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HB1249Introduced in the House

State employees; authorize to buy back leave time used while taking FMLA leave.

Failed

Introduced by Carolyn Crawford, District 121

What does this bill do?

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Official description

An Act To Create New Section 25-3-96, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That State Employees Who Have Used Earned Personal Leave Or Major Medical Leave In Order To Be Paid Their Regular Compensation While Taking Leave Under The Federal Family And Medical Leave Act (fmla) May Buy Back All Or Any Portion Of The Personal Or Major Medical Leave Used While Taking Fmla Leave, By Paying To Their Employer The Amount Of The Net Compensation Received During The Use Of The Personal Or Major Medical Leave; And For Related Purposes.

Where it stands

Died In Committee

February 3, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Referred To State Affairs

  2. Died In Committee

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