Massachusetts H5713: An Act establishing a sick leave bank for Julia Matthews, an employee of the department of the public health

What the bill says

From the introduced text, October 22, 2026:

Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the department of public health shall establish a sick leave bank for Julia Matthews, 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 Julia Matthews. If Julia Matthews 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

• David Rogers (D, 24th Middlesex) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. October 29, 2026: Senate concurred
2. October 26, 2026: Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Public Service
3. October 22, 2026: Referred to the committee on House Rules

Common questions

What is H5713?

H5713 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): An Act establishing a sick leave bank for Julia Matthews, an employee of the department of the public health.

What is the status of H5713?

In committee as of October 29, 2026. Latest action: Senate concurred (October 29, 2026).

Who sponsored H5713?

David Rogers (D, 24th Middlesex).

Where is the official record for H5713?

On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H5713