More than half of Maryland voters said they would oppose another delay in the start of the state’s paid family and medical leave program, according to a poll released Tuesday. The OpinionWorks poll said 55 percent of those surveyed said the state should stick to the scheduled July start of the Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program, with benefits available beginning in 2026. But the survey also found that 30 percent of people would be OK delaying the program until 2028, the current plan from the Moore administration.
Next steps: Delaying the program yet again will require legislation. State officials said they have already sent language to the Senate Finance Committee and House Economic Matters Committee, which will take “the lead on next steps,” a Maryland Labor Department spokesperson said.
