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MS HB1249

MS HB1249
State employees; authorize to buy back leave time used while taking FMLA leave.


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Introduced
01/19/2026
In Committee
01/19/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/03/2026

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act To Create New Section 25-3-96, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That State Employees Who Have Used Earned Personal Leave Or Major Medical Leave In Order To Be Paid Their Regular Compensation While Taking Leave Under The Federal Family And Medical Leave Act (fmla) May Buy Back All Or Any Portion Of The Personal Or Major Medical Leave Used While Taking Fmla Leave, By Paying To Their Employer The Amount Of The Net Compensation Received During The Use Of The Personal Or Major Medical Leave; And For Related Purposes.

AI Summary

This bill allows state employees who used their earned personal leave or major medical leave to receive their regular pay while taking time off under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to repurchase that leave time. FMLA is a federal law that provides eligible employees with unpaid, job-protected leave for specific family and medical reasons. To buy back the leave, employees must pay their employer the exact amount of net compensation they received while using that personal or major medical leave, and once paid, the corresponding amount of leave will be restored to their balance.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Died In Committee (on 02/03/2026)

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