Paid leave call center required to be fully operational on January 1, 2026.

This bill requires Minnesota's paid leave program call center to be fully operational by January 1, 2026, to provide customer service on the program's launch day. The commissioner of employment and economic development must ensure the call center is ready to handle inquiries when the paid leave program begins. It directly affects the state agency managing the program and ensures residents seeking paid leave assistance have immediate support. The bill sets a specific deadline for operational readiness but does not change the paid leave benefits themselves.