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MS SB2732

MS SB2732
Mississippi State Employee Maternity Leave Act; enact to provide six weeks of paid leave to certain employees.


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Introduced
02/19/2024
In Committee
02/19/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/05/2024

Introduced Session

2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act To Create The Mississippi State Employee Maternity Leave Act To Provide Six Weeks Of Paid Leave To Certain Employees Who Have Been Employed With The State For At Least Two Years; And For Related Purposes.

AI Summary

This bill enacts the "Mississippi State Employee Maternity Leave Act" to provide six weeks of paid leave to state employees who have been employed for at least two years and have given birth to a child. The bill defines key terms like "maternity" and "eligible beneficiary," and specifies that the leave must be used continuously within six months of the child's birth. The bill also clarifies that the leave is not mandatory and does not modify existing state leave provisions. The act will take effect on July 1, 2024.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Died In Committee (on 03/05/2024)

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