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NY A01940

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jenifer Rajkumar

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes up to 4 days of paid leave per month for eligible employees experiencing menstrual complications or menopause, in addition to existing leave under the workers' compensation law

  • Expands the definition of "disability" under workers' compensation law to include menstrual complications and menopause alongside pregnancy

  • Defines "menstrual complications" to include hypothyroidism, fibroids, menorrhagia, endometriosis, and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)

  • Defines "menopause" symptoms to include hot flashes, night sweats, chills, sleep problems, hormonal/emotional imbalances, weight gain, and slowed metabolism

  • Authorizes the Department of Financial Services to adjust maximum employee contributions for the paid family leave program to account for this new coverage

Legislative Description

Relates to providing four days of paid leave for menstrual complications and menopause.

Last Action

referred to labor

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Labor1/14/2025

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