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NY S09245
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/18/2026
Primary Sponsor
Cordell Cleare
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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
- The leave is in addition to any other leave benefits provided by law and does not affect other 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
2/18/2026
Committee Referrals
Labor2/18/2026
Full Bill Text
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