S 1295
An Act relative to workforce training
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Bill overview
This bill, titled ‘An Act relative to workforce training,’ is sponsored by Brendan P. Crighton and Jason M. Lewis and aims to promote a workplace free of all forms of unlawful harassment. It’s currently being reviewed by the Senate Committee on Labor and Workforce Development and the Senate Ways and Means Committee. The bill seeks to establish and improve workforce training programs within the Commonwealth.
Key provisions
- Addresses workplace harassment prevention.
- Focuses on workforce training initiatives.
- Currently under review by relevant legislative committees.
- Part of a series of similar bills related to workforce development.
- Scheduled for a hearing on October 8, 2025.
Who is affected
- Employers
- Employees
- Workforce Development Agencies
- Labor Unions
- The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Notable changes
- The bill specifically addresses unlawful harassment in the workplace.
- It is part of a broader effort to improve workforce training and skills development.
Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Brendan P. Crighton
Cosponsors
Brendan P. Crighton
Jason M. Lewis
Paul R. Feeney
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Bill S.1295 194th (Current)
An Act relative to workforce training
By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1295) of Brendan P. Crighton and Jason M. Lewis for legislation relative to promote a workplace free of all forms of unlawful harassment. Labor and Workforce Development.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Brendan P. Crighton Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill S.1295
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Labor and Workforce Development |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 9/25/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/08/2025 from 10:00 AM-5:00 PM in B-1 |
| 10/8/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 10/08/2025 from 10:00 AM-12:15 PM in B-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 12/18/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
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