Alaska Legislature considers bill mandating paid leave for many new parents, starting in 2030

By: James Brooks

Outlets: Alaska Beacon

Published: May 19, 2026

Words: 765

Last Updated: 2 months ago

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New parents in Alaska would be eligible for up to 12 weeks of state-paid leave starting in 2030 under a bill approved Saturday by the Alaska House of Representatives.

If signed into law, House Bill 193 would require the state to pay certain working parents up to $524 per week for up to 12 weeks starting in 2030 after a birth or adoption in the state.

Money for the benefit would come from …

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