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RI H5020

RI H5020
Provides for paid leave for a state employee who donates an organ. The duration of the leave is dependent on the type of donation and notice should be provided to the employer at least thirty (30) days prior to the leave.


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Introduced
01/10/2025
In Committee
01/10/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/20/2025

Introduced Session

2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This act would provide for paid leave for a state employee who donates an organ. The duration of the leave is dependent on the type of donation and notice should be provided to the employer at least thirty (30) days prior to the leave. This act would take effect upon passage.

AI Summary

This bill establishes the Organ-Donation Leave Act, which provides paid leave for state employees who donate a kidney, liver segment, or bone marrow. To be eligible, an employee must have completed their initial probationary period and worked at least 1,250 hours in the previous 12 months, with leave limited to once per year. The duration of leave varies by donation type: up to 60 days for kidney or liver segment donations, and up to 30 days for bone marrow donations. Employees must provide at least 30 days' notice before the leave and will receive base pay during their absence. Full-time employees receive their full base pay, while part-time employees receive pay based on their average scheduled hours. The leave does not require employees to use sick or annual leave first, and they will continue to accrue leave and receive credit for step increases. The leave also counts toward Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) entitlements. Paid holidays during the leave are recorded as such but do not extend the leave period, and employees cannot use other paid leave during organ-donation leave. The act takes effect immediately upon passage.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (10)

Last Action

Committee recommended measure be held for further study (on 04/22/2025)

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