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MS HB537
MS HB537State employees; authorize to use major medical leave for their mental health care or treatment.
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Introduced
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
In Committee
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Amend Section 25-3-95, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize State Employees To Use Major Medical Leave For Their Mental Health Care Or Treatment With A Psychiatrist, Psychologist Or Licensed Professional Counselor, Subject To The Same Provisions That Apply To The Use Of Major Medical Leave And Personal Leave For The Illness Of Employees; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends Mississippi law to allow state employees to use their accrued "major medical leave" for mental health care or treatment with a psychiatrist, psychologist, or licensed professional counselor. Major medical leave is a type of paid time off that state employees accrue for illnesses or injuries. This change means that mental health care will be treated similarly to physical health care when it comes to using this leave, and employees will be subject to the same rules and requirements that apply when using major medical leave or personal leave for other illnesses.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 02/03/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0537.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/0500-0599/HB0537IN.htm |
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