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Mandatory Paid Sick Leave: 56 Hours for Health and Family Care.

This Act establishes a federal standard allowing most employees to earn up to 56 hours of paid time off annually. This time can be used for personal health needs, caring for sick family members, or addressing issues related to domestic violence and sexual assault. The goal is to ensure workers do not have to choose between their income and their health or family responsibilities.
Key points
Employees accrue 1 hour of paid sick time for every 30 hours worked, up to a maximum of 56 hours per year.
Leave can be used for medical treatment, caring for a child, parent, spouse, or domestic partner, and for legal actions related to domestic violence.
Employers are prohibited from penalizing or firing employees for exercising their right to use this earned paid time off, and unused time carries over to the next year.
Smaller employers (fewer than 15 employees) must provide 56 hours of unpaid sick time for the same purposes.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_2465
Sponsor: Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3]
Process start date: 2021-04-13
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Healthy Families Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_2465.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-04-13.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Employees accrue 1 hour of paid sick time for every 30 hours worked, up to a maximum of 56 hours per year.
  • Leave can be used for medical treatment, caring for a child, parent, spouse, or domestic partner, and for legal actions related to domestic violence.
  • Employers are prohibited from penalizing or firing employees for exercising their right to use this earned paid time off, and unused time carries over to the next year.
  • Smaller employers (fewer than 15 employees) must provide 56 hours of unpaid sick time for the same purposes.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-02.

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