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H 4647

An Act establishing a sick leave bank for Amy Tanguay

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Shirley Arriaga

Establishes a dedicated sick leave bank for state employee Amy Tanguay to allow colleagues to donate leave and maintain her employment during medical leave.

Signed by the Governor, Chapter 91 of the Acts of 2025
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Bill Summary · H 4647

Legislative bill overview

H 4647 is a special legislation bill that establishes a dedicated sick leave bank specifically for Amy Tanguay, a Massachusetts state employee. The bill allows the accumulation and use of sick leave donations from colleagues to support Tanguay's medical needs while maintaining her employment status.

Why is this important

Special sick leave bank legislation addresses situations where an individual employee has exhausted their own leave balance due to serious illness or medical conditions, allowing them to continue receiving income and health benefits without forced unpaid leave or job loss. These bills represent a compassionate workplace accommodation but also raise questions about how such relief is distributed among state employees facing similar circumstances.

Potential points of contention

  • Selective relief mechanism: Special legislation benefiting one individual may appear inequitable to other state employees facing medical hardships who must navigate standard leave policies without customized legislative solutions
  • Precedent and administrative burden: Establishing individual sick leave banks through legislation could create expectations for similar bills, potentially overwhelming the legislative process with requests for personal relief measures
  • Transparency of medical necessity: The bill provides limited public information about the specific circumstances warranting this accommodation, making it difficult for constituents to assess whether the measure is proportionate to the need

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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