An Act to promote an enhanced care worker minimum wage
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to increase the minimum wage for care workers in Massachusetts. It seeks to recognize and compensate the essential work performed by these individuals, who often provide critical support to vulnerable populations. The legislation proposes an enhanced minimum wage for these workers, potentially improving their economic stability. Currently, the bill is being reviewed by the Health Care Financing committee.
Key provisions
- Establishes an enhanced minimum wage for care workers.
- Focuses on workers providing in-home care and other support services.
- The specific wage amount is not detailed in the provided text.
- The bill is being considered by the Health Care Financing committee.
- Related legislation, including previous bills with similar goals, has been considered in the past.
Who is affected
- Care workers
- Home care providers
- Individuals receiving care services
- Massachusetts residents
- Healthcare workers
Notable changes
- This bill builds upon previous attempts to increase wages for similar workers.
- It specifically targets the care worker sector within the broader workforce.
- The bill’s details regarding the enhanced wage are not yet finalized.
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Sponsors
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21 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
James B. Eldridge
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