Bills

SB 859: RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT.

  • Session Year: 2025-2026
  • House: Senate

Current Status:

In Progress

(2025-01-23: Referred to LBT, WAM/JDC.)

Introduced

First Committee Review

First Chamber

Second Committee Review

Second Chamber

Final Decking

Enacted

Version:

Establishes a paid family leave program for state and county employees.  Authorizes a qualifying employee to take up to 12 weeks of paid leave for the birth or placement of a child or to care for a family member who has a serious health condition.  Requires the employee to agree to subsequently work for the employer for at least 12 weeks upon return to service except under certain conditions.

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