H5507

Paid Leave

Introduced·4/2/26
Introduced Text

South Carolina bill H5507 provides two days of paid leave each month for eligible state and school district employees during menstruation.

South Carolina bill H5507 amends the state code to provide two days of paid leave each month for eligible state and school district employees during menstruation. This leave cannot be donated or accumulated for future use. Legal holidays, school district holidays, and vacation days are not counted against this leave. The Division of Human Resources and the State Board of Education will implement regulations for this leave. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2026.

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History

Apr 2

House

Introduced and read first time

Apr 2

House

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means