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NC S582
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/25/2025
Primary Sponsor
Caleb Theodros
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AI Summary
- Establishes paid sabbatical leave of 4-6 weeks for state, county, city, public school, and community college employees who have worked in the same position for 3 continuous years
- Employees receive 70% of salary plus full benefits during sabbatical and must return to the same position for one year or repay half of costs received
- Employers must grant sabbatical requests unless it would prevent essential services; employees may take sabbatical every 3 years without using other leave
- Creates a tax credit for private businesses offering sabbatical leave, covering up to 25% of salary and benefits paid during leave, capped at $5,000 per employee
- Appropriates $20 million in recurring funds for fiscal year 2026-2027: $10 million for state/local government costs and $10 million for matching grants to small businesses with 100 or fewer employees
Legislative Description
Wellness Break Act
Appropriations
Last Action
Re-ref Com On Appropriations/Base Budget
3/26/2025
Committee Referrals
Appropriations/Base Budget3/26/2025
Rules and Operations of the Senate3/26/2025
Full Bill Text
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