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HD 5564

An Act establishing a sick leave bank for Carla Johnson, an employee of the department of unemployment assistance

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Rodney Elliott

The bill creates a voluntary sick leave bank for Carla Johnson at the DUA to cover illness or disability, funded by donated days from DUA employees.

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Bill Summary · HD 5564

Summary: An Act establishing a sick leave bank for Carla Johnson, an employee of the department of unemployment assistance (HD 5564)

Purpose and intent

  • Establishes a dedicated sick leave bank for Carla Johnson, an employee of the Massachusetts Department of Unemployment Assistance (DUA).
  • The bill is framed as an emergency measure to ensure immediate effectiveness for Carla Johnson’s sick leave needs.

Key provisions and changes

  • Administrative establishment:
    • The DUA shall establish a sick leave bank specifically for Carla Johnson.
  • Contributions:
    • Any employee of the DUA may voluntarily contribute one or more sick, personal, or vacation days to the sick leave bank to be used by Carla Johnson.
  • Use of banked leave:
    • Days from the sick leave bank may be used by Carla Johnson to address illness or disability that necessitated the establishment of the bank.
  • Transfer on dissolution or termination:
    • If Carla Johnson terminates employment with the DUA or requests dissolution of the bank, any remaining time in the sick leave bank shall be transferred to the Extended Illness Leave Bank (EILB).
  • Limitation on use:
    • Sick leave bank days may not be used for absences unrelated to the illness or disability that originally justified the creation of the bank, as determined by the department.

Parties affected

  • Primary beneficiary: Carla Johnson, employee of the Department of Unemployment Assistance.
  • Contributors: All DUA employees who choose to donate sick, personal, or vacation days to the bank.
  • Administrative body: Massachusetts Department of Unemployment Assistance (responsible for administering the bank and determining eligibility for use).

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Enactment status:
    • The bill is introduced as HD 5564 in the 194th Massachusetts General Court (2025-2026 session).
    • It is presented as an emergency law, intended to take effect immediately upon enactment to preserve public convenience.
  • Legislative progress:
    • Referred to House Rules (1/23/2026) and subsequently to Joint Rules, with actions including suspension of rules and referral to Public Service (4/28/2026). This indicates committee consideration and potential movement toward floor vote.

Summary of potential impact

  • Targeted leave support: Creates a formal mechanism to provide Carla Johnson with salary-continuity support during illness or disability.
  • Voluntary participation: Leaves donor participation entirely voluntary, with no mandatory contribution requirements for DUA staff.
  • Administrative clarity: Specifies that the bank is dedicated to Carla Johnson and that use is restricted to illness/disability related to the reason for the bank’s creation.
  • Post-employment handling: Provides a clear path for any remaining banked days to be redirected to the Extended Illness Leave Bank if the bank dissolves or employment ends.

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