Scored 7/10 on whether it helps or hurts everyday people.
The Parents Time Bill
Employers could get money for giving parents time off
Prince George's County - Income Tax - Credit for Employers Providing Parental Engagement Leave PG 419-26
Good for everyday people ·
This bill would give money back to bosses who let parents take time off to be with their kids, helping families.
Our take
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This bill would have helped parents by making it easier for their bosses to give them time off for their kids. While it sounds good for families, the bill was withdrawn by its sponsor, so it will not move forward this year. This means parents will not get this specific help right now.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- The bill would give a tax credit to bosses who offer parental leave.
- The leave would be for parents to engage with their children.
- The credit would be up to $800 for each employee who uses the leave.
- The State Department of Education would create forms for this credit.
- The bill was withdrawn by its sponsor and will not become law this year.
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