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 employees who can qualify for paid parental leave.

Additionally, the bill maintains the existing definitions for "child," "paid parental leave," and "qualifying event," ensuring that the provisions for parental leave remain consistent. The paid parental leave is defined as either six weeks of leave at full pay or two weeks of leave at full pay, 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