An Act establishing paid prenatal leave
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Progress
Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill proposes to establish a paid prenatal leave program in Massachusetts. Employers would be required to provide employees with 24 hours of paid leave during a calendar year. The goal is to support expectant parents during a crucial time in their lives and promote family well-being. This legislation builds upon existing paid family and medical leave laws in the state.
Key provisions
- Requires employers to provide 24 hours of paid prenatal leave.
- The leave must be provided during a fifty-two-week calendar year.
- The program falls under the Labor and Workforce Development committee.
- The bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Ways and Means.
- Related bills address life insurance coverage and improvements to the existing Paid Family Medical Leave Law.
Who is affected
- Employers
- Employees
- Expectant parents
- Massachusetts residents
Notable changes
- Adds a specific provision for paid prenatal leave.
- Expands upon existing paid family and medical leave policies.
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Sponsors
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4 on record
Primary sponsor
Jacob R. Oliveira
Cosponsors
Carmine Lawrence Gentile
Jacob R. Oliveira
James B. Eldridge
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