South Carolina · S. 11
Expands paid parental leave for South Carolina state workers
Lets South Carolina state employees, including those at public colleges and technical colleges, take paid parental leave after a child is born, stillborn, fostered, or adopted. Gives six weeks of paid leave to employees who give birth or have a stillbirth, and four weeks to other eligible employees. The new rules take effect October 1, 2026.
Where it stands
- Proposed
- Passed House or Senate
- Passed both
- Became law
Latest: The Governor signed it. It's now law.
Details
- Bill number
- S. 11
- Official name
- Paid Family Leave Eligible State Employee
- Proposed by
- Sen. Jackson and 1 other