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NC S549

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/25/2025

Primary Sponsor

Natalie Murdock

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Session

AI Summary

  • Full-time state employees would receive at least 56 hours of paid leave for pregnancy loss, which includes miscarriage, failed IVF/IUI procedures, failed adoption or surrogacy arrangements, or other diagnoses affecting pregnancy or fertility
  • Up to 3 consecutive workdays of paid bereavement leave would be granted for the death of an immediate family member (spouse, parent, child, sibling, grandparent, grandchild, including step, half, and in-law relationships)
  • Coverage extends to employees of state agencies, UNC system, public schools, and community colleges, with part-time employees receiving prorated leave amounts
  • Both leave types are available without exhausting existing sick or vacation leave, carry no cash value upon termination, and do not count toward retirement benefits
  • Appropriates $1.8 million annually for pregnancy loss leave and $2 million annually for bereavement leave from the General Fund, effective July 1, 2025

Legislative Description

State Emp. Leave/Bereavement/Pregnancy Loss

Appropriations

Last Action

Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

3/26/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules and Operations of the Senate3/26/2025

Full Bill Text

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