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NY S09247

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/18/2026

Primary Sponsor

Cordell Cleare

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Employers must grant at least five days of paid leave of absence per 12-month period to employees experiencing menopause symptoms
  • Employers are prohibited from retaliating against employees who request or use menopause leave
  • The Commissioner of Labor must establish guidelines for notice, request, approval, and documentation requirements for the leave program
  • The Commissioner of Labor and Commissioner of Health must jointly develop workplace guidance for managing menopause challenges and create a public awareness campaign normalizing menopause
  • Takes effect January 1 following enactment

Legislative Description

Requires employers to provide leave of absence of at least five days for every 12 month period for an employee to use for menopause symptoms; requires the commissioner of labor, in consultation with the commissioner of health, to develop workplace guidance relating to menopause.

Last Action

REFERRED TO LABOR

2/18/2026

Committee Referrals

Labor2/18/2026

Full Bill Text

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