SB 1670 Illinois Senate · 104th Regular Session

FAMILY BEREAVEMENT-ANIMALS

Summary
Amends the Family Bereavement Leave Act. Provides that all employees shall be entitled to use a maximum of one week (5 work days) of unpaid bereavement leave to grieve the death of a covered companion animal. Provides that, in the event of the death of more than one covered companion animal in a 12-month period, an employee is entitled to up to a total of 2 weeks (10 work days) of bereavement leave during the 12-month period. Defines "companion animal". Makes conforming changes.
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Feb 2025
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Introduced Feb 5, 2025 Last action Feb 5, 2025
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Christopher Belt
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