Labor & Employment (Workplace Safety)

in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Jul 6, 2026

S 3134: An Act relative to increased safety standards in the construction industry

Senate, July 6, 2026 -- The committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2112) of Nick Collins for legislation relative to increased safety standards in the construction industry, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 3134).

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly aims to increase safety standards in the construction industry, directly protecting worker rights and workplace safety.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Workplace Safety

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passed · Massachusetts · House Jun 17, 2026

H 2364: An Act providing safeguards for home healthcare workers

By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2364) of Bruce J. Ayers, James C. Arena-DeRosa and Michael D. Brady for legislation to further regulate annual workplace safety training for home healthcare workers. Public Health.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates annual workplace safety training for home healthcare workers, directly enhancing workplace safety protections under Labor & Employment policies.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workplace Safety

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in committee · Massachusetts · House Sep 4, 2025

H 4448: An Act requiring OSHA training

H 4448 requires construction employers (with OSHA oversight) to provide 10 hours of OSHA training to employees and verify independent contractors have completed approved training. Employers without required training face escalating fines ($1,500 to $5,000 per violation) and $25,000 fines if a death results from non-compliance after an investigation. The law mandates public reporting of violations and requires the board to list approved training providers and establish renewal rules. It exempts routine homeowner home maintenance and small projects under $25,000.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates OSHA training for construction employers with fines for non-compliance, directly enhancing workplace safety protections for workers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workplace Safety

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passed · Massachusetts · House Sep 4, 2025

H 2075: An Act requiring OSHA training

By Representative Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2075) of Tackey Chan for legislation to require that certain construction industry employers provide occupational safety and health administration training to employees. Labor and Workforce Development.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates OSHA training for construction employers, directly enhancing workplace safety standards under Labor and Workforce Development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development Workplace Safety

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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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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 1516: An Act relative to 2-person train crew size

This bill requires freight trains to operate with a minimum of two crew members, applying to trains moving freight but excluding hostler service or utility employee operations. Companies violating this rule face escalating fines: $250-$1,000 for a first offense, $1,000-$5,000 for a second offense within three years, and $5,000-$10,000 for third or subsequent offenses. The law takes effect on July 1, 2025, directly affecting freight rail operators and their compliance practices. It establishes a clear safety standard for crew staffing without specifying broader industry impacts.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates two crew members for freight safety, directly improving workplace conditions and reducing accident risks per bill's safety-focused requirements.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates minimum two-crew safety standard for freight trains, enhancing rail safety within transportation infrastructure regulations.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Workplace Safety Freight Rail

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 563: An Act relative to probation officers

HD 563 amends Massachusetts law to include probation officers in a provision covering officers who suffer bodily injuries from violence while performing their duties. The bill inserts a specific reference to probation officers into the existing law, ensuring they qualify for the same workplace injury protections as other covered officers. This change directly affects probation officers by expanding their eligibility for benefits they were previously excluded from. The bill does not alter the benefits themselves but extends their application to probation officers.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeExpands workplace injury protections for probation officers, strengthening their safety and benefits within criminal justice system.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands workplace injury protections for probation officers, granting them benefits they were previously excluded from, directly strengthening worker safety and benefits.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole Workplace Safety

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 1936: An Act to enforce laws protecting worksite safety

HD 1936 prohibits construction contractors from shifting responsibility for workplace safety violations through contracts. It directly affects parties entering construction contracts who have legal or contractual duties to maintain safe worksites. The bill makes any contract clause attempting to transfer liability for safety breaches - covering claims, fines, or damages - void and unenforceable. This amendment to Massachusetts law ensures contractors cannot legally avoid accountability for their own safety failures.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProhibits contractors from shifting safety liability, making void clauses that evade accountability for worksite safety breaches. Directly strengthens worker safety protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workplace Safety

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 160: An Act requiring OSHA training

HD 160 requires construction employers contracting for residential, commercial, or public projects (subject to federal OSHA oversight) to provide employees with at least 10 hours of OSHA-approved safety training. Employers must also verify independent contractors have completed the required training. Violations incur fines starting at $2,500 for the first offense, increasing to $10,000 for repeat violations, with $25,000 fines for fatalities linked to non-compliance after investigation. The law mandates public posting of violations and establishes a system for reporting, while exempting small projects under $10,000 and homeowner DIY work.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates OSHA safety training for construction workers, enforces verification of contractor compliance, and imposes fines for violations/fatalities, directly strengthening workplace safety protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workplace Safety

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 547: An Act relative to the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission forming a department of workplace and consumer safety

HD 547 would require the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission to establish a new "department of workplace and consumer safety" within its structure. This department would specifically investigate workplace safety issues in cannabis facilities, including air quality and first responder access, and compile mold testing data for consumer safety reporting. The bill directly affects cannabis businesses and workers by creating a dedicated safety oversight unit under the Commission. It mandates concrete actions - investigating specific safety hazards and compiling data - without altering licensing or taxation rules.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentCreates dedicated safety department for cannabis workplaces, mandating investigations into air quality and mold testing to protect workers' health and safety.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workplace Safety

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