Massachusetts S3278: An Act establishing a sick leave bank for Jessica Lynlee Ayala, an employee of the department of corrections

What the bill says

From the introduced text, July 29, 2026:

Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the Department of Corrections (DOC) shall establish a sick leave bank for Jessica Lynlee Ayala, an employee of the department. Any employee of the department may voluntarily contribute 1 or more sick, personal or vacation days to the sick leave bank for use by Jessica Lynlee Ayala. If Jessica Lynlee Ayala terminates employment with the department or requests to dissolve the sick leave bank, any remaining time in the sick leave bank shall be transferred to the extended illness leave bank. Sick leave bank days shall not be used for absences unrelated to the illness or disability that necessitated the establishment of the sick leave bank as determined by the department.

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Sponsors

• Brendan Crighton (D) · primary sponsor
• Donald Wong (R, 9th Essex)

Latest actions

1. October 21, 2026: Hearing scheduled for 11/02/2026 from 09:00 AM-05:00 PM in Written Testimony Only
2. October 1, 2026: House concurred
3. August 10, 2026: Referred to the committee on Public Service
4. August 10, 2026: Rules suspended
5. July 29, 2026: Referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently

Common questions

What is S3278?

S3278 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): An Act establishing a sick leave bank for Jessica Lynlee Ayala, an employee of the department of corrections.

What is the status of S3278?

In committee as of October 21, 2026. Latest action: Hearing scheduled for 11/02/2026 from 09:00 AM-05:00 PM in Written Testimony Only (October 21, 2026).

Who sponsored S3278?

Brendan Crighton (D), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for S3278?

On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S3278