What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is S 3685.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-01-30.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s3685/BILLS-118s3685is.htm

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-30.

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA].

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Analysis and Potential Impact of S 3685

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Paid leave for bone marrow or stem cell donation to save lives.

Q: What are the main provisions?

Key points include: New Leave Entitlement: Employees can take up to 40 hours of protected leave annually for bone marrow or blood stem cell donation. Job Protection: This 40-hour leave covers pre-donation, donation, and post-donation activities. Flexibility: The leave can be taken intermittently or on a reduced schedule, subject to employer approval. Substitution Rule: Employees may choose to substitute accrued paid leave (vacation, sick leave) for these 40 hours, but employers cannot require it.

This Act expands the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to include protected leave for bone marrow or blood stem cell donation. Citizens will gain up to 40 hours of additional, protected leave within a 12-month period for donation-related activities, including preparation, the procedure itself, and post-donation recovery. This change makes it easier for employees to save lives without fearing job loss or exhausting their standard FMLA leave.

Key points

New Leave Entitlement: Employees can take up to 40 hours of protected leave annually for bone marrow or blood stem cell donation.

Job Protection: This 40-hour leave covers pre-donation, donation, and post-donation activities.

Flexibility: The leave can be taken intermittently or on a reduced schedule, subject to employer approval.

Substitution Rule: Employees may choose to substitute accrued paid leave (vacation, sick leave) for these 40 hours, but employers cannot require it.

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Additional Information

Life Saving Leave Act

Print number: S 3685

Sponsor: Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]

Process start date: 2024-01-30

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Paid leave for bone marrow or stem cell donation to save lives.

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