House Bill No. 301 proposes an amendment to the Government Code by adding Section 661.9135, which establishes provisions for state employees to take leave for prenatal care. The bill defines "prenatal care" to include various health care services related to pregnancy, such as physical examinations, medical procedures, monitoring and testing, and discussions with health care providers. It specifies that this leave applies to employees in the executive, judicial, or legislative branches of state government, and allows for a leave of absence without a salary deduction for up to 20 hours during a fiscal year.

The bill overrides certain existing provisions in Sections 661.901(a) and (b) to ensure that state employees can access this specific leave for prenatal care in addition to other types of leave already available. The proposed changes aim to support the health and well-being of pregnant employees by providing them with the necessary time to attend to their prenatal health needs without financial penalty. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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