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Paid Sick Leave: New Rights to Care for Yourself and Your Family

This act establishes the right for most workers to earn paid sick time to address personal or family health needs without losing their income. It aims to protect citizens' financial stability during medical emergencies or family crises.
Key points
Employees earn 1 hour of paid sick time for every 30 hours worked, up to a maximum of 56 hours per year.
Paid leave can be used for personal illness, medical diagnosis, or caring for a sick family member.
The law also covers absences related to domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking recovery and legal actions.
Employers are strictly prohibited from retaliating, firing, or discriminating against workers who use their sick time.
Unused sick time carries over to the following year and is reinstated if a worker is rehired within 12 months.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_3869
Sponsor: Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT]
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_S_3869.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

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, up to a maximum of 56 hours per year.
  • Paid leave can be used for personal illness, medical diagnosis, or caring for a sick family member.
  • The law also covers absences related to domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking recovery and legal actions.
  • Employers are strictly prohibited from retaliating, firing, or discriminating against workers who use their sick time.
  • Unused sick time carries over to the following year and is reinstated if a worker 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 Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT].

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 2026-02-21.

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.

CATEGORIES

Labor Health Family