Mississippi HB537 allows state employees to use major medical leave for mental health care or treatment.
Mississippi HB537 amends Section 25-3-95 of the Mississippi Code to authorize state employees to use major medical leave for mental health care or treatment with a psychiatrist, psychologist, or licensed professional counselor. This provision applies under the same conditions as those for using major medical leave for illness. The bill also outlines rules for donating leave, including limits on the amount that can be donated and the conditions for eligibility to receive donated leave. The act takes effect from July 1, 2026.
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