AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) A commission in Maine is going to study ways to implement a paid family medical leave policy for the state.

Gov. Janet Mills signed a bill about the proposal into law earlier in July. The proposal, from Democratic Sen. Mattie Daughtry, called for a commission that will hear from workers, employers, caregivers and others before proposing a statewide family leave system for Maine.

Supporters of the proposal said only 15% of U.S. workers have access to any kind of paid leave. Daughtry said the state can now “get to work crafting a policy that makes sense for Maine workers, businesses and our economy as a whole.”

The commission is expected to provide recommendations by January 2022.