Major medical leave; expand authorized purposes for the use of by state employees.

HB 866 expands the reasons Mississippi state employees can use major medical leave. It adds "domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking" as authorized purposes, allowing leave to seek medical care, victim services, or psychological help for the employee or their family member. This affects all state employees (excluding certain university faculty) who have accrued major medical leave, permitting use without prior personal leave for these specific situations. The bill amends Section 25-3-95 of Mississippi Code to include these new provisions, clarifying that leave can cover necessary medical attention, victim services, or psychological support related to these incidents.