What are the next steps for creating the regulations?
Draft regulations are now available. These are for discussion purposes only and are not officially adopted or proposed regulations. You are encouraged to send comments about the draft regulations to FAMLI.policy@maryland.gov.
The Maryland General Assembly passed a bill in April 2024, making changes to the Time to Care Act. The changes fall into three main categories: additional time, administrative changes, and clarifications and corrections.
The FAMLI Division is currently updating draft regulations to reflect impacts of the most recent bill. A new set of draft regulations will then be released for feedback before going through the formal regulatory review process.
How did the FAMLI Division develop the draft regulations?
From June-September 2023, the Division hosted an informal regulatory engagement process. This process included:
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Seven virtual meetings to hear directly from members of the public through prepared comments, as well as live questions and answers
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Discussion documents that shared the Division’s most pressing questions on a number of important topics, including: private plans, self-employed individuals, contributions, dispute resolution, and claims.
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Draft outlines to share the Division’s latest thinking based on public feedback.
Where can I find the discussion documents?
Here are the discussion documents focused on:
Where can I find the draft outlines?
Here are the draft outlines focused on:
