HB5208 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE ACT
Last Action
3/20/2026 - House: Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
820 ILCS 154/1  
820 ILCS 154/3 new  
820 ILCS 154/5  
820 ILCS 154/10  
820 ILCS 154/12 new  
820 ILCS 154/14 new  
820 ILCS 154/15  
820 ILCS 154/20  
820 ILCS 154/25  
820 ILCS 154/35  
820 ILCS 156/Act rep.  
820 ILCS 180/20  
820 ILCS 206/75  
Synopsis As Introduced
Provides that the Act may be referred to as the Zachary's Parent Protection Act. Amends the Family Bereavement Leave Act. Changes the name of the Act to the Bereavement Leave Act. Sets forth provisions concerning family bereavement leave, child extended bereavement leave, and general bereavement leave. Provides for the qualifying requirements, notice requirements, and length of leave provided under those circumstances. Provides that the bereavement leave provided under the Act is in addition to the unpaid leave time allowed under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993. Provides that the Department of Labor shall review complaints to determine whether there is cause for investigation. Makes changes to definitions. Repeals the Child Extended Bereavement Leave Act. Amends the Victims' Economic Security and Safety Act and the Child Labor Law of 2024 to make conforming changes.

House Committee Amendment No. 1
Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Changes references from "reproductive event" to "pregnancy or adoption related event". Makes other changes.
Actions
DateChamberAction
2/05/2026HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Maurice A. West, II
2/10/2026HouseFirst Reading
2/10/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee
3/04/2026HouseAssigned to Labor & Commerce Committee
3/06/2026HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Maurice A. West, II
3/06/2026HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
3/18/2026HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Labor & Commerce Committee
3/19/2026HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Labor & Commerce Committee; by Voice Vote
3/19/2026HouseDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Labor & Commerce Committee; 018-009-000
3/20/2026HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate