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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 2514: An Act relative to roadway excavation quality assurance

By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1329) of Paul R. Feeney, James K. Hawkins, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation to regulate utility permits for road excavation based on an agreement of wages and benefits to the laborers. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates wage/benefit agreements for laborers in road excavation permits, directly advancing worker compensation standards under Labor and Workforce Development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Mar 10, 2025

SD 556: An Act to strengthen the state home care program workforce

By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 464) of Julian Cyr, Rodney M. Elliott, Rebecca L. Rausch, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to strengthen the state home care program workforce by requiring each covered employer to enter into a labor peace agreement. Elder Affairs.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill strengthens home care workforce via labor peace agreements, directly improving access to healthcare services under Elder Affairs.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires labor peace agreements to support collective bargaining in home care workforce, aligning with worker protection indicators90% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 1487: An Act streamlining state employee collective bargaining

By Mr. Payano, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1364) of Pavel M. Payano, Vanna Howard, Michael D. Brady, James K. Hawkins and other members of the General Court for legislation to streamline state employee collective bargaining. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly streamlines state employee collective bargaining, directly supporting workers' right to organize and negotiate under Labor & Employment policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining Public Employees Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 1997: An Act promoting entrepreneurship through employee ownership

By Mr. Mark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 305) of Paul W. Mark and Julian Cyr for legislation to encourage businesses to give their employees a stake in the company, often through stock options or Employee Stock Ownership. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill promotes employee ownership via stock options/ESOPs, directly advancing worker financial stake and benefits under Labor & Employment policy.85% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 1980: An Act to prohibit mandatory overtime

By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1362) of Jacob R. Oliveira, Rodney M. Elliott, Rebecca L. Rausch, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to prohibit mandatory overtime. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProhibits mandatory overtime, protecting workers' rights and workplace safety per bill title and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Mar 10, 2025

SD 1059: An Act prohibiting employment discrimination based on legal use of cannabis

By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 98) of Jacob R. Oliveira and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to prohibit employment discrimination based on the legal use of cannabis. Cannabis Policy.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProhibits employment discrimination for legal cannabis use, directly protecting workers' rights in hiring and retention.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Employment Discrimination

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 1664: An Act to establish comprehensive rights and career advancement for contingent faculty in public higher education

By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 930) of James B. Eldridge for legislation to establish compensation and employment standards for contingent faculty in public higher education. Higher Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes compensation/employment standards for contingent faculty in public higher education, directly advancing educator rights and career advancement within the education sector.92% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEstablishes compensation and employment standards for contingent faculty, advancing workers' rights in higher education through formalized career advancement pathways.95% confidence

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introduced · Massachusetts · Senate

SD 382: An Act relative to raising the minimum wage closer to a living wage in the commonwealth

This bill raises Massachusetts' minimum wage to $20.00 per hour by 2029 through phased increases (starting at $16.25 in 2026). It establishes an automatic annual adjustment starting in 2030, where the minimum wage will increase each January based on the previous year's inflation rate (using the Consumer Price Index). The bill directly affects all public and private employers in Massachusetts who pay hourly wages. It also adjusts the tipped wage to 60% of the new minimum wage rate.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly raises minimum wage to $20/hr by 2029 with inflation adjustments, directly advancing worker compensation standards per Labor & Employment indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Minimum Wage

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 1853: 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 standards per summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Employment Discrimination Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 2356: An Act relative to collective bargaining rights of the state police

By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1360) of Michael O. Moore for legislation relative to state police officers to collectively bargain their employment terms, including pay, hours, and disciplinary procedure. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly grants state police collective bargaining rights for pay, hours, and discipline, directly advancing workers' collective bargaining protections under Labor & Workforce Development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining Public Employees Workforce Development

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