New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 12 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Chapter V - Workers' Compensation
Subchapter H - Disability Benefits
Article 2 - Rules Under Disability Benefits Law
Part 380 - Paid Family Leave
Subpart 380-2 - Eligibility
Section 380-2.7 - Bonding leave for those born or placed prior to January 1, 2018

In the case of leave taken for the purpose of bonding with a child pursuant to section 201 of the Workers' Compensation Law, on or after January 1, 2018, employees may seek family leave benefits during the first twelve months after the child's birth, or during the first twelve months after the placement of the child for adoption or foster care with the employee, even in the event the child was born or placed prior to January 1, 2018.

Adopted New York State Register July 19, 2017/Volume XXXIX, Issue 29, eff. 7/19/2017