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Introduced
10/09/2023
10/09/2023
In Committee
10/17/2023
10/17/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/08/2024
03/08/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to paid parental leave; amending s. 110.221, F.S.; defining the term “paid parental leave”; requiring the state to provide paid parental leave to certain employees for a specified time period; prohibiting the state from requiring that an employee use his or her annual or sick leave for paid parental leave; providing that the employee is entitled to accumulate specified benefits during such leave; prohibiting the state from refusing to grant such leave; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill amends Florida's existing law on parental and family medical leave. It defines "paid parental leave" as fully paid leave for the father or mother of a child who is born or adopted. The bill requires the state to provide 12 weeks of paid parental leave to any employee in the career service following the birth or adoption of a child, and prohibits the state from requiring the employee to use their annual or sick leave during this period. The bill also entitles the employee to accumulate all benefits granted under paid leave status. Additionally, the bill prohibits the state from refusing to grant paid parental leave or parental/family medical leave without pay for up to 6 months.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died in Governmental Oversight and Accountability (on 03/08/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/128 |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/128/BillText/Filed/HTML |
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