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HB 0159 - Domestic relations; adoption; substantially revise general provisions

Tracking Level: Passed
Sponsor: Albert Reeves
Last Action: 9/1/2018 - Effective Date
House Committee: Judiciary
Senate Committee: Judiciary

Staff Analysis of the Legislation

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SUMMARY: LC 29 7730ERS

Would require local boards of education to provide employees who are adoptive parents the same duration of maternity leave, leave options, and other benefits that are provided to employees who are biological parents. This would not apply to an adoption by the spouse of a custodial parent.  

EFFECTIVE DATE: July 1, 2018 if passed


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