Bipartisan bill would give Ohio workers up to 14 weeks of job-protected family and medical leave

By: Megan Henry

Outlets: Ohio Capital Journal

Published: April 29, 2026

Words: 974

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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A pair of bipartisan Ohio senators want to create a state-funded family and medical leave insurance program.

Ohio state Sens. Beth Liston, D-Dublin, and Bill Blessing, R-Colerain Township, introduced Ohio Senate Bill 396 which would provide Ohio workers with up to 14 weeks of job-protected paid leave for personal medical needs, caring for seriously ill family members or caring for new children.

“It will help to grow our population by telling those workers …

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