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Healthy Families Act

In committee: it can still change before the session ends.

US HR 7531 · House Bill · 119th Congress

Stage
In committee
Started in
House
Sponsors
157
Latest action
Feb 12, 2026

What it does

The Healthy Families Act would require employers to provide employees with at least one hour of paid sick time for every 30 hours worked, up to a maximum of 56 hours per year, which can be used for the employee’s own health needs or to care for a family member, including addressing domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking. The bill defines covered employers broadly to include private-sector employers engaged in commerce, certain government entities, and rail carriers, and ensures that paid sick time accrues from the start of employment and can be carried over year to year. It also allows employers with existing paid leave policies that meet or exceed the bill’s requirements to…

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Where it stands

  1. Introduced (Done)

    Feb 12, 2026

  2. Committee (Current step)

    In committee · Feb 12, 2026

  3. Floor (Not started)

  4. Law (Not started)

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Who is involved

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Where it goes next

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