An Act establishing a sick leave bank for Jato Charlotin, an employee of Massachusetts Department of Transportation

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Adam Scanlon

Creates a sick leave bank for DOT employee Jato Charlotin, funded by voluntary contributions; bank days may be used only for his illness/disability, with DOT oversight.

Senate concurred

Summary of HD 4663: An Act establishing a sick leave bank for Jato Charlotin (Massachusetts Department of Transportation)

Overview

HD 4663 is a proposed Massachusetts bill filed May 7, 2025 and introduced May 15, 2025, with the Senate concurring on June 2, 2025. The bill creates a dedicated sick leave bank for a single DOT employee, Jato Charlotin. It is designated as an emergency law to take effect immediately.

Purpose and intent

The primary purpose is to provide a funded pool of paid time off to support Charlotin during illness or disability, ensuring continued income during such periods. The act is intended to be effective immediately upon passage, reflecting the “emergency” provision included in the bill.

Key provisions

Establishment of a sick leave bank: The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (DOT) must establish a sick leave bank specifically for Jato Charlotin.

Voluntary contributions: Any DOT employee may voluntarily contribute one or more days of sick, personal, or vacation leave to the bank to benefit Charlotin.

Use of bank days: Charlotin may use days from the bank for absences attributable to illness or disability that necessitated the bank’s creation. The use is subject to determination by DOT.

Restriction on use: Bank days may not be used for absences unrelated to the illness or disability that justified the bank’s establishment.

Dissolution and transfer of remaining days: If Charlotin terminates employment with DOT or requests to dissolve the bank, any remaining days in the bank are transferred to the extended illness leave bank.

Notwithstanding other laws: The act expressly states that it may supersede general or special laws to the extent necessary to establish and operate the bank for Charlotin.

Administration and eligibility

Administration: DOT is responsible for establishing and administering the sick leave bank and for determining the illness/disability criteria for use.

Contributors: Any DOT employee may voluntarily contribute days (sick, personal, or vacation) to the bank.

Beneficiary: The sole beneficiary of the bank is Jato Charlotin.

Timing and procedural status

Filed: May 7, 2025

Introduced: May 15, 2025

Legislative actions:

May 29, 2025: Reported, referred to Joint Rules; rules suspended and referred to Public Service
June 2, 2025: Senate concurred

Effective date: Immediate (emergency law provision)

Potential impact

Direct impact on Charlotin: Provides a dedicated pool of paid time off to cover illness/disability needs.

Impact on DOT employees: Creates an optional mechanism to contribute to a targeted sick leave bank for a specific employee.

Administrative considerations: DOT will need to manage contributions, track bank balance, ensure eligibility for use, and handle dissolution of the bank if Charlotin leaves DOT or requests dissolution.

Fiscal considerations: The bill does not specify funding; cost effects would arise from the actual use of bank days and any administrative requirements.

This bill represents a targeted, emergency-funded mechanism to support a single employee through a sick leave bank, with voluntary employee contributions and DOT oversight.