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Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act 2023
Summary
This Act gives parents of newborns receiving neonatal care (specialist hospital treatment for sick or premature babies) the right to take paid leave from work. It ensures families aren't financially punished for needing to care for their seriously ill newborn child.
A vote to support means
- —Supporting this Act means helping parents of newborns get time off work and financial support when their baby needs specialist care in hospital. It aims to reduce stress on families during a difficult time and ensure parents can be present for their child's medical treatment without losing income.
A vote to oppose means
- —Critics might worry about the cost to employers and the government, or whether the leave and pay arrangements are generous enough compared to other countries. Some may also question whether the rules are clear enough about who qualifies and how long the support lasts.
Cast Your Vote
People's Vote0 votes
0% Support · 00% Oppose · 0
Bill Passage
Commons
- 1st reading15 Jun 2022
- 2nd reading15 Jul 2022
- Committee stage7 Sept 2022
- 3rd reading20 Jan 2023
Lords
- 1st reading23 Jan 2023
- 2nd reading24 Mar 2023
- 3rd reading23 May 2023
Royal Assent24 May 2023
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