Labor & Employment

passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 6, 2026

H 3531: An Act providing for natural gas workforce safety

By Representative Moran of Lawrence, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3531) of Frank A. Moran relative to natural gas workforce safety. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly addresses natural gas workforce safety, a core workplace safety measure under Labor & Employment protections.85% confidence

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Oct 20, 2025

H 4610: An Act to study the decriminalization of sex work

This bill creates a 23-member interagency commission to study the potential decriminalization of sex work in Massachusetts. The commission includes health officials, advocates for sex workers and transgender rights, anti-trafficking organizations, and current/former sex workers. It will examine criminal penalties, needed labor protections, health services, trafficking prevention strategies, and public health approaches to safety in the sex work sector. The commission must submit a report with recommendations to the legislature by December 31, 2026, but the bill itself does not change current laws. This is a study measure, not a law that decriminalizes sex work.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill studies decriminalization of sex work, reducing criminal penalties and promoting public health approaches - aligns with criminal justice reform indicators.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly examines 'needed labor protections' for sex workers, addressing workplace safety and rights in a sector with significant employment challenges.85% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 11, 2026

H 2115: An Act clarifying the prevailing wage act to protect actions by the attorney general

By Representative Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2115) of Kenneth I. Gordon relative to the statute of limitations for certain prevailing wage act actions. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentClarifies statute of limitations for prevailing wage enforcement, strengthening worker protections under Labor and Workforce Development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jan 15, 2026

H 1180: An Act ensuring life insurance coverage while taking Paid Family and Medical Leave

By Representative Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1180) of Kenneth I. Gordon relative to life insurance coverage while taking Paid Family and Medical Leave. Financial Services.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEnsures life insurance coverage during Paid Family and Medical Leave, protecting workers' benefits during leave periods.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Paid Leave

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passed · Massachusetts · House Oct 27, 2025

H 1423: An Act relative to social work uplifting practices and exam removal

By Representatives Barber of Somerville and Kushmerek of Fitchburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1423) of Christine P. Barber, Michael P. Kushmerek and others that the Department of Education create and administer a field placement grant program to ensure a stable, diverse workforce of licensed social workers. Higher Education.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill funds field placement grants to ensure stable, diverse licensed social worker workforce, directly advancing employment standards for a specific profession.85% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Aug 14, 2025

H 2332: An Act relative to COVID-19 complications for public safety employees

By Representative Scanlon of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2332) of Adam J. Scanlon relative to indemnification of certain police officers and fire fighters. Municipalities and Regional Government.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentIndemnification for public safety workers' COVID-19 complications directly protects workers' rights and workplace safety, aligning with labor protection indicators.90% confidence

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Nov 5, 2025

H 4306: An Act to improve Massachusetts home care

This bill establishes a licensing system for home care agencies in Massachusetts, requiring most agencies providing home care services to obtain a license from the Secretary of Health and Human Services. It directly affects home care agencies, workers, and consumers (individuals receiving home care), while excluding government agencies, house cleaning services, and existing programs like hospice or home health agencies. Key provisions include mandatory background checks for workers (criminal history, driving records, etc.), minimum standards for service plans and contracts, insurance requirements, and enforcement through fines for unlicensed operation. The law aims to improve safety and consistency in home care by creating standardized oversight, requiring agencies to follow state labor laws, and setting training requirements for staff.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes licensing for home care agencies with mandatory background checks, enhancing safety and quality of home health services per bill title and summary.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandatory background checks for home care workers directly enhance workplace safety standards, a core labor/employment protection.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 20, 2025

S 163: An Act protecting safety net access for Massachusetts residents

By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 163) of Michael O. Moore for legislation to protect safety net access for Massachusetts residents. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProtects safety net healthcare access for vulnerable populations, directly aligning with patient access and program protection indicators in healthcare policy.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill protects safety net access, aligning with labor policies supporting worker economic security and unemployment benefits under employment standards.85% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 8, 2026

S 747: An Act relative to access to paid family and medical leave and unemployment insurance for graduate student workers

By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 747) of Paul R. Feeney for legislation to allow for graduate student workers to have access to paid family and medical leave and unemployment insurance. Financial Services.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill provides paid leave/unemployment insurance for graduate student workers in higher education, directly supporting educational workforce access and stability.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill grants graduate workers access to medical leave, improving healthcare access by enabling time off for medical needs without income loss.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly grants graduate student workers access to paid family/medical leave and unemployment insurance, expanding worker benefits and protections in labor/employment policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Paid Leave Unemployment

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jan 15, 2026

H 4061: An Act relative to protecting against workers compensation premium fraud

By Representative LeBoeuf of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4061) of David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf for legislation to authorize the commissioner of insurance to maintain a publicly accessible database for certificates of insurance. Financial Services.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentPrevents workers' compensation premium fraud, ensuring legitimate claims and benefits reach eligible workers, directly protecting employment-related benefits system.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workers' Compensation

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