HB 1250-FN (2026): relative to notice, documentation, and job reinstatement requirements under leave of absence for childbirth, postpartum, and pediatric medical appointments.

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HB 1250-FN (2026)

relative to notice, documentation, and job reinstatement requirements under leave of absence for childbirth, postpartum, and pediatric medical appointments.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2025-2026
  • House committee: Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services
  • Subject: Employment

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 20, 2026, with 332 people signed in online: 332 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on January 27, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 20–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 5, 2026 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 20, 2026, 3:15 PM: public hearing, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, GP 159
  • January 27, 2026, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services, GP 159
  • February 5, 2026: consent calendar, House

Votes

  • February 5, 2026, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services
  • January 20, 2026: Public Hearing: 01/20/2026 03:15 pm GP 159
  • January 27, 2026: Executive Session: 01/27/2026 10:00 am GP 159
  • January 27, 2026: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 01/27/2026 (Vote 20-0; CC)
  • February 5, 2026: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/05/2026

Laws It Would Change

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