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SB 1149: Employees: bereavement leave.
What SB 1149 does, verified August 25, 2026
This bill aims to amend the employment laws in California to provide more flexibility for employees when it comes to bereavement leave. Currently, employers are required to grant up to 5 days of bereavement leave upon the death of a family member. The bill would expand this definition to include a designated person identified by the employee, allowing them to take time off for the care of that person. The bill would also permit employers to limit an employee to one designated person per 12-month period.
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Last action: Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 3 p.m. (2026-08-24)Alert me
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| Aug. 24, 2026 | Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 3 p.m. |
| Aug. 19, 2026 | In Senate. Ordered to engrossing and enrolling. |
| Aug. 19, 2026 | Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. |
| Aug. 13, 2026 | Read second time. Ordered to third reading. |
| Aug. 13, 2026 | From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 15. Noes 0.) (August 13). |