A bill for an act providing for paid family and medical leave to certain employees who have a child receiving inpatient care in a neonatal intensive care unit.

Summary

The bill mandates that any Iowa employer with ten or more full‑time workers must provide paid family and medical leave to an employee whose newborn is receiving inpatient care in a neonatal intensive care unit, for up to twelve weeks at the employee’s regular wage and benefits. It also gives the state’s Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing authority to enforce the rule and award back pay and other relief if violated. The measure aims to support families during critical newborn care.

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