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Expanded Family Leave: Care for Relatives and School Activities

This act broadens the scope of family and medical leave, allowing employees to care for a wider range of family members, including domestic partners, in-laws, adult children, and other related individuals. It also introduces new leave for parental involvement in children's and grandchildren's educational and extracurricular activities, and for routine family medical care needs, making it easier for citizens to balance work and personal life.
Key points
Ability to take leave to care for a domestic partner, in-laws, adult children, grandparents, grandchildren, siblings, aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews, as well as other blood relatives with a close family-like bond.
Introduction of additional leave (up to 24 hours annually) for participating in children's and grandchildren's school and extracurricular activities, routine medical and dental appointments for oneself or family members, and caring for elderly relatives.
Federal employees also gain these same expanded family and medical leave rights.
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Print number: 117_S_1185
Sponsor: Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
Process start date: 2021-04-15
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Family Medical Leave Modernization Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_1185.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-04-15.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Ability to take leave to care for a domestic partner, in-laws, adult children, grandparents, grandchildren, siblings, aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews, as well as other blood relatives with a close family-like bond.
  • Introduction of additional leave (up to 24 hours annually) for participating in children's and grandchildren's school and extracurricular activities, routine medical and dental appointments for oneself or family members, and caring for elderly relatives.
  • Federal employees also gain these same expanded family and medical leave rights.
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 Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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