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A 113

Concerns bereavement leave for miscarriage and stillbirth.

2026-2027 Regular Session Introduced by Al Barlas

New Jersey bill would grant employees bereavement leave for miscarriage and stillbirth to allow time for grieving without employment consequences.

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Labor Committee
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Bill Summary · A 113

Legislative bill overview

Bill A 113 would establish bereavement leave protections for employees who experience miscarriage or stillbirth in New Jersey. The bill would allow workers time off from employment to grieve and recover from these pregnancy losses without fear of job loss or retaliation.

Why is this important

Miscarriage and stillbirth are medically and emotionally significant events affecting approximately 1 in 4 pregnancies, yet many employees currently receive no protected time off to process these losses. Formalizing bereavement leave recognition acknowledges these losses as legitimate grieving events comparable to other family deaths, while providing practical workplace protections during a vulnerable period.

Potential points of contention

  • Definition and documentation requirements: Disputes may arise over how losses are verified, privacy concerns around medical disclosure, and whether all pregnancy losses are included equally
  • Duration and scope of leave: Disagreement over how many days constitute appropriate bereavement time and whether paid versus unpaid leave is mandated
  • Business impact concerns: Employers may worry about implementation costs, administrative burden, and potential for abuse, particularly for smaller businesses
  • Equity questions: Debate over whether leave should extend to partners/family members and how this compares to parental leave, adoption leave, or other existing protections

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

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