District of Columbia Council Period 24 Status: Enacted

B24-1075 — District Government Family Bereavement Leave Second Emergency Amendment Act of 2022

Last action — Act A24-0672 Published in DC Register Vol 69 and Page 014778, Expires on Feb 20, 2023

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Council
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced October 31, 2022. Enacted.

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Summary

District Government Family Bereavement Leave Second Emergency Amendment Act of 2022

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

56 added · 56 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent amendments to Bill B24-1075 establish a new policy allowing District government employees to take 10 days of paid bereavement leave if they experience the death of a minor child or a stillbirth. This leave is in addition to other types of family and medical leave already available, ensuring that employees can take the necessary time to grieve without financial repercussions. It is crucial as it provides support to families during incredibly difficult times, recognizing the profound impact of such losses.

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2 4 ____________________________ Councilmember Elissa Silverman 7 AN ACT ___________ IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA _______________ To amend, on an emergency basis, District of Columbia Government Comprehensive Merit Personnel Act of 1978 to provide paid leave for a District government employee when the employee suffers the death of the employee’s minor child or a stillbirth.
ENROLLED ORIGINAL AN ACT ___________ IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA _______________ To amend, on an emergency basis, the District of Columbia Government Comprehensive Merit Personnel Act of 1978 to provide paid leave for a District government employee when the employee suffers the death of the employee’s minor child or a stillbirth.
“(ii) An employee who is the spouse or domestic partner of the individual who was pregnant with the fetus;
ENROLLED ORIGINAL “(ii) An employee who is the spouse or domestic partner of the individual who was pregnant with the fetus;
This act shall take effect following approval by the Mayor (or in the event of veto by the Mayor, action by the Council to override the veto), and shall remain in effect for no longer than 90 days, as provided for emergency acts of the Council of the District of Columbia in section 412(a) of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act, approved December 24, 1973 (87 Stat.
This act shall take effect following approval by the Mayor (or in the event of veto by the Mayor, action by the Council to override the veto), and shall remain in effect for no longer than days, as provided for emergency acts of the Council of the District of Columbia in section 412(a) of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act, approved December 24, 1973 (87 Stat.
______________________________ Chairman Council of the District of Columbia _________________________________ Mayor District of Columbia 2
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Action History

  1. Act A24-0672 Published in DC Register Vol 69 and Page 014778, Expires on Feb 20, 2023

  2. Returned from Mayor

  3. Signed by the Mayor and Enacted with Act Number A24-0672, Expires on Feb 20, 2023

  4. Transmitted to Mayor, Response Due on Nov 29, 2022

  5. Legislative Meeting

  6. Retained by the Council

  7. B24-1075 Introduced by Councilmember Silverman at Office of the Secretary

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 13 not signed on

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Votes

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Passed 12 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 12001
Total 12001
% of votes cast 92%0%0%8%
How each member voted (13)
Member Party Vote
Anita Bonds — Yea
Brianne K. Nadeau — Yea
Brooke Pinto — Yea
Charles Allen — Yea
Christina Henderson — Yea
Elissa Silverman — Yea
Janeese Lewis George — Yea
Kenyan R. McDuffie — Yea
Mary Cheh — Yea
Phil Mendelson — Yea
Robert C. White, Jr. — Yea
Trayon White, Sr. — Yea
Vincent Gray — Not Voting

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Frequently asked questions

What does B24-1075 do?
District Government Family Bereavement Leave Second Emergency Amendment Act of 2022
Who sponsors B24-1075?
B24-1075 is sponsored by Elissa Silverman.
What is the current status of B24-1075?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced October 31, 2022. Enacted.
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