North Carolina 2021-2022 Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 16 D · 1 I cosponsors

HB 655 — State Employees/Paid Parental Leave.

Last action — Passed 1st Reading

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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2021-2022 Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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What changed in the latest version

21 added · 19 removed

Plain-language change summary

In the revised version of House Bill 655, the text regarding the application of paid parental leave provisions has been clarified to specify that they will cover all State employees, public school employees, and community college employees. This change is important because it ensures that a broader range of workers will benefit from the new parental leave policy, promoting family well-being for those employed across various public sectors in North Carolina. The funding for this initiative remains unchanged at ten million dollars for each of the upcoming fiscal years, indicating a commitment to support employed families.

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA H.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2021 H 1 HOUSE BILL 655 Short Title:
655 Apr 22, 2021 SESSION 2021 HOUSE PRINCIPAL CLERK H D HOUSE BILL DRH30303-LRa-45 Short Title:
Representative Logan.
Representatives Logan, Cooper-Suggs, Hawkins, and K.
Smith (Primary Sponsors).
For a complete list of sponsors, refer to the North Carolina General Assembly web site.
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO PROVIDE PAID PARENTAL LEAVE TO STATE EMPLOYEES AND OTHER STATE-SUPPORTED PERSONNEL.
Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House April 26, 2021 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO PROVIDE PAID PARENTAL LEAVE TO STATE EMPLOYEES AND OTHER STATE-SUPPORTED PERSONNEL.
"(c17) The provisions of G.S.
*H655-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2021 "(c17) The provisions of G.S.
*DRH30303-LRa-45* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2021 SECTION 2.(a) There is appropriated from the General Fund to a Reserve for Compensation the sum of ten million dollars ($10,000,000) in recurring funds for the 2021-2022 fiscal year and the sum of ten million dollars ($10,000,000) in recurring funds for the 2022-2023 fiscal year to fund the paid parental leave authorized by G.S.
SECTION 2.(a) There is appropriated from the General Fund to a Reserve for Compensation the sum of ten million dollars ($10,000,000) in recurring funds for the 2021-2022 fiscal year and the sum of ten million dollars ($10,000,000) in recurring funds for the 2022-2023 fiscal year to fund the paid parental leave authorized by G.S.
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The bill expands paid parental leave provisions for State employees, including specific eligibility and application details.

  • G.S. 126-8.6

    (a) Full-Time Employees. – The State Human Resources Commission shall adopt rules and policies to provide that a permanent, full-time State employee may take up to eight weeks of paid parental leave in addition to any other leave available to the employee. The employee must have been continuously employed by the State for at least 12 months immediately preceding the first request for paid parental leave. (b) Part-Time Employees. – The State Human Resources Commission shall adopt rules and policies to provide that a permanent, part-time State employee may take a prorated amount of up to four weeks of paid parental leave in addition to any other leave available to the employee. The employee must have been continuously employed by the State for at least 12 months immediately preceding the first request for paid parental leave. (c) Program Requirements. – The paid parental leave authorized by this section: (1) Is provided (i) for the birth of the parent's child and to care for the newborn or (ii) for placement and adoption of a child and time for bonding. (2) Is available without exhaustion of the employee's sick and vacation leave. (3) Is in addition to, and not in lieu of, shared leave under G.S. 126-8.3, or other leave authorized by federal or State law. (4) May not be used for retirement purposes. (5) Has no cash value upon termination from employment. (d) Applicability. – This section applies to all (i) State employees and (ii) State-supported personnel with the appropriate governing board adopting rules and policies to provide paid parental leave to its employees as provided by this section. (e) Reporting. – By May 1, 2021, and then annually thereafter, the State Human Resources Commission, the State Board of Education, the State Board of Community Colleges, and all State agencies, departments, and institutions shall annually report to the Office of State Human Resources on the paid parental leave program.

    This establishes new rules for paid parental leave, including duration and eligibility requirements.

  • G.S. 126-5

    (c17) The provisions of G.S. 126-8.6 shall apply to all State employees, public school employees, and community college employees.

    This extends the applicability of the paid parental leave provisions to include public school and community college employees.

Action History

  1. Passed 1st Reading

  2. Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

  3. Filed

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Not signed on (145)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 655?
HB 655 is sponsored by K. Smith, R. Smith, Graham, Harris, Pricey Harrison (Democratic), Hunt, Hurtado, Insko, Lucas, Nasif Majeed (U), Meyer, Marcia Morey (Democratic), Garland E. Pierce (Democratic), Amos L. Quick, III (Democratic), Brian Turner (Democratic), Wray, Carolyn G. Logan (Democratic), Cooper-Suggs, Zack Hawkins (Democratic), Adcock, Alexander, Vernetta Alston (Democratic), Autry, Amber M. Baker (Democratic), Cynthia Ball (Democratic), Terry M. Brown Jr. (Democratic), Deb Butler (Democratic), Becky Carney (Democratic), Allison A. Dahle (Democratic), Farkas, Fisher, Gill, Cecil Brockman (Democratic), and Julie von Haefen (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 655?
This bill died with 2021-2022 Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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