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passed · Massachusetts · House Sep 11, 2025

H 2844: An Act relative to death benefits to surviving spouses of call and volunteer firefighters

By Representative Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2844) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile and others relative to death benefits for surviving spouses of call and volunteer firefighters. Public Service.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill provides death benefits to surviving spouses of firefighters, expanding worker benefits for families of on-duty personnel in hazardous roles.85% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Sep 4, 2025

H 2075: An Act requiring OSHA training

By Representative Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2075) of Tackey Chan for legislation to require that certain construction industry employers provide occupational safety and health administration training to employees. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates OSHA training for construction employers, directly enhancing workplace safety standards under Labor and Workforce Development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development Workplace Safety

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Sep 4, 2025

H 4451: An Act expanding access to commuter transit benefits offered by employers

This bill requires Massachusetts employers with 500 or more employees to offer pre-tax transit benefits to non-union workers. It mandates that employers provide this benefit or face fines ($100 for first violation, $250 for each subsequent month of non-compliance). The state will run a public awareness campaign with MBTA and other transit agencies to inform workers about these benefits. Employers must also provide multilingual written notices to employees about the available benefits. The law takes effect one year after passage.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates pre-tax transit benefits, providing tax relief to employees by reducing taxable income for transit costs.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates employer-provided commuter transit benefits for workers, expanding access to transportation assistance and strengthening worker benefits under employment standards.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates employer transit benefits to expand public transit access, promoting sustainable commuting and reducing car dependency through enforcement and public awareness.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 30, 2026

H 2967: An Act relative to employee retirement contributions

By Representative Silvia of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2967) of Alan Silvia relative to employee retirement contributions. Public Service.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill addresses employee retirement contributions, a core employment benefit that strengthens worker financial security and retirement protections.75% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jan 8, 2026

H 2946: An Act enabling employees on unpaid parental leave to purchase creditable service

By Representative Reid of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2946) of Sean Reid relative to enabling employees on unpaid parental leave to purchase creditable service. Public Service.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEnables employees on unpaid parental leave to purchase creditable service, maintaining retirement benefits during leave and expanding worker benefits during employment disruptions.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Paid Leave

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passed · Massachusetts · House Sep 11, 2025

H 2897: An Act relative to public safety employee death benefits

By Representative Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2897) of David Paul Linsky for legislation to include public works employees for killed-in-the-line-of-duty benefits. Public Service.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands death benefits to include public works employees, strengthening workplace safety protections and worker benefits for line-of-duty fatalities.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jun 29, 2026

S 1956: An Act to incentivize employer-provided childcare

By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1956) of Sal N. DiDomenico relative to employer-provided childcare tax credits. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides tax credits for employer childcare, directly advancing tax policy incentives under fiscal management and revenue topics.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentIncentivizes employer childcare benefits, supporting work-life balance and worker retention - key labor support indicators.85% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Sep 15, 2025

S 1729: An Act requiring human trafficking recognition training for certain hospitality workers

By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1729) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation to require human trafficking recognition training for certain hospitality workers. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires human trafficking recognition training for hospitality workers, improving workplace safety and protecting workers from exploitation.85% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 27, 2026

S 1783: An Act relative to the equality of wage and recruitment of the Massachusetts State Police

By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1783) of John C. Velis for legislation relative to the equality of wage and recruitment of the Massachusetts State Police. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates wage equality for Massachusetts State Police, advancing fair compensation standards in public employment.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 18, 2025

S 493: An Act to strengthen the long-term care workforce and capital trust fund

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 493) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to strengthen the long-term care workforce and capital trust fund. Elder Affairs.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly strengthens long-term care workforce and capital trust fund, directly advancing healthcare infrastructure and services under Elder Affairs.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly aims to strengthen long-term care workforce, aligning with labor protections and funding support for workers in this sector.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Long-Term Care

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