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S 3120

An Act establishing a sick leave bank for Edward Suber, an employee of the department of youth services

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Mike Brady and 1 co-sponsor

Establishes a dedicated sick leave bank for Edward Suber at DYS, funded by voluntary donations to cover illness-related absences.

Hearing scheduled for 07/14/2026 from 11:00 AM-04:00 PM in A-1
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Bill Summary · S 3120

Purpose of the bill

S 3120 seeks to establish a dedicated sick leave bank for Edward Suber, an employee of the Massachusetts Department of Youth Services (DYS). The bill is presented as an emergency measure to take effect immediately in order to preserve the public convenience.

Key provisions

  • Establishment: The DYS shall establish a sick leave bank specifically for Edward Suber.
  • Voluntary contributions: Any DYS employee may voluntarily donate one or more sick, personal, or vacation days to Suber’s sick leave bank.
  • Use of banked leave: Suber may use days from the sick leave bank to cover absences caused by illness or disability that necessitated the bank’s creation. The use is limited to those conditions and is determined by the Department.
  • Transfer on termination or dissolution: If Suber terminates employment or requests to dissolve the bank, any remaining days in the sick leave bank shall be transferred to the DYS paid leave bank.
  • Purpose limitation: Bank days cannot be used for absences unrelated to the illness or disability that prompted the establishment of the bank, as determined by the Department.

Who is affected

  • Edward Suber: The primary beneficiary who would receive loaned/covered time from the sick leave bank.
  • DYS employees: Any current DYS employee may donate leave to Suber’s bank on a voluntary basis.
  • DYS operations: The bill creates a mechanism to cover Suber’s illness-related absences without impacting the standard leave pools for other employees, subject to Department oversight.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Legislative path: The bill was filed in the Senate (Senate Docket No. 3370) and referred to the Committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently, with a subsequent referral to the Committee on Public Service.
  • Emergency status: The act declares itself an emergency law, intended to take effect immediately to achieve its purposes without delay.
  • Action history: The Legislature has progressed the bill through committee and received House concurrence as of June 2026; hearing is scheduled for July 14, 2026.

Potential impact

  • Employee welfare: Provides a dedicated mechanism to support Suber’s leave needs due to illness or disability, potentially reducing financial strain during recovery.
  • Administrative considerations: Requires participating employees’ voluntary contributions and Department oversight to ensure appropriate use and alignment with the illness/disability purpose.
  • Precedent: Establishes a targeted sick leave bank within DYS, which could influence future considerations of similar banks for individual employees, subject to policy and funding constraints.

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

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