SB157

Provides for paid parental leave for eligible employees. (gov sig) (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note)

Complete·6/2/26

Louisiana SB157 provides paid parental leave for eligible employees in local education agencies.

Louisiana SB157 establishes paid parental leave for eligible employees in local education agencies. Eligible employees are defined as full-time or part-time employees who have been employed for at least twelve months. The leave is for up to six weeks at 100% of the employee's base pay. The bill prohibits discrimination or retaliation against employees for using parental leave. It also establishes the "Paid Parental Leave For Educators Fund" to reimburse local education agencies for the cost of substitute employees.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

31 Yea

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0 Nay

8 Absent

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Calendar

May 5

10:30 AM

Senate Committee on Finance

Apr 15

12:30 PM

Senate Committee on Education

History

Jun 2

Senate

Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 744.

Jun 2

Senate

Effective date 6/2/2026.

Jun 1

Senate

Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate.