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This bill, called the Support Through Loss Act, establishes a requirement for employers with five or more employees to provide 24 hours of paid leave time annually for employees experiencing specific personal challenges related to pregnancy, fertility, and family formation. The paid leave can be used for reasons such as pregnancy loss, unsuccessful fertility treatments (like intrauterine insemination or assisted reproductive technology procedures), failed adoption matches, failed surrogacy arrangements, or fertility-related diagnoses. Employees can also use this leave to care for a spouse or domestic partner experiencing these circumstances. The bill prohibits employers from discriminating against employees who use this leave, including preventing them from using it as a factor in employment decisions or counting it against attendance policies. Employees who are denied these rights can file civil actions to recover damages, and the Department of Labor and Industry can investigate complaints and levy administrative penalties of up to $5,000 per violation. Employers must notify employees about these leave rights and post information about the law in their workplace. The act will take effect 60 days after its passage, providing a new form of support for workers navigating challenging personal experiences related to pregnancy and family planning.

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