Creating family and medical leave act

This bill establishes Montana's Family and Medical Leave Insurance Act, creating a state-run insurance fund that provides paid leave for eligible employees and self-employed individuals to care for family members with health conditions, bond with new children, or address military family needs. The program requires contributions from covered employers and employees, with benefits contingent on sufficient fund solvency and determined by the Commissioner of Labor and Industry. Eligible workers must have earned qualifying wages and paid contributions into the fund, while the law also protects job rights and health information privacy for those using benefits. The legislation amends existing Montana code sections and includes provisions for public outreach and notifications about the new program.