An Act creating a special legislative commission to study barriers to job retention for low-income workers

This bill establishes a special legislative commission to investigate the obstacles that low-income workers in Massachusetts face when trying to keep their jobs. The commission will consist of 18 members, including state agency leaders, elected officials, and representatives from various business and community organizations. Its primary task is to identify specific barriers to job retention, review current laws that may help or hinder this population, and propose strategies or new legislation to address these issues. The group will hold public hearings to gather information and must submit its final recommendations, including any draft laws, to the state legislature by March 1, 2024.