New York A1202: Relates to use of accrued sick time, compensation time or vacation time

What the bill says

An act to amend the civil service law, in relation to use of accrued sick time, compensation time or vacation time.

From the amended text, January 9, 2026:

AN ACT to amend the civil service law, in relation to use of accrued sick time, compensation time or vacation time THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEMBLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The civil service law is amended by adding a new section 159-e to read as follows: § 159-E. AUTHORIZATION TO USE ACCRUED TIME DURING CERTAIN REQUIRED WAITING PERIODS. 1. ANY PUBLIC OFFICER, EMPLOYEE OF THE STATE, COUNTY, COMMUNITY COLLEGE, PUBLIC AUTHORITY, PUBLIC BENEFIT CORPORATION, BOARD OF COOPERATIVE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES (BOCES), VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND EXTENSION BOARD, OR A SCHOOL DISTRICT ENUMERATED IN SECTION ONE OF CHAPTER FIVE HUNDRED SIXTY-SIX OF THE LAWS OF NINETEEN HUNDRED SIXTY-SEVEN, MUNICIPALITY, SCHOOL DISTRICT OR ANY EMPLOYEE OF A PARTICIPATING EMPLOYER IN THE NEW YORK STATE AND LOCAL EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM OR ANY EMPLOYEE OF A PARTICIPATING EMPLOYER IN THE NEW YORK STATE TEACHERS' RETIREMENT SYSTEM WHO IS REQUIRED TO SERVE A WAITING PERIOD PURSUANT TO SECTION TWELVE OF THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW, OR WHO IS NOT RECEIVING INDEMNITY BENEFITS AS A RESULT OF THE CONTROVERSION OF THEIR CLAIM, MAY USE ANY ACCRUED TIME, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, SICK TIME, COMPENSATION TIME, PERSONAL TIME, OR VACATION TIME, DURING SUCH WAITING PERIOD. AN EMPLOYER SHALL NOT REQUIRE AN EMPLOYEE TO UTILIZE ANY ACCRUED TIME DURING SUCH …

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Sponsors

• Jo Simon (D, 52) · primary sponsor
• Vivian Cook (D, 32)
• Harry Bronson (D, 138)
• Jaime Williams (D, 59)
• Nader Sayegh (D, 90)
• Karen McMahon (D, 146)
• Jonathan Jacobson (D, 104)
• Jennifer Lunsford (D, 135)
• Steve Stern (D, 10)
• Dana Levenberg (D, 95)
• William Colton (D, 47)
• Steven Otis (D, 91)

Latest actions

1. June 1, 2026: RETURNED TO ASSEMBLY
2. June 1, 2026: PASSED SENATE
3. June 1, 2026: 3RD READING CAL.1515
4. June 1, 2026: SUBSTITUTED FOR S10350A
5. May 13, 2026: REFERRED TO CIVIL SERVICE AND PENSIONS
6. May 13, 2026: DELIVERED TO SENATE
7. May 13, 2026: PASSED ASSEMBLY
8. January 15, 2026: ADVANCED TO THIRD READING CAL.220
9. January 12, 2026: REPORTED
10. January 9, 2026: PRINT NUMBER 1202A

Votes

• Senate Floor Vote (June 1, 2026): 60 yea, 0 nay, passed
• FLOOR Vote (June 1, 2026): 60 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Assembly Floor Vote - Final Passage (May 13, 2026): 135 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Assembly Governmental Employees Committee: Favorable Pheffer (January 12, 2026): 13 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is A1202?

A1202 is a bill in the New York Legislature (2025-2026 General Assembly): Relates to use of accrued sick time, compensation time or vacation time.

What does A1202 do?

In its own words: An act to amend the civil service law, in relation to use of accrued sick time, compensation time or vacation time.

What is the status of A1202?

Passed both chambers as of June 1, 2026. Latest action: RETURNED TO ASSEMBLY (June 1, 2026).

Who sponsored A1202?

Jo Simon (D, 52), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for A1202?

On the New York Legislature website: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A1202