SAFE Act of 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.