NYC Council Introduction 21

intro.nyc/0021-2026 2026-2029 Legislative Session
Allowing sick time to be used for the care for certain animals
Status: Committee Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection
Sponsored by Shaun Abreu
Introduced: January 29, 2026

This bill would amend the Earned Safe and Sick Time Act to include the care of a companion or service animal that needs medical diagnosis, care or treatment of a physical illness, injury or health condition as a covered use of sick time.