SENATE 627116th CongressRead twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
SAFE Act of 2019
- Last Action
- 2/28/2019
Actions
- 2019-02-28Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- 2019-02-28Introduced in Senate
CRS Summary
As of 2019-02-28 (00)
Security And Financial Empowerment Act of 2019 or the SAFE Act of 2019
This bill sets forth various provisions to promote the safety and security of survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking.
Among other things, the bill
- requires employers to provide up to 30 days of safe leave in a 12-month period for employees to seek medical attention, obtain certain services and counseling, participate in safety planning, and take legal action; and
- prohibits states from imposing additional restrictions on eligibility for unemployment compensation.
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