Following in Maryland's footsteps, on May 10, Delaware Gov. John Carney signed S.B. 1 known as the Healthy Delaware Families Act, which takes effect on July 1. In brief, the act establishes a Family and Medical Leave Insurance Account Fund (fund), which employers primarily fund with a 0.8% payroll tax. The act provides eligible employees with up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave and six weeks of paid medical, caregiving and military leave. Contributions to the fund will begin on Jan.1, 2025, with benefits available to employees on Jan. 1, 2026.