H2107
An Act relative to raising the minimum wage closer to a living wage in the commonwealth
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Bill 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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Primary sponsor
Carmine Lawrence Gentile
Cosponsors
Carmine Lawrence Gentile
Christine P. Barber
Daniel M. Donahue
Danillo A. Sena
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Bill H.2107 194th (Current)
An Act relative to raising the minimum wage closer to a living wage in the commonwealth
By Representatives Gentile of Sudbury and Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2107) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Daniel M. Donahue and others relative to raising the minimum wage. Labor and Workforce Development.
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Bill Information
Presenters: Carmine Lawrence Gentile , Daniel M. Donahue
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.2107
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Labor and Workforce Development |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 11/3/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 11/17/2025 from 11:00 AM-02:00 PM in B-1 |
| 11/17/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 11/17/2025 from 11:00 AM-12:20 PM in B-1 and Virtual Hearing date changed |
| 11/17/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 11/17/2025 from 11:00 AM-12:20 PM in B-1 |
| 4/15/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5362 |
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