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MA HD 5400

in committee

An Act establishing a sick leave bank for Sonia Felix, an employee of the Department of Transitional Assistance of the Commonwealth

Massachusetts · 2025-2026 Regular Session (194th General Court) · lower

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Quick answers

Did MA HD 5400 pass?

Not yet. MA HD 5400 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-01-22): Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Public Service

What is MA HD 5400 about?

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.

Who sponsors MA HD 5400?

Antonio F. D. Cabral is the primary sponsor of MA HD 5400, joined by 1 cosponsor.

Description

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.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-01-22 — Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Public Service
Bill type
proposed bill
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Sponsors

  • Antonio F. D. Cabralprimary
  • Christopher Hendrickscosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-01-22

    Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Public Service

    referral-committee

  2. 2025-12-11

    Referred to the committee on House Rules

    referral-committee

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Related bills

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Official source

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/HD5400

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