Labor & Employment

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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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 30, 2026

H 2964: An Act providing for disability and death benefits for explosive device canine handlers and bomb technicians

By Representative Silvia of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2964) of Alan Silvia and David F. DeCoste relative to retirement for disability or death caused by certain conditions of cancer to certain explosive device canine handlers and bomb technicians. Public Service.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides disability/death benefits for high-risk workers (canine handlers/bomb techs), expanding employment-related protections for job-related injuries/conditions.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill provides disability/death benefits for explosive device canine handlers and bomb technicians, directly expanding veterans' benefits for service-related injuries.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Aug 13, 2026

S 2380: An Act improving safety measures for highway maintenance personnel

By Mr. Driscoll, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2380) of William J. Driscoll, Jr. for legislation to improve safety measures for highway maintenance personnel. Transportation.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly improves safety measures for highway maintenance personnel, directly protecting workers' workplace safety under Labor & Employment policies.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill explicitly improves highway maintenance personnel safety, directly enhancing transportation infrastructure safety standards under Transportation topic.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 4, 2025

S 1878: An Act relative to the SMART plan

This bill (S 1878) updates Massachusetts' deferred compensation program rules for state and local government employees. It redefines "contracted employees" to include those working on the program, making them eligible for the state retirement system. The key provision creates an automatic enrollment feature for new state employees hired after June 1, 2022 (with agency discretion for some), requiring no prior employee authorization for payroll deductions. Employees can opt out within 90 days and receive refunds if they discontinue participation early. The bill also extends similar automatic enrollment options to local government bodies for employees hired after June 1, 2024.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill expands retirement benefits by including contracted employees and automatically enrolling new hires, strengthening worker benefits under employment standards.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1495: An Act relative to healthcare worker and first responder safety

By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1495) of John J. Cronin for legislation relative to healthcare worker and first responder safety and HIV testing. Public Health.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates safety protections for healthcare workers and includes HIV testing under public health, directly strengthening healthcare infrastructure and worker safety within healthcare services.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly mandates safety protections for healthcare workers and first responders, directly improving workplace safety standards under Labor & Employment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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signed · Massachusetts · Senate Jun 26, 2026

S 1646: An Act relative to violation of regulation regarding hot work processes

By Mr. Collins, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1646) of Nick Collins for legislation to develop a database to collect data on written notices of code violations and fines relative to hot work processes. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill creates database to track hot work safety violations and fines, enhancing enforcement of workplace safety regulations under Labor & Employment.90% confidence

passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 30, 2026

H 2856: An Act relative to line-of-duty death and survivor benefits

By Representative Haggerty of Woburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2856) of Richard M. Haggerty relative to line-of-duty death and survivor benefits for police officers and firefighters. Public Service.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides survivor benefits for police/firefighters' families, strengthening worker protection and benefits for line-of-duty deaths.90% confidence

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