H2875
An Act relative to a universal sick leave bank policy
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Bill overview
This bill proposes establishing a universal sick leave bank policy for state agencies in Massachusetts. The policy would require state agencies to contribute to a fund that employees could access for paid sick time. This would provide employees with greater flexibility and security regarding their ability to take time off for illness or medical appointments without fear of lost wages. The bill aims to improve employee well-being and reduce financial hardship related to illness.
Key provisions
- Requires state agencies to contribute to a universal sick leave bank.
- Allows employees of state agencies to access paid sick time from the bank.
- Specifies the funding mechanism for the sick leave bank.
- Outlines eligibility requirements for accessing sick leave.
- Establishes guidelines for managing the sick leave bank.
- Defines ‘sick leave’ for the purposes of the policy.
- Requires the Department of Administrative Services to administer the program.
- Mandates reporting requirements for state agencies regarding participation and usage.
Who is affected
- State government employees
- Massachusetts state agencies
- Taxpayers (through agency funding)
Notable changes
- Creates a new system for providing sick leave to state employees.
- Potentially shifts the cost of sick leave from individual agencies to a statewide fund.
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Primary sponsor
Jr. Bradley H. Jones
Cosponsors
Jr. Bradley H. Jones
Jr. Donald R. Berthiaume
Kimberly N. Ferguson
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Bill H.2875 194th (Current)
An Act relative to a universal sick leave bank policy
By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2875) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to a universal sick leave bank policy for state agencies. Public Service.
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Presenter: Bradley H. Jones, Jr.
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.2875
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Public Service |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 5/29/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/04/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 5/29/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 06/04/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 |
| House | Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order | |
| 3/30/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5312 (under House Rule 27) |
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