H4545

Relative to PFML for bone marrow and organ donation

Introduced·3/20/25
Introduced Text

Expands paid family and medical leave to include time off for bone marrow and organ donation.

This bill amends the paid family and medical leave program in Massachusetts to include leave for living organ donors, bone marrow transplant donors, and blood donors. It specifies that such leave covers procedures, medical tests, and surgeries related to donation. The bill also exempts this leave from the 7-calendar day waiting period and outlines the certification requirements for this leave.

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Where it stands

Current
Health Care Financing Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

D
1
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Nov 20, 2025

10:00 AM

Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development Hearing

Nov 20, 2025

10:00 AM

Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development Hearing

History

Jul 9

House

Reporting date extended to Thursday, December 31, 2026

Mar 5

House

Reported favorably by committee and referred to the Joint Committee on Health Care Financing

Feb 17

House

Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026