Bill
HD 5021
Establishes a DOC-run sick leave bank dedicated to John C. Murphy, funded by voluntary employee donations and used only for his approved illness/disability absences.
Overview
- Bill Number: HD 5021 (House Docket No. 5021)
- Title: An Act establishing a sick leave bank for John C. Murphy
- Purpose: Create a dedicated sick leave bank to be used by John C. Murphy, an employee of the Department of Correction (DOC).
- Status and Timeline: The bill is titled an emergency measure with Senate concurrence achieved. Filed August 7, 2025; introduced August 11, 2025; reported and referred to Public Service after joint rules actions; Senate concurred on August 25, 2025.
What the bill would do
- Establishment: The Department of Correction shall establish a sick leave bank specifically for John C. Murphy.
- Contributions: Any DOC employee may voluntarily contribute one or more days of sick, personal, or vacation leave to the bank for Murphy’s use.
- Use of days: The bank’s days may be used by Murphy to cover absences related to the illness or disability that necessitated the creation of the bank, as determined by the Department.
- Dissolution or termination: If Murphy terminates employment or requests the dissolution of the bank, any remaining days in the bank must be transferred to the Department’s extended illness leave bank.
- Limitations on use: The bank may not be used for absences unrelated to Murphy’s qualifying illness or disability, as determined by the Department.
Key provisions and controls
- Notwithstanding existing laws: The bill authorizes the Department to establish the bank notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary.
- Emergency nature: The bill declares itself an emergency law, intended to take effect immediately to preserve public convenience.
- Administering authority: The Department of Correction administers the sick leave bank, including eligibility, approvals, and disbursement decisions.
Who is affected
- Primary beneficiary: John C. Murphy, DOC employee, who would receive coverage from the sick leave bank.
- Contributors: All DOC employees who choose to donate sick, personal, or vacation days.
- Administrative impact: The DOC would manage the bank, monitoring eligibility, usage, and compliance with the illness/disability criteria.
Implications and considerations
- Precedent and scope: Establishes a targeted, employee-specific leave bank, funded by voluntary contributions, with final disposition upon Murphy’s departure or dissolution.
- Limitations: Uses are restricted to Murphy’s illness/disability needs; unused days would be redirected to the extended illness leave bank upon dissolution.
- Financial and operational impact: No funding appropriation is specified; relies on voluntary leave donations and Department administration.
Notes
- The bill’s emergency language and precise operation depend on the Department’s rules and any subsequent implementing guidelines.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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