VT H0461

Expands the definition of "family member" to include domestic partners, grandparents, grandchildren, siblings, and individuals in "in loco parentis" relationships, regardless of biological or legal ties

Creates two new leave categories: "safe leave" for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, and leave for "qualifying exigencies" related to a family member's active military duty

Adds bereavement leave of up to 2 weeks (within the existing 12-week annual allotment) for a family member's death, including time for estate administration within one year of death

Expands parental leave to explicitly cover pregnancy, miscarriage recovery, and adoption/foster placement of children up to age 18 (increased from age 16)

Effective July 1, 2025; applies to employers with 10+ employees for parental/bereavement/safe leave and 15+ employees for family leave