Statement on Emergency Paid COVID Leave

The following is a statement on Emergency Paid COVID Leave from Senate President Karen E. Spilka, Speaker of the House Ronald Mariano, Senator Jason Lewis and Representative Paul Donato 

"The evidence is overwhelming: receiving the COVID-19 vaccination is the best way to keep our residents safe, end the pandemic in Massachusetts, and ensure we can continue the process of building a robust and equitable economic recovery. In order for the Governor’s vaccine mandate to be successful, the Legislature will work to extend emergency paid COVID leave in the Commonwealth past the September 30, 2021 deadline and ensure that all workers have the opportunity to take time from work to receive the vaccine if and when they can."