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NC S549
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/25/2025
Primary Sponsor
Natalie Murdock
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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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