HB2598

Enacting the Kansas paid family leave act.

Introduced·1/29/26
Introduced Text

Kansas HB2598 establishes a paid family leave act for employees and self-employed individuals.

Kansas HB2598 enacts the Kansas paid family leave act, providing paid family and medical leave benefits to employees and self-employed individuals. Employers must notify employees of their rights and provide written notice upon hiring and annually. Benefits are available for bonding with a child, caring for a family member with a serious health condition, and recovery from a covered individual's own serious health condition. The act prohibits retaliation against employees for exercising their rights and requires employers to maintain healthcare benefits during leave.

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Where it stands

Current
Commerce, Labor and Economic Development Committee
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 29

House

House Introduced

Jan 29

House

House Referred to Committee on Commerce, Labor and Economic Development