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KS SB153
Bill
Status
2/3/2025
Primary Sponsor
Patrick Schmidt
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AI Summary
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Requires all Kansas employers to provide 20 hours of paid prenatal personal leave per calendar year beginning January 1, 2026
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Covers healthcare services during pregnancy including physical exams, medical procedures, monitoring, testing, and provider consultations; leave may be taken in hourly increments at the employee's regular rate or minimum wage, whichever is greater
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Prohibits employers from requiring disclosure of confidential health information as a condition of granting leave and guarantees job restoration upon return
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Prohibits retaliation against employees for requesting or using prenatal leave; violations may result in civil action with remedies including reinstatement, back pay, and injunctive relief
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Directs the Department of Labor to conduct public awareness outreach and authorizes the Secretary of Labor to adopt implementing rules and regulations
Legislative Description
Establishing the Kansas paid prenatal personal leave act requiring employers to provide 20 hours of paid prenatal personal leave.
Last Action
Senate Referred to Committee on Commerce
2/4/2025