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MS HB1555
Bill
Status
Failed
2/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Dana Underwood McLean
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AI Summary
- Expands authorized purposes for major medical leave to include mental or physical illness, injury, or health condition for employees or family members; medical diagnosis, care, or treatment; and preventive medical care
- Adds domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking as authorized reasons for major medical leave, allowing employees to obtain medical attention, victim services, counseling, relocation assistance, or legal services for themselves or family members
- Defines "family member" broadly to include biological, adopted, foster, and stepchildren; parents and stepparents; spouses and domestic partners; grandparents, grandchildren, and siblings; and any person for whom the employee provides health or safety-related care
- Establishes documentation requirements for absences exceeding 32 consecutive working hours, including health care professional statements, police reports, court documents, or employee written statements for domestic violence situations
- Adds definitions for "domestic violence," "sexual assault," "stalking," and "health care professional" to the state employee leave laws
Legislative Description
Major Medical Leave; expand authorized purposes for the use of by state employees.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/3/2026
Committee Referrals
State Affairs1/19/2026
Full Bill Text
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