Labor & Employment (Workforce Development)

passed · Massachusetts · House Sep 4, 2025

H 2075: An Act requiring OSHA training

By Representative Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2075) of Tackey Chan for legislation to require that certain construction industry employers provide occupational safety and health administration training to employees. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates OSHA training for construction employers, directly enhancing workplace safety standards under Labor and Workforce Development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development Workplace Safety

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passed · Massachusetts · House Dec 22, 2025

H 2123: An Act relative to workers' compensation disfigurement benefits concerning scarring

By Representative Hendricks of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2123) of Christopher Hendricks and Antonio F. D. Cabral relative to workers' compensation disfigurement benefits concerning scarring. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill addresses workers' compensation disfigurement benefits for scarring, directly supporting worker compensation protections under Labor and Workforce Development.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Sep 4, 2025

H 2153: An Act expanding access to commuter transit benefits offered by employers

By Representatives Owens of Watertown and Vitolo of Brookline, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2153) of Steven Owens, James B. Eldridge and James K. Hawkins relative to expanding access to commuter transit benefits offered by employers. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands employer-provided commuter transit benefits, enhancing worker benefits and transportation access under Labor committee jurisdiction.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill explicitly expands access to commuter transit benefits, directly advancing public transit infrastructure and usage as per transportation policy indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Dec 22, 2025

H 2151: An Act to protect injured workers

By Representative Nguyen of Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2151) of Tram T. Nguyen and others for legislation to protect injured workers. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly aims to 'protect injured workers' under Labor and Workforce Development, directly advancing worker protection and safety standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workers' Compensation Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Sep 4, 2025

H 2099: An Act relative to apprenticeship programs

By Representative Ferrante of Gloucester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2099) of Ann-Margaret Ferrante and others relative to apprenticeship programs. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill focuses on apprenticeship programs under Labor and Workforce Development, advancing worker training and employment pathways per legislative subject.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Apprenticeships Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 5, 2026

H 2122: An Act providing worker compensation protection to emergency response and medical personnel related to COVID-19 infection

By Representative Hendricks of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2122) of Christopher Hendricks and Antonio F. D. Cabral relative to providing worker compensation protection to emergency response and medical personnel related to COVID-19 infections. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProvides worker compensation for healthcare workers infected with COVID-19, protecting workforce stability during pandemic.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides worker compensation protection for medical personnel exposed to COVID-19, advancing workplace safety and benefits for essential workers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 14, 2025

SD 2946: An Act relative to the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination

By Mr. Fattman (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of David Matthews for legislation relative to the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill focuses on Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, directly protecting workers from employment discrimination - a core labor rights issue under Labor & Workforce Development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Sep 2, 2025

H 2089: An Act relative to roadway excavation quality assurance

By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2089) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to the payment of wages on certain excavation projects. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates wage payment for excavation workers, directly protecting labor rights under Labor and Workforce Development focus.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Aug 7, 2025

S 1345: An Act expanding access to commuter transit benefits offered by employers

By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1345) of John F. Keenan, Steven Owens, James B. Eldridge and James K. Hawkins for legislation to expand access to commuter transit benefits offered by employers. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands employer-provided commuter transit benefits, enhancing employee workplace benefits and reducing transportation costs for workers.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill explicitly expands employer commuter transit benefits, directly advancing public transit access and usage per transportation policy indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 17, 2026

H 2135: An Act relative to the digital Coogan law

By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2135) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to minors engaged in the work of vlogging. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExtends Coogan law (protecting minors' earnings) to vloggers, safeguarding young workers' financial rights under labor protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Child Labor Workforce Development

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