IN SR0052

Urges the Legislative Council to assign a study committee to examine the feasibility of establishing paid family leave and paid sick leave in Indiana.

Cites Department of Health and Human Services data showing almost half of children have both parents working full time and about one-third of households with children are headed by single parents.

Notes studies demonstrating negative impacts on mothers who return to work quickly, including reduced breastfeeding and fewer well-baby doctor visits, while paid family leave benefits mothers and future employment.

Points out the United States is the only developed country that does not mandate paid family leave, despite unchanged basic needs of newborn children.

Requests the study committee provide recommendations for legislative initiatives regarding paid family leave and paid sick leave.