Kansas · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 216: Establishing the Kansas paid sick time act, setting accrual, usage and employer obligations regarding earned paid sick time and making it unlawful for employers to retaliate against employees exercising rights under the act.

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

Plain-language summary

SB 216 is a bill introduced in the Kansas Senate on February 5, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Establishing the Kansas paid sick time act, setting accrual, usage and employer obligations regarding earned paid sick time and making it unlawful for employers to retaliate against employees exercising rights under the act. Primary sponsor: Ethan Corson (Democratic), Cindy Holscher (Democratic), Pat Pettey (Democratic), Patrick Schmidt (Democratic), Dinah Sykes (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 10, 2026): Died in Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Ethan Corson (Democratic); Cindy Holscher (Democratic); Pat Pettey (Democratic); Patrick Schmidt (Democratic); and 1 more.