Massachusetts H5710: An Act establishing a sick leave bank for Kimberly Gervais, an employee of the department of mental health

What the bill says

From the introduced text, October 5, 2026:

Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the department of mental health shall establish a sick leave bank for Kimberly Gervais, 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 Kimberly Gervais. If Kimberly Gervais 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

• Alan Silvia (D) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. October 26, 2026: Senate concurred
2. October 22, 2026: Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Public Service
3. October 5, 2026: Referred to the committee on House Rules

Common questions

What is H5710?

H5710 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): An Act establishing a sick leave bank for Kimberly Gervais, an employee of the department of mental health.

What is the status of H5710?

In committee as of October 26, 2026. Latest action: Senate concurred (October 26, 2026).

Who sponsored H5710?

Alan Silvia (D).

Where is the official record for H5710?

On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H5710