Bill Status of SB 2034   103rd General Assembly

Short Description:  CHILD EXTENDED BEREAVEMENT

Senate Sponsors
Sen. Karina Villa, Julie A. Morrison, Adriane Johnson, Robert F. Martwick, Javier L. Cervantes, Meg Loughran Cappel, Laura M. Murphy-Steve Stadelman, Suzy Glowiak Hilton, Laura Fine, Elgie R. Sims, Jr., Mary Edly-Allen, Rachel Ventura-Celina Villanueva, Kimberly A. Lightford-Mike Simmons-Mattie Hunter, Ram Villivalam, Ann Gillespie, Doris Turner, Cristina H. Pacione-Zayas, Paul Faraci, Robert Peters, Michael W. Halpin and Napoleon Harris, III

House Sponsors
(Rep. Maurice A. West, II-Stephanie A. Kifowit-Lindsey LaPointe-Matt Hanson-Harry Benton, Daniel Didech, Laura Faver Dias, Jonathan Carroll, Natalie A. Manley, Sharon Chung and Mary Gill)


Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  8/4/2023SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0466

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act
820 ILCS 154/35 new

Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Child Extended Bereavement Leave Act. Provides that the Act may be referred to as Zachary's Parent Protection Act. Provides that an employee of a large employer that employs 250 or more full-time employees is entitled to use a maximum of 12 weeks of unpaid leave if the employee experiences the loss of a child by suicide or homicide. Provides that an employee of a small employer that employs at least 50 but fewer than 250 full-time employees is entitled to use a maximum of 6 weeks of unpaid leave if the employee experiences the loss of a child by suicide or homicide. Provides that leave may be taken in a single continuous period or intermittently in increments of no less than 4 hours, but leave must be completed within one year after the employee notifies the employer of the loss. Permits an employer to require reasonable advance notice of the employee's intention to leave and reasonable documentation. Provides that an employee who takes leave under the Act is entitled to be restored to the position of employment held by the employee when the leave commenced or to be restored to an equivalent position. Provides that nothing in the Act shall be construed to entitle any restored employee the accrual of any seniority or employment benefits during any period of leave. Provides that the Act does not extend the maximum period of leave to which an employee is entitled under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 or under any other paid or unpaid leave provided under federal, State or local law, a collective bargaining agreement, or an employment benefits program or plan. Prohibits an employer from taking any adverse action against an employee who exercises his or her rights under the Act. Requires the Department of Labor to enforce the Act. Provides that a person who uses leave under either the Child Bereavement Leave Act or the Child Extended Bereavement Leave Act may not take leave under the other Act, and amends the Child Bereavement Leave Act accordingly.

Senate Floor Amendment No. 1
Provides that after concluding its investigation concerning the administration and enforcement of the Act, the Director of Labor shall notify all parties of the determination. Provides that the Director shall issue a notice of violation when the investigation has established that a violation of any part of the Act occurred or is occurring. Provides that the Department of Labor shall serve notice on the parties by certified U.S. mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, addressed to the last known address of the parties. Provides that within 20 days after the date of service, a party may request a hearing by certified mail or personal delivery to the Department. Provides that an employee who believes his or her rights under the Act have been violated may, within one year (rather than 60 days) after the date of the last event constituting the alleged violation for which the action is brought, file a complaint with the Department or file a civil action. In the definition of "employee" removes a provision that excludes a salaried employee who is among the highest paid 10% of the employees employed by the employer.

House Floor Amendment No. 1
Provides that the "Employee" does not include full-time employees of the State of Illinois, except for those employees who are not otherwise eligible for family responsibility leave or a leave of absence without pay.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/9/2023SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Karina Villa
  2/9/2023SenateFirst Reading
  2/9/2023SenateReferred to Assignments
  2/28/2023SenateAssigned to Labor
  3/8/2023SenateDo Pass Labor; 016-000-000
  3/8/2023SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 9, 2023
  3/9/2023SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Julie A. Morrison
  3/9/2023SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane Johnson
  3/9/2023SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert F. Martwick
  3/9/2023SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes
  3/9/2023SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel
  3/10/2023SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy
  3/10/2023SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Steve Stadelman
  3/10/2023SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton
  3/14/2023SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Fine
  3/16/2023SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr.
  3/20/2023SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
  3/20/2023SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Karina Villa
  3/20/2023SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
  3/21/2023SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Labor
  3/22/2023SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommend Do Adopt Labor; 011-003-000
  3/22/2023SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura
  3/23/2023SenateSecond Reading
  3/23/2023SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Villa
  3/23/2023SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 24, 2023
  3/23/2023SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Celina Villanueva
  3/24/2023SenateThird Reading - Passed; 044-006-000
  3/24/2023SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford
  3/24/2023SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons
  3/24/2023SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter
  3/24/2023HouseArrived in House
  3/24/2023HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Maurice A. West, II
  3/24/2023SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Ram Villivalam
  3/24/2023SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Ann Gillespie
  3/24/2023SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Doris Turner
  3/24/2023SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Cristina H. Pacione-Zayas
  3/24/2023SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Paul Faraci
  3/24/2023SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert Peters
  3/24/2023HouseFirst Reading
  3/24/2023HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  3/28/2023HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Lindsey LaPointe
  3/28/2023HouseAlternate Co-Sponsor Removed Rep. Lindsey LaPointe
  4/10/2023HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson
  4/10/2023HouseAlternate Co-Sponsor Removed Rep. Matt Hanson
  4/11/2023HouseAssigned to Labor & Commerce Committee
  4/26/2023HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Labor & Commerce Committee; 018-009-000
  4/27/2023HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  4/28/2023HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Maurice A. West, II
  4/28/2023HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
  5/2/2023HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Labor & Commerce Committee
  5/3/2023HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit
  5/3/2023HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Lindsey LaPointe
  5/3/2023HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson
  5/3/2023HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Labor & Commerce Committee; 016-010-000
  5/8/2023HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted
  5/8/2023HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  5/8/2023HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  5/11/2023HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel Didech
  5/11/2023HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias
  5/11/2023HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jonathan Carroll
  5/11/2023HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Natalie A. Manley
  5/11/2023HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Sharon Chung
  5/11/2023HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Gill
  5/11/2023HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 081-024-000
  5/11/2023HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Harry Benton
  5/15/2023SenateSecretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1
  5/15/2023SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1 - May 16, 2023
  5/16/2023SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Karina Villa
  5/16/2023SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments
  5/16/2023SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Assignments Referred to Executive
  5/17/2023SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt Executive; 009-003-000
  5/19/2023SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Senate Concurs 042-010-000
  5/19/2023SenateSenate Concurs
  5/19/2023SenatePassed Both Houses
  5/24/2023SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael W. Halpin
  5/25/2023SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Napoleon Harris, III
  6/16/2023SenateSent to the Governor
  8/4/2023SenateGovernor Approved
  8/4/2023SenateEffective Date January 1, 2024
  8/4/2023SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 103-0466

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