SAFE for Survivors Act of 2026
Sen. Murray Introduces SAFE for Survivors Act to Provide Paid Leave and Job Protections for Abuse Victims
The SAFE for Survivors Act of 2026 is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently introduced in the Senate and sent to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions for review. No further actions are scheduled at this time, and the bill is waiting for the committee to decide on its next steps.
Legislative Progress
This bill has many sponsors from one party but lacks the broad support needed to pass the full Senate. Business groups often oppose new requirements for paid leave and extra workplace rules.
Key Points
Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
Life & Work
Employers would be required to provide up to 40 days of safe leave per year (10 paid) to employees who are survivors of violence, maintain health benefits during leave, and implement reasonable workplace accommodations. Small businesses face a proportionally larger burden from these requirements, including the cost of paid leave and finding coverage for absent workers. However, the bill uses the Civil Rights Act employer definition, which generally covers businesses with 15 or more employees, exempting the smallest firms.
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Milestones
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
SAFE for Survivors Act of 2026
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