The bill H. 4611 seeks to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws by updating Sections 8-11-150 and 8-11-151, which pertain to paid parental leave. The amendments specifically expand the definition of "qualifying event" to include stillbirths, thereby allowing eligible state employees and school district employees who experience a stillbirth to receive paid parental leave. The bill defines "stillbirth" in accordance with Section 44-63-55 and clarifies that eligible employees who give birth or experience a stillbirth are entitled to six weeks of paid leave, while those who do not give birth are entitled to two weeks.

Additionally, the bill maintains the existing definitions of "child" and "eligible employee," ensuring that no child can have more than two parents eligible for paid parental leave. The changes aim to provide support to employees during difficult circumstances surrounding stillbirths, thereby enhancing the state's parental leave policy. The act will take effect upon approval by the Governor.

Statutes affected:
12/17/2025: 8-11-150
Latest Version: 8-11-150