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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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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.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires public employers who opt out of providing paid family leave benefits to provide parental leave in the alternative at the same pay rate and amount of time as paid family leave.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Democratic/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jenifer Rajkumar | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Brian Cunningham | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
| Sarahana Shrestha | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 103 |
“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
- REFERRED TO LABOR