Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 2189: An Act relative to bereavement leave
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 2189 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to bereavement leave. It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 26, 2026): Accompanied a new draft, see H5302.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representatives Worrell of Boston and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2189) of Christopher J. Worrell and Paul J. Donato relative to bereavement leave. Labor and Workforce Development.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Donato | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 35th Middlesex |
| Jamie Eldridge | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Worcester |
| Bud Williams | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 11th Hampden |
| Chris Worrell | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 5th Suffolk |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Accompanied a new draft, see H5302
- Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026
- Reporting date extended to Wednesday, December 3, 2025
- Hearing scheduled for 05/13/2025 from 11:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-1
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Labor and Workforce Development