2007 House Bill 4745

Mandate employers give paid bereavement time for fallen soldier relatives

Introduced in the House

May 10, 2007

Introduced by Rep. Terry Brown (D-84)

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 Military and Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security

July 25, 2007

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Aug. 21, 2007

Passed in the House 105 to 1 (details)

Received in the Senate

Aug. 22, 2007

Referred to the Committee on Commerce and Tourism