SB153

Establishing the Kansas paid prenatal personal leave act requiring employers to provide 20 hours of paid prenatal personal leave.

Introduced·2/3/25
Introduced Text

Kansas SB153 establishes the Kansas paid prenatal personal leave act, requiring employers to provide 20 hours of paid prenatal personal leave.

Kansas SB153, the Kansas paid prenatal personal leave act, mandates employers to offer 20 hours of paid prenatal personal leave starting January 1, 2026. This leave can be used for healthcare services related to pregnancy, including physical examinations, medical procedures, and consultations with healthcare providers. Employees must be compensated at their regular rate of pay or the applicable minimum wage for this leave. Employers cannot require disclosure of confidential health information as a condition for granting leave.

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Current
Commerce Committee
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Committee decision

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History

Feb 4, 2025

Senate

Senate Referred to Committee on Commerce

Feb 3, 2025

Senate

Senate Introduced