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Easier Access to Family and Medical Leave for More Employees.

This act expands eligibility for family and medical leave by reducing the required employment period from 12 months to 90 days. This means more individuals will be able to take leave for family care or personal illness. Additionally, the obligation to provide such leave will extend to companies with just one employee, instead of the previous 50.
Key points
Reduced employment requirement to 90 days for family and medical leave eligibility.
Expanded leave requirements to include employers with 1 or more employees.
Changes also apply to federal, presidential, and congressional employees.
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Print number: 117_S_3748
Sponsor: Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN]
Process start date: 2022-03-03
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Job Protection Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_3748.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-03-03.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Reduced employment requirement to 90 days for family and medical leave eligibility.
  • Expanded leave requirements to include employers with 1 or more employees.
  • Changes also apply to federal, presidential, and congressional employees.
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. Smith, Tina [D-MN].

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 2026-01-02.

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