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MD SB109

MD SB109
State Employees - Parental Bereavement Leave


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Introduced
01/10/2024
In Committee
03/29/2024
Crossed Over
02/15/2024
Passed
04/04/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/09/2024

Introduced Session

2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Providing that certain State employees are entitled to use up to 10 days of parental bereavement leave with pay within 60 days after the death of the employee's child; providing that certain State employees are entitled to use up to 60 days of parental bereavement leave with pay within 60 days after the employee experiences a stillbirth or the death of the employee's infant; and prohibiting certain State entities from requiring State employees entitled to parental bereavement leave under the Act to use any other paid leave available to the employee.

AI Summary

This bill expands parental bereavement leave for certain state employees in Maryland. It provides that state employees are entitled to use up to 10 days of paid leave within 60 days after the death of their child, and up to 60 days of paid leave within 60 days after experiencing a stillbirth or the death of their infant. The bill also prohibits state entities from requiring employees entitled to parental bereavement leave to use any other paid leave available to them. The bill specifies that it applies to all employees, including temporary employees, in the executive, judicial, and legislative branches of state government.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 420 (on 05/09/2024)

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