Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Proposed Bill
HD 4997: An Act establishing a sick leave bank for Kathleen Rodrigue
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- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HD 4997 is a proposed bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on August 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act establishing a sick leave bank for Kathleen Rodrigue. It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (September 11, 2025): Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Public Service.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Berthiaume of Spencer and Senator Durant, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr., for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Kathleen Rodrigue, an employees of the Chief Medical Examiner's office. Public Service.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donnie Berthiaume | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 5th Worcester |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Public Service
- Referred to the committee on House Rules