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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Aug 13, 2026

S 1359: An Act relative to municipal unemployment insurance reform

By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1359) of Michael O. Moore for legislation relative to municipal unemployment insurance reform. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill reforms municipal unemployment insurance under Labor committee, expanding worker benefits and support for employment standards.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Unemployment Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 15, 2026

H 2148: An Act relative to a public health prevailing wage exemption

By Representative McKenna of Sutton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2148) of Joseph D. McKenna relative to public health prevailing wage exemptions. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentExempts public health workers from prevailing wage requirements, potentially reducing wages below standard rates and weakening labor protections.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 15, 2026

H 2174: An Act relative to fairness for municipal employees

By Representative Scanlon of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2174) of Adam J. Scanlon relative to salaries and wages for municipal employees. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly addresses municipal employee salaries/wages under Labor & Workforce Development, advancing fair compensation standards for workers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Employees Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 19, 2026

H 2191: An Act to establish an enhanced care worker minimum wage

By Representative Worrell of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2191) of Christopher J. Worrell and others relative to an enhanced care worker minimum wage. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill establishes an enhanced (higher) minimum wage for care workers, directly increasing wages and strengthening worker compensation within Labor & Employment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Minimum Wage Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 22, 2025

S 1364: 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' rights to organize and negotiate under Labor & Workforce Development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining Public Employees Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jan 12, 2026

H 2070: An Act establishing a special commission on paid family and medical leave for public employees

By Representative Blais of Deerfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2070) of Natalie M. Blais for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to paid family and medical leave for public employees. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill establishes commission to investigate paid family medical leave for public employees, advancing worker benefits under Labor & Workforce Development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Paid Leave Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 15, 2026

H 2182: An Act relative to an eight hour work day

By Representative Uyterhoeven of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2182) of Erika Uyterhoeven relative to an eight hour work day. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill proposes eight-hour workday standard, directly advancing workers' rights and workplace conditions under Labor & Workforce Development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Workforce Development

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signed · Massachusetts · House Feb 18, 2026

H 4774: An Act establishing the city of Cambridge employment and job training trust

This bill establishes a dedicated trust fund in Cambridge to support local employment and job training programs. It directly affects Cambridge residents seeking workforce development opportunities and local employers needing skilled workers. The key mechanism creates a permanent financial trust to fund job training initiatives, career counseling, and workforce development services within the city. The bill does not specify funding sources or administrative details, but aims to create a sustainable resource for workforce needs. (Note: As a procedural bill establishing a trust, this summary focuses on the stated purpose and mechanism without additional speculation.)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates dedicated trust fund for workforce programs, funding essential public services without defunding or tax changes.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill creates a trust fund for job training and workforce development, directly advancing employment opportunities and skills development per topic description.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

passed both · Massachusetts · House Jul 23, 2026

H 4767: An Act requiring health care employers to develop and implement programs to prevent workplace violence

H 4767 requires health care employers in Massachusetts (including hospitals, mental health facilities, and certain state-operated care facilities) to create and maintain workplace violence prevention programs. Employers must conduct annual risk assessments covering factors like working alone, high-crime areas, and patient behavior, then develop written plans with employee training, reporting systems, and crisis response teams. The law mandates specific provisions such as staff training on reporting violence, post-incident debriefings, and designated senior managers for crisis response. Violations can result in fines up to $2,000 per offense, and employees cannot be retaliated against for reporting safety concerns.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates healthcare employers to implement violence prevention programs, including training and risk assessments, directly enhancing workplace safety protections for workers.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Nov 26, 2025

S 1795: An Act relative to veteran inclusion

This bill (S 1795) aims to create new employment opportunities for veterans in Massachusetts. It directly affects veterans seeking jobs by directing state agencies to prioritize hiring them. The official abstract states the bill is a petition for legislation focused on veteran inclusion but does not specify detailed mechanisms like hiring targets or training programs. The summary is limited to the abstract's description, as no further provisions or implementation details are provided in the context.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill prioritizes veteran hiring by state agencies, creating employment opportunities directly aligning with employment standards support.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill directs state agencies to prioritize hiring veterans, directly supporting veteran employment opportunities as a core benefit.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Education Veteran Employment Veteran Housing

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