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This bill modifies provisions related to leaves of absence for military service for public employees in Missouri. It expands protections for state, county, municipal, school district, and other public employees who are members of the National Guard or military reserves and are called to active duty for extended or indefinite periods, ensuring they do not lose their position, seniority, accumulated leave, pay status, work schedule, or other benefits. The bill also grants volunteer firefighters, as defined by section 320.333, similar protections regarding their employment rights and benefits, excluding monetary compensation. Additionally, it increases the maximum paid military leave for federal active duty from one hundred twenty hours to thirty-eight working days per federal fiscal year, clarifying that employees will only be charged for military leave for hours they would have otherwise worked. The bill also reiterates protections against discrimination or hindrance for militia members in their public employment and makes violations a misdemeanor.

Military Affairs and Security

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB3083&year=2026&code=R