The bill was adopted with 219 to one vote and three abstentions.
It also repeals articles that conditioned parental leave and limited child-rearing benefits to three children per family.
The lower house had the final say on this normative act.
Social/Politics
Parliament Adopts Bill Restoring Child-Rearing Benefits
Romania’s Chamber of Deputies on Tuesday adopted a bill restoring child-rearing benefits to 85% of the parent’s net salary, from the current 75%, starting October 1, 2012.