A 10297 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Requires employers to provide a leave of absence for an employee to use for colon cancer screenings

This bill requires employers to provide employees with at least four hours of unpaid leave each year specifically for colon cancer screenings. It directly affects employees who need to schedule regular screenings, ensuring they can take time off without penalty. Employers must not retaliate against employees who request this leave, and the law does not limit existing benefits or leave policies. The bill establishes a clear, annual leave requirement focused solely on facilitating preventive healthcare access.
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Introduced Feb 20, 2026 Last action Feb 20, 2026
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