The South Carolina General Assembly enacted the Civil Air Patrol Leave Act. It requires public and private employers to provide a minimum of 30 days of leave per calendar year for employees who are Civil Air Patrol members to respond to emergency service operations and support mutual aid requests. They should also provide a minimum of 10 days per year for training and proficiency activities. The act specifies notification and permission requirements for employees taking Civil Air Patrol leave and contains anti-discrimination and employee benefits protections. Employers must not discharge or discriminate against employees using this leave. The act takes effect on October 1, 2026, and applies to qualifying events occurring on or after that date.