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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 16, 2025

S 521: Resolve support ratification of Federal Child Labor Constitutional Amendment

By Mr. Lewis (by request), a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 521) of Vincent Dixon, for legislation to support ratification of Federal Child Labor Constitutional Amendment. Election Laws.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly supports ratification of a constitutional amendment prohibiting child labor, directly protecting minors' rights under labor standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Child Labor

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 26, 2026

H 1810: An Act protecting honest employers by creating construction private attorney general actions

By Representative Kearney of Scituate, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1810) of Patrick Joseph Kearney relative to creating construction wage theft private attorney general actions. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentCreates private attorney general actions for construction wage theft, enabling workers to recover unpaid wages and strengthening enforcement of wage laws.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 18, 2025

S 1288: An Act clarifying the prevailing wage law

By Mr. Brady, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1288) of Michael D. Brady for legislation to clarify the prevailing wage law. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentClarifies prevailing wage law, ensuring fair compensation for workers on public projects, aligns with labor protections and workforce development.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Feb 11, 2026

H 2120: An Act clarifying the prevailing wage law

By Representative Gregoire of Marlborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2120) of Danielle W. Gregoire for legislation to place the inspection, testing and repair of fire protection systems under the prevailing wage law. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill extends prevailing wage requirements to fire protection system work, ensuring higher wages for these workers under labor protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Oct 20, 2025

S 130: An Act relative to a livable wage for human services workers

By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 130) of Cindy F. Friedman, Kathleen R. LaNatra, Joanne M. Comerford, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to a livable wage for human services workers. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentDirectly establishes livable wage standards for human services workers, advancing wage protections and economic security for covered employees.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Minimum Wage

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 26, 2026

H 1622: An Act removing barriers to justice in the workplace

By Representatives Connolly of Cambridge and Higgins of Leominster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1622) of Mike Connolly, Natalie M. Higgins and James K. Hawkins relative to workplace discrimination complaints. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill removes barriers to workplace discrimination complaints, directly advancing workers' rights protections in Labor & Employment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Employment Discrimination

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 26, 2026

H 1744: An Act to prevent child labor exploitation and trafficking

By Representative Hendricks of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1744) of Christopher Hendricks, Mark C. Montigny and Antonio F. D. Cabral for legislation to prevent child labor exploitation and trafficking. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentPrevents child labor exploitation, directly protecting vulnerable workers' rights under Labor & Employment policies.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Child Labor

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 12, 2026

H 2095: An Act relative to non-disclosure agreements relating to a claim of discrimination, non-payment of wages or benefits, retaliation, harassment or violation of public policy in employment

By Representative DuBois of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2095) of Michelle M. DuBois relative to non-disclosure agreements relating to a claim of discrimination, non-payment of wages or benefits, retaliation, harassment or violation of public policy in employment. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProhibits non-disclosure agreements in discrimination, wage non-payment, retaliation, or harassment claims, protecting workers' right to report violations without silencing.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Employment Discrimination Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Dec 18, 2025

S 1332: An Act clarifying the process for paying the wages of dismissed employees

By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1332) of Barry R. Finegold for legislation to clarify the process for paying the wages of dismissed employees. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill clarifies payment process for dismissed employees' wages, directly protecting workers' rights to timely compensation upon termination with no ambiguity in intent.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Workforce Development

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 12, 2026

H 4208: An Act relative to damages for employees aggrieved by violations of the Massachusetts Wage Act

By Representative Puppolo of Springfield, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., relative to damages for employees aggrieved by violations of the Massachusetts Wage Act. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill establishes damages for wage violations under Massachusetts Wage Act, strengthening employee protections and enforcement against employer non-compliance.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Minimum Wage Workforce Development

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