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Parental Leave Parity for Reservists: Adoption and Long-Term Foster Care.

This law grants members of the Armed Forces Reserve components the right to paid parental leave when adopting a child or taking a child into long-term foster care. Reservists are entitled to six days of paid leave, mirroring the benefits provided for childbirth, supporting families expanding through these means. Crucially, this leave counts toward military retired pay, and the deadline for taking the leave can be extended if military duties prevent its use within the standard one-year period.
Key points
Reserve component members are authorized 6 days of paid parental leave for adoption or long-term foster care placement.
This parental leave is credited toward the required service time for military retired pay.
The deadline for taking the leave can be extended if operational requirements or military education obligations interfere.
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Print number: 118_S_1095
Sponsor: Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH]
Process start date: 2023-03-30
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Reserve Component Parental Leave Parity Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_1095.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-03-30.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Reserve component members are authorized 6 days of paid parental leave for adoption or long-term foster care placement.
  • This parental leave is credited toward the required service time for military retired pay.
  • The deadline for taking the leave can be extended if operational requirements or military education obligations interfere.
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. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH].

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 2025-12-26.

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