Last Wednesday, the House Commerce and Economic Development Committee in New Mexico endorsed a bill to establish a paid family and medical leave program. The selective panel passed the proposed legislation, House Bill 11, with a 6-5 vote. This revised version of the Paid Family and Medical Leave Act proposes lower premiums and reduced paid leave for medical reasons compared to its previous rendition, which had been rejected two years ago. If the bill gets through the House, it could land on the governor’s desk for approval.

For individuals who are interested in this newly revised Paid Family and Medical Leave Act, it would be beneficial to stay well-informed and updated about the progress of House Bill 11. The easiest way to do this is by getting in touch with an official representative who can provide up-to-date and accurate information. For residents of California, who are currently benefiting from a similar program through the Employment Development Department (EDD), they can visit eddcaller.com for information on how to get a hold of Paid Family Leave representatives. The website offers significant leads on how to contact a live person at EDD California for reliable and timely updates on such programs.