# State Personnel and Pensions (GSP)

## Title 9. Leave Time and Holidays

### Subtitle 12. Sick Leave Incentive Program

#### Section 9-1202

(a) There is a Sick Leave Incentive Program for State employees that allows for the payment for unused sick leave.

(b) The Secretary shall adopt regulations to administer the Program.

(c) A unit that participates in this Program shall submit to the Secretary at the end of each calendar year a report that includes:

  (1) the number of employees receiving payment for unused sick leave;

  (2) the total payment received by employees;

  (3) the number of unused sick leave hours exchanged for payment;

  (4) the total sick leave hours used during the calendar year; and

  (5) any estimated overtime savings as a result of this Program.

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Md. Code Ann., State Pers. & Pens. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)