New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

A 299: Requires public employers who opt out of providing paid family leave benefits to provide parental leave in the alternative

In committee Last action January 7, 2026: REFERRED TO LABOR

Plain-language summary

A 299 is a bill introduced in the New York House on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires public employers who opt out of providing paid family leave benefits to provide parental leave in the alternative. Primary sponsor: Jenifer Rajkumar (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO LABOR.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Jenifer Rajkumar (Democratic). 2 co-sponsors.