An Act relative to raising the minimum wage closer to a living wage in the commonwealth
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Progress
Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
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.
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Sponsors
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12 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Carmine Lawrence Gentile
James B. Eldridge
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