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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 18, 2025

S 1346: An Act establishing parking cash-out

By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1346) of John F. Keenan, Steven Owens, James K. Hawkins and Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to establish an employee parking cash-out option. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEstablishes employee parking cash-out option under Labor and Workforce Development, expanding commuting benefits and flexibility for workers.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Nov 3, 2025

S 98: An Act prohibiting employment discrimination based on legal use of cannabis

By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 98) of Jacob R. Oliveira and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to prohibit employment discrimination based on the legal use of cannabis. Cannabis Policy.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProhibits employment discrimination based on legal cannabis use, protecting workers' rights in hiring and employment decisions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Employment Discrimination

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passed · Massachusetts · House Nov 3, 2025

H 2171: An Act to make data on workforce development outcomes public and accessible

By Representative Saunders of Belchertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2171) of Aaron L. Saunders relative to the availability of data on workforce development outcomes. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMakes workforce development data public, enabling transparency and accountability in labor outcomes per bill title and Labor & Workforce Development subject.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Nov 3, 2025

H 1653: An Act protecting employee free speech

By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1653) of Marjorie C. Decker relative to protecting employee free speech. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly protects employee free speech, directly advancing workers' rights within Labor & Employment policy framework.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Nov 3, 2025

H 2080: An Act to promote economic mobility through ESOL

By Representatives Cruz of Salem and Mendes of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2080) of Manny Cruz, Rita A. Mendes and others relative to providing job training for workers with limited-English proficiency. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationProvides ESOL job training for limited-English proficiency workers, directly supporting immigrant integration and workforce access.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides job training for limited-English proficiency workers, enhancing employability and economic mobility under Labor and Workforce Development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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passed both · Massachusetts · House Jul 30, 2026

H 4706: An Act to improve Massachusetts home care

H 4706 establishes a licensing system for home care agencies in Massachusetts, requiring them to obtain and maintain a license from the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. It mandates background checks for all home care workers (including criminal history, federal exclusion lists, and driving records for drivers), sets minimum standards for consumer service plans and contracts, and requires agencies to carry workers' compensation and liability insurance. The bill also mandates annual training for workers on topics like abuse reporting, dementia care, safety, and privacy. This directly affects home care agencies, home care workers, and the thousands of Massachusetts residents receiving home care services in their homes.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates licensing, background checks, service standards, and insurance for home care agencies, directly improving quality and safety of healthcare services.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates workers' compensation insurance and background checks for home care workers, directly protecting worker rights and safety standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 2, 2026

H 4019: An Act to ensure fair compensation for warranty service labor

By Representative Arriaga of Chicopee, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4019) of Shirley B. Arriaga relative to compensation for warranty service labor. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill ensures fair compensation for warranty service labor, directly strengthening wage standards under Labor & Employment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 19, 2026

H 2074: An Act protecting wages of employees who receive wages through an electronic wage card

By Representatives Chan of Quincy and Paulino of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2074) of Tackey Chan and Francisco E. Paulino for legislation to protect wages of employees who receive wages through an electronic wage card. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly protects wages for employees using electronic wage cards, directly advancing worker compensation rights under Labor & Employment policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Aug 13, 2026

S 1376: An Act relative to unemployment insurance

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1376) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to unemployment insurance. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill addresses unemployment insurance, a core worker benefit under Labor and Workforce Development, aiming to strengthen financial support for unemployed workers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Unemployment Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 19, 2026

H 2124: An Act to protect hospital workers from being deprived of their wages

By Representative Honan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2124) of Kevin G. Honan for legislation to protect hospital workers from being deprived of their wages. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly protects hospital workers' wages, directly advancing labor rights and compensation standards under Labor and Workforce Development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Workforce Development

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