Creates provisions relating to employee bereavement leave for the loss of a pet
HB 3207 requires employers with 10 or more employees in the state to provide workers with at least three days of bereavement leave when they lose a companion pet (like a dog, cat, or bird), with at least one day paid. Employees must provide reasonable documentation (such as a vet certificate) to qualify, and the leave can be taken consecutively or within 30 days of the pet's death. Employers cannot retaliate against employees using this leave, and it does not replace other available leave unless the employee chooses to combine them. The bill directly affects employees and their employers, adding pet loss to state bereavement leave protections.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
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Governor
Introduced Feb 4, 2026
Last action May 15, 2026
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May 15, 2026
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Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
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Feb 4, 2026
Introduced
Introduced and Read First Time (H)
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
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Party
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District
P
Tonya Rush
DDemocratic
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