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in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 14, 2025

SD 2946: An Act relative to the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination

By Mr. Fattman (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of David Matthews for legislation relative to the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill focuses on Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, directly protecting workers from employment discrimination - a core labor rights issue under Labor & Workforce Development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Sep 2, 2025

H 2089: An Act relative to roadway excavation quality assurance

By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2089) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to the payment of wages on certain excavation projects. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates wage payment for excavation workers, directly protecting labor rights under Labor and Workforce Development focus.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Jul 21, 2025

HD 4420: An Act establishing a sick leave bank for Carlos Borges

By Representative Doherty of Taunton, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Carol A. Doherty for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Carlos Borges, an employee of the Department of Correction. Public Service.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEstablishes sick leave bank for an employee, directly expanding worker benefits per legislative intent.85% confidence

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Dec 4, 2025

H 4344: An Act relative to insurance coverage for doula services

H 4344 requires all health insurance policies in Massachusetts (including employer plans and MassHealth) to cover doula services without cost-sharing like deductibles or copays. It mandates a minimum of 20 hours of prenatal/postpartum support per pregnancy, continuous labor support, and reimbursement at MassHealth rates, while prohibiting referrals and additional credentialing requirements. The bill directly affects insurers, policyholders, and doulas by standardizing coverage for non-medical support during pregnancy, birth, adoption, loss, and postpartum care. Key provisions include eliminating prior authorization for coverage and requiring policies to follow state-developed doula credentialing standards.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurance coverage for doula services without cost-sharing, expanding access to non-medical prenatal/postpartum care95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates insurance coverage for doula services, standardizing reimbursement and removing cost barriers, directly supporting doulas' employment and income as workers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Aug 7, 2025

S 1345: An Act expanding access to commuter transit benefits offered by employers

By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1345) of John F. Keenan, Steven Owens, James B. Eldridge and James K. Hawkins for legislation to expand access to commuter transit benefits offered by employers. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands employer-provided commuter transit benefits, enhancing employee workplace benefits and reducing transportation costs for workers.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill explicitly expands employer commuter transit benefits, directly advancing public transit access and usage per transportation policy indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 23, 2026

H 3924: An Act expanding the definition of dependent for the purposes of municipal employee benefits as to the city of Cambridge

By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3924) of Marjorie C. Decker (with the approval of the city council) relative to expanding the definition of dependent for the purposes of municipal employee benefits in the city of Cambridge. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands dependent definition for municipal employee benefits, increasing coverage for family members under workplace benefits.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jul 28, 2025

H 3109: An Act relative to creating the massachusetts against discrimination fund

By Representative González of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3109) of Carlos González for legislation to establish voluntary contribution check-off boxes on state tax returns to provide financial assistance to the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates voluntary tax check-off for anti-discrimination fund, directly establishing new revenue stream to fund public service program.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentFunds Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination to combat workplace discrimination, advancing workers' rights protection.90% confidence

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Jul 28, 2025

H 4316: An Act relative to fairness in debt collection

This bill establishes new protections for consumers facing debt collection in Massachusetts. It limits wage garnishment to no more than 90% of gross weekly earnings or 65 times the state/federal minimum wage (whichever is higher), and allows consumers to request additional exemptions due to financial hardship through a court process. The law also prohibits employers from firing or refusing to hire people because of debt garnishments and sets a 5-year limit for creditors to sue over most personal debts. These rules apply to debts like credit cards or medical bills but exclude child support or divorce-related payments.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProhibits employers from firing or refusing to hire due to debt garnishments, directly protecting workers' job security and employment rights.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Minimum Wage

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passed · Massachusetts · House Sep 4, 2025

HD 4929: An Act establishing a sick leave bank for Aayden Daniels

By Representative Field of Taunton, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Lisa Field for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Aayden Daniels, an employee of the Department of Correction. Public Service.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEstablishes sick leave bank for employee, directly expanding worker benefit access and aligning with labor protections.85% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Aug 21, 2025

H 2690: An Act relative to violation of regulation regarding hot work processes

By Representatives Ryan of Boston and Biele of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2690) of Daniel J. Ryan, Marcus S. Vaughn and others for legislation relative to violation of regulation regarding hot work processes. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill enforces safety regulations for hot work processes, directly improving workplace safety standards under Labor & Employment.85% confidence

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