S 2026
An Act relative to excessive executive compensation
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Bill overview
This bill, titled ‘An Act relative to excessive executive compensation,’ aims to address concerns about high executive pay in Massachusetts. It seeks to establish a framework for reviewing and potentially regulating executive compensation packages, particularly those deemed excessive by the state. The bill intends to increase transparency and accountability in how companies determine executive pay. It also seeks to ensure that executive compensation is aligned with company performance and broader economic conditions.
Key provisions
- Requires companies to disclose information about executive compensation.
- Establishes a process for reviewing executive compensation packages.
- May consider a ‘single sales factor’ approach to determining executive pay.
- Focuses on addressing compensation deemed excessive.
- Promotes transparency in executive pay practices.
- Aims to align executive pay with company performance.
- Creates a mechanism for potential regulation of executive compensation.
Who is affected
- Corporations operating in Massachusetts
- Executive officers of Massachusetts corporations
- Shareholders of Massachusetts corporations
- The State of Massachusetts
- The Massachusetts Legislature
Notable changes
- Potentially introduces a ‘single sales factor’ method for determining executive pay.
- Increases scrutiny of executive compensation practices.
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Primary sponsor
Jason M. Lewis
Cosponsor
Jason M. Lewis
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Bill S.2026 194th (Current)
An Act relative to excessive executive compensation
By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2026) of Jason M. Lewis for legislation relative to excessive executive compensation. Revenue.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Jason M. Lewis Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Revenue
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill S.2026
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Revenue |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 9/24/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/03/2025 from 10:00 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium |
| 10/3/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 10/03/2025 from 10:00 AM-12:35 PM in Gardner Auditorium Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 4/1/2026 | Senate | Reporting date extended to Thursday June 25, 2026 |
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