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SC S1043
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/24/2026
Primary Sponsor
Brian Adams
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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
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