Healthy Families Act

# Healthy Families Act (HR 7531) Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** The Healthy Families Act would require employers to provide paid sick leave to their employees. Specifically, it would mandate that workers earn at least one hour of paid sick time for every 30 hours worked, up to a minimum of 40 hours (one week) per year. Employees could use this time for their own illness, medical appointments, or to care for sick family members, as well as for reasons related to domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking. **Who It Affects:** This bill would impact private employers with 15 or more employees, as well as federal employees and the District of Columbia. The vast majority of American workers would be eligible to benefit, though the bill contains exemptions for certain industries and situations.

Small businesses with fewer than 15 employees would be exempt from the requirement. **Current Status:** As of now, the bill remains in committee and has not advanced to a full House vote. HR 7531 was introduced in the 119th Congress by Representative Rosa DeLauro (D-CT). Similar versions of this bill have been proposed in previous congressional sessions but have not become law. The bill reflects ongoing debate about worker protections and paid leave policies in the United States.