S2586
An Act establishing a sick leave bank for Irene O'Rourke, an employee of the Executive Office of Health and Human Services
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Bill overview
This bill creates a sick leave bank specifically for Irene O’Rourke, an employee of the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. It allows her to accrue and use sick leave credits, which can be used by other employees in the same department who are also sick. This is similar to other bills proposing sick leave banks for individual employees within state government.
Key provisions
- Establishes a sick leave bank.
- The bank is designated for Irene O’Rourke.
- O’Rourke is an employee of the Executive Office of Health and Human Services.
- Sick leave credits can be used by other employees in the same department.
- The bill is modeled after similar legislation for other state employees.
Who is affected
- Irene O’Rourke
- Employees of the Executive Office of Health and Human Services
- Employees of the Massachusetts state government
Notable changes
- Creates a targeted sick leave benefit for a specific employee.
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Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on Public Service
Cosponsor
Patrick M. O'Connor
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Bill S.2586 194th (Current)
An Act establishing a sick leave bank for Irene O'Rourke, an employee of the Executive Office of Health and Human Services
Senate, August 14, 2025 -- The committee on Public Service to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2584) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Irene O'Rourke, employee of the Executive Office of Health and Human Services, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2586).
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Sponsor: Joint Committee on Public Service Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Bills in the Third Reading
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Displaying 4 actions for Bill S.2586
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 8/14/2025 | Senate | Reported from the committee on Public Service |
| 8/14/2025 | Senate | New draft of S2584 |
| 8/14/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee |
| 8/14/2025 | Senate | Read, rules suspended, read second and ordered to a third reading |
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