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A Resolution of the County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania urging the Pennsylvania Senate to enact and Governor Shapiro to sign HB200, the Family Care Act, with all deliberate speed.
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WHEREAS, HB200 (attached to this Resolution) was originally introduced and referred to the Pennsylvania House Committee on Labor and Industry on February 12, 2025; and
WHEREAS, at the time HB200 was passed by the House on March 25, 2026, 90 Representatives from both parties had signed on as co-sponsors; and
WHEREAS, HB200 was then referred to the Pennsylvania Senate and referred to the Senate Committee on Labor and Industry (where it remains as of the date of introduction of this Resolution) on April 1, 2026; and
WHEREAS, the program proposed under the terms of HB200 would be funded through modest employer contributions, which would be administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry; and
WHEREAS, nearly 4 million Pennsylvanians (approximately 66% of the Commonwealth’s workforce) lack access to paid family and medical leave, making many working families - particularly those in rural areas with limited access to necessary medical care facilities - especially vulnerable to having to choose between retaining their employment and caring for a new child or sick family member; and
WHEREAS, in states with similar programs, businesses have reported higher employee retention, improved productivity, and stronger economic performance; by passing this bill, the General Assembly can ensure that Pennsylvania businesses will no longer face a competitive disadvantage as neighboring states like New York, New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland have already implemented paid leave programs of this nature; and
WHEREAS, paid family and medical leave are expected to result in higher rates of participation of women in the workforce, increasing lifetime earnings, and growing opportunities for women in leadership across sectors; and
WHEREAS, it is the judgment of Council th...
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