S 2012
An Act establishing fairness for agricultural laborers
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Bill overview
This bill, S.2012, aims to improve working conditions and ensure fair treatment for agricultural laborers in Massachusetts. It seeks to establish standards related to wages, hours, and overall labor practices within the agricultural sector. The bill was referred to the Joint Committee on Revenue and has a hearing scheduled for July 15, 2025. Similar legislation has been proposed in the past.
Key provisions
- Establishment of standards for agricultural labor.
- Potential provisions regarding wage and hour requirements.
- Hearing scheduled for July 15, 2025, to discuss the bill's details.
- Related bills (S.1837, H.2812, H.2108, H.3107) have been previously introduced.
Who is affected
- Agricultural laborers
- Agricultural employers in Massachusetts
- The agricultural industry in Massachusetts
Notable changes
- The bill seeks to codify and strengthen protections for a vulnerable workforce.
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Bill S.2012 194th (Current)
An Act establishing fairness for agricultural laborers
By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2012) of Adam Gomez and James B. Eldridge for legislation to establish fairness for agricultural laborers. Revenue.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Adam Gómez Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Revenue
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill S.2012
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Revenue |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 7/1/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/15/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1 |
| 4/1/2026 | Senate | Reporting date extended to Thursday June 25, 2026 |
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