The proposed bill, titled the "Military Leave for First Responders Act," mandates that certain employers, specifically organized fire departments and law enforcement agencies, provide paid military leave to full-time members who are enlisted in the reserve components of the United States Armed Forces. The bill defines key terms such as "employer," "member," and "military leave," and stipulates that employers must grant a minimum number of paid military leave days at the member's regular pay rate, along with any contractually required fringe benefits if applicable. Importantly, any unused paid military leave will not carry over to the next year and will lapse at the end of the calendar year.

Additionally, the bill outlines the procedures for requesting military leave, including the requirement for members to provide military orders to their employers. It also specifies that if a member is not a qualified member but needs to attend a preinduction physical examination, they are entitled to paid military leave for that purpose. The act ensures that it does not diminish any existing wages or benefits for members covered by collective bargaining agreements, and it prohibits employers from requiring members to waive any rights granted under this act.