US Edition'Another win for Alabama families': Historic paid parental leave bill officially signed into law
- Governor Ivey signed SB199, the Alabama Public Employee Paid Parental Leave Act, on Wednesday.
- Ivey's action fulfilled a promise made during her state of the state address in 2025.
- The new law gives paid leave to eligible public employees, including state workers and teachers.
- Governor Ivey stated, "In Alabama, we are committed to strengthening families and supporting those who serve."
- Effective July 1, 2025, SB199 aims to boost employee recruitment and retention in public service.
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Alabama becomes 39th state to offer state employees, teachers paid parental leave
Gov. Kay Ivey has signed into law a paid parental leave bill Wednesday, which will give state employees paid time off after the birth of a child.The law, sponsored by Sen. Vivian Figures, D-Mobile, goes into effect July 1.
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Governor Ivey signs historic paid parental leave into law
Surrounded by working parents, teachers and public servants from across the state, Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday signed into law SB199, the Alabama Public Employee Paid Parental Leave Act of 2025, officially delivering on a key promise she made in…
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