The proposed bill introduces the "Organ-Donation Leave Act" as a new chapter in Title 36 of the General Laws, specifically aimed at providing paid leave for state employees who donate organs. Eligible employees must have completed an initial probationary period and worked at least 1,250 hours in the previous year. The leave duration varies based on the type of organ donated, with specific timeframes outlined: up to 60 days for kidney or liver segment donations, and up to 30 days for bone marrow donations. Employees are required to give at least 30 days' notice before the leave begins, and they will receive their base pay during this period.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that employees do not need to exhaust their sick or annual leave before taking organ-donation leave, and they will continue to accrue such leave during their absence. The act also ensures that time spent on organ-donation leave counts towards step increases and can be coordinated with other benefits, such as the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). The bill will take effect upon passage, establishing a supportive framework for state employees who choose to donate organs.