In the near future, we will be introducing legislation to provide paid leave protections for parents whose newborn children require care in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). 
 

While the birth of a child is often a time of celebration, families with infants in the NICU face significant emotional, medical, and financial challenges. In Pennsylvania, around 1 in 10 newborns are admitted to a NICU, where they may require specialized care for days, weeks, or even months. During this critical period, parents should not be forced to choose between being present for their healing child and maintaining financial stability. 
 

Modeled after recently enacted legislation in Colorado, this bill would ensure that parents of infants receiving NICU care have access to protected paid leave. By establishing leave for families facing prolonged hospitalizations, we can help reduce financial and mental strain, support parent-child bonding, and improve overall outcomes for both infants and their families.  
 

Please join us in co-sponsoring this legislation to ensure Pennsylvania families have the support they need during one of the most vulnerable times in their lives.