An act relating to fair employment practices and legislative leave

This bill requires Vermont employers to maintain full-time legislators' employment benefits (like health insurance) at the same level and cost during their legislative service, as if they were working continuously. It ensures legislators retain job seniority, benefits coverage, and protection from retaliation for taking this leave. Employers may require legislators to continue paying their usual share of benefit costs during the leave period. The law takes effect July 1, 2025, directly affecting state legislators who hold full-time jobs outside their legislative role.