S 797
An Act reforming auto body labor rates
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Bill overview
This bill, S.797, aims to reform the labor rates paid to auto body workers in Massachusetts. It seeks to address current practices related to these rates, though the specific details of the reform are not outlined in the available text. The bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Ways and Means and subsequently reported favorably. Similar bills have been proposed in the past.
Key provisions
- Reform auto body labor rates.
- The bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Ways and Means.
- It was reported favorably by the committee.
- Similar bills have been previously introduced.
Who is affected
- Auto body workers
- Motor vehicle repair shops
- Consumers in Massachusetts
Notable changes
- The bill proposes changes to existing auto body labor rate practices.
- It is part of a series of similar bills introduced in recent years.
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Primary sponsor
Michael O. Moore
Cosponsor
Michael O. Moore
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Bill S.797 194th (Current)
An Act reforming auto body labor rates
By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 797) of Michael O. Moore for legislation to reform auto body labor rates. Financial Services.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Michael O. Moore Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill S.797
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Financial Services |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 10/10/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/22/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in A-1 |
| 10/17/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 10/22/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in B-1 and Virtual Hearing location changed |
| 10/22/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 10/22/2025 from 10:30 AM-11:40 AM in B-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 1/15/2026 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
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