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AR HB1017
Bill
Status
1/30/2023
Primary Sponsor
Mark Berry
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AI Summary
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Expands eligibility for paid emergency and rescue services leave to include employees of state, city, county, and school district governments who are members of the United States Civil Air Patrol, United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, National Disaster Medical System, Disaster Mortuary Operational Response Team, or Disaster Medical Assistance Team
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Entitles eligible employees to 15 days of paid leave during any one calendar year for participation in training programs or emergency and rescue services, contingent on authorization from appropriate commanders or a Department of Health and Human Services National Disaster Team Alert Order
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Requires state, city, county, and school district employers to continue paying their portion of life or disability insurance premiums during the leave of absence upon employee request to maintain continuous coverage
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Approved January 30, 2023
Legislative Description
To Amend The Law Allowing Certain Employees To Take A Leave Of Absence For Emergency And Rescue Services.
Last Action
Notification that HB1017 is now Act 20
1/30/2023