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Dem lawmakers gripe about the 'economic violence' of not being paid to stay home from work when menstruating
- Democrats introduce the Reproductive Healthcare Leave Act to provide 12 days of paid leave per year for reproductive health needs.
- The bill is led by Rep. Yassamin Ansari as part of her Healthy, Equity, Rights agenda.
- Planned Parenthood and NOW back the measure, while some critics raise concerns about hiring impacts.
- House Democrats say the bill would help workers avoid choosing between pay and health care.
- The bill has 28 Democratic co-sponsors and no Republican sponsors at introduction.
- Advocacy groups say the proposal addresses health needs beyond menstruation.
- The bill’s introduction drew attention to paid leave dialogue amid current political debates.
- Supporters emphasize rights and health equity as part of the legislative push.
- The discussion features public support from Planned Parenthood and NOW.
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