATE THE STRONG FAMILIES ACT; AND TO CREATE AN INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR EMPLOYERS THAT PROVIDE PAID FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE FOR CERTAIN EMPLOYEES. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sponsors: Rep. Collins Basic Change: HB1018 creates the "Strong Families Act" that would provide an income tax credit for an employer who provides paid family and medical leave to a qualified employee who has been employed for at least twelve consecutive months. "Family and medical leave" is defined as leave from work for: • A serious health condition of the employee that prevents the employee from performing his or her essential job duties; • The birth or adoption of a child of the employee; or • The care of a child, spouse, or parent of the employee who has a serious health condition. "Family and medical leave" does not include: • Earned sick leave; • Earned annual leave; or • Earned compensatory leave. A "serious health condition" is defined as an illness, injury, impairment, or physical or mental condition that involves: • Inpatient care in a hos