Lawmakers in the state capitol are inching towards action on the issue of paid leave—with Senate Republicans moving their version of a program out of committee earlier this month.
“Establishing a paid family leave program is very important to me,” said Senator Devlin Robinson (R-37), co-sponsor of SB 580. “I continue to work with stakeholders and our caucus to try to find consensus on the bill.”
Paid family leave has passed in 14 states—and some lawmakers in Harrisburg are hoping Pennsylvania could be the 15th.
“The budget season should be the time where not only we’re meeting our obligations, but we’re sketching out the future for Pennsylvania workers,” said Rep. Dan Miller, co-sponsor of HB 181. “And that should include modernizing how workers can access leave programs.”
House bill 181 and senate bill 580 would provide 20 weeks of pay to a worker in cases of a birth or adoption, serious medical condition for them or a …