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SD 3754

An Act establishing a sick leave bank for Stephanie Rivera, an employee of the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Ryan Fattman and 1 co-sponsor

Massachusetts bill creates exclusive sick leave bank for individual Worcester County Sheriff's Office employee Stephanie Rivera, bypassing standard departmental policies.

Referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently
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Bill Summary · SD 3754

Legislative bill overview

This bill creates a special sick leave bank exclusively for Stephanie Rivera, an employee of the Worcester County Sheriff's Office, allowing her to accumulate and use sick leave beyond standard departmental policies. The legislation is a private act addressing an individual employee's specific circumstances rather than establishing a general policy.

Why is this important

Private acts granting individual benefits are relatively rare and raise questions about equitable treatment of public employees. This bill reflects a legislative response to what sponsors apparently view as circumstances warranting special consideration for this particular employee, though the underlying reason is not specified in the bill title.

Potential points of contention

  • Precedent and equity concerns: Creating individualized sick leave arrangements for one employee may invite similar requests from other employees or unions, potentially creating inconsistency in personnel policies
  • Lack of transparency: The bill's title does not explain what circumstances justify this special arrangement, making it difficult for the public to assess whether the benefit is warranted
  • Fiscal impact: Sick leave banks represent deferred compensation costs that could affect Worcester County Sheriff's Office budgeting and have unspecified financial implications

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

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