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NY A08465
Bill
Status
Introduced
12/29/2023
Primary Sponsor
Phara Souffrant Forrest
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AI Summary
- Increases maximum family leave from 12 weeks to 26 weeks during any 52-week calendar period for leave occurring on or after January 1 of each succeeding year
- Increases family leave benefit replacement rate from 67 percent to 100 percent of the employee's average weekly wage, capped at 80 percent of New York state average weekly wage
- Removes requirement that disability benefits combined with family leave benefits cannot exceed 26 weeks during the same 52-week period
- Maintains superintendent of financial services discretion to delay benefit increases based on cost, number of insurers, employer impact, and market stability considerations
- Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Increases the amount of family leave time that may be taken in a year.
Last Action
referred to labor
1/3/2024
Committee Referrals
Labor12/29/2023
Full Bill Text
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