H 2184 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act requiring an annual report on the labor market needs of the Commonwealth

HD 3410 requires Massachusetts' Secretary of Labor and Workforce Development, working with Education and Economic Development leaders, to produce an annual report analyzing current and projected workforce needs for the next five years. The report must include recommendations for policies and investments to address future job gaps, progress on career training programs in schools and industries, and data on skills required for key sectors. This report must be published publicly and submitted to the governor, state agencies, and legislative committees by December 31 each year to guide future workforce planning and funding decisions.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Jan 2026
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 Last action Jan 29, 2026
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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
5
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Jan 29, 2026
Lower · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
lower
Feb 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on Labor and Workforce Development
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Andy Vargas
DDemocratic
MA
3rd Essex