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HB1422 • 2025

State employees; add stillbirth as a qualifying event for parental leave

State employees; add stillbirth as a qualifying event for parental leave

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Sponsor
Gisler, Eric
Last action
2026-02-25
Official status
House Second Readers
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official text provided is a summary and title; specific details like the number of weeks or pay status are missing from this excerpt.

State Employee Parental Leave for Stillbirth

This bill changes state rules to allow eligible Georgia state employees to take parental leave if they experience a stillbirth.

What This Bill Does

  • Adds stillbirth as an event that qualifies for parental leave under state law.
  • Amends Article 1 of Chapter 20 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Eligible employees who work for the state government in Georgia.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The provided text does not specify how many weeks of leave are allowed.
  • The provided text does not say if the leave is paid or unpaid.
  • No effective date is listed in the provided information.

Bill History

  1. 2026-02-25 Georgia General Assembly

    House Second Readers

Official Summary Text

State employees; add stillbirth as a qualifying event for parental leave