New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 10296: Requires employers to provide a leave of absence for an employee to use for menopause
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 10296 is a bill introduced in the New York House on February 20, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires employers to provide a leave of absence for an employee to use for menopause. Primary sponsor: Rebecca Seawright (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 20, 2026): REFERRED TO LABOR.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires employers to provide leave of absence of at least five days for every 12 month period for an employee to use for menopause symptoms; requires the commissioner of labor, in consultation with the commissioner of health, to develop workplace guidance relating to menopause.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Seawright | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 76 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO LABOR