Labor & Employment (Child Labor)

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 8, 2025

S 1314: An Act relative to a youth training wage

By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1314) of Ryan C. Fattman and Bruce E. Tarr for a legislation relative to a youth training wage. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentEstablishes lower wage rate for youth workers, reducing minimum wage protections for this demographic per standard labor policy indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Child Labor 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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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 26, 2026

H 2175: An Act relative to a youth training wage

By Representatives Soter of Bellingham and Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2175) of Michael J. Soter, Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to a youth training wage. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentEstablishes a youth training wage below standard minimum wage, reducing wage protections for young workers per 'oppose' indicators of reduced wages.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Child Labor Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 26, 2026

H 1986: Resolutions providing for the ratification of the child labor amendment to the Constitution of the United States of America

By Representative Sangiolo of Newton (by request), a petition (accompanied by resolutions, House, No. 1986) of Alexander Jablon for the adoption of resolutions providing for the ratification of the child labor amendment to the Constitution of the United States of America. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRatifying the child labor amendment strengthens protections for minor workers, directly advancing labor rights and workplace safety standards for vulnerable employees.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Child Labor

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introduced · Massachusetts · Senate

SD 1583: An Act to prevent child labor exploitation and trafficking

This bill amends Massachusetts child labor laws to close a loophole allowing minors to work in seafood processing. It removes the previous seasonal exemption for fish processing (Section 3) and explicitly prohibits child labor in seafood packing or processing facilities (Sections 1, 2, 4, 5). The bill significantly increases penalties for violations, raising fines from hundreds to up to $100,000 (Sections 6, 7, 9, 11) and adding jail time of up to six months. These changes directly affect minors working in seafood facilities and employers who violate child labor rules in this sector.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentCloses child labor loophole in seafood processing, increases penalties for violations, directly protects minors' workplace safety and rights95% confidence

Sub-Topics Child Labor Labor Standards

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 2690: Resolutions providing for the ratification of the child labor amendment to the Constitution of the United States of America

Massachusetts' HD 2690 is a resolution formally ratifying a 1924 constitutional amendment proposal concerning child labor. It corrects the state's 1925 rejection of the amendment, which would grant Congress authority to regulate labor for people under 18 and suspend conflicting state laws. The resolution directs the Secretary of the Commonwealth to send certified copies to federal officials and state legislatures still needing to ratify the amendment. This is a procedural step to advance the amendment's path to constitutional adoption, not a new law affecting current child labor regulations.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRatifies 1924 child labor amendment, enabling federal regulation to protect minors from exploitative labor practices, directly strengthening worker protections for vulnerable youth.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Child Labor

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Mar 9, 2026

S 1196: An Act to prevent child labor exploitation and trafficking

By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1196) of Mark C. Montigny and Christopher Hendricks for legislation to prevent child labor exploitation and trafficking by increasing fines and penalties. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly targets child labor exploitation and trafficking, directly protecting vulnerable workers (minors) and enhancing workplace safety protections under labor laws.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Child Labor

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introduced · Massachusetts · Senate

SD 904: An Act relative to a youth training wage

This bill establishes a special minimum wage for workers under 18 who need a work permit and work 20 hours or less per week. During their first 120 hours with a new employer (a "training period"), these young workers must receive at least $10 per hour, even if it's below the standard minimum wage. The provision exempts them from regular minimum wage requirements only for this initial training period. It directly affects minor workers in entry-level, part-time positions requiring work permits.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates $10/hour training wage for minors, exceeding standard minimum wage during initial employment period, strengthening youth worker compensation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Child Labor Minimum Wage

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 16, 2025

S 521: Resolve support ratification of Federal Child Labor Constitutional Amendment

By Mr. Lewis (by request), a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 521) of Vincent Dixon, for legislation to support ratification of Federal Child Labor Constitutional Amendment. Election Laws.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly supports ratification of a constitutional amendment prohibiting child labor, directly protecting minors' rights under labor standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Child Labor

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 26, 2026

H 1744: An Act to prevent child labor exploitation and trafficking

By Representative Hendricks of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1744) of Christopher Hendricks, Mark C. Montigny and Antonio F. D. Cabral for legislation to prevent child labor exploitation and trafficking. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentPrevents child labor exploitation, directly protecting vulnerable workers' rights under Labor & Employment policies.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Child Labor

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