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HB 5208

Illinois House of Representatives bill in Session 104.

Status: failed. Latest action: April 21, 2026.

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE ACT.

Bill ID IL-104-HB-5208
Session 104
Status failed
Committee Assignments
House of Representatives failed 2026-04-21
Summary

Provides that the Act may be referred to as the Zachary's Parent Protection Act. Amends the Family Bereavement Leave Act. Changes the name of the Act to the Bereavement Leave Act. Sets forth provisions concerning family bereavement leave, child extended bereavement leave, and general bereavement leave. Provides for the qualifying requirements, notice requirements, and length of leave provided under those circumstances. Provides that the bereavement leave provided under the Act is in addition to the unpaid leave time allowed under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993. Provides that the Department of Labor shall review complaints to determine whether there is cause for investigation. Makes changes to definitions. Repeals the Child Extended Bereavement Leave Act. Amends the Victims' Economic Security and Safety Act and the Child Labor Law of 2024 to make conforming changes.

Sponsor
Maurice A. West, II
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-02-10 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-04-21 Status failed
2026-04-21 Latest Action 4/21/2026 - Senate:
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