Local law · Int 0021-2026
Allowing sick time to be used for the care for certain animals
Official titleShow
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to allowing sick time to be used for the care for certain animals
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New York City Council
Summary
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.
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Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection
Cosponsors
Tiffany L. Cabán, Farah N. Louis and 5 others
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Democratic7
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Full history
- Jan 29, 2026
Introduced
This Introduction was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- Jan 29, 2026
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection
NYC Council