BEREAVEMENT CARE
Summary
Creates the Bereavement Care for All Act. Directs the Department of Public Health to develop a statewide Bereavement Care Strategic Plan and a centralized Bereavement Care Resource and Navigation Hub. Requires the State Board of Education to develop model guidance for school districts regarding grief-informed education. Directs State-funded professional licensing boards to evaluate integration of grief-informed training and education into continuing education requirements. Directs the Department of Public Health to develop screening tools in schools and healthcare settings to identify bereaved children and adults and connect them with appropriate resources. Requires the Department of Public Health to improve data collection regarding bereavement prevalence and disparities and submit a report to the Governor and the General Assembly. Authorizes the Department of Public Health to adopt rules. Contains findings. Defines terms.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 16, 2026
Last action May 5, 2026
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Total actions
6
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0
Committee
1
Apr 16, 2026
Committee
Referred to Assignments
upper
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Lakesia Collins
DDemocratic
Co
Laura Fine
DDemocratic
Co
Sara Feigenholtz
DDemocratic
Co
Suzy Glowiak Hilton
DDemocratic
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