Beginning January 1, 2024, an individual has the right to take paid family and medical leave, and to receive family and medical leave insurance benefits while taking paid family and medical leave, if the individual:

1. (1) Meets the definition of covered individual under section 8-13.3-503 (3); and

2. (2) Meets one of the following requirements:

   1. (a) Because of birth, adoption or placement through foster care, is caring for a new child during the first year after the birth, adoption or placement of that child;
   2. (b) Is caring for a family member with a serious health condition;
   3. (c) Has a serious health condition;
   4. (d) Because of any qualifying exigency leave;
   5. (e) Has a need for safe leave.

Source: Initiated 2020: Entire part added, Proposition 118, L. 2021, p. 4229, effective upon proclamation of the Governor, December 31, 2020.

Editor's note: This section was originally numbered as 8-13.3-404 in Proposition 118 but was renumbered on revision for ease of location.