Baja California Sur legislators propose health service and caregiver reforms

The Congress of Baja California Sur has approved an initiative to seek federal constitutional reforms aimed at ensuring public health institutions operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Proposed by Deputy Christian Fabrizio del Castillo Miranda, the initiative seeks to amend Articles 4 and 123 of the Federal Constitution to eliminate bureaucratic delays and ensure continuous medical and administrative services.

If approved at the federal level, the reform would have national reach, establishing permanent shifts for medical, paramedical, and administrative staff while respecting labor laws and mandatory rest periods. The goal is to strengthen the sanitary system's response capacity and guarantee uninterrupted care for citizens.

Additionally, Deputy Cristina Contreras Rebollo has presented a legislative proposal to establish paid leave for workers caring for children under 18 with serious illnesses. The proposal suggests a maximum of 90 calendar days of fully paid leave per worker within any 12-month period. The leave would be granted in increments of 1 to 28 days based on verified medical needs, ensuring workers can support their children without losing labor rights or income.