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S.1085: Healthy Families Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced May 19, 2005
- Latest Major Action May 20, 2005
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
15 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Healthy Families Act - Requires certain employers, who employ 15 or more employees for each working day during 20 or more workweeks a year, to provide a minimum paid sick leave of: (1) seven days annually for those who work at least 30 hours per week; and (2) a prorated annual amount for those who work less than 30 but at least 20 hours a week, or less than 1,500 but at least 1,000 hours per year. Allows employees to use such leave to meet...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
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Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 111.
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| May 19, 2005 |
Introduced in the Senate by Edward M. Kennedy (D-Mass.) |