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Committee approves substitute to expand maternal birth leave for certain state employees
Committee on Public and Community Health · February 10, 2026
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Summary
The committee passed a substitute to House Bill 118 to create a maternal birth leave category and expand paid leave for eligible state employees from six to nine weeks; proponents said the change supports recovery and retention and the measure was approved by voice vote.
The Committee on Public and Community Health approved a substitute to House Bill 118, which creates a distinct maternal birth leave category and increases paid leave for eligible state employees from six to nine weeks. Representative Reese presented the bill (LC 461432S), saying the…
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