Health Department Public Comment Period Extension

Published on June 12, 2026

Allegheny County Health Department Extends Public Comment Period for Proposed Amendment on Paid Parental Leave and Expanded Paid Sick Days

PITTSBURGH – The Allegheny County Health Department is extending the public comment period for the proposed amendment on Paid Parental Leave and Expanded Paid Sick Days to 11:59 PM on Thursday, July 16, 2026. 

The extension from 30 days to 60 days is a direct response to resident requests for more time to review the proposal and submit written comments for consideration. 

Public comments can be made by submitting written comments by email to publichealthcomment@allghenycounty.us. 

Additionally, comments can be made by calling 412-258-3258 or sending a letter to: 

Attn: Article XXIV Comments (Paid Parental Leave) 
Allegheny County Health Department 
542 Fourth Avenue 
Pittsburgh, PA 15219 

Additional information regarding the proposed amendment is available through the Public Comment Notices⁠ page of the county website. 

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The Allegheny County Health Department's mission is to protect, promote, and preserve the health and well-being of the more than 1.2 million people who call Allegheny County home. 

Media inquiries may be directed to Ronnie Das,
Public Information Officer for the Health Department,
at ronnie.das@alleghenycounty.us or by phone at 412-578-7991.