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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 22, 2025

S 1366: An Act relative to non-compete agreements for veterinarians

By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1366) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation relative to non-compete agreements for veterinarians. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill targets non-compete agreements for veterinarians, restricting employer-imposed work restrictions to protect worker mobility and job choice in labor context.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 12, 2026

H 4116: An Act relative to building permits and job site safety

By Representative Mendes of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4116) of Rita A. Mendes relative to building permits and job site safety. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly addresses job site safety under Labor and Workforce Development, directly advancing workplace safety protections for workers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 25, 2026

H 2808: An Act providing for a fair and equitable Group 4 retirement benefit for POST-certified police officers working on Massachusetts public higher education campuses

By Representatives Doherty of Taunton and Xiarhos of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2808) of Carol A. Doherty, Dennis C. Gallagher and others relative to Group 4 retirement benefits for POST-certified police officers working on Massachusetts public higher education campuses. Public Service.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides retirement benefits for police officers, expanding worker benefits under employment standards. Explicitly addresses compensation for specific public safety workers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Retirement Benefits

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jan 27, 2026

H 2564: An Act relative to emergency hazard health duty

By Representative Arciero of Westford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2564) of James Arciero and others relative to creating a presumption of job relatedness for certain public safety personnel and first responders suffering from incapacitation or inability to perform their duties as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) infection or exposure. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentCreates presumption of job-relatedness for first responders' COVID-19 illness, easing access to workers' compensation benefits and protecting their rights.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 4, 2025

S 1916: An Act regarding retirement of public authority law enforcement employee groups

By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1916) of John C. Velis for legislation to regard retirement of public authority law enforcement employee groups. Public Service.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentAddresses retirement benefits for law enforcement employees, a worker benefit under employment standards. Intended to establish/maintain retirement provisions for this group.80% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 4, 2025

S 1801: An Act relative to the employee rights of employees of the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority

By Mr. Collins, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1801) of Nick Collins for legislation relative to the employee rights of employees of the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority. Public Service.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly addresses employee rights for public service workers, directly aligning with labor protection indicators without ambiguity.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 4, 2025

S 2261: An Act achieving a green future with infrastructure and workforce investments

By Mr. Driscoll, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2261) of William J. Driscoll, Jr., Joanne M. Comerford 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 align with promoting renewable energy and clean energy infrastructure funding.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill title 'green future' and infrastructure/workforce investments explicitly align with environmental protection and clean energy goals.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill title specifies 'workforce investments' aligning with labor support indicators like funding and advancement.75% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 18, 2025

S 1172: An Act to protect unpaid interns, volunteers, and independent contractors from sexual harassment and other forms of discrimination

By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1172) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation to protect unpaid interns, volunteers, and independent contractors from sexual harassment and other forms of discrimination. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProtects unpaid interns, volunteers, and contractors from harassment/discrimination, directly advancing workers' rights protections under Labor & Employment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Employment Discrimination

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 4, 2025

S 1811: An Act relative to public safety officers and creditable service

By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1811) of Brendan P. Crighton for legislation relative to creditable service for certain public safety officers. Public Service.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill extends creditable service for public safety officers, enhancing employment benefits and retirement eligibility per their service terms.80% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 16, 2026

H 2533: An Act relative to the safety of fire, police, and emergency medical technicians from contagious diseases

By Representative Scanlon of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2533) of Adam J. Scanlon relative to presumptive disability retirement of certain fire, police, and emergency medical technicians. Public Health.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill provides presumptive disability retirement for fire/police/EMT workers exposed to contagious diseases, directly enhancing workplace safety protections for high-risk laborers.95% confidence

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