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HD 4421

An Act establishing a sick leave bank for Richard Curley, an employee of the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Dan Sena

Establishes a sick leave bank for Richard Curley (Middlesex Sheriff's Office) funded by voluntary employee leave donations, usable only for his illness/disability, emergency act.

Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Public Service
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Bill Summary · HD 4421

Summary: House Bill HD 4421 — An Act establishing a sick leave bank for Richard Curley, Middlesex Sheriff’s Office

Quick Facts

  • Bill Number: HD 4421
  • Title: An Act establishing a sick leave bank for Richard Curley, an employee of the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office
  • Sponsor: Representative Danillo A. Sena (Acton)
  • Introduced: March 13, 2025
  • Status: Reported and referred to the Joint Rules Committee, then reported with rules suspended and referred to the Public Service Committee
  • Emergency status: Declared an emergency law to establish the bank forthwith

Purpose and Intent

The bill establishes a dedicated sick leave bank to support Richard Curley, an employee of the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office, by allowing the voluntary contributions of minutes of leave by other Middlesex Sheriff’s Office employees. The act is presented as an emergency measure to ensure immediate creation and operation of the bank.

Key Provisions

  • Establishment of the bank: The Middlesex Sheriff’s Office must establish a sick leave bank specifically for Richard Curley.
  • Contributions: Any employee of the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office may voluntarily contribute one or more sick, personal, or vacation days to the bank for Curley’s use.
  • Use and purpose: Bank days may be used only for absences related to the illness or disability that necessitated the establishment of the bank, as determined by the office.
  • Termination and dissolution: If Curley terminates employment with the office or requests dissolution of the bank, any remaining days in the bank shall be transferred to the extended illness leave bank.
  • Limitations on use: Bank days may not be used for absences unrelated to the qualifying illness or disability.
  • Supersession of other laws: The bill states “Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary,” indicating it overrides other statutes for the purpose of creating and operating this bank.

Administration and Oversight

  • Administration: The Middlesex Sheriff’s Office administers the sick leave bank and determines eligibility and use in accordance with the act.
  • Oversight: The act references the office’s determination for illness/disability qualifications, implying internal administrative control rather than external governance.

Affected Parties

  • Primary beneficiary: Richard Curley, Middlesex Sheriff’s Office employee.
  • Contributing employees: All Middlesex Sheriff’s Office staff who choose to donate days.
  • Secondary impact: The remaining balance, if any, would transfer to the extended illness leave bank upon dissolution or Curley’s departure.

Timeline and Procedural Aspects

  • The bill is introduced in the 2025-2026 General Court and immediately labeled as emergency legislation.
  • Legislative actions recorded: March 13, 2025 (introduction/referred to House Rules); March 20, 2025 (reported and referred to Joint Rules, rules suspended, and referred to Public Service).

Potential Impacts

  • Provides a dedicated, immediate resource of paid leave for Curley in the event of illness or disability.
  • Encourages voluntary leave contributions among Middlesex Sheriff’s Office staff.
  • Creates an emergency mechanism that bypasses some general-law constraints to ensure rapid implementation.
  • Possible administrative and equity considerations for leave banks within the department and potential implications for staffing flexibility and sick leave policies.

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

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