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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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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 18, 2026

H 3265: An Act to establish an employer-provided childcare tax credit pilot program

By Representatives Vargas of Haverhill and Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3265) of Andres X. Vargas, Alice Hanlon Peisch and Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to establish an employer-provided childcare tax credit pilot program. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes employer childcare tax credit, providing tax relief under revenue policy, aligning with support indicators for tax relief and fiscal management.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEstablishes tax credit for employer childcare, aiding working parents' employment stability and reducing childcare costs, aligning with worker benefit support.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits

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passed · Massachusetts · House Sep 4, 2025

H 2153: An Act expanding access to commuter transit benefits offered by employers

By Representatives Owens of Watertown and Vitolo of Brookline, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2153) of Steven Owens, James B. Eldridge and James K. Hawkins relative to expanding access to commuter transit benefits offered by employers. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands employer-provided commuter transit benefits, enhancing worker benefits and transportation access under Labor committee jurisdiction.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill explicitly expands access to commuter transit benefits, directly advancing public transit infrastructure and usage as per transportation policy indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Apr 2, 2026

S 690: An Act mandating access to cancer screenings for firefighters through health care benefits plans or programs provided by the public employer

By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 690) of Brendan P. Crighton, Marcus S. Vaughn, Steven George Xiarhos, Paul K. Frost and other members of the General Court for legislation to mandate access to cancer screenings for firefighters through health care benefits plans or programs provided by the public employer. Financial Services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates cancer screening access for firefighters via employer health plans, expanding preventive care access under public health programs.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates cancer screenings for firefighters via public employer health plans, directly enhancing workplace safety protections for a high-risk occupation.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 19, 2026

H 2702: An Act to protect correctional officers

By Representative Soter of Bellingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2702) of Michael J. Soter and others for legislation to protect correctional officers. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill explicitly protects correctional officers, directly supporting corrections within the criminal justice system per its title and summary.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly protects correctional officers (a workforce) by improving workplace safety, a core Labor & Employment topic. No ambiguity in intent to safeguard workers.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections

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passed · Massachusetts · House Sep 8, 2025

H 2901: An Act providing fair and equitable line of duty death benefits for public employees

By Representative Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2901) of Jay D. Livingstone relative to line of duty death benefits for public employees. Public Service.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill provides line-of-duty death benefits for public employees, directly expanding worker benefits and protecting families of workers who die in service.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Dec 22, 2025

H 2151: An Act to protect injured workers

By Representative Nguyen of Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2151) of Tram T. Nguyen and others for legislation to protect injured workers. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly aims to 'protect injured workers' under Labor and Workforce Development, directly advancing worker protection and safety standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workers' Compensation Workforce Development

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