An Act relative to PFML for bone marrow and organ donation
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
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 seeks to provide paid leave to those undergoing donation procedures or recovering from them, aligning the program with broader support for individuals engaged in life-saving activities. The bill’s intent is to recognize the significant time commitment and potential disruption associated with these donations.
Key provisions
- Includes bone marrow and organ donation as qualifying reasons for PFML leave.
- Provides paid leave to individuals undergoing bone marrow or organ donation.
- Offers paid leave to individuals recovering from bone marrow or organ donation procedures.
- Expands the scope of the existing PFML program.
- No specific details on leave duration or eligibility criteria are provided in the text.
- The bill is currently referred to the Joint Committee on Health Care Financing.
Who is affected
- Individuals undergoing bone marrow donation
- Individuals undergoing organ donation
- Individuals recovering from bone marrow donation
- Individuals recovering from organ donation
- Massachusetts residents eligible for PFML
Notable changes
- Extends the PFML program to cover bone marrow and organ donation.
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Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Richard M. Haggerty
Cosponsor
Richard M. Haggerty
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