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MA H4587
MA H4587Establishing a sick leave bank for David A. Russell, an employee of the Department of Corrections (DOC)
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Introduced
09/29/2025
09/29/2025
In Committee
10/22/2025
10/22/2025
Crossed Over
11/26/2025
11/26/2025
Passed
12/10/2025
12/10/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
12/10/2025
12/10/2025
Introduced Session
194th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to establish a sick leave bank for David A. Russell, an employee of the Department of Correction. Public Service.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a special sick leave bank specifically for David A. Russell, an employee of the Department of Corrections (DOC), allowing his colleagues to voluntarily donate sick, personal, or vacation days to support him during a serious illness or disability. The bill permits DOC employees to contribute one or more days to this dedicated leave bank, which can only be used by Russell for absences directly related to his specific medical condition. If Russell leaves his job or requests the bank's dissolution, any remaining donated days will be transferred to the department's extended illness leave bank. The bill is classified as an emergency law, suggesting there is an urgent need to provide Russell with additional leave support, and it overrides existing general or special laws that might otherwise restrict such a specific sick leave arrangement.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Signed by the Governor, Chapter 87 of the Acts of 2025 (on 12/10/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H4587 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H4587.pdf |
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