Labor & Employment (Workforce Development)

passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 12, 2026

H 2187: An Act relative to modernizing the unemployment benefits online portal

By Representative Vaughn of Wrentham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2187) of Marcus S. Vaughn that the Department of Unemployment Assistance online unemployment benefits portal have a status bar on every individual’s profile displaying the progress of the applicant’s claim. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentModernizes unemployment portal with claim status tracking, improving access to benefits and efficiency for workers under Labor & Workforce Development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Unemployment Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jan 29, 2026

H 2138: An Act to ensure adequate coverage of funeral expenses in cases of work-related death

By Representative Kerans of Danvers, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2138) of Sally P. Kerans for legislation to ensure adequate coverage of funeral expenses in cases of work-related death. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEnsures funeral expense coverage for work-related death victims' families, strengthening worker benefit protections under Labor and Workforce Development.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jul 9, 2026

H 2073: An Act to prohibit mandatory overtime

By Representative Cahill of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2073) of Daniel Cahill and others for legislation to prohibit health care worker mandatory overtime. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibits mandatory overtime for healthcare workers, reducing burnout and improving patient care quality - directly supports healthcare workforce stability and safety.92% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProhibits mandatory overtime for healthcare workers, directly protecting workers' rights and improving workplace safety in labor context.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 2, 2025

S 1316: An Act creating an employer’s duty of care to safeguard its employees from workplace bullying

By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1316) of Paul R. Feeney for legislation to address workplace bullying, mobbing, and harassment, without regard to protected class status while promoting healthy workplaces. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill creates employer duty to prevent workplace bullying, directly protecting workers' rights and improving workplace safety under Labor & Workforce Development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Employment Discrimination Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jan 29, 2026

H 2149: An Act relative to non-fault unemployment insurance overpayments

By Representative Meschino of Hull, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2149) of Joan Meschino, Natalie M. Higgins and Patrick Joseph Kearney relative to non-fault unemployment insurance overpayments. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill prevents workers from repaying unemployment overpayments not caused by their fault, protecting benefits and aligning with expanded worker protections under unemployment policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Unemployment Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 11, 2025

S 1322: An Act providing hazard pay and protection for essential workers during a public health "State of Emergency" declaration

By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1322) of Paul R. Feeney for legislation to provide hazard pay and protection for essential workers during a "State of Emergency" declaration. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides hazard pay and safety protections for essential workers, directly advancing wage and workplace safety standards during emergencies.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Oct 2, 2025

H 3730: An Act relative to training tomorrow’s trucking industry workforce

By Representatives Lipper-Garabedian of Melrose and Owens of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3730) of Kate Lipper-Garabedian, Steven Owens and Natalie M. Blais for legislation to establish the trucking industry workforce training fund. Transportation.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEstablishes trucking workforce training fund to develop skills and improve employment opportunities in the sector, directly supporting labor force development.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill creates trucking workforce training fund under Transportation, directly funding industry development and workforce readiness for transportation infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development Freight

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 2, 2025

S 1326: An Act to promote economic mobility through ESOL

By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1326) of Paul R. Feeney, Russell E. Holmes and Paul W. Mark for legislation to create an ESOL for economic mobility coordinator position within the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationCreates ESOL coordinator for workforce integration, directly supporting immigrant economic mobility through language services, aligning with 'supports immigrant integration' indicator.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill creates ESOL coordinator in Labor & Workforce Development to promote economic mobility, directly supporting workforce development and employment access.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 22, 2025

S 1366: An Act relative to non-compete agreements for veterinarians

By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1366) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation relative to non-compete agreements for veterinarians. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill targets non-compete agreements for veterinarians, restricting employer-imposed work restrictions to protect worker mobility and job choice in labor context.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 12, 2026

H 4116: 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 advancing workplace safety protections for workers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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