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NY S09246
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 of absence per 12-month period for employees to undergo colon cancer screenings
- Employers are prohibited from retaliating against employees who request or take leave for colon cancer screenings
- Leave provided under this law is in addition to any other leave benefits employees may have under existing law
- The Commissioner of Labor is authorized to establish guidelines for notice, request, approval, and documentation requirements
- Amends New York Labor Law by adding new section 202-m, effective immediately upon passage
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 colon cancer screenings.
Last Action
REFERRED TO LABOR
2/18/2026
Committee Referrals
Labor2/18/2026
Full Bill Text
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