Bill > S03318

This bill amends the New York military law to expand paid leave for public employees who are absent due to military duty. Specifically, the legislation increases the maximum paid military leave from thirty days or twenty-two working days to sixty days or fifty-two working days in a calendar year, whichever is greater. This change applies to both the total time off in a calendar year and the duration of a single continuous absence. The bill also updates the language from "his or her" to "their" to use gender-neutral terminology. The purpose of this amendment is to provide public employees who are serving in the military with more comprehensive paid leave, acknowledging the potential extended commitments and disruptions that military service can create for workers. The bill will take effect immediately upon becoming law, ensuring that public employees can benefit from these expanded military leave provisions right away.

Government Affairs, Military Affairs and Security

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S3318