Kansas b2025_26 Biennium Status: Introduced 14 D cosponsors

HB2597 — Establishing a right to paid sick leave for Kansas employees and setting forth minimum requirements and rules for the provision of such sick leave.

Last action — Died in Committee

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 29, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

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Summary

AN ACT concerning employment; establishing a right to paid sick leave for Kansas employees and setting forth minimum requirements and rules for the provision of such paid sick leave.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Died in Committee

  2. Referred to House Committee on Commerce, Labor and Economic Development

  3. Introduced

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 14 co-sponsors · 150 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (14)

Not signed on (150)

150 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB2597 do?
AN ACT concerning employment; establishing a right to paid sick leave for Kansas employees and setting forth minimum requirements and rules for the provision of such paid sick leave.
Who sponsors HB2597?
HB2597 is sponsored by Representative Ruiz, Brandon Woodard (Democrat), Virgil Weigel (Democrat), Jerry Stogsdill (Democrat), Stephanie Sawyer Clayton (Democrat), Melissa Oropeza (Democrat), KC Ohaebosim (Democrat), Lynn Melton (Democrat), Angela Martinez (Democrat), Pam Curtis (Democrat), Abi Boatman (Democrat), Barbara Ballard (Democrat), Mike Amyx (Democrat), Dan Osman (Democrat), and Cindy Neighbor (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB2597?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 29, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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