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This bill removes the requirement for state employees to use one day of personal or compensatory leave before using major medical leave. Currently, state employees must first use a day of personal or compensatory leave (or leave without pay if no such leave is available) before accessing major medical leave for illness. The bill eliminates this preliminary leave requirement, making major medical leave more directly accessible for state employees. Major medical leave is a type of sick leave that allows employees to take time off for personal or immediate family illness, with accrual rates varying based on years of continuous service. The changes apply to state employees across various agencies, including those at public universities, with different accrual rates for full-time and part-time employees. The bill specifically modifies Section 25-3-95 of the Mississippi Code of 1972 and is set to take effect on July 1, 2025. By removing the prerequisite of using personal leave first, the bill aims to provide state employees with more flexible and immediate access to major medical leave when they or their immediate family members are ill.

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https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2025/pdf/history/HB/HB0411.xml