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Introduced
03/03/2022
03/03/2022
In Committee
03/03/2022
03/03/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislationfor legislation to provide bereavement leave to employees in Massachusetts; and of Sean Garballey and David M. Rogers relative to bereavement leave under the family and medical leave act, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2722).
AI Summary
This bill would provide bereavement leave to employees in Massachusetts. Employees would be able to take up to 10 business days of leave within 30 days of the death of a family member, which includes a child, parent, legal guardian, spouse, or person in a substantive dating or engagement relationship who resides with the employee. The leave can be used to make arrangements, attend the funeral, or grieve the death. Employers have discretion to determine whether the leave is paid or unpaid, and employers with fewer than 25 employees are exempt from the law. The bill would take effect on January 1, 2024.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (6)
Michael Brady (D),
Sonia Chang-Díaz (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Russell Holmes (D),
Elizabeth Malia (D),
Patrick O'Connor (R),
Other Sponsors (1)
Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development (J)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 03/03/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2722 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2722.pdf |
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