Widowhood Leave Bill, 2023

Legislative Journey

First Reading

27 Jul 2023
Second Reading

19 Mar 2024
Committee Report

13 Nov 2025

Public Services
Third Reading

Not yet reached
Current Status

Awaiting consideration

Summary & Analysis

This bill seeks to make provision for a widowhood leave to be given to a man or woman whose spouse died during the subsistence of the marriage to enable the widow and widower to mourn the deceased spouse and make immediate arrangements for the challenges.

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