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Paid Leave for Pregnancy Loss and Failed Family-Building Procedures.

This Act mandates employers to provide 56 hours of paid leave annually for employees dealing with the aftermath of pregnancy loss, unsuccessful fertility treatments, or failed adoption/surrogacy arrangements. The goal is to support the physical and mental health needs of affected individuals and their partners. Furthermore, the legislation allocates funds for federal research and public education regarding pregnancy loss.
Key points
Employees gain 56 hours (7 days) of protected paid leave specifically for coping with pregnancy loss or failed family-building attempts.
Employers with 5 or more employees must grant this leave, and employees cannot be penalized or discriminated against for using it.
The law mandates increased federal research funding and public awareness campaigns concerning pregnancy loss and treatment options.
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Additional Information
Support Through Loss Act
Print number: S 3137
Sponsor: Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL]
Process start date: 2023-10-26