The bill H. 3645 aims to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws by updating Sections 8-11-150 and 8-11-155, which pertain to paid parental leave for eligible state employees. The proposed changes include increasing the duration of paid parental leave from six weeks to twelve weeks for employees who give birth, and from two weeks to four weeks for those who do not give birth but are eligible for leave. The bill also clarifies definitions related to "child," "eligible state employee," and "qualifying event," ensuring that no child can have more than two parents eligible for paid parental leave.

Additionally, the bill outlines the conditions under which paid parental leave can be taken, including stipulations on the expiration of leave, the inability to accumulate unused leave, and the requirement for leave to be taken consecutively. It also specifies that legal holidays will not count against the leave and that the paid parental leave will run concurrently with other forms of leave, such as those provided under the Family Medical Leave Act. The Division of Human Resources of the Department of Administration is tasked with creating regulations to implement these changes. The act will take effect upon approval by the Governor.

Statutes affected:
12/12/2024: 8-11-150
04/09/2025: 8-11-150
04/14/2025: 8-11-150
04/29/2025: 8-11-150
Latest Version: 8-11-150