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HB 1118·GA·house

Public officers and employees; 120 hours of maternal birth leave; provide

Signed into LawFiled Feb 2, 2026
Sponsor: Sandy Donatucci
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House Date Signed by Governor

May 5, 2026

Summary

The bill creates a paid maternal birth leave benefit of up to 120 hours for eligible full‑time state workers and full‑time employees of local education agencies, as well as hourly workers who have logged 700 hours in the prior six months. Employees become eligible after six months of continuous service and must use the leave within three weeks of giving birth. The leave does not carry over, has no cash value, and employers may not retaliate against workers who use it.

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