MD HB1579

State employees may use up to 30 days of accrued sick leave or paid family and medical leave without medical certification to care for a child immediately following birth or adoption placement

Two employees who are jointly responsible for a child's care may each use up to 30 days of leave without certification, for a combined total of 60 days

Executive Branch units may not limit FMLA leave to less than 24 weeks for two employees caring for a child, expanding eligibility beyond married couples to any two employees responsible for the child's care

Employees may use paid family and medical leave under Subtitle 10 in addition to accrued sick leave for post-birth or adoption child care

Effective July 1, 2026, contingent on the effective date of Chapter 606 of the Acts of the General Assembly of 2025