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NY A10295

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/20/2026

Primary Sponsor

Rebecca Seawright

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Employers must grant at least 4 hours of paid leave per 12-month period for employees to obtain preventative health care
  • Covered preventative care includes physical examinations, cancer screenings, medical procedures, monitoring, testing, and health discussions with providers
  • Employers are prohibited from retaliating against employees who request or use this leave
  • This leave is in addition to any other leave benefits provided by law and does not affect existing employee rights
  • The Labor Commissioner will establish guidelines for notice, request, approval, and documentation requirements

Legislative Description

Requires employers to provide a leave of absence of at least four hours for every 12 month period for an employee to use for preventative health care measures.

Last Action

referred to labor

2/20/2026

Committee Referrals

Labor2/20/2026

Full Bill Text

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