State • Massachusetts

H 5657: An Act establishing a sick leave bank for Patrick Nelligan

Unknown SponsorIntroduced

H 5657 status: Introduced — Senate concurred (updated Aug 17, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score80/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactLow impact 10/100

Bill summary

Official

By Representative McMurtry of Dedham and Senator Rush, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul McMurtry and Michael F. Rush for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Patrick Nelligan, an employee of the Department of Correction. Public Service.

Key analysis

Constitutionality100%
Bipartisan90%
Public opinion80%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct impact on environmental policy.

Risks

  • No direct impact on environmental policy.

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Supports job retention for an individual state employee.

Risks

  • Negligible impact on state fiscal resources.

Society

Positive Outlook
85%

Benefits

  • Facilitates support for a Department of Correction employee facing health challenges.
  • Utilizes standard leave-sharing mechanisms.

Risks

  • Limited to a single individual.
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

Warning

This is highly localized legislation for a specific individual rather than broad policy change.

Limitation

Analysis based exclusively on bill summary.

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Where it stands

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Introduced

Current

Senate concurred

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Committee

Upcoming
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Floor

Upcoming
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Governor

Upcoming
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Enacted

Upcoming
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