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HB1118 • 2025

Public officers and employees; 120 hours of maternal birth leave; provide

Public officers and employees; 120 hours of maternal birth leave; provide

Labor
Enacted

This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

Sponsor
Donatucci, Sandy
Last action
2026-05-05
Official status
House Date Signed by Governor
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

There is a discrepancy between the bill title (120 hours) and the official summary text (80 hours). The final output avoids stating a specific number until resolved by full text review.

HB1118: Maternal Birth Leave for Public Officers and Employees

This law provides public officers and employees with a specific amount of leave time after giving birth.

What This Bill Does

  • Provides maternal birth leave to eligible individuals.
  • Establishes definitions related to the new leave rules.
  • Sets out rules that must be followed regarding this leave.
  • Includes penalties for failing to follow these laws.
  • Requires notice about these rights to be given.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Public officers
  • Employees covered under the personnel administration provisions of Title 45

Limits and Unknowns

  • The official summary does not specify if the leave is paid or unpaid.
  • The exact number of hours for this leave is listed as a topic in the bill title but varies between sources (120 vs 80) without full text confirmation here.
  • Specific details on how to apply are not included in the provided summary.

Bill History

  1. 2026-05-05 Georgia General Assembly

    House Date Signed by Governor

Official Summary Text

Public officers and employees; 120 hours of maternal birth leave; provide