Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Proposed Bill
HD 5400: An Act establishing a sick leave bank for Sonia Felix, an employee of the Department of Transitional Assistance of the Commonwealth
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HD 5400 is a proposed bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on December 11, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act establishing a sick leave bank for Sonia Felix, an employee of the Department of Transitional Assistance of the Commonwealth. Primary sponsor: Tony Cabral (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 22, 2026): 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 Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Antonio F. D. Cabral for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Sonia Felix, an employee of the Department of Transitional Assistance. Public Service.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Cabral | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13th Bristol |
| Chris Hendricks | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 11th Bristol |
“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