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Expanded Family Leave: Care for Loved Ones and Parental Involvement

This act broadens family leave rights, allowing employees to care for a wider range of loved ones, including domestic partners, in-laws, adult children, and other individuals with close family-like bonds. It also introduces a new type of leave for children's and grandchildren's educational activities and routine family medical care, providing citizens with greater flexibility in managing their work and personal lives.
Key points
Expanded definition of family for leave eligibility: includes domestic partners, in-laws, adult children, grandparents, grandchildren, siblings, uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, and any other individual with a close family-like association, regardless of biological or legal relationship.
Introduction of new parental involvement and family wellness leave: up to 24 hours annually (maximum 4 hours in any 30-day period) for participating in children's and grandchildren's school or extracurricular activities, routine medical and dental appointments for oneself or family, and caring for elderly individuals.
Option to substitute paid leave: Employees can substitute accrued paid vacation, personal, or family leave for the new leave, and sick leave for medical care, without additional employer restrictions.
Applies to both private and federal employees, ensuring similar rights to expanded leave.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_789
Sponsor: Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5]
Process start date: 2023-02-02
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Caring for All Families Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_789.

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 2023-02-02.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Expanded definition of family for leave eligibility: includes domestic partners, in-laws, adult children, grandparents, grandchildren, siblings, uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, and any other individual with a close family-like association, regardless of biological or legal relationship.
  • Introduction of new parental involvement and family wellness leave: up to 24 hours annually (maximum 4 hours in any 30-day period) for participating in children's and grandchildren's school or extracurricular activities, routine medical and dental appointments for oneself or family, and caring for elderly individuals.
  • Option to substitute paid leave: Employees can substitute accrued paid vacation, personal, or family leave for the new leave, and sick leave for medical care, without additional employer restrictions.
  • Applies to both private and federal employees, ensuring similar rights to expanded leave.
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. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-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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