Parental Bereavement Act of 2026
Sponsored by Schneider, Bradley Scott (Democrat-IL-10) · House · Introduced Apr 6, 2026
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Plain-English Summary (AI-assisted)
This bill proposes to expand the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) of 1993 to allow employees to take unpaid, job-protected leave when a son or daughter dies. Currently, FMLA covers leave for caring for family members with serious health conditions and for bonding with newborns, but does not explicitly cover parental bereavement.
Legislative Status Timeline
Introduced
Apr 6, 2026
In Committee
Apr 6, 2026
Passed House
Pending
Passed Senate
Pending
Presidential Action
Pending
Sponsor
Schneider, Bradley Scott
Independent · IL-10
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