Kansas Bill Establishes Mandatory Paid Sick Leave Rules for Employers Starting in 2027

Original title: 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.

Last action · April 10, 2026: Died in CommitteeSponsors: Dan Osman and 14 others

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What This Bill Proposed

Effective January 1, 2027, Kansas employers must provide employees with paid sick leave accrued at a rate of at least two hours for every 30 hours worked, up to an annual maximum of 40 hours. The bill outlines permitted uses for the leave, including personal illness, family care, dealing with domestic abuse, and public health or weather emergencies.

Background

Kansas historically lacks a statewide statutory mandate requiring employers to provide paid sick leave to private-sector workers. context

Who It Would Have Affected

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Directly affected

Kansas employees

Employees gain the right to earn and use up to 40 hours of paid sick leave annually under specific qualifying conditions.

Directly affected

Kansas employers

Employers must track leave accruals, comply with carryover and reinstatement mandates, and allow leave usage according to statutory rules.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much paid sick leave can an employee earn?

Employees earn at least two hours of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked, with a maximum required total annual accrual of 40 hours.

Can unused sick leave be rolled over to the next year?

Yes, up to 40 hours of accrued but unused paid sick leave in a year carries forward to and may be used in a subsequent year.

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Died in committee.

Procedural history

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Apr 10, 2026House
Died in Committee
Jan 29, 2026HouseIntroduced
Introduced
Jan 29, 2026HouseCommittee
Referred to House Committee on Commerce, Labor and Economic Development

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