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HB 1096

Public Health, Department of; provide that if certain employees of a county board of health become employees of such department such employees will retain accrued annual and sick leave

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Sharon Cooper and 4 co-sponsors

Georgia bill allows county health workers transferring to state department to keep earned vacation and sick leave instead of forfeiting accrued time.

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Bill Summary · HB 1096

Legislative bill overview

HB 1096 allows county board of health employees who transition to employment with the Georgia Department of Public Health to retain their previously accrued annual and sick leave balances. This addresses a potential benefit loss that could occur during government reorganization or consolidation of health services.

Why is this important

When local government functions are transferred to state agencies, employees face uncertainty about job continuity and benefits. This bill protects workers' earned leave credits, reducing financial penalties for employees caught in institutional transitions and potentially making such consolidations more palatable to affected workers and their representatives.

Potential points of contention

  • Fiscal impact: Transferring employees with full leave balances creates an immediate liability for the state Department of Public Health, potentially requiring budget adjustments or reducing available funds for other operations
  • Precedent concerns: This provision could establish expectations that other government reorganizations or consolidations must include similar leave protections, expanding future state obligations
  • Equity questions: Employees in other state agencies or private sector workers don't receive equivalent protections during job transitions, raising fairness concerns about special treatment for this specific group

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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