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passed · Massachusetts · House Dec 31, 2025

H 229: An Act to assure quality foster care

By Representative Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 229) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier relative to making foster parents public employees and providing them with certain collective bargaining rights. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly grants foster parents collective bargaining rights as public employees, directly supporting labor rights and worker organizing.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 5, 2026

H 4117: An Act relative to arbitration for teachers

By Representative Scanlon of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4117) of Adam J. Scanlon relative to arbitration for teachers. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes arbitration for teacher disputes, directly supporting educator rights and workplace stability without restrictions.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill establishes arbitration process for teachers under Labor and Workforce Development, providing structured dispute resolution to protect collective bargaining rights and workers' grievances.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 29, 2025

S 2361: An Act relative to training tomorrow’s trucking industry workforce

By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2361) of John J. Cronin for legislation to establish the trucking industry workforce training fund. Transportation.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEstablishes trucking workforce training fund, directly funding skill development to advance employment opportunities and industry readiness.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationCreates trucking industry workforce training fund under Transportation, directly funding workforce development for a core transportation sector.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development Freight

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 9, 2026

S 1718: An Act requiring health care employers to develop and implement programs to prevent workplace violence

By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1718) of Joan B. Lovely, Vanna Howard, Hannah Kane, Paul W. Mark and other members of the General Court for legislation to require health care employers to develop and implement programs to prevent workplace violence. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates healthcare employers to develop violence prevention programs, directly enhancing workplace safety protections for workers in the Labor & Employment domain.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 5, 2026

H 2152: An Act extending parental leave

By Representative Nguyen of Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2152) of Tram T. Nguyen relative to parental leave under the family and medical leave program. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExtends parental leave under family and medical leave program, expanding worker benefits and supporting employment standards per Labor and Workforce Development subject.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Paid Leave Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jul 30, 2025

H 2726: An Act requiring human trafficking recognition training for certain hospitality workers

By Representative Walsh of Peabody and Senator Lovely, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2726) of Thomas P. Walsh relative to requiring 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, protecting them from exploitation and enhancing workplace safety within Labor & Employment framework.90% confidence

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Aug 4, 2026

H 4335: An Act relative to cognitive rehabilitation for individuals with an acquired brain injury

H 4335 requires Massachusetts' Group Insurance Commission to cover medically necessary cognitive rehabilitation services for Commonwealth employees (active and retired) with an acquired brain injury (ABI). The bill mandates coverage for specific therapies including cognitive rehabilitation therapy, neurocognitive therapy, community reintegration services, and neurofeedback therapy, without lifetime or unreasonable annual limits. It prohibits insurers from denying coverage solely because services occur outside a hospital and requires insurers to train staff on these benefits. The law also specifies that providers must hold appropriate licenses and accreditation for these services. This directly affects Commonwealth employees with ABI by ensuring comprehensive insurance coverage for their rehabilitation needs.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurer coverage for cognitive rehab therapies without limits, expanding healthcare access for ABI patients and protecting coverage rights per bill's requirements.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates coverage of cognitive rehab for state employees, expanding health benefits without coverage limits, directly supporting worker health and employment standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 5087: An Act relative to provisional employees of the city of Worcester and exempting certain positions from the civil service law

This bill exempts certain temporary city positions in Worcester from standard civil service hiring rules. It specifically applies to "provisional employees" in the city of Worcester, meaning those roles would no longer require competitive exams or follow typical civil service procedures. The legislation allows the city to hire and manage these specific positions under different, non-civil service guidelines. This change directly affects Worcester city employees in the exempted roles and the city's hiring process for those positions.

Topics ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentExempts temporary city positions from civil service rules, removing standard hiring protections and job security for these employees, thus weakening employment standards.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Employees

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jun 12, 2025

SD 2665: An Act relative to assault and battery upon a transit worker

By Mr. Collins, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Nick Collins and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to assault and battery by means of bodily substance upon a transit worker. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill protects transit workers from assault, directly enhancing workplace safety - a core Labor & Employment concern.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 21, 2026

H 1160: An Act exempting visiting trainees from certain employment requirements

By Representative Galvin of Canton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1160) of William C. Galvin relative to unemployment insurance and family medical leave benefits for certain visiting trainees. Financial Services.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill exempts visiting trainees from employment requirements to qualify for unemployment insurance and family medical leave benefits, expanding access to key worker protections.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Paid Leave Unemployment

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