NYC Council Introduction 1089

intro.nyc/1089-2024 2024-2025 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: October 23, 2024

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.