The bill S. 11 aims to amend Section 8-11-150(A) of the South Carolina Code of Laws, specifically regarding the definition of "eligible state employee" in the context of paid parental leave. The amendment clarifies that an "eligible state employee" includes any person employed full-time by the State, its departments, agencies, or institutions, as well as those employed full-time by four-year or postgraduate institutions of higher education and technical colleges under state control. This change broadens the scope of who qualifies for paid parental leave.

Additionally, the bill maintains the definitions of "child," "paid parental leave," and "qualifying event," ensuring that the provisions for leave remain consistent. The paid parental leave is defined as either six weeks of paid leave at 100% of the employee's base pay or two weeks under similar conditions, with part-time employees receiving prorated leave based on their scheduled hours. The bill will take effect upon approval by the Governor.

Statutes affected:
12/11/2024: 8-11-150
03/26/2025: 8-11-150
04/01/2025: 8-11-150
Latest Version: 8-11-150