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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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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 30, 2026

H 2912: An Act further regulating the retirement benefits of certain public safety employees

By Representative McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2912) of Paul McMurtry, Rodney M. Elliott and Steven George Xiarhos for legislation to further regulate the retirement benefits of certain public safety employees. Public Service.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRegulates retirement benefits for public safety employees, enhancing employment standards and worker benefits within Labor & Employment framework.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jun 1, 2026

H 3864: An Act relative to public employee benefits for military service members on active duty

By Representative Lipper-Garabedian of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3864) of Kate Lipper-Garabedian relative to public employee benefits for military service members on active duty. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill expands public employee benefits for military service members, protecting employment rights during active duty by ensuring benefit continuity.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Employees

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 8, 2026

S 1719: An Act enhancing the safety of first responders

By Mr. Mark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1719) of Paul W. Mark for legislation to enhance safety of first responders with initiatives, including training, protective equipment, and emergency response planning.. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly enhances workplace safety for first responders through training and protective equipment, directly improving worker safety standards under Labor & Employment.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 19, 2026

H 499: An Act establishing the Abigail Adams entrepreneurial program for women

By Representative Silvia of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 499) of Alan Silvia for legislation to establish the Abigail Adams center for women in STEM to provide opportunities for women in the workforce in science, technology, engineering and mathematics professions. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEstablishes program to expand workforce opportunities for women in STEM careers, advancing employment standards through targeted workforce development in high-demand fields.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill establishes STEM center to increase women's workforce participation in technology fields, advancing tech sector diversity and development.85% confidence

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