Massachusetts legislation · 194th General Court
Massachusetts S3279: An Act establishing a sick leave bank for Margaret Connolly-Masson, an employee of the Massachusetts Maritime Academy
Status: In committee, October 21, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, September 10, 2026:
Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the Massachusetts Maritime Academy shall establish a sick leave bank for Margaret Connolly-Masson, an employee of the academy. Any employee of the academy may voluntarily contribute 1 or more sick, personal or vacation days to the sick leave bank for use by Margaret Connolly-Masson. If Margaret Connolly-Masson terminates employment with the academy 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 academy.
Sponsors
- Mark Montigny (D, Second Bristol and Plymouth) · primary sponsor
- Mark Sylvia (D)
Latest actions
- : Hearing scheduled for 11/02/2026 from 09:00 AM-05:00 PM in Written Testimony Only
- : House concurred
- : Referred to the committee on Public Service
- : Rules suspended
- : Referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently
Common questions
- What is S3279?
- S3279 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): An Act establishing a sick leave bank for Margaret Connolly-Masson, an employee of the Massachusetts Maritime Academy.
- What is the status of S3279?
- 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 S3279?
- Mark Montigny (D, Second Bristol and Plymouth), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for S3279?
- On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S3279
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