A bill to create a paid family medical leave program in Connecticut was signed by the governor on Tuesday.

Governor Ned Lamont signed in a paid medical leave program bill in Hartford .

Under the measure, you would be able to take three months off with pay if you or a family member is sick or if you just had a baby.

It will provide up to twelve weeks of pay with a limit of $900 dollars depending on your salary.

A bill signing ceremony was held at 12:30 p.m. in Hartford.

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