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H 2189

An Act relative to bereavement leave

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Paul Donato and 3 co-sponsors

Overview: H 2189, titled "An Act relative to bereavement leave", was a bill that had its reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026.Purpose and Intent: The bill sought to

Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026
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Bill Summary · H 2189

Overview: H 2189, titled "An Act relative to bereavement leave", was a bill that had its reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026.

Purpose and Intent: The bill sought to establish requirements for employers to provide bereavement leave to employees following the death of a family member.

Key Provisions:
- Mandated a minimum of 3 days of paid bereavement leave for the death of an immediate family member
- Allowed for additional unpaid leave time in certain circumstances
- Prohibited employers from retaliating against employees who utilize the bereavement leave

Affected Parties and Impacts: The bill would have impacted employers and employees by establishing new standards for bereavement leave policies.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill's reporting date was extended, indicating it was still under consideration by the legislature.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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