IL SB2967

Employees with menstrual health conditions may use up to 40 hours of existing paid leave annually under the Paid Leave for All Workers Act for menstrual health reasons.

Employees whose existing leave is insufficient may request an additional 40 hours of paid menstrual leave per year or a hybrid/remote work option.

Covered conditions include symptoms from menstruation, endometriosis, polycystic ovary syndrome, and menopause.

Employers cannot require specific reasons beyond "menstrual health" for leave requests or doctor's notes for absences under 3 days, and must keep all health information confidential.

Violations carry civil penalties up to $5,000 per affected employee, with enforcement through the Department of Labor or civil court action filed within 60 days.