SSB 3032 (LSB 5502XD (1) 91)

SENATE/HOUSE FILE _____

BY  (PROPOSED DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES BILL)

A BILL FOR

An Act relating to paid parental leave for state employees.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF IOWA:

    Section 1.  Section 70A.24, subsection 1, Code 2026, is amended to read as follows:
   1.  A state employee entitled to leave under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 shall be provided paid leave for such time as specified in this section for the birth of a child or placement of a child for adoption with the employee if the leave is taken within twelve months following any such birth or adoption.
EXPLANATION
The inclusion of this explanation does not constitute agreement with
the explanation’s substance by the members of the general assembly.
   This bill strikes the requirement that a state employee be entitled to leave under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 in order to receive paid leave under Code section 70A.24 for the birth or adoption of a child.