Relates to authorizing paid family leave for bereavement

This bill adds bereavement leave to New York's existing paid family leave program, allowing workers to take paid time off when a family member dies. It directly affects employees who experience the death of a family member (such as a spouse, child, parent, or sibling), requiring only a death certificate as proof instead of medical documentation. The policy expands the current definition of "family leave" under workers' compensation law, effective January 1, 2027. Employees must notify their employer "as soon as practicable" after the death, aligning with existing notice requirements for unforeseen leave.