intro.nyc/0021-20262026-2029 Legislative Session Allowing sick time to be used for the care for certain animals Status: CommitteeCommittee 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.