H4291
An Act relative to the prevailing wage in the town of Chatham
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to exempt the town of Chatham, Massachusetts, from the state’s prevailing wage law. Currently, Chatham must pay its municipal employees wages comparable to those of private sector workers with similar positions. The bill, presented by representatives and senators, would allow Chatham to determine its own wage scales for town employees without adhering to the prevailing wage requirements. The petition was approved by the town of Chatham.
Key provisions
- Exempts the town of Chatham from the prevailing wage law.
- Allows Chatham to set its own wage scales for municipal employees.
- The bill was presented by representatives and senators.
- The town of Chatham approved the petition.
- The bill was referred to the committee on Labor and Workforce Development.
- A hearing is scheduled for November 17, 2025.
Who is affected
- The town of Chatham, Massachusetts
- Municipal employees of Chatham
- State government (regarding labor regulations)
- Workers in Chatham (potentially, if wages change)
Notable changes
- Currently, Chatham is subject to the prevailing wage law.
- This bill would remove Chatham from that requirement.
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Bill H.4291 194th (Current)
An Act relative to the prevailing wage in the town of Chatham
By Representative Luddy of Orleans and Senator Cyr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4291) of Hadley Luddy (by vote of the town) relative to exempting the town of Chatham from the prevailing wage law. Labor and Workforce Development. [Local Approval Received.]
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Bill Information
Presenters: Hadley Luddy , Julian Cyr City/Town: Chatham (Local Approval Received)
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Displaying 7 actions for Bill H.4291
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 7/16/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Labor and Workforce Development |
| House | Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order | |
| 7/21/2025 | 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 |
| 2/17/2026 | House | Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026 |
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