AN ACT CONCERNING PAID PRENATAL LEAVE FOR PREGNANT EMPLOYEES.

HB 6410 requires Connecticut employers to provide 20 hours of paid leave specifically for pregnancy-related health care, including prenatal checkups, ultrasounds, and other medical appointments. This leave is in addition to any existing leave benefits and directly affects pregnant employees in the state. The bill amends Title 31 of Connecticut’s general statutes to ensure employees can access necessary medical care without risking their employment. It focuses on concrete policy changes by mandating employer-provided paid time off for covered appointments, not on broader policy outcomes.