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Job Protection Act: Shorter Eligibility Period and Expanded Family Leave Coverage

This Act significantly expands access to the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) for more employees. The key change is reducing the required employment period from 12 months to just 90 days, allowing newer employees to qualify for leave much faster. Furthermore, the obligation to provide this leave now applies to all employers with one or more employees, instead of only those with 50 or more, extending protection to individuals working in small businesses.
Key points
FMLA eligibility is reduced from 12 months of employment to only 90 days for private, federal, and congressional employees.
The requirement to provide FMLA leave is expanded to all employers with 1 or more employees, down from the previous threshold of 50 or more employees.
The changes apply to all leave taken on or after the date the Act becomes law.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_408
Sponsor: Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN]
Process start date: 2025-02-05
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Job Protection Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_408.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-02-05.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • FMLA eligibility is reduced from 12 months of employment to only 90 days for private, federal, and congressional employees.
  • The requirement to provide FMLA leave is expanded to all employers with 1 or more employees, down from the previous threshold of 50 or more employees.
  • The changes apply to all leave taken on or after the date the Act becomes law.
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. Smith, Tina [D-MN].

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 2025-12-31.

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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