Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

S1287 — An Act relative to bereavement leave

  1. 1
    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

This bill addresses provisions for bereavement leave.

The bill relates to the policies or provisions regarding bereavement leave for employees. It aims to clarify the conditions or requirements under which this leave can be taken.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This means that workers may have clearer guidelines and potentially more support regarding their bereavement leave.

Summary

An Act relative to bereavement leave

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 203 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (203)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S1287 do?
An Act relative to bereavement leave
Who sponsors S1287?
S1287 is sponsored by Michael J. Barrett (Democrat).
What is the current status of S1287?
This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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