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OK SB314
Bill
AI Summary
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Changes terminology in existing state employee leave law from "maternity leave" to "parental leave," expanding eligibility beyond birth mothers to include all parents following birth or adoption
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Requires 6 weeks of paid parental leave for full-time state employees who have worked for their agency for at least 2 years
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Explicitly includes employees of Oklahoma State System of Higher Education institutions as eligible for the paid parental leave benefit
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Parental leave is in addition to existing sick leave for pregnancy and does not affect seniority, pay advancement, or performance awards
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Effectiveness is contingent on Enrolled Senate Bill No. 87 of the 1st Session of the 60th Oklahoma Legislature also becoming law
Legislative Description
Education employees; clarifying that certain employees of institutions of higher education receive certain paid parental leave. Effective date.
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Education Committee then to Appropriations Committee
2/4/2025