Provide paid and unpaid leave for survivors

Patty Murray supports the SAFE for Survivors Act, which would allow survivors of gender-based violence to take five weeks off work without penalty, including two weeks of paid leave. The leave could be used for needs such as attending court, seeking legal help, and safety planning. Murray says the measure is intended to help survivors address safety needs without losing their income.

Context: The act was reintroduced as proposed legislation; it is not described as enacted.

In their own words

five weeks of leave, two weeks of which must be paid

The source

Patty Murray: SAFE for Survivors Act of 2026

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Retrieved: 11/11/2026