The House of Georgia supports the expansion of paid parental leave for public servants.

ATLANTA – Legislation that will double the amount of paid parental leave for public employees has been passed by the GeorgiaHouse of Representatives.

House Bill 1010 was preliminarily approved by the House with a significant majority of 153 to 11 on Thursday, providing public employees with 240 hours, or six weeks, of paid parental leave after the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.

“We are taking another step so that these workers can spend more time with their families after the birth or adoption of a child.”

- said Speaker John Burns from R-Newington after the voting at home.

“Our public servants work tirelessly, serving our communities, and with this legislation, we clearly demonstrate that they are valued and receive support from our working families across the state.”

- added House Speaker opponent of the temporary succession, Jan Jones, R-Milton, the chief sponsor of Bill 1010.The bill now moves to the state Senate.