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Introduced
01/11/2023
01/11/2023
In Committee
01/11/2023
01/11/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/09/2024
05/09/2024
Introduced Session
125th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Sections 8-11-150 And 8-11-155, Both Relating To Paid Parental Leave, So As To Increase The Number Of Weeks Of Paid Parental Leave In The Event Of The Birth Or Adoption Of A Child For Eligible State Employees.
AI Summary
This bill amends the South Carolina Code of Laws to increase the number of weeks of paid parental leave for eligible state employees from 6 to 12 weeks in the event of the birth or adoption of a child. It also increases the paid leave for eligible state employees who are not the primary caregivers from 2 to 4 weeks. The bill defines an "eligible state employee" as any full-time employee of the state, its departments, agencies, or institutions, including those at four-year or postgraduate institutions of higher education and technical colleges. The bill also outlines the rules and procedures for using the paid parental leave, such as the 12-month eligibility period, the requirement to use the leave consecutively, and the concurrent use with other leave entitlements like the Family Medical and Leave Act.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (30)
Beth Bernstein (D)*,
Terry Alexander (D),
Nathan Ballentine (R),
Heather Bauer (D),
Jerry Carter (R),
Micah Caskey (R),
Gilda Cobb-Hunter (D),
Neal Collins (R),
Heather Crawford (R),
Jason Elliott (R),
Kambrell Garvin (D),
Patrick Haddon (R),
Chris Hart (D),
Rosalyn Henderson-Myers (D),
Pat Henegan (D),
Lonnie Hosey (D),
Jeff Johnson (R),
Wendell Jones (D),
Jay Jordan (R),
John King (D),
Roger Kirby (D),
Cody Mitchell (R),
Brandon Newton (R),
Weston Newton (R),
Russell Ott (D),
Tommy Pope (R),
David Weeks (D),
Spencer Wetmore (D),
Will Wheeler (D),
Richie Yow (R),
Last Action
Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Yow, Mitchell (on 03/20/2024)
Bill Topics
Labor and Employment
- ‐ Employee Benefits
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Family Issues
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3617&session=125&summary=B | 01/11/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3617_20230111.htm | 01/11/2023 |
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