Bill > A05761

This bill amends the workers' compensation law to expand the definition of "family leave" to include recovery time after pregnancy-related outcomes such as stillbirth, miscarriage, and abortion. Previously, family leave was defined to cover providing care for a seriously ill family member, bonding with a new child, and handling military-related family exigencies. The new provisions explicitly add recovery time for these specific pregnancy-related situations, allowing employees to take paid leave after experiencing these potentially traumatic medical events. By recognizing these experiences as legitimate reasons for leave, the bill aims to provide workers with necessary time to physically and emotionally recover without fear of workplace penalties. The bill will go into effect 90 days after becoming law, and it represents an expansion of workers' rights and recognition of the medical and emotional impacts of pregnancy-related experiences that do not result in a live birth.

Labor and Employment

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A5761