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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 13, 2026

H 2870: An Act to amend retirement benefits for certain employees of the Department of Youth Services

By Representative Holmes of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2870) of Russell E. Holmes for legislation to include certain employees of the Department of Youth Services in Group 4 of the contributory retirement system for public employees. Public Service.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill expands retirement benefits for specific public employees by including them in a contributory retirement system, directly advancing employment benefits under Labor & Employment.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jan 29, 2026

H 2138: An Act to ensure adequate coverage of funeral expenses in cases of work-related death

By Representative Kerans of Danvers, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2138) of Sally P. Kerans for legislation to ensure adequate coverage of funeral expenses in cases of work-related death. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEnsures funeral expense coverage for work-related death victims' families, strengthening worker benefit protections under Labor and Workforce Development.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 13, 2026

H 2943: An Act relative to employment benefits of certain employees of the Department of Developmental Services

By Representative Ramos of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2943) of Orlando Ramos relative to employment benefits of certain employees of the Department of Developmental Services. Public Service.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill specifies employment benefits for DS employees, expanding benefits which aligns with support indicators for Labor & Employment.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 13, 2026

H 2882: An Act relative to employees of the Commonwealth who are required to respond to emergencies or work in hazardous environments

By Representative Kilcoyne of Clinton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2882) of Meghan K. Kilcoyne relative to benefits of employees who are required to respond to emergencies or work in hazardous environments. Public Service.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly addresses benefits for Commonwealth employees in hazardous/emergency roles, aligning with protecting worker benefits and workplace safety protections.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jul 9, 2026

H 2073: An Act to prohibit mandatory overtime

By Representative Cahill of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2073) of Daniel Cahill and others for legislation to prohibit health care worker mandatory overtime. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibits mandatory overtime for healthcare workers, reducing burnout and improving patient care quality - directly supports healthcare workforce stability and safety.92% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProhibits mandatory overtime for healthcare workers, directly protecting workers' rights and improving workplace safety in labor context.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 25, 2026

H 2749: An Act relative to the town of Plymouth Harbormaster employees

By Representatives Badger of Plymouth and LaNatra of Kingston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2749) of Michelle L. Badger and Kathleen R. LaNatra (by vote of the town) relative to retirement benefits for certain employees of the harbormaster division of the police department of the town of Plymouth. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]

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

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 13, 2026

H 2981: An Act relative to retirement benefits for installation security officers

By Representative Ultrino of Malden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2981) of Steven Ultrino relative to placing installation security officers in Group 4 of the contributory retirement system for public employees. Public Service.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill places installation security officers in contributory retirement system, expanding worker benefits under employment standards.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 2, 2025

S 1316: An Act creating an employer’s duty of care to safeguard its employees from workplace bullying

By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1316) of Paul R. Feeney for legislation to address workplace bullying, mobbing, and harassment, without regard to protected class status while promoting healthy workplaces. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill creates employer duty to prevent workplace bullying, directly protecting workers' rights and improving workplace safety under Labor & Workforce Development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Employment Discrimination Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jan 8, 2026

H 2883: An Act clarifying call firefighter rights

By Representative Kilcoyne of Clinton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2883) of Meghan K. Kilcoyne relative to including call firefighter in the public employee retirement law. Public Service.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentIncludes call firefighters in public employee retirement benefits, expanding worker benefits under public employee law.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Employees

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 13, 2026

H 2948: An Act regarding retirement of public authority law enforcement employee groups

By Representative Robertson of Tewksbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2948) of David Allen Robertson relative to the retirement of public authority law enforcement employee groups. Public Service.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides retirement benefits for public law enforcement employees, expanding employment benefits for a specific worker group within labor & employment standards.80% confidence

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