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PA SB1241
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/23/2026
Primary Sponsor
Nick Pisciottano
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AI Summary
- Employers must provide at least 12 weeks of paid parental leave at full pay to eligible employees for birth, adoption, or foster care placement during the child's first year
- Eligible employees must have worked for the employer at least 12 months and performed at least 1,250 hours of service in the previous 12 months
- Department of Labor and Industry may impose administrative penalties up to $5,000 per violation, with employees also able to bring private civil actions for lost wages, benefits, and liquidated damages
- Small Business Grant Program established with $20,000,000 appropriation to help employers comply with the new requirements
- Act takes effect one year after enactment, with employers required to notify employees of their rights within 60 days of the effective date
Legislative Description
Providing for mandatory Statewide paid parental leave for eligible employees; establishing the Paid Parental Leave Account and the Small Business Grant Program; imposing duties on the Department of Labor and Industry; making an appropriation; and imposing penalties.
Last Action
Referred to Labor & Industry
3/23/2026
Committee Referrals
Labor & Industry3/23/2026
Full Bill Text
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