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Senate Bill 3869
119th Congress(2025-2026)
Healthy Families Act
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Feb 12, 2026
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The bill aims to provide employees with paid sick time for personal or family medical needs, including domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking. It defines terms related to employment and family structures, specifies employer obligations for providing paid sick time, and prohibits interference and retaliation. The bill establishes enforcement and investigative authority under the Secretary of Labor, setting forth penalties for non-compliance. It outlines rights for employees to take legal action and governs treatment of government agencies and state employees. The Act encourages employers to adopt more generous leave policies and requires the issuance of regulations for implementation within six months of enactment, affecting employees under various government organizations.

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Introduced
Feb 12, 2026
Latest Action
Feb 12, 2026
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
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Bill Number
3869
Congress
119
Policy Area
Labor and Employment
Labor and Employment
Primary focus of measure is matters affecting hiring and composition of the workforce, wages and benefits, labor-management relations; occupational safety, personnel management, unemployment compensation. Measures concerning public-sector employment may fall under Government Operations and Politics policy area.
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Text (1)
February 12, 2026
Actions (2)
02/12/2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
02/12/2026
Introduced in Senate
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S.3869 119 Healthy Families Act
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Feb 26, 2026 3:43:31 PM