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Sick Leave Changes: New Rights to Paid Time for Health and Care

The act allows employees to earn paid time off for their own medical needs or to care for family members. These changes protect workers from losing income during health emergencies or domestic violence situations.
Key points
Employees earn 1 hour of paid sick time for every 30 hours worked.
Workers can earn up to 56 hours (7 days) of paid sick leave per year.
Paid time can be used for personal illness, family care, or safety needs related to domestic violence.
Employers are prohibited from retaliating or requiring employees to find their own replacements.
Unused hours carry over to the next year and are reinstated if the employee is rehired within 12 months.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_7531
Sponsor: Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3]
Process start date: 2026-02-12
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Healthy Families Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_7531.

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 2026-02-12.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Employees earn 1 hour of paid sick time for every 30 hours worked.
  • Workers can earn up to 56 hours (7 days) of paid sick leave per year.
  • Paid time can be used for personal illness, family care, or safety needs related to domestic violence.
  • Employers are prohibited from retaliating or requiring employees to find their own replacements.
  • Unused hours carry over to the next year and are reinstated if the employee is rehired within 12 months.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3].

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 2026-02-26.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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Labor Health Family