Statewide paid family leave bill overcomes first major step to becoming law in Delaware

Statewide paid family leave bill overcomes first major step to becoming law in Delaware

The plan would create a statewide paid family and medical leave insurance program, eligible for both state and private employees.

DELAWARE STATE SENATE APPROVES BILL TO BRING PAID FAMILY & MEDICAL LEAVE TO THE FIRST STATE | WITN Channel 22 Wilmington, Delaware

Delaware Cares Coalition: Today’s Vote a “Resounding Recognition” that Paid Leave is the “Bridge to a More Prosperous Future”Wilmington, DE – In a 14-7 vote, the Delaware State Senate passed the highly anticipated Healthy Delaware Families Act to create a paid family and medical leave program in the First State. Sponsored by Senator Sarah McBride, Senate Bill 1 would make Delaware the 10th state to pass a paid family and medical leave program. T…