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NY A03627

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/29/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jo Simon

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates a new section 159-e in the civil service law establishing paid leave of absence for mental or behavioral health purposes for public employees

  • Covers employees of New York State, counties, municipalities, school districts, community colleges, public authorities, public benefit corporations, BOCES, and vocational education boards

  • Applies to any employee participating in the New York State and Local Employees' Retirement System or the New York State Teachers' Retirement System

  • Mental or behavioral health leave shall not be charged against the employee's regular sick time allotment

  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Relates to excused absence of a public employee for mental health purposes.

Last Action

referred to governmental employees

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Governmental Employees1/29/2025

Full Bill Text

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