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This bill enacts the Mississippi Paid Family and Medical Leave Act, which provides eligible employees in Mississippi with paid leave for specific family and medical reasons. The act establishes six weeks of paid parental leave for employees who are the primary caregiver of a child following birth or adoption, and two weeks of paid medical leave for personal serious health conditions or to care for a family member with a serious health condition, or to care for an injured military member. The bill defines "employer" by referencing federal law (29 U.S.C § 2611(4)), "paid medical leave" as compensated absence for qualifying health events, and "serious health condition" also by referencing federal law (29 U.S.C § 2611(11)). This leave is intended to be in addition to other existing leave benefits and runs concurrently with the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) where applicable, but it cannot be accrued, carried over, or paid out upon separation from service. The act also outlines notification procedures for requesting leave and requires state agencies to report on its usage, with the provisions taking effect on July 1, 2026.

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