Labor & Employment (Workforce Development)

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 22, 2025

S 1353: An Act relative to workers’ compensation funeral benefits

By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1353) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation relative to workers’ compensation funeral benefits. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands workers' compensation benefits to include funeral costs, directly enhancing financial support for families of work-related death victims under labor standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workers' Compensation Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 17, 2026

H 2077: An Act requiring certain employers to establish and maintain a human resources department

By Representative Chan of Quincy (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2077) of Joanie Lawlor for legislation to require certain employers to establish and maintain a human resources department. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandating HR departments for certain employers aligns with labor workforce development goals, promoting standardized workplace practices and compliance with labor standards.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Sep 4, 2025

H 2119: An Act regulating the use of credit reports by employers

By Representative Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2119) of Kenneth I. Gordon relative to regulating the use of credit reports by employers. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRegulates employer use of credit reports, protecting workers from potential discrimination based on financial history per Labor & Workforce Development committee focus.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Sep 4, 2025

H 2158: An Act relative to employee leave of absence to appear in the Probate and Family Court

By Representative Ramos of North Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2158) of Adrianne Pusateri Ramos relative to leaves of absence of employees to appear before the Probate and Family Court. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides employee leave for Probate Court appearances, protecting workers' rights to address family legal matters without job loss under Labor and Workforce Development.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Paid Leave Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 5, 2026

H 2169: An Act relative to worker compensation protections for certified medical cannabis patients and their caregivers

By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2169) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa relative to worker compensation protections for certified medical cannabis patients and their caregivers. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill protects medical cannabis patients' access to healthcare by ensuring worker compensation coverage, aligning with 'protects patient rights' indicator.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly provides worker compensation protections for medical cannabis patients, advancing workplace rights under Labor and Workforce Development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workers' Compensation Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Dec 22, 2025

H 2172: An Act to prevent heat-related illness in public sector outdoor workers

By Representative Saunders of Belchertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2172) of Aaron L. Saunders for legislation to prevent heat-related illness in public sector outdoor workers. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill directly prevents heat-related illness for outdoor workers, improving workplace safety standards under Labor and Workforce Development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 5, 2026

H 2142: An Act requiring human service employers to develop and implement programs that prevent workplace violence

By Representative Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2142) of Jay D. Livingstone and Michael D. Brady relative to requiring human service employers to develop and implement programs that prevent workplace violence. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates workplace violence prevention programs for human service employers, directly enhancing worker safety protections under Labor & Workforce Development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jan 12, 2026

H 2116: An Act relative to anti-retaliation protections for public employees

By Representative Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2116) of Kenneth I. Gordon relative to anti-retaliation protections for public employees. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly provides anti-retaliation protections for public employees, directly advancing workers' rights by preventing punishment for reporting issues.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Sep 15, 2025

HD 4324: An Act relative to PFML for bone marrow and organ donation

By Representative Haggerty of Woburn, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Richard M. Haggerty for legislation to include bone marrow and organ donation in the paid family and medical leave program. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands paid leave coverage to include bone marrow/organ donation, enhancing access to critical healthcare services within PFML program.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands PFML coverage to include bone marrow/organ donation, strengthening worker benefits under Labor and Workforce Development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Paid Leave Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 9, 2026

S 1367: An Act to prevent heat-related illness in public sector outdoor workers

By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1367) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to establish a standard for prevention of heat illness in outdoor public sector workers. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcarePrevents heat-related illness in outdoor workers through safety standards, advancing public health protection within labor regulations.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill establishes safety standards to prevent heat illness in outdoor public sector workers, directly improving workplace safety protections for laborers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Workforce Development

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