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Additional Leave for Bone Marrow or Blood Stem Cell Donation

This bill amends the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 to entitle employees to additional leave for bone marrow or blood stem cell donation. The leave covers pre-donation, donation, and post-donation activities. Employees may elect to substitute accrued paid leave for this time, though employers are not required to provide paid leave if they would not normally do so in such situations.
Key points
Employees are entitled to a total of 40 hours of additional leave within a 12-month period for bone marrow or blood stem cell donation activities.
This leave is in addition to leave provided under other paragraphs of the Act and covers pre-donation, donation, and post-donation activities.
Employees may elect to substitute accrued paid vacation, personal, or sick leave for this leave, but employers cannot require it.
Employees must provide at least 30 days' notice if foreseeable, and employers may require certification from the relevant transplantation program.
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Print number: 117_HR_7770
Sponsor: Rep. Phillips, Dean [D-MN-3]
Process start date: 2022-05-13
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Life Saving Leave Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_7770.

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 2022-05-13.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Employees are entitled to a total of 40 hours of additional leave within a 12-month period for bone marrow or blood stem cell donation activities.
  • This leave is in addition to leave provided under other paragraphs of the Act and covers pre-donation, donation, and post-donation activities.
  • Employees may elect to substitute accrued paid vacation, personal, or sick leave for this leave, but employers cannot require it.
  • Employees must provide at least 30 days' notice if foreseeable, and employers may require certification from the relevant transplantation program.
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. Phillips, Dean [D-MN-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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