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HD 4506

An Act relative to a sick leave bank for Stephen Brophy, an employee of the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Paul Frost and 1 co-sponsor

Establishes a Worcester County Sheriff’s Office sick-leave bank for Stephen Brophy funded by voluntary leave donations from colleagues to cover his illness or disability.

Referred to the committee on House Rules
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Bill Summary · HD 4506

Bill Summary: HD 4506 – An Act relative to a sick leave bank for Stephen Brophy

Overview

  • Bill number and title: HD 4506, An Act relative to a sick leave bank for Stephen Brophy, an employee of the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office.
  • Status and timing: Referred to the Committee on House Rules (introduced March 20, 2025; filed March 14, 2025).
  • Purpose: To establish a dedicated sick leave bank for Stephen Brophy within the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office and to allow voluntary contributions of leave from other sheriff’s office employees to fund his use of sick/personal/vacation days.

Key Provisions

  • Establishment of a sick leave bank: The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office shall establish a sick leave bank specifically for Stephen Brophy.
  • Voluntary contributions: Any employee of the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office may voluntarily contribute 1 or more days of sick, personal, or vacation leave to the bank for Stephen Brophy’s use.
  • Use of banked time: Days from the sick leave bank may be used by Stephen Brophy for illness or disability, as determined by the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office.
  • Transfer if dissolution or termination occurs: If Stephen terminates employment with the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office or requests to dissolve the bank, any remaining time in the bank shall be transferred to the extended illness leave bank.
  • Limitation on use: Bank days cannot be used for absences unrelated to the illness or disability that necessitated the establishment of the bank, as determined by the Sheriff’s Office.
  • Legal authority: The act operates “Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary,” granting the bank authority despite other laws.
  • Emergency provision: The act includes an emergency declaration, stating its immediate effectiveness is necessary for the public convenience.

Who is Affected

  • Primary beneficiary: Stephen Brophy, an employee of the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office.
  • Contributing employees: All current or future Worcester County Sheriff’s Office employees who choose to donate days.
  • Administrative role: The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office administers eligibility, approval of uses, and any transfers/shifting of remaining days.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduction date: March 14, 2025.
  • House action: Referred to the Committee on House Rules on March 20, 2025.
  • Effective date: Immediate effect upon enactment due to the emergency provision (declaration of emergency law).

Potential Impacts and Considerations

  • Staffing and leave dynamics: Contributions reduce available leave balances for contributing employees; the bank provides a targeted safety net for Stephen Brophy.
  • Fiscal/administrative impact: The bill creates an internal leave-shift mechanism without specifying funding. Administrative oversight is vested in the Sheriff’s Office.
  • Contingencies: If Stephen leaves the position or the bank is dissolved, remaining days would move to the extended illness leave bank, preserving some unused capacity for other employees’ illness-related needs.

This summary captures the bill’s core purpose, provisions, affected parties, and procedural status to aid understanding of its potential impact.

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

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