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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
- Did not advance
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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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 15
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Osman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 48 |
| Mike Amyx | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 45 |
| Barbara Ballard | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Abi Boatman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 86 |
| Pam Curtis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Angela Martinez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 103 |
| Lynn Melton | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Cindy Neighbor | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| K.C. Ohaebosim | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 89 |
| Melissa Oropeza | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Susan Ruiz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Stephanie Sawyer-Clayton | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Jerry Stogsdill | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 21 |
| Virgil Weigel | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 56 |
| Brandon Woodard | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 108 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Died in Committee
- Introduced
- Referred to House Committee on Commerce, Labor and Economic Development