Labor & Employment

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 22, 2026

S 1698: An Act to ensure pay parity for county sheriffs' correction officers and jail officers

By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1698) of Paul R. Feeney, Marcus S. Vaughn and Brian M. Ashe for legislation to ensure pay parity for county sheriffs' correction officers and jail officers. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEnsures pay parity for correction/jail officers, directly advancing fair compensation and workers' rights in labor context.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 16, 2026

H 2387: An Act to encourage, and improve the level of availability of nursing staff

By Representative Day of Stoneham (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2387) of Vincent Lawrence Dixon relative to nursing and health care worker staffing levels. Public Health.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill directly targets nursing staff shortages to improve healthcare access and services, aligning with support indicators for workforce expansion.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly aims to improve nursing staff availability, directly supporting health care workers' employment conditions by addressing staffing levels to enhance workplace safety and reduce burnout.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Public Health

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passed · Massachusetts · House Sep 11, 2025

H 2845: An Act relative to accrued leave while awaiting a determination of 111F

By Representative Giannino of Revere, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2845) of Jessica Ann Giannino relative to leave with pay for certain incapacitated safety employees. Public Service.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides paid leave for incapacitated safety employees, protecting income during work incapacity and advancing worker benefits.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 16, 2026

H 2515: An Act relative to the exposure of public safety officials to HIV

By Representative Plouffe of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2515) of Bridget Plouffe relative to the exposure of public safety officials to HIV. Public Health.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProtects public safety workers from occupational HIV exposure, directly improving workplace safety standards for laborers.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Sep 8, 2025

H 2909: An Act relative to the disability or death caused by post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

By Representative McGonagle of Everett, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2909) of Joseph W. McGonagle, Jr., and others relative to a post-traumatic stress disorder presumption for certain retirement benefits. Public Service.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill creates PTSD presumption for retirement benefits, expanding access to worker benefits for qualifying conditions like public service injuries.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill creates PTSD presumption for veterans' retirement benefits, easing access to benefits without requiring additional proof of service connection.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Mental Health

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passed · Massachusetts · House Sep 4, 2025

H 2099: An Act relative to apprenticeship programs

By Representative Ferrante of Gloucester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2099) of Ann-Margaret Ferrante and others relative to apprenticeship programs. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill focuses on apprenticeship programs under Labor and Workforce Development, advancing worker training and employment pathways per legislative subject.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Apprenticeships Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 16, 2026

H 2406: An Act relative to health care worker and first responder safety

By Representative Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2406) of Daniel M. Donahue relative to health care worker and first responder safety. Public Health.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates safety protections for health care workers and first responders, directly improving workplace safety standards under Labor & Employment.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 27, 2026

S 1785: An Act relative to the health of correctional employees

By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1785) of John C. Velis for legislation relative to the health of correctional employees. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly addresses correctional employees' health, directly improving workplace safety standards for a high-risk occupation within Labor & Employment.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Sep 18, 2025

S 1784: An Act relative to construction zone speed control systems

By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1784) of John C. Velis and Michael J. Finn for legislation to increase safety in highways work zones by implementing work zone speed cameras. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill implements speed cameras in work zones to improve safety for construction workers, directly addressing workplace safety within Labor & Employment policies.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill implements speed cameras in highway work zones to enhance safety, directly advancing transportation safety standards per the summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Traffic Safety

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 5, 2026

H 2122: An Act providing worker compensation protection to emergency response and medical personnel related to COVID-19 infection

By Representative Hendricks of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2122) of Christopher Hendricks and Antonio F. D. Cabral relative to providing worker compensation protection to emergency response and medical personnel related to COVID-19 infections. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProvides worker compensation for healthcare workers infected with COVID-19, protecting workforce stability during pandemic.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides worker compensation protection for medical personnel exposed to COVID-19, advancing workplace safety and benefits for essential workers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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