HB3207

Creates provisions relating to employee bereavement leave for the loss of a pet

Introduced·2/4/26
Introduced Text

Missouri HB3207 establishes bereavement leave for employees who lose a pet, requiring at least three days off, with one paid day.

Missouri HB3207 creates provisions for employee bereavement leave upon the death of a pet. Employers must provide at least three days off, with at least one day paid. The leave can be taken consecutively or nonconsecutively within 30 days. Employers may require documentation of pet ownership. The Department of Labor and Industrial Relations can create rules for enforcement. Employers cannot retaliate against employees for taking this leave.

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Emerging Issues Committee
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History

May 15

House

Referred: Emerging Issues(H)

Feb 5

House

Read Second Time (H)

Feb 4

House

Introduced and Read First Time (H)