Extends family leave and temporary disability benefits for parents with babies in neonatal intensive care units.
The bill amends Hawaii's family leave and temporary disability benefits to support parents with babies in neonatal intensive care units (NICU). It extends family leave to up to twelve weeks for parents whose babies require NICU care, allowing them to provide kangaroo care or express breast milk. It also extends temporary disability benefits to up to six weeks for parents unable to work due to their baby's NICU stay. The bill aims to reduce financial pressure on parents and support early bonding and better health outcomes for babies in NICU.
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