HB4715 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

POLICE MENTAL HEALTH LEAVE ACT
Last Action
2/06/2026 - House: Referred to Rules Committee
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act  
Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Police Mental Health Leave Act. Provides that a law enforcement officer suffering from a mental illness as a result of a traumatic event shall be entitled to use 5 days of paid mental health leave during any 12-month period. Requires a law enforcement agency to adopt a mental health leave policy that includes specified provisions. Sets forth provisions concerning existing leave policies; employee protections; retaliation; and recordkeeping. Provides for a private right of action.
Actions
DateChamberAction
1/30/2026HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Patrick Sheehan
2/06/2026HouseFirst Reading
2/06/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee
2/19/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jason R. Bunting
2/19/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. William E Hauter
2/19/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Coffey, Jr.
2/25/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Kelly
2/25/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Gill
2/25/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. John M. Cabello
2/25/2026HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Vella
2/25/2026HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar
2/25/2026HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicole La Ha
2/25/2026HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Lindsey LaPointe
2/26/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Rick Ryan
2/26/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Gregg Johnson
2/26/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Brandun Schweizer
2/26/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Dennis Tipsword
2/26/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson
2/26/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kam Buckner