An Act to establish a hospital and community health center worker minimum wage

This bill establishes a new minimum wage requirement specifically for workers at hospitals and community health centers in Massachusetts. It directly affects employees at licensed acute care hospitals, psychiatric facilities, and federally qualified community health centers, covering roles ranging from doctors and nurses to maintenance and clerical staff. The law mandates that these facilities must pay these workers at least the state minimum wage as a condition of their licensure and state funding. By defining "covered" facilities and workers clearly, the legislation aims to ensure consistent pay standards across the healthcare sector without altering existing wage laws for other industries.