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SC S1043

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/24/2026

Primary Sponsor

Brian Adams

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Origin

Senate

126th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires public and private employers to provide Civil Air Patrol members with 30 days of leave per calendar year for emergency service operations and 10 days for training activities
  • Public employers must pay employees for all Civil Air Patrol leave at their current pay rate; private employers may offer it as paid or unpaid leave
  • Employees must notify employers of Civil Air Patrol membership within 30 days of hire and return to work within 18 hours of ending participation in an emergency operation
  • Employers may deny leave requests for employees designated as essential personnel or those already required to respond to emergencies as first responders or emergency services personnel
  • Prohibits employers from discharging, discriminating against, or disciplining employees for using Civil Air Patrol leave, with employees able to bring civil action within one year for violations

Legislative Description

Civil Air Patrol Leave Act

Last Action

Referred to Committee on Family and Veterans' Services

3/24/2026

Committee Referrals

Family and Veterans Services3/24/2026

Full Bill Text

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