H4221
An Act establishing a sick leave bank for Esther Odufuwa an employee of the department of mental health
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Bill overview
This bill creates a sick leave bank specifically for Esther Odufuwa, an employee of the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health. It allows her to accrue and use sick leave credits, which can be shared with other Department of Mental Health employees who are also sick. The bill is modeled after previous legislation that established similar sick leave banks for other Department of Mental Health employees. This bill ensures that Odufuwa has access to paid time off when she needs it.
Key provisions
- Establishes a sick leave bank for Esther Odufuwa.
- The bank is administered by the Department of Mental Health.
- Odufuwa can accrue and use sick leave credits.
- Credits can be shared with other Department of Mental Health employees.
- The bill is based on prior legislation establishing similar banks.
Who is affected
- Esther Odufuwa
- Employees of the Department of Mental Health
- Massachusetts Department of Mental Health
Notable changes
- This bill creates a targeted sick leave bank for a specific employee.
- It builds upon previous legislation establishing similar programs within the Department of Mental Health.
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Primary sponsor
Carole A. Fiola
Cosponsor
Carole A. Fiola
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Bill H.4221 194th (Current)
An Act establishing a sick leave bank for Esther Odufuwa an employee of the department of mental health
By Representative Fiola of Fall River and Senator Rodrigues, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Carole A. Fiola for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Esther Odufuwa, an employee of the Department of Mental Health. Public Service.
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Bill Information
Presenters: Carole A. Fiola , Michael J. Rodrigues
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Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.4221
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 6/5/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on House Rules |
| 6/9/2025 | House | Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Public Service |
| 6/12/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 6/16/2025 | House | Accompanied a new draft, see H4222 |
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