Bill116th CongressFiled Feb 28, 2019Crime and Law Enforcement
S. 627
SAFE Act of 2019
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Feb 28, 2019)
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.
What just happenedFeb 28, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA](D-WA)Sponsor
16 cosponsors15 D1 I
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- Introduced in SenateFeb 28, 2019
- Feb 28, 2019IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee - Feb 28, 2019IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate