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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 13, 2026

H 2920: An Act relative to telecommunicators in Barnstable and Dukes Counties

By Representative Moakley of Falmouth and Senator Cyr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2920) of Thomas W. Moakley, Julian Cyr and others relative to benefits for telecommunicators in Barnstable and Dukes Counties. Public Service.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly provides benefits for telecommunicators (emergency dispatchers), directly expanding worker benefits in Labor & Employment context.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jan 29, 2026

H 2149: An Act relative to non-fault unemployment insurance overpayments

By Representative Meschino of Hull, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2149) of Joan Meschino, Natalie M. Higgins and Patrick Joseph Kearney relative to non-fault unemployment insurance overpayments. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill prevents workers from repaying unemployment overpayments not caused by their fault, protecting benefits and aligning with expanded worker protections under unemployment policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Unemployment Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 11, 2025

S 1322: An Act providing hazard pay and protection for essential workers during a public health "State of Emergency" declaration

By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1322) of Paul R. Feeney for legislation to provide hazard pay and protection for essential workers during a "State of Emergency" declaration. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides hazard pay and safety protections for essential workers, directly advancing wage and workplace safety standards during emergencies.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 13, 2026

H 2928: An Act relative to the retirement benefits of certain employees of the Department of Children and Families

By Representative O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2928) of James J. O'Day and Michael D. Brady relative to the retirement benefits of certain employees of the Department of Children and Families. Public Service.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands retirement benefits for specific DCF employees, a form of worker benefit under employment standards80% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 2, 2026

S 2024: An Act encouraging employer student loan repayment

By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2024) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation to encourage employee student loan assistance. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEncourages employer-provided student loan repayment assistance, expanding worker benefits under employment standards.85% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 25, 2026

H 2878: An Act amending retirement benefits for certain employees of the parole board

By Representative Keefe of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2878) of Mary S. Keefe for legislation to include transitional parole officer I, II, III employees of the Parole Board in Group 4 of the contributory retirement system for public employees. Public Service.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands retirement benefits for parole officers, enhancing employment benefits for a specific workforce group.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 6, 2026

H 3554: An Act achieving a green future with infrastructure and workforce investments

By Representatives Rogers of Cambridge and Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3554) of David M. Rogers, Christine P. Barber and Manny Cruz relative to achieving a green future with infrastructure and workforce investments. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill title 'achieving a green future' and infrastructure investments directly promote renewable energy development and clean energy funding.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill title 'achieving a green future' and focus on infrastructure/workforce investments directly align with environmental protection and clean energy goals.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill title and summary reference 'workforce investments' in green infrastructure, implying funding for job training and worker development in emerging sectors, aligning with labor support indicators.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill focuses on infrastructure investments for a green future, directly advancing transportation infrastructure through sustainable projects like public transit and eco-friendly systems.85% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 4, 2025

S 1799: An Act relative to providing fairness and equity in the retirement benefits of employees of the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority, sewer departments, sewer districts, water and sewer departments and districts, and wastewater facilities

By Mr. Collins, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1799) of Nick Collins for legislation relative to providing fairness and equity in the retirement benefits of employees of the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority, sewer departments, sewer districts, water and sewer departments and districts, and wastewater facilities. Public Service.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill enhances retirement benefits for public sector employees, advancing worker benefits under employment standards as defined in topic description.95% confidence

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Oct 2, 2025

H 4463: An Act to provide green and healthy public colleges and universities

This bill creates a Green and Healthy Public College and University Building Planning Commission to assess and improve energy efficiency, indoor air quality, accessibility, and safety in all public higher education buildings across Massachusetts. The commission, including representatives from universities, labor groups, health and environmental organizations, must develop standards by 2028 and create a plan to ensure all public college/university buildings meet these standards by 2037. It requires public reporting through an online dashboard tracking building assessments and prioritizes renovations for facilities serving underserved communities or with the greatest health/safety needs. The bill also establishes a dedicated fund to finance these upgrades using state appropriations, grants, and other sources, with cost-benefit analyses comparing long-term savings to upfront investments.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationImproves physical infrastructure for higher education buildings, enhancing safety, accessibility, and environmental quality - directly advancing educational environment standards.85% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill mandates energy efficiency standards for public college buildings, directly advancing energy conservation goals through commission-led planning and implementation timelines.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates energy efficiency standards and indoor air quality improvements in public buildings, directly advancing environmental protection through reduced emissions and healthier facilities by 2037.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentIncludes labor groups in commission to improve building safety standards, directly addressing workplace safety under Labor & Employment.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Energy Efficiency Air Quality

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passed · Massachusetts · House Oct 2, 2025

H 3730: An Act relative to training tomorrow’s trucking industry workforce

By Representatives Lipper-Garabedian of Melrose and Owens of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3730) of Kate Lipper-Garabedian, Steven Owens and Natalie M. Blais for legislation to establish the trucking industry workforce training fund. Transportation.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEstablishes trucking workforce training fund to develop skills and improve employment opportunities in the sector, directly supporting labor force development.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill creates trucking workforce training fund under Transportation, directly funding industry development and workforce readiness for transportation infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development Freight

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