Policy Priority

Increasing Paid Parental Leave (S. 27, H.3617)

Parental leave is crucial to supporting health, economic security, and gender equity in the workplace. No parent should have to choose between bonding with their child and financially providing for their family. In the 2021 legislative session, WREN led efforts to secure South Carolina’s first parental leave legislation, guaranteeing 6 weeks of paid leave for over 55,000 state employees. In the 2023 session, WREN will fight to expand paid leave to a 12-week standard and expand the number of South Carolinians who have access to the benefit.

Bill Text S. 27 Bill Text H.3617 Take Action

  • S.27– This bill would increase the amount of paid leave given to state employees and expand who is classified within receiving the benefit. 

  • H.3617 – This bill would increase the amount of paid leave given to state employees and expand who is classified within receiving the benefit.