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Leave for Victims: Support and Protection in the Workplace

This bill expands the Family and Medical Leave Act to include individuals who are victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, or stalking. This allows citizens to take paid or unpaid leave for medical treatment, seeking safe housing, or participating in legal proceedings, aiming to provide essential support during difficult life situations.
Key points
The new law allows leave for needs related to being a victim of violence, such as medical appointments, therapy, finding safe housing, or participating in legal cases.
Leave can be taken all at once or intermittently, offering flexibility to suit individual victim needs.
Employees can use their accrued paid vacation, personal, or sick leave to cover part of this leave, if normally provided by the employer.
Definitions of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking are clearly outlined to help understand who qualifies for the new right.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_2996
Sponsor: Rep. Bice, Stephanie I. [R-OK-5]
Process start date: 2023-04-28
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Safe Leave for Victims of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_2996.

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 2023-04-28.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The new law allows leave for needs related to being a victim of violence, such as medical appointments, therapy, finding safe housing, or participating in legal cases.
  • Leave can be taken all at once or intermittently, offering flexibility to suit individual victim needs.
  • Employees can use their accrued paid vacation, personal, or sick leave to cover part of this leave, if normally provided by the employer.
  • Definitions of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking are clearly outlined to help understand who qualifies for the new right.
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. Bice, Stephanie I. [R-OK-5].

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 2025-12-25.

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