S 1349
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 to be closer to a ‘living wage.’ It’s part of a series of efforts to address wage levels and ensure that workers can afford a basic standard of living. The bill was referred to the Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development and is currently awaiting a hearing.
Key provisions
- Increases the minimum wage in Massachusetts.
- Aims to bring the minimum wage closer to a ‘living wage’ level.
- The bill is currently under review by the Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development.
- Similar legislation has been proposed in the past.
- The bill was referred to the Labor and Workforce Development committee.
- A hearing is scheduled for November 17, 2025.
Who is affected
- Low-wage workers
- Retail employees
- Restaurant workers
- Service industry employees
- Massachusetts residents
Notable changes
- This bill builds upon previous attempts to establish a living wage in Massachusetts.
- The specific increase in the minimum wage is not yet defined within the current text.
- The bill is part of a broader effort to address economic inequality.
Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Jason M. Lewis
Cosponsors
Carmine Lawrence Gentile
James B. Eldridge
Jason M. Lewis
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Bill S.1349 194th (Current)
An Act relative to raising the minimum wage closer to a living wage in the commonwealth
By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1349) of Jason M. Lewis, Michael J. Barrett, James B. Eldridge, Manny Cruz and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to raising the minimum wage closer to a living wage in the commonwealth. Labor and Workforce Development.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Jason M. Lewis Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development
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Displaying 7 actions for Bill S.1349
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Labor and Workforce Development |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House 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 |
| 2/25/2026 | Senate | Reporting date extended to Tuesday March 3, 2026 |
| 4/30/2026 | Senate | Reporting date extended to Thursday July 30, 2026 |
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