MS HB1063

Creates six weeks of paid parental leave for eligible Mississippi state employees who are primary caregivers of a newborn or adopted child, compensated at 100% of regular salary.

Requires employees to have 12 consecutive months of full-time permanent employment to qualify; leave must be taken within 12 weeks of birth or adoption and only once per 12-month period.

Paid parental leave runs concurrently with federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) protections where applicable, does not count against accrued personal or major medical leave, and is not paid upon separation from employment.

Requires employees to provide 30 calendar days' notice before foreseeable leave, or notice at earliest opportunity if advance notice is impossible due to exigent circumstances.

Authorizes public school districts and community/junior college districts to adopt similar paid parental leave policies for their employees; effective January 1, 2026.