H2077
An Act requiring certain employers to establish and maintain a human resources department
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Bill overview
This bill requires certain employers in Massachusetts to create and maintain a human resources department. The goal is to ensure employers have dedicated staff or resources to manage employee relations, compliance, and benefits. This would likely impact businesses of a certain size and complexity, aiming to improve workplace practices and employee protections. The bill’s specific requirements for the HR department are not detailed in the provided text.
Key provisions
- Requires certain employers to establish a human resources department.
- Defines the types of employers subject to the requirement.
- Specifies the responsibilities of the HR department.
- Outlines potential penalties for non-compliance.
- Establishes a process for oversight and enforcement.
Who is affected
- Employers
- Businesses
- Massachusetts employers
Notable changes
- This bill introduces a new requirement for HR departments in Massachusetts businesses.
- It may shift the responsibility for employee relations and compliance to employers.
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Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Joanie Lawlor
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Bill H.2077 194th (Current)
An Act requiring certain employers to establish and maintain a human resources department
By Representative Chan of Quincy (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2077) of Joanie Lawlor for legislation to require certain employers to establish and maintain a human resources department. Labor and Workforce Development.
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Bill Information
Presenting Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.
Presenter: Tackey Chan (By Request)
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.2077
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Labor and Workforce Development |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 7/10/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/22/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-2 |
| 2/17/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5070 |
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