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This bill amends Mississippi state law to explicitly authorize state employees to use major medical leave for mental health care or treatment with a psychiatrist, psychologist, or licensed professional counselor, subject to the same provisions that currently apply to using major medical leave for personal illness. Specifically, the bill adds language to Section 25-3-95 that allows employees to use major medical leave for mental health treatment, requiring that such leave be certified by the treating mental health professional, similar to how medical leave for physical illness is currently handled. The bill maintains existing rules about using personal leave before major medical leave (with some exceptions) and ensures that state employees have the same flexibility for mental health care as they do for physical health care. The amendment recognizes the importance of mental health treatment by giving state employees the ability to use their accrued major medical leave for mental health purposes, which can help support employees' overall well-being and potentially reduce workplace stress. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2025, providing state agencies and employees time to prepare for and implement the new provision.

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https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2025/pdf/history/HB/HB0060.xml