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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 13, 2026

H 2777: An Act relative to employee retirement

By Representative Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2777) of Tackey Chan and David Holway for legislation to include sewerage treatment plant operators for the Department of Correction in Group 2 of the public employee retirement system. Public Service.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill expands retirement benefits by including sewerage treatment plant operators in public employee retirement system, strengthening worker benefits under Labor & Employment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Employees

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passed · Massachusetts · House Dec 11, 2025

H 685: An Act relative to a green energy track in vocational schools

By Representative Roy of Franklin, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 685) of Jeffrey N. Roy for legislation to establish a program to support training and education programs that prepare vocational school students for employment in the clean energy workforce. Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes clean energy vocational training program to enhance student workforce readiness and educational access within vocational schools, directly advancing educational opportunities.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill establishes vocational training for clean energy workforce, directly advancing renewable energy workforce development per summary's focus on 'clean energy workforce' and 'training programs'.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes vocational training for clean energy workforce, directly promoting renewable energy sector growth and job creation in environmental field95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill creates vocational training for clean energy workforce employment, directly advancing workforce development and job readiness per Labor & Employment standards.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education Renewable Energy

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 2, 2025

S 1347: An Act relative to workplace psychological safety

By Ms. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1347) of Robyn K. Kennedy, Dylan A. Fernandes, Michael D. Brady and Jacob R. Oliveira for legislation to ensure workplace psychological safety by deeming workplace bullying an unlawful practice. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentDeems workplace bullying unlawful, directly protecting workers' rights and improving psychological safety in the workplace.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 13, 2026

H 2815: An Act relative to the retirement benefits of certain employees of the Department of Public Health

By Representative DuBois of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2815) of Michelle M. DuBois and Michael D. Brady relative to the retirement benefits of certain employees of the Department of Public Health. Public Service.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill provides retirement benefits for specific public health employees, strengthening employment benefits within Labor & Employment framework.85% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 12, 2026

H 4069: An Act relative to the department of unemployment assistance

By Representative Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4069) of Andres X. Vargas relative to the Department of Unemployment Assistance. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill addresses Department of Unemployment Assistance under Labor and Workforce Development, directly supporting worker benefits and program effectiveness per topic description.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Unemployment Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 16, 2025

S 35: An Act fostering artificial intelligence responsibility

By Mr. Fernandes, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 35) of Dylan A. Fernandes and Michael D. Brady for legislation to promote employee physical and mental health and wellbeing by limiting the use of electronic monitoring tools. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill limits electronic monitoring to promote employee physical/mental health, directly protecting workers' wellbeing under Labor & Employment policies.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill limits electronic monitoring tools to protect employee privacy, aligning with data privacy protections as a key indicator.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jan 12, 2026

H 254: An Act to replace stolen benefits

By Representative Kerans of Danvers, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 254) of Sally P. Kerans and others for legislation to replace stolen transitional assistance financial assistance program benefits. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRestores stolen transitional assistance benefits, directly supporting workers' access to unemployment and financial aid programs under labor/employment policy.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 13, 2026

H 2947: An Act recategorizing DMH, DPH, and DDS police

By Representative Robertson of Tewksbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2947) of David Allen Robertson relative to the retirement group for public safety officers, police officers or public safety officials of the Department of Mental Health, Department of Public Health or Department of Developmental Services. Public Service.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill adjusts retirement classification for public safety officers in DMH/DPH/DDS, enhancing employment benefits for specific worker group.85% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 18, 2025

S 1317: An Act relative to suicide prevention signage at construction site workplaces

By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1317) of Paul R. Feeney for legislation relative to suicide prevention signage at construction site workplaces. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates suicide prevention signage at construction sites, directly enhancing workplace safety for workers under Labor and Workforce Development jurisdiction.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House May 7, 2026

H 2125: An Act to provide paid family and medical leave to all educators

By Representative Howard of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2125) of Vanna Howard and others relative to paid family and medical leave for educators. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill provides paid medical leave for educators, enabling access to healthcare services during illness, aligning with improved patient access indicators.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides paid family and medical leave to educators, expanding worker benefits and strengthening employment standards under Labor and Workforce Development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Paid Leave Workforce Development

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