AN ACT CREATING THE OPTION TO NOT PARTICIPATE IN THE PAID FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE INSURANCE PROGRAM.

HB 5184 allows employees to opt out of Connecticut's Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program entirely. The bill amends statutes to let workers stop both contributing to the program and filing for benefits. This directly affects employees currently enrolled in the state's paid leave insurance, giving them the choice to withdraw from the program without penalty. The change focuses solely on participation options, not altering benefit amounts or eligibility rules.