H2065
An Act relative to a four-day work week pilot program
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Bill overview
This bill proposes establishing a pilot program in Massachusetts to test the feasibility of a four-day work week. The Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development would be authorized to design and implement this pilot program. The goal is to explore the potential benefits of a shorter work week for employees and employers, such as improved work-life balance and increased productivity.
Key provisions
- Authorize the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development to create a four-day work week pilot program.
- The pilot program will be designed and implemented by the Labor and Workforce Development department.
- The program’s goals include assessing the impact on employee well-being and productivity.
Who is affected
- Massachusetts employers
- Massachusetts employees
- The Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development
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Primary sponsor
Shirley B. Arriaga
Cosponsor
Shirley B. Arriaga
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Bill H.2065 194th (Current)
An Act relative to a four-day work week pilot program
By Representative Arriaga of Chicopee, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2065) of Shirley B. Arriaga that the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development be authorized to establish a four-day work week pilot program. Labor and Workforce Development.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Shirley B. Arriaga Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.2065
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Labor and Workforce Development |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 5/22/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/10/2025 from 11:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-1 |
| 9/8/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Wednesday, December 3, 2025 |
| 11/3/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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