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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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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 2, 2025

S 1326: An Act to promote economic mobility through ESOL

By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1326) of Paul R. Feeney, Russell E. Holmes and Paul W. Mark for legislation to create an ESOL for economic mobility coordinator position within the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationCreates ESOL coordinator for workforce integration, directly supporting immigrant economic mobility through language services, aligning with 'supports immigrant integration' indicator.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill creates ESOL coordinator in Labor & Workforce Development to promote economic mobility, directly supporting workforce development and employment access.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 25, 2026

H 2971: An Act to provide public safety telecommunicators with the same internal benefits as first responders

By Representative Soter of Bellingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2971) of Michael J. Soter and others for legislation to provide public safety telecommunicators with the same internal benefits as first responders. Public Service.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExtends equal internal benefits to telecommunicators (public safety workers), aligning with first responders' benefits to strengthen worker protections and benefits under Labor & Employment.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 30, 2026

H 2780: An Act relative to collective bargaining

By Representative Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2780) of Tackey Chan and David Holway for legislation to designate constitutional officers as employers of the employees under their jurisdiction. Public Service.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentDesignates constitutional officers as employers to enable collective bargaining, supporting workers' rights through formalized bargaining structures.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 25, 2026

H 2980: An Act relative to retirement benefits for county correctional nurses

By Representative Ultrino of Malden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2980) of Steven Ultrino relative to retirement benefits for county correctional nurses. Public Service.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill provides retirement benefits for correctional nurses, expanding worker benefits under employment standards.95% confidence

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