The bill proposes the repeal of sections 41.942 and 105.270 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri and enacts two new sections in their place, which outline the rights of public employees who serve in the National Guard or reserve components of the Armed Forces. The new provisions ensure that these employees are entitled to a leave of absence for military service without loss of position, seniority, or other benefits. Notably, the language has been updated to include gender-neutral terms, replacing "his" with "his or her" throughout the text. Additionally, the bill specifies that volunteer firefighters will receive similar protections, excluding those related to monetary compensation. Furthermore, the bill modifies the duration of military leave from a maximum of "one hundred twenty hours" to "thirty-eight working days" in any federal fiscal year. It maintains that employees must provide official military orders to their appointing authority to validate their leave. The legislation also prohibits discrimination against members of the organized militia in employment matters and establishes penalties for violations of these provisions. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the protections and rights of public employees who serve in the military.

Statutes affected:
Introduced (6763H.01): 41.942, 105.270