Puerto Rico Representative Tatiana Pérez Ramírez stated on Monday that she filed House Bill 1525 to establish paid menstrual leave for public and private sector workers. ^[1] House Bill 1525 would allow accrual of up to 1 paid leave day per month, capped at 12 days per calendar year for eligible workers. ^[2][5] Leave would accrue monthly, not be granted upfront, and require valid medical certification for use. ^[3] The proposed legislation prohibits employer retaliation against workers who request or use this approved menstrual health leave. ^[4][6] Use of the proposed leave requires formal medical certification of temporary work incapacity due to a menstrual related condition. ^[7]