HB5208Introduced in the House
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE ACT
Introduced by Maurice West, District 67
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Reinserts the provisions of House Amendment No. 1 with the following changes. Defines "employer" to include the State or a unit of local government, any political subdivision of the State or a unit of local government, or any State or local government agency. Removes a provision that allows general bereavement leave to be taken to grieve the death of any person. Provides that provisions concerning general bereavement leave do not apply to employees of the State, except for employees who are otherwise not eligible for family responsibility leave or a leave of absence without pay. Provides that a civil action may be brought in the circuit court by an employee against an employer who employs 50 or more employees (rather than any employer) to enforce the Act. Makes other changes.
Where it stands
Referred to Assignments
April 21, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House Third Reading · April 16, 2026
80
Yes
26
No
3
Absent or Not Voting
109 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
Citizen Voice
How would you vote on this bill?
An unofficial public opinion poll. It does not affect the bill or the official vote.
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Ortiz | 1 | Yes |
| Elizabeth Hernandez | 2 | Yes |
| Eva Dina Delgado | 3 | Yes |
| Lilian Jimenez | 4 | Yes |
| Kimberly Du Buclet | 5 | Yes |
| Sonya Harper | 6 | Yes |
| Emanuel Welch | 7 | Yes |
| Yolanda Morris | 9 | Yes |
| Jawaharial Williams | 10 | Yes |
| Ann Williams | 11 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Maurice A. West, II
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Labor & Commerce Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Maurice A. West, II
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Labor & Commerce Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Labor & Commerce Committee; by Voice Vote
Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Labor & Commerce Committee; 018-009-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Second Reading - Short Debate
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Maurice A. West, II
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Maurice A. West, II
House Floor Amendment No. 3 Referred to Rules Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Labor & Commerce Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 3 Rules Refers to Labor & Commerce Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 3 Recommends Be Adopted Labor & Commerce Committee; 018-007-000
House Floor Amendment No. 3 Adopted
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 080-026-000
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Tabled
Arrive in Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading
Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
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