Texas SB1604 mandates mental health leave policies for certain qualified employees in state agencies.
The bill requires state agencies to adopt mental health leave policies for qualified employees, including peace officers, telecommunicators, criminal intelligence analysts, and crime analysts. These policies must provide clear guidelines for leave use, ensure no salary deductions, specify leave days, and maintain employee anonymity. Agencies must implement these policies as soon as practicable after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025.
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