Debra Heffernan
- Democratic
- Representative
- District 6
Primary
According to the Mayo Clinic, miscarriages occur in about 20% of all pregnancies, and generally, in the first 12 weeks. According to the Centers for Disease Control, 1 out of every 100 American pregnancies ends in stillbirth. Black women have a significantly higher risk of miscarrying— 43% higher when compared to white women. Black mothers are also more than twice as likely to experience stillbirth compared to Hispanic and white mothers. This bill provides State employees who suffer a miscarriage, stillbirth or other loss, a maximum of 5 days of paid bereavement leave. This Act shall be known as the "Sloane Hajek Act of 2023".
Signed by Governor
Amendment SA 1 to HB 65 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 NO
Amendment SA 1 to HB 65 - Defeated By Senate. Votes: 6 YES 15 NO
Amendment HA 1 to HB 65 - Defeated In House by Voice Vote
Passed By House. Votes: 26 YES 9 NO 5 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT
Amendment HA 1 to HB 65 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
Reported Out of Committee (Health & Human Development) in House with 7 Favorable, 5 On Its Merits
Reported Out of Committee (Health & Human Development) in House with 7 Favorable, 5 On Its Merits
Introduced and Assigned to Health & Human Development Committee in House
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