This bill establishes provisions for paid maternity leave for state employees in Nebraska. It defines key terms such as "maternity leave," "maternity leave eligible employee," and "retaliatory action." Maternity leave eligible employees who work full-time are entitled to twelve weeks of paid maternity leave following the birth of their child, while those working less than forty hours per week will receive a proportionate amount. The bill outlines the conditions under which maternity leave can be taken, including restrictions on its use before and after the child's birth, and specifies that it runs concurrently with leave authorized under the Family and Medical Leave Act.

Additionally, the bill mandates that maternity leave eligible employees must provide at least thirty days' notice before taking leave, unless unforeseen circumstances prevent them from doing so. It ensures that maternity leave will not be charged against other types of leave and that employees will not be compensated for any unused maternity leave upon termination. Upon returning from leave, employees are guaranteed to return to their previous position or an equivalent one. The bill also prohibits the state from interfering with or retaliating against employees for taking maternity leave.