Authorizes additional paid leave for public employees who are absent on military duty
This bill (S 9217) increases paid leave for public employees serving in the military. It allows eligible public employees (such as government workers, teachers, or police officers) to receive full pay for up to 60 days or 52 working days of absence for military duty in a single year, including travel time to and from duty. The change replaces previous limits of 30 days or 22 working days. The bill amends existing law to provide this additional paid leave without requiring new funding or administrative changes.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 17, 2026
Last action Apr 28, 2026
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Apr 28, 2026
Committee
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
upper
Feb 17, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO VETERANS, HOMELAND SECURITY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
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P
Jessica Scarcella-Spanton
DDemocratic
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