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A 9109

Establishes the paid leave for immigration hearings act

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Robert Carroll

Establishes paid, job-protected leave for employees to attend immigration hearings ensuring income during proceedings and safeguarding employment while facing immigration processes.

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Bill Summary · A 9109

Summary: A 9109 — Establishes the Paid Leave for Immigration Hearings Act

Overview

A 9109 is a bill introduced in the 2025 session titled the “Paid Leave for Immigration Hearings Act.” The bill aims to create a paid leave entitlement for employees to attend immigration hearings and related proceedings. As of the latest available information, the bill has been referred to the Labor Committee.

Purpose and Intent

  • To ensure employees can attend immigration court hearings without suffering loss of income.
  • To provide job-protected time off specifically designated for immigration-related proceedings.
  • To align workplace leave policies with the needs of workers facing immigration processes, while maintaining employer and employee logistics.

Key Provisions (as indicated by the bill’s title and status)

  • The bill would establish a paid leave entitlement for employees required to attend immigration hearings or related proceedings.
  • The precise scope (including who is eligible, how much leave is provided, how leave accrues, notice requirements, and any job-protection provisions) will be defined in the full text of the bill.
  • It could address enforcement, penalties for noncompliance, and any exceptions or carve-outs, but specific details await the bill’s enacted language.

Note: The exact definitions, durations, eligibility criteria, and enforcement mechanisms are not provided in the summary materials. The substantive terms will be contained in the full bill text.

Affected Parties

  • Employees who must attend immigration hearings or related immigration proceedings in the jurisdiction.
  • Employers subject to labor standards and leave provisions within the jurisdiction.
  • Labor standards or civil rights agencies responsible for administration and enforcement, should such provisions be enacted.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced: September 26, 2025.
  • Status: Referred to the Labor Committee (two parallel listings show the same committee referral date).
  • Next steps (if advanced): The bill would typically move through committee hearings, potential amendments, and floor consideration. The precise timeline depends on committee actions and legislative scheduling.

Sponsorship

  • Primary Sponsor: Robert C. Carroll.

Notes

  • This summary reflects the information available: bill number (A 9109), title, sponsor, introduction date, and current committee referral. Full text is required to assess the full scope, specific provisions, and fiscal implications.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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