Labor & Employment

passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 11, 2026

H 2163: An Act clarifying the process for paying the wages of dismissed employees

By Representative Roy of Franklin, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2163) of Jeffrey N. Roy relative to clarifying the process for paying the wages of dismissed employees. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentClarifies wage payment process for dismissed employees, ensuring timely compensation and protecting workers' rights under Labor and Workforce Development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Oct 23, 2025

H 1877: An Act relative to assault and battery upon a transit worker

By Representative McGonagle of Everett, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1877) of Joseph W. McGonagle, Jr., and others relative to the offense of assault and battery upon transit workers. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill criminalizes assault on transit workers, directly enhancing workplace safety protections for laborers in this sector.85% confidence

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 5294: An Act exempting the positions of police lieutenant and police sergeant in the city of Leominster from the civil service law

This bill exempts police lieutenant and sergeant positions in the City of Leominster from Massachusetts' civil service law requirements. It directly affects Leominster police officers holding these specific ranks by removing them from standard civil service hiring and promotion processes. The key provision is a simple legislative change to exempt these roles from Chapter 31 of General Laws, effective upon passage.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeExempts police lieutenant/sergeant roles from civil service, reducing merit-based oversight and accountability in law enforcement hiring/promotions.85% confidence ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentExempts police ranks from civil service protections, removing standard hiring/promotion safeguards under Chapter 31 of General Laws.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing Public Employees

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passed · Massachusetts · House Nov 3, 2025

H 3188: An Act providing for line-of-duty death benefits for firefighters

By Representative McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3188) of Paul McMurtry relative to property tax exemptions for real estate of survivors of certain police officer and firefighters who died in the line of duty. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides death benefits and property tax exemptions for survivors of firefighters who died in line of duty, enhancing worker protection benefits for first responders.95% confidence

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signed · Massachusetts · House Oct 24, 2025

H 1596: An Act establishing a sick leave bank for Ana C. Contreras

By Representative Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1596) of Antonio F. D. Cabral for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Ana C. Contreras, an employee of the Trial Court. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEstablishes sick leave bank for an employee, directly expanding worker benefits under employment standards.95% confidence

passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 5, 2026

H 3079: An Act to promote employee ownership

By Representative Diggs of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3079) of Kip A. Diggs relative to the taxation of certain business corporations sponsoring employee stock ownership plans. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides tax incentives for ESOPs, promoting employee ownership through fiscal policy, aligning with tax relief for businesses.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill provides tax incentives for ESOPs, promoting employee ownership and financial stake in companies, aligning with labor support policies.95% confidence

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Oct 27, 2025

H 4650: An Act relative to social work uplifting practices and exam removal

H 4650 removes a licensing exam requirement for certain social workers in Massachusetts, renaming "Licensed Certified Social Workers" to "Licensed Independent Clinical Social Workers" to streamline the process. It creates a new paid internship grant program for Master of Social Work (MSW) students from historically marginalized and low-income communities, funded through state or federal resources. The bill also allows licensed clinical social workers to earn continuing education credits for supervising interns. These changes aim to increase workforce diversity and retention, with an evaluation required to assess impacts on access to mental health services and workforce diversity, effective January 1, 2027.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill streamlines social work licensing, creates targeted training grants, and enables continuing education - directly expanding access to mental health services and supporting healthcare workforce diversity.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRemoves licensing barriers for social workers and creates paid internships for marginalized groups, facilitating workforce entry and equity in employment pathways.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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passed · Massachusetts · House Oct 29, 2025

H 2991: An Act relative to certain employees of the MBTA advisory board

By Representative Vitolo of Brookline, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2991) of Tommy Vitolo and others relative to retirement benefits for employees whose regular compensation is paid by Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Advisory Board. Public Service.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill provides retirement benefits for MBTA advisory board employees, expanding worker benefits under employment standards.90% confidence

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Oct 29, 2025

H 4658: An Act establishing parking cash-out

This bill requires employers with 50 or more employees to replace parking benefits with a "parking cash-out" option. Employees can choose to forgo driving alone to work and instead receive cash or transit benefits equal to the current market price of parking (calculated using public rates within a quarter-mile or set minimums). Employers must document parking costs, adjust them annually using the Consumer Price Index, and inform employees in writing about their rights. It does not apply to employers with fewer than 50 employees, those with union contracts requiring parking, or jobs requiring vehicle use.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill expands employee commuting benefits by requiring cash/transit alternatives to parking, increasing flexibility and financial options for workers.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates employers to replace parking with transit benefits, promoting public transit use and reducing car dependency per bill's core requirement.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jun 17, 2026

H 2364: An Act providing safeguards for home healthcare workers

By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2364) of Bruce J. Ayers, James C. Arena-DeRosa and Michael D. Brady for legislation to further regulate annual workplace safety training for home healthcare workers. Public Health.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates annual workplace safety training for home healthcare workers, directly enhancing workplace safety protections under Labor & Employment policies.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workplace Safety

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