Mandatory Paid Parental Leave Act of 2013
Proposed by National Alliance
Passing
in all 2 chambers
Opened
29 Aug 2013
Voting closes
28 Oct 2013
Chambers
2 legislatures
Articles
1 change
Rationale
Ensures equal caregiving time for parents, reduces childcare disparities, and supports child development through uninterrupted bonding.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Parental Leave Policy |
Shared, non-transferable parental leave (use-it-or-lose-it for each parent)
|
Mandatory one-year leave for both parents; employers may not contact them
|
1
Parental Leave PolicyPrevious law
Shared, non-transferable parental leave (use-it-or-lose-it for each parent)
Mandatory one-year leave for both parents; employers may not contact them
Timeline
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Draft29 August 2013
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Vote Open29 August 2013
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Vote Closed28 October 2013
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Became Law28 October 2013
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
House Of Commons
Passed
124Yes
0No
116Not voted
240 seats
For: 124 / 240 seats (51.7%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 116
50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 100.0%)
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Alliance Proposer | 124 | Yes | No reason given |
House Of Representatives
Passed
25Yes
0No
23Not voted
48 seats
For: 25 / 48 seats (52.1%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 23
50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 100.0%)
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Alliance Proposer | 25 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 16 | Not voted |
Prime Minister
Passed
1Yes
0No
0Not voted
1 seat
For: 1 / 1 seats (100.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 0
Passes unless the office holder votes against (abstention counts as pass)
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Alliance Proposer | 1 | Yes | No reason given |