Labor & Employment

introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 4466: An Act relative to the disability retirement of Casey L'Italien, a police officer in the city known as the town of Randolph

HD 4466 is a special bill for Casey L'Italien, a Randolph police officer injured on duty in 2021. It requires the Norfolk County Retirement Board to increase her disability retirement allowance to match what she would have earned as an active officer, covers her related medical expenses, and allows her to earn up to half her retirement amount without penalty. The bill also provides survivor benefits: her spouse (if married at the time of injury) receives 75% of her pension upon her death, and minor or incapacitated children receive payments if both she and her spouse die before the children turn 18. This bill directly affects only Casey L'Italien and her dependents, with no broader policy changes.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill increases disability retirement allowance and covers medical expenses for officer injured on duty, protecting worker benefits under employment standards.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 941: An Act relative to healthcare worker and first responder safety

By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1495) of John J. Cronin for legislation relative to healthcare worker and first responder safety and HIV testing. Public Health.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly addresses healthcare worker and first responder safety, directly advancing workplace safety standards under Labor & Employment.90% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 2171: An Act enhancing the safety of first responders

By Mr. Mark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1719) of Paul W. Mark for legislation to enhance safety of first responders with initiatives, including training, protective equipment, and emergency response planning.. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly enhances workplace safety for first responders via training, protective equipment, and emergency planning, directly advancing labor & employment safety standards.90% confidence

Tags Public Safety

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 2400: An Act including worker-owned businesses economic development programs

By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 816) of Jacob R. Oliveira and Steven Owens for legislation to support businesses where employees have ownership stakes within initiatives aimed at fostering economic growth in a community. Financial Services.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill supports worker-owned businesses with employee ownership stakes, advancing worker economic participation and rights per legislative intent.92% confidence

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 3203: An Act relative to sexual harassment

This bill prohibits sexual harassment by "professional investors" (such as banks, venture capital firms, or financial institutions) in business transactions within Massachusetts. It makes it unlawful to make sexual advances or requests for sexual favors as a condition for investment deals, or when such conduct creates a hostile work environment affecting business relationships. Individuals or businesses harmed by these violations can sue for damages, including attorney fees, and the Attorney General can also enforce the law. The bill specifically targets harassment in financial transactions, not general workplace harassment.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProhibits sexual harassment by professional investors creating hostile work environments, enabling lawsuits for damages - directly protects workers' rights and workplace safety under employment standards.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Employment Discrimination

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 2295: An Act relative to firefighter retirement benefits

By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1860) of Paul R. Feeney, Marcus S. Vaughn, Steven George Xiarhos, Paul K. Frost and other members of the General Court for legislation to expand the cancer presumption for firefighters. Public Service.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands cancer presumption for firefighters, presuming work-related illness and securing benefits, directly advancing workplace safety and worker benefits.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 996: An Act relative to the primary care workforce development and loan repayment grant program at community health centers

By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 891) of Liz Miranda, Joanne M. Comerford and Michael J. Barrett for legislation relative to the primary care workforce development and loan repayment grant program at community health centers. Health Care Financing.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes loan repayment grants for primary care workforce at community health centers, directly strengthening provider access and expanding care capacity per Health Care Financing focus.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill provides loan repayment grants for primary care workforce development at community health centers, directly supporting healthcare workers' employment stability and retention.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Primary Care Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 62: An Act relative to employees of the Commonwealth who are required to respond to emergencies or work in hazardous environments

By Mr. Brady, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1786) of Michael D. Brady for legislation relative to benefits of employees who are required to respond to emergencies or work in hazardous environments. Public Service.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly provides benefits for Commonwealth employees in hazardous environments, advancing workplace safety and worker benefits per Labor & Employment topic indicators.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 2297: An Act relative to access to paid family and medical leave and unemployment insurance for graduate student workers

By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 747) of Paul R. Feeney for legislation to allow for graduate student workers to have access to paid family and medical leave and unemployment insurance. Financial Services.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides paid leave and unemployment insurance to graduate student workers in higher education, strengthening workforce stability and well-being within the higher education sector.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill provides paid medical leave access for workers, improving healthcare access by reducing financial barriers to medical care.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly extends paid family/medical leave and unemployment insurance to graduate student workers, expanding their employment benefits and protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Paid Leave Unemployment

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 2522: An Act relative to increased safety standards in the construction industry

By Mr. Collins, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2112) of Nick Collins for legislation relative to increased safety standards in the construction industry. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly increases construction safety standards, directly advancing workplace safety protections under Labor & Employment policies.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workplace Safety

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