Mississippi Paid Family and Medical Leave Act; establish.

HB 1047 would establish Mississippi's first state-run paid family and medical leave program, requiring employers to contribute to an insurance fund providing paid leave for qualifying events like childbirth, caring for a seriously ill family member, or the employee's own serious health condition. Eligible employees must meet specific earnings thresholds (e.g., earning at least 26 times the minimum weekly benefit in their base period), with benefits calculated based on their average weekly wage. The program, to be administered by the Mississippi Department of Employment Security starting January 1, 2028, would be funded through state insurance premiums and a dedicated state fund, while prohibiting employer retaliation for leave use.