2007 Senate Bill 579

Mandate employers give paid bereavement time for fallen soldier relatives

Introduced in the Senate

June 12, 2007

Introduced by Sen. Jim Barcia (D-31)

To require an employer to grant up to 10 days of paid “bereavement leave” for the parents, spouse of children of a service member killed on active duty in the U.S. military.

Referred to the Committee on Commerce and Tourism