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HB 1173

Georgia House bill in Session 1033.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: February 5, 2026.

DeAndre Thompson Parental Bereavement Protection Act; enact.

Bill ID GA-1033-HB-1173
Session 1033
Status in_committee
Committee Industry and Labor
House in_committee 2026-02-05
Education Labor / Employment
Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 20, 34, and 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, labor and industrial relations, and public officers and employees, respectively, so as to provide for limited bereavement leave and limited extended compassionate leave for certain employees under certain conditions; to provide for definitions; to prohibit certain employer actions; to provide for a cause of action and remedy; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Sponsor
Scott, Sandra
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-02-03 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-02-05 Status in_committee
2026-02-05 Latest Action House Second Readers
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