SB4188Introduced in the Senate
BEREAVEMENT CARE
Introduced by Lakesia Collins, District 5
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Creates the Bereavement Care for All Act. Directs the Department of Public Health to develop a statewide Bereavement Care Strategic Plan and a centralized Bereavement Care Resource and Navigation Hub. Requires the State Board of Education to develop model guidance for school districts regarding grief-informed education. Directs State-funded professional licensing boards to evaluate integration of grief-informed training and education into continuing education requirements. Directs the Department of Public Health to develop screening tools in schools and healthcare settings to identify bereaved children and adults and connect them with appropriate resources. Requires the Department of Public Health to improve data collection regarding bereavement prevalence and disparities and submit a report to the Governor and the General Assembly. Authorizes the Department of Public Health to adopt rules. Contains findings. Defines terms.
Where it stands
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton
May 5, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
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Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Lakesia Collins
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Fine
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sara Feigenholtz
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton
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