The SAFE for Survivors Act of 2026 establishes comprehensive federal protections for survivors of gender-based violence, including domestic violence, sexual assault, and non-consensual intimate image sharing. The legislation addresses gaps in existing law by prohibiting employers and public agencies from discriminating against or retaliating against violence survivors, requiring them instead to provide reasonable workplace accommodations such as schedule changes or security measures upon request. The bill also protects survivors' rights to use paid leave for legal assistance and related needs, with a presumption that any adverse employment action within 12 months of taking such leave constitutes illegal retaliation unless the employer proves otherwise. Additionally, the Act establishes insurance protections for survivors, prevents mandatory arbitration of claims, allows survivors to recover attorney's fees in civil cases, and requires employers to maintain confidentiality of violence-related information. The legislation responds to research showing that approximately one in three domestic violence victims lose their jobs due to abuse, aiming to improve employment stability and economic security for survivors across the nation.
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