Kansas · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 2597: Establishing a right to paid sick leave for Kansas employees and setting forth minimum requirements and rules for the provision of such sick leave.

Did not advance Last action April 10, 2026: Died in Committee

Plain-language summary

HB 2597 is a bill introduced in the Kansas House on January 29, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Establishing a right to paid sick leave for Kansas employees and setting forth minimum requirements and rules for the provision of such sick leave. Primary sponsor: Dan Osman (Democratic), Mike Amyx (Democratic), Barbara Ballard (Democratic), Abi Boatman (Democratic), Pam Curtis (Democratic), Angela Martinez (Democratic), Lynn Melton (Democratic), Cindy Neighbor (Democratic), K.C. Ohaebosim (Democratic), Melissa Oropeza (Democratic), Susan Ruiz (Democratic), Stephanie Sawyer-Clayton (Democratic), Jerry Stogsdill (Democratic), Virgil Weigel (Democratic), Brandon Woodard (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 10, 2026): Died in Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Dan Osman (Democratic); Mike Amyx (Democratic); Barbara Ballard (Democratic); Abi Boatman (Democratic); and 11 more.