S1293
Resolve establishing a special commission on paid family and medical leave for public employees
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Bill overview
This bill establishes a special commission to study the feasibility and implementation of paid family and medical leave for public employees in Massachusetts. The commission will investigate potential models, funding mechanisms, and administrative structures for such a program. The goal is to provide recommendations to the legislature on how to best provide this benefit to public sector workers. This legislation aims to address a gap in leave policies for public employees.
Key provisions
- Establish a special commission on paid family and medical leave for public employees.
- The commission will study potential models for paid leave programs.
- The commission will examine funding options for a potential program.
- The commission will assess administrative structures needed for implementation.
- The commission will make recommendations to the legislature.
Who is affected
- Public Employees
- Massachusetts
- Labor Force
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Primary sponsor
Joanne M. Comerford
Cosponsor
Joanne M. Comerford
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Resolve S.1293 194th (Current)
Resolve establishing a special commission on paid family and medical leave for public employees
By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 1293) of Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to establish a special commission on paid family and medical leave for public employees. Labor and Workforce Development.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Joanne M. Comerford Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means
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Resolve History
Displaying 5 actions for Resolve S.1293
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Labor and Workforce Development |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 7/10/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/22/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-2 |
| 10/2/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee, as changed and referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently |
| 10/23/2025 | Senate | Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
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