An Act relative to raising the minimum wage closer to a living wage in the commonwealth
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill proposes to increase the minimum wage in Massachusetts, aiming to make it closer to a ‘living wage.’ It seeks to adjust the current minimum wage to better reflect the cost of living for workers. The bill is currently under consideration by the Labor and Workforce Development committee. It is similar to previous legislation regarding minimum wage increases in the state.
Key provisions
- Increases the minimum wage in Massachusetts.
- Aims to align the minimum wage with a ‘living wage’ standard.
- The bill is currently being reviewed by the Labor and Workforce Development committee.
- Similar legislation has been proposed in the past.
Who is affected
- Low-wage workers
- Employers
- Massachusetts residents
Notable changes
- The bill seeks to adjust the current minimum wage, not establish a completely new one.
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Sponsors
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12 on record
Primary sponsor
Carmine Lawrence Gentile
Cosponsors
Carmine Lawrence Gentile
Daniel M. Donahue
Danillo A. Sena
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