Bill > S04468

This bill amends the New York workers' compensation law to expand the definition of "family leave" to include time taken to recover from a stillbirth that occurs after the clinical estimate of the twentieth week of gestation. Currently, family leave encompasses several scenarios such as providing care for a family member with a serious health condition, bonding with a new child, and handling qualifying exigencies related to a family member's military service. The proposed change adds a new provision that explicitly recognizes the emotional and physical recovery needed after experiencing a stillbirth late in pregnancy. By including this specific circumstance in the definition of family leave, the bill aims to provide legal protection and support for employees who experience the traumatic loss of a pregnancy, ensuring they can take necessary time off work without fear of professional repercussions. The bill will take effect 90 days after becoming law, which is a standard implementation timeline that allows employers and employees time to understand and prepare for the new provision.

Labor and Employment

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S4468