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H 4624

An Act establishing a sick leave bank for Jeanne McCarron

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Rob Consalvo

H 4624 establishes a 300-hour sick leave bank for state employee Jeanne McCarron, allowing other workers to donate leave to support her recovery.

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Bill Summary · H 4624

Summary of H 4624: Establishing a Sick Leave Bank for Jeanne McCarron

Overview

H 4624 is a bill that would establish a sick leave bank for Jeanne McCarron, an employee of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The bill aims to provide additional paid sick leave to Ms. McCarron, who has reportedly experienced a serious medical condition and exhausted her available sick time.

Key Provisions

  • Requires the Human Resources Division of the Commonwealth to credit a sick leave bank of 300 hours for Jeanne McCarron.
  • Allows other state employees to voluntarily donate accrued sick, personal, or vacation leave time to Ms. McCarron's sick leave bank.
  • Stipulates that the sick leave bank can only be used by Ms. McCarron for her own illness or injury, and any unused time will be returned to the donors upon her return to work.
  • Requires that the sick leave bank be administered according to the rules and procedures of the Commonwealth's sick leave bank program.

Impact

  • This bill would directly benefit Jeanne McCarron by providing her with up to 300 hours of additional paid sick leave, which she can use during her recovery.
  • Other state employees may choose to donate their own accrued leave time to supplement Ms. McCarron's sick leave bank, further supporting her during this period.
  • The bill does not appear to have any broader policy changes or implications beyond the specific case of Ms. McCarron.

Procedural Details

  • H 4624 was introduced in the Massachusetts House of Representatives on October 8, 2025.
  • The bill has been read three times and passed to be engrossed, indicating it has cleared the initial legislative hurdles and is progressing towards final passage.
  • H 4624 replaces a previous version of the bill, HD 5204, which was likely an earlier iteration or draft.
  • Once passed by both the House and Senate, the bill will be sent to the Governor for signature to become law.

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

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