On October 22, 2026, Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato signed amendments to Article XXIV of the Allegheny County Health Department Rules and Regulations after the County Council approved them by an 11-4 vote two days prior. The Amendments to the legislation, now titled “Paid Sick and Parental Leave,” significantly expanded the County’s existing paid sick leave requirements as well as requiring employers to provide workers with up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave.