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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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passed · Massachusetts · House Dec 22, 2025

H 2123: An Act relative to workers' compensation disfigurement benefits concerning scarring

By Representative Hendricks of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2123) of Christopher Hendricks and Antonio F. D. Cabral relative to workers' compensation disfigurement benefits concerning scarring. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill addresses workers' compensation disfigurement benefits for scarring, directly supporting worker compensation protections under Labor and Workforce Development.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Apr 8, 2026

S 1817: An Act to provide fair and affordable public retiree benefits

By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1817) of Julian Cyr, Joanne M. Comerford, Vanna Howard, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide fair and affordable public retiree benefits. Public Service.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly provides fair public retiree benefits, advancing worker post-employment benefits under Labor & Employment standards.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jan 23, 2026

H 1230: An Act mandating access to cancer screenings for firefighters through health care benefits plans or programs provided by the public employer

By Representative Lawn of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1230) of John J. Lawn, Jr., and others for legislation to mandate cancer screenings for firefighters through health care benefits plans or programs provided by the public employer. Financial Services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates cancer screenings for firefighters through public employer health plans, expanding preventive care access for a high-risk group under existing healthcare coverage.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates cancer screenings for firefighters via employer health benefits, enhancing workplace safety protections for high-risk workers in Labor & Employment.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Sep 8, 2025

H 2836: An Act relative to Parkinson's disease disability and death in firefighters

By Representatives Garballey of Arlington and Cahill of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2836) of Sean Garballey, Daniel Cahill and others relative to Parkinson's disease disability and death of certain firefighters and other public safety officers in the contributory retirement plan for public employees. Public Service.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill expands disability benefits for firefighters with job-related Parkinson's under retirement plan, strengthening worker protections and benefits for public safety officers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Retirement Benefits

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