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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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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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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 4, 2025

S 1812: An Act relative to providing for domestic partners through public employee pensions

By Mr. Crighton (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1812) of Ronald J. Colosi, Jr., for legislation to provide for domestic partners through public employee pensions. Public Service.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExtends pension benefits to domestic partners of public employees, expanding worker benefits under employment standards.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Employees

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 30, 2026

H 2863: An Act to provide certain employees in the department of corrections with line of duty death benefits

By Representative Hawkins of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2863) of James K. Hawkins for legislation to provide certain employees in the Department of Correction with line-of-duty death benefits. Public Service.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides line-of-duty death benefits to correctional employees, expanding worker safety protections and benefits for high-risk employment.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 30, 2026

H 2941: An Act providing for special death benefits to fallen public safety officers

By Representative Puppolo of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2941) of Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. relative to providing for special death benefits to fallen public safety officers. Public Service.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides death benefits to public safety officers' families, expanding worker benefit protections for line-of-duty fatalities under employment standards.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 30, 2026

H 2875: An Act relative to a universal sick leave bank policy

By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2875) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to a universal sick leave bank policy for state agencies. Public Service.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentUniversal sick leave bank policy expands worker benefits and strengthens employment standards by ensuring state employees can take paid sick leave without penalty.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Paid Leave

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 4, 2025

S 2479: An Act relative to public employee benefits for military service members on active duty

By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2479) of Jason M. Lewis for legislation relative to public employee benefits for military service members on active duty. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill ensures public employees retain benefits during military service, protecting employment rights for this specific group under Labor & Employment.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Employees

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in committee · Massachusetts · House May 12, 2025

HD 3343: An Act relative to building permits and job site safety

By Representative Mendes of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4116) of Rita A. Mendes relative to building permits and job site safety. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly addresses job site safety under Labor and Workforce Development, directly strengthening workplace safety protections for workers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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