Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 2079: An Act to provide paid family and medical leave to educators and municipal employees
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 2079 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to provide paid family and medical leave to educators and municipal employees. Primary sponsor: Mike Connolly (Democratic). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 7, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H5370 (under House Rule 27).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Connolly of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2079) of Mike Connolly and Danillo A. Sena for legislation to provide paid family and medical leave benefits for educators and municipal employees. Labor and Workforce Development.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Connolly | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26th Middlesex |
| Natalie Higgins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Worcester |
| Vanna Howard | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First Middlesex |
| Patrick Kearney | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Plymouth |
| Dan Sena | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 37th Middlesex |
| Steve Xiarhos | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 5th Barnstable |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Accompanied a study order, see H5370 (under House Rule 27)
- Reporting date extended to Wednesday, December 3, 2025
- Hearing scheduled for 07/22/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-2
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Labor and Workforce Development