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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 17, 2026

H 2183: An Act to ban captive audience meetings

By Representative Uyterhoeven of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2183) of Erika Uyterhoeven, Jason M. Lewis and Carmine Lawrence Gentile for legislation to ban captive audience and employer sponsored meetings. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBans captive audience meetings that pressure workers on unionization, directly protecting workers' rights and collective bargaining under Labor & Workforce Development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Aug 7, 2025

S 1378: An Act relative to employee leave of absence to appear in probate and family court

By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1378) of John C. Velis for legislation relative to employee leave of absence to appear in probate and family court. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides employee leave for probate/family court appearances, protecting job security during legal matters per Labor Committee focus.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Paid Leave Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Aug 7, 2025

S 1294: An Act relative to employment protections for victims of abusive behavior

By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1294) of Cynthia Stone Creem for legislation relative to employment protections for victims of abusive behavior. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill provides employment protections for victims of abusive behavior, directly advancing worker safety and rights under Labor & Workforce Development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Aug 7, 2025

S 1312: An Act ensuring domestic violence victims' protections for all employees in the commonwealth

By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1312) of Ryan C. Fattman, Joseph D. McKenna, Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to ensure domestic violence victims' protections for all employees in the commonwealth. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates workplace protections for domestic violence victims, directly advancing workers' safety rights under Labor & Employment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Aug 7, 2025

S 1335: An Act relative to defense against abusive waivers

By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1335) of Cindy F. Friedman for legislation to defend against abusive waivers. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill protects workers from abusive waivers that may undermine labor rights and safety protections under Labor and Workforce Development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Sep 2, 2025

H 2068: An Act to protect the collective bargaining rights of certain administrative employees

By Representative Biele of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2068) of David Biele relative to collective bargaining rights of certain administrative employees. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly aims to protect collective bargaining rights for administrative employees, directly advancing workers' rights under Labor & Employment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Sep 4, 2025

H 2096: An Act relative to workplace safety and disclosure of violations

By Representative DuBois of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2096) of Michelle M. DuBois relative to workplace safety. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates disclosure of workplace safety violations, strengthening worker protections and transparency in safety compliance.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development Workplace Safety

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passed · Massachusetts · House Sep 4, 2025

H 2141: An Act relative to employee definition harmonization

By Representatives Livingstone of Boston and Nguyen of Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2141) of Jay D. Livingstone and Tram T. Nguyen relative to employment under the unemployment insurance program. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentHarmonizes employee definition for unemployment insurance eligibility, ensuring consistent access to benefits and strengthening administrative support for workers under labor programs.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Gig Economy Unemployment Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 5, 2026

H 2181: An Act to implement a 4 day work week in the Commonwealth

By Representative Uyterhoeven of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2181) of Erika Uyterhoeven for legislation to establish a 4 day work week. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill establishes 4-day work week, directly advancing employment standards by reducing weekly hours without pay reduction, improving work-life balance and worker well-being.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 5, 2026

H 3995: An Act to protect workers from extreme temperatures

By Representative O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3995) of James J. O'Day and Tara T. Hong relative to heat or cold stress. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly protects workers from extreme temperatures, advancing workplace safety standards under Labor & Workforce Development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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