H.B. No. 2513 amends the Government Code to establish provisions for paid leave of absence for public employees who serve as fire protection personnel and are engaged in certain military service. The bill introduces a new subsection, (a-2), which specifies that for the purpose of calculating the payment amount for a paid leave of absence, a 24-hour or 48-hour work shift for these personnel will be considered as one workday. This clarification aims to ensure that fire protection personnel receive appropriate compensation during their leave for military service.

The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, following its passage in both the House and Senate with unanimous support. This legislative change reflects a commitment to supporting public employees in the fire protection sector who also serve in the military, recognizing the unique nature of their work schedules.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Government Code 437.202 (Government Code 437)
House Committee Report: Government Code 437.202 (Government Code 437)
Engrossed: Government Code 437.202 (Government Code 437)
Senate Committee Report: Government Code 437.202 (Government Code 437)
Enrolled: Government Code 437.202 (Government Code 437)