Public officers and employees; 120 hours of maternal birth leave; provide

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Plain-English Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 20 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to personnel administration, so as to provide 80 hours of maternal birth leave; to provide for definitions; to provide rules; to provide for penalties; to provide notice; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Source: OpenStates · fetched April 6, 2026

Who it affects

Parent / guardian

Provides 80 hours of paid leave for new parents following the birth of a child.

W-2 worker (non-union)

Grants 80 hours of paid leave to eligible employees for maternal birth.

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Who This AffectsAI analysis

Parent / guardiandirectModerate impactHigh certainty
Provides 80 hours of paid leave for new parents following the birth of a child.
“so as to provide 80 hours of maternal birth leave”· Title
W-2 worker (non-union)directModerate impactHigh certainty
Grants 80 hours of paid leave to eligible employees for maternal birth.
“so as to provide 80 hours of maternal birth leave”· Title

What the Bill Does

Establishes 80 hours of maternal birth leave.
Amends Article 1 of Chapter 20 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.
Includes provisions for definitions, rules, penalties, and notice.

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