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MD HB1241
MD HB1241Labor and Employment - Bereavement Leave and Leave for Family Illness - Qualifying Relationships and Type of Leave
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Introduced
02/11/2026
02/11/2026
In Committee
03/23/2026
03/23/2026
Crossed Over
03/21/2026
03/21/2026
Passed
Dead
04/13/2026
04/13/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Altering categories of individuals whose deaths would allow an employee to use leave with pay for bereavement leave or whose illness would allow an employee to use leave with pay under a certain provision of law; and authorizing employees to use leave without pay, in accordance with the employer's unpaid leave policy, for certain bereavement leave or leave for the illness of a family member.
AI Summary
This bill expands the definition of who qualifies for bereavement leave, which is paid time off allowed when a family member dies, to include a broader range of relationships beyond immediate family. Specifically, it defines "family member" to encompass not only children, parents, spouses, domestic partners, siblings, grandparents, and grandchildren, but also their respective spouses or domestic partners, and any individual closely associated with the employee as if they were family. This change aims to provide more comprehensive support to employees during times of loss by recognizing a wider array of meaningful personal connections.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Government Affairs
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Senate Finance Hearing (13:00:00 4/1/2026 ) (on 04/01/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB1241?ys=2026RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb1241t.pdf |
| Favorable with Amendments 383629/1 Adopted | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/amds/bil_0001/hb1241_38362901.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/votes_comm/hb1241_gvc.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb1241f.pdf |
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