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." Under the bill, eligible employees who work full-time are entitled to six weeks of paid maternity leave for the birth or adoption of a child, with part-time employees receiving a proportionate amount. The leave must be taken within six months of the child's birth or adoption and cannot be used intermittently unless agreed upon or medically necessary. Additionally, the bill ensures that maternity leave runs concurrently with any leave authorized under the Family and Medical Leave Act.

The bill also outlines the notice requirements for employees planning to take maternity leave, stipulating a 30-day notice unless circumstances prevent it. It specifies that maternity leave will not be charged against other types of leave and that employees will not be compensated for unused maternity leave upon termination. Upon returning from leave, employees are guaranteed their previous position or an equivalent one. The bill prohibits the state from interfering with or retaliating against employees for taking maternity leave, thereby protecting their rights during this period.