by danikadim25 | Nov 7, 2023 | Legislation Updates, News
Texas Bill Introduced to Provide Paid Parental Leave to School Employees Texas Senator Johnson introduced SB 52. The bill would require each school district or open-enrollment charter school to adopt a paid parental leave policy under which a full-time employee of the...
by danikadim25 | Nov 7, 2023 | Legislation Updates, News
Massachusetts Bill Introduced to Require Insurer Coverage of Lactation Support and Supplies Massachusetts Representative Barber introduced An Act to increase access to lactation care and services (H. 946). The bill would require insurers to provide coverage for...
by danikadim25 | Nov 7, 2023 | Legislation Updates, News
Model Legislation for State Paid Family and Medical Leave Programs A Better Balance and the National Partnership for Women & Families published an updated Model State Paid Family and Medical Leave Statute. The model bill incorporates best practices from years of...
by danikadim25 | Nov 7, 2023 | Legislation Updates, News
USBC Submits Letter for the Record for Senate Hearing on Paid Family and Medical Leave The Senate Committee on Finance hosted a committee hearing: “Exploring Paid Leave: Policy, Practice, and Impact on the Workforce,” on Wednesday, October 25. The U.S....
by danikadim25 | Nov 6, 2023 | Legislation Updates, News
Protect Public Human Milk Expression As SB 351 Moves To the House Judiciary Committee. MORE GREAT NEWS!!!! With a vote of 25 yes votes, 12 no votes, and 1 non-vote – SB 351, the expansion of the Michigan Breastfeeding Anti-Discrimination Act – has passed the Michigan...
by danikadim25 | Oct 31, 2023 | Advocacy Resources, Legislation Updates, News
Supporting Moms’ Health in the Postpartum Period Introduction The postpartum period is an important time for both mothers and newborns and is increasingly recognized as an opportune time for policy intervention. Although pregnancy-related deaths are rare in the United...
