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History
- Substituted by A2563A
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.358
- Reported and committed to finance
- Print number 6177a
- Amend and recommit to codes
- Referred to codes
- Referred to rules
Companion bill
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Provides that employers who provide funeral leave for family members of deceased shall not deny such leave for same-sex committed partners of the deceased
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Deborah Glick
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Title of bill
An act to amend the civil rights law, in relation to authorizing funeral or bereavement leave for same-sex committed partners
General idea of bill
The bill provides that bereavement leave be granted to individuals involved in same-sex relationships on the same basis as those granted to employees who are married.
Summary of specific provisions
This bill adds one section to the civil rights law. Section 79-n prohibits employers from discriminating in the granting of funeral or bereavement to its employees who are in a committed, same-sex relationship. It also provides that such leave must be extended on the same basis as if offered to those employees who are married.
A committed relationship is defined as a long-term relationship characterized by emotional and financial commitment and interdependence.
Justification
For years, individuals in same-sex relationships who are prohibited from civil marriage are often not granted bereavement leave to attend the funeral of their partner or partner's blood relation. This fails to acknowledge the value that any committed relationship contributes to our communities. Enlightened companies with domestic partnership policies now allow this type of funeral or bereavement leave.
Prior legislative history
New Bill.
Fiscal implications for state and local governments
To be determined.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the sixtieth day after becoming law.
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