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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
- Did not advance
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethan Corson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Cindy Holscher | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| Pat Pettey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Patrick Schmidt | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
| Dinah Sykes | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
“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
- Citing Rule 11(b), motion to withdraw from committee failed.
- Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce
- Introduced