H4545
An Act relative to PFML for bone marrow and organ donation
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Bill overview
This bill proposes to expand the Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) program to include individuals who donate bone marrow or organs. It would allow these donors to access paid leave benefits while they recover from the donation process. The bill aims to recognize and support the significant contribution made by these individuals. It is currently being reviewed by the Joint Committee on Health Care Financing.
Key provisions
- Includes bone marrow and organ donation as qualifying reasons for PFML benefits.
- Provides paid leave to individuals undergoing bone marrow or organ donation.
- Aligns Massachusetts PFML with other states’ programs recognizing donation as a qualifying event.
- Requires further consideration by the Joint Committee on Health Care Financing.
Who is affected
- Individuals donating bone marrow
- Individuals donating organs
- Families of bone marrow and organ donors
- Massachusetts PFML program participants
- Healthcare providers
Notable changes
- Expands the existing PFML program to cover donation-related leave.
- No current changes are specified in the bill text.
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Primary sponsor
Richard M. Haggerty
Cosponsor
Richard M. Haggerty
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Bill H.4545 194th (Current)
An Act relative to PFML for bone marrow and organ donation
By Representative Haggerty of Woburn, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Richard M. Haggerty for legislation to include bone marrow and organ donation in the paid family and medical leave program. Labor and Workforce Development.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Richard M. Haggerty Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Health Care Financing
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Bill History
Displaying 7 actions for Bill H.4545
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 3/20/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on House Rules |
| 9/15/2025 | House | Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Labor and Workforce Development |
| 9/18/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 11/12/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 11/20/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-1 |
| 11/20/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 11/20/2025 from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM in B-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 2/17/2026 | House | Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026 |
| 3/5/2026 | House | Reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing |
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