HI SB521

Establishes six weeks of paid maternity and paternity leave annually for state government employees following birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child.

Employees receive regular pay during leave without loss of seniority, vacation, sick leave, or earned overtime accumulations.

Leave is paid from existing appropriations or funds available for salaries and expenses within each governmental department or agency.

Paid maternity and paternity leave does not accumulate and must be used within the specified calendar year; total leave cannot exceed twelve weeks in any twelve-month period.

Takes effect upon approval.