Labor & Employment

introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 3991: An Act relative to roadway excavation quality assurance

HD 3991 requires utility contractors performing street excavations (like for gas, electricity, or cable work) to pay prevailing wages as defined by Massachusetts labor standards. It mandates that contractors submit wage agreements before permits are issued and maintain detailed payroll records showing hours worked, occupations, and wage rates for all workers. This applies to projects requiring permits from state, municipal, or utility authorities, directly affecting utility companies and their contractors. The bill enforces these requirements through existing labor laws (Chapter 149, Sections 26-27F) and connects to permit issuance procedures under Chapter 30.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates prevailing wage payments for utility contractors, requiring wage agreements and payroll records to protect workers' compensation rights under Massachusetts labor standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 9, 2026

H 41: An Act expanding access to retirement savings

H 41 expands retirement savings access for new Massachusetts state and local government employees hired on or after June 1, 2024. The bill creates an automatic enrollment feature in the state's deferred compensation program, requiring no prior employee authorization for payroll deductions (except for new hires who can opt out within 90 days). Key provisions include automatic annual contribution increases unless employees choose otherwise, a default investment option for those who don't select one, and specific notice requirements. This applies only to governmental bodies that choose to implement the program, and it exempts automatic enrollment from state laws requiring employee authorization for payroll deductions.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands retirement savings access via automatic enrollment, strengthening employee benefits and financial security for new state/local workers.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Retirement Benefits

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 22, 2025

S 1369: An Act relative to nonprofit institutions of higher education

By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1369) of Michael F. Rush for legislation relative to nonprofit institutions of higher education and payment of wages. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates wage payments for nonprofit higher education workers, directly protecting compensation standards under Labor and Workforce Development.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House May 7, 2026

H 2164: An Act relative to institutions of higher education

By Representative Roy of Franklin, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2164) of Jeffrey N. Roy relative to certain payment of wages in institutions of higher education. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates specific wage payment requirements for higher education institutions under Labor and Workforce Development, directly protecting worker compensation standards.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House May 7, 2026

H 2137: An Act providing for payment by the Commonwealth of wages for members of the United States Coast Guard during the shut-down, so-called, of the United States Government

By Representative Kearney of Scituate, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2137) of Patrick Joseph Kearney that the salaries of members of the United States Coast Guard who are residents of the Commonwealth be paid by the Commonwealth during the so-called federal government shut-down. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill ensures wages for Coast Guard members during federal shutdown, directly protecting income rights for workers in a labor context.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House May 1, 2025

H 70: Proposal for a legislative amendment to the Constitution for a Constitutional right to employable skills training

By Representative Day of Stoneham (by request), a petition (accompanied by proposal for constitutional amendment, House, No. 70) of Vincent Lawrence Dixon for a legislative amendment to the Constitution relative to a Constitutional right to employable skills training. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill establishes constitutional right to skills training, directly advancing workforce development and worker employability under Labor & Workforce Development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 18, 2025

S 1304: An Act promoting infant friendly workplaces

By Ms. Edwards, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1304) of Lydia Edwards for legislation to promote infant friendly workplaces by allowing guardians to bring infants aged six weeks to six months to the workplace. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill enables parents to bring infants to work, supporting workforce participation and workplace standards for caregivers under Labor and Workforce Development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Dec 31, 2025

H 212: An Act to promote employment for people with disabilities

By Representative Day of Stoneham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 212) of Michael S. Day for legislation to promote employment for people with disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly aims to increase employment opportunities for people with disabilities, directly advancing labor & employment standards by promoting inclusive workforce participation.95% confidence

Tags People with Disabilities

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 22, 2025

S 1348: An Act to enforce laws protecting worksite safety

By Ms. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1348) of Robyn K. Kennedy for legislation to enforce laws protecting worksite safety. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly enforces worksite safety laws, directly protecting workers' rights and improving workplace safety standards under Labor & Workforce Development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development Workplace Safety

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 18, 2025

S 1328: An Act relating to privileged communication between individuals and their labor organizations

By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1328) of Paul R. Feeney, John F. Keenan, Paul W. Mark and James B. Eldridge for legislation to require labor organizations to protect confidential communications when representing individuals. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires labor organizations to protect confidential worker communications, strengthening union representation rights and worker privacy under Labor and Workforce Development.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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