RELATING TO PAID FAMILY LEAVE.

HB 219 would provide state and county employees in [State] with five days of paid leave each calendar year for family-related needs, such as caring for a newborn, sick family member, or other qualifying situations. The bill directly affects public employees working for state or county governments, offering them a concrete benefit to manage personal family responsibilities without losing pay. Currently pending in committee (LAB, CPC, FIN) and carried over to the 2026 session, it has not yet become law. This policy change would establish a new paid leave entitlement for these specific public-sector workers.