Labor & Employment

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 4, 2025

S 1642: An Act relative to protecting safety from unlicensed work or trades

By Mr. Brady, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1642) of Michael D. Brady for legislation relative to protecting safety from unlicensed work or trades. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill requires licensing for trades to prevent safety hazards, directly improving workplace safety standards under Labor & Employment policies.85% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 4, 2025

S 2300: An Act providing for natural gas workforce safety

By Mr. Mark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2300) of Paul W. Mark for legislation to provide for natural gas workforce safety. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly mandates safety measures for natural gas workers, directly improving workplace safety standards under Labor & Employment.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jan 15, 2026

H 1244: An Act providing for prompt health insurance benefits for municipal employees

By Representative LeBoeuf of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1244) of David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf and Steven J. Ouellette relative to health insurance for municipal employees. Financial Services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates prompt health insurance benefits for municipal employees, ensuring timely access to coverage and improving healthcare access for this group.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates timely health insurance benefits for municipal employees, directly expanding worker benefits under employment standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 30, 2025

S 1911: An Act providing fair and equitable line of duty death benefits for public employees

By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1911) of John C. Velis for legislation to provide fair and equitable line of duty death benefits for public employees. Public Service.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides death benefits for public employees, expanding worker benefits under employment standards.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 30, 2025

S 1860: An Act relative to firefighter retirement benefits

By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1860) of Paul R. Feeney, Marcus S. Vaughn, Steven George Xiarhos, Paul K. Frost and other members of the General Court for legislation to expand the cancer presumption for firefighters. Public Service.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands cancer presumption for firefighters, granting automatic retirement benefits for job-related cancer, strengthening worker benefits.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 13, 2026

H 2899: An Act relative to supporting social workers

By Representative Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2899) of David Paul Linsky relative to benefits for social workers. Public Service.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill provides benefits for social workers, who deliver mental health services (a healthcare component), strengthening workforce support in public health programs.80% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly provides benefits for social workers, advancing employment standards and worker protections per its title and summary.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Dec 1, 2025

H 3983: An Act relative to establishing a workforce training trust fund for emerging technologies

By Representative Diggs of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3983) of Kip A. Diggs for legislation to establish a workforce training trust fund for emerging technologies. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEstablishes a trust fund for workforce training in emerging technologies, directly advancing worker skills and employment opportunities in growing sectors.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyEstablishes trust fund for workforce training in emerging technologies, directly funding tech workforce development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Apr 8, 2026

S 1823: An Act providing retirement benefits for caregivers at the Soldiers' Homes

By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1823) of Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation relative to retirement benefits for care givers at the Soldiers' Homes. Public Service.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides retirement benefits to caregivers, expanding worker benefits at Soldiers' Homes per bill summary.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill provides retirement benefits for caregivers at Soldiers' Homes, directly supporting veterans' care infrastructure and services.85% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 5, 2026

H 1333: An Act to expand the doula workforce

By Representatives Tyler of Boston and Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1333) of Chynah Tyler relative to the doula workforce. Financial Services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands doula workforce to improve maternal health access, directly strengthening healthcare services and aligning with patient access indicators.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands doula workforce development, supporting employment standards by creating new occupational opportunities in healthcare support roles.85% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 18, 2025

S 1302: An Act to correct non-fault unemployment insurance overpayments

By Ms. Edwards, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1302) of Lydia Edwards for legislation relative to non-fault unemployment insurance overpayments. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentCorrects non-fault unemployment overpayments, ensuring workers receive proper benefits without penalty, directly protecting unemployment insurance rights.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Unemployment Workforce Development

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