S 1822
An Act providing retirement security to care workers
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Bill overview
This bill aims to establish a retirement security system for care workers in Massachusetts. It seeks to ensure that individuals who provide essential care services, such as home care and personal care, have access to retirement benefits. The legislation proposes a mechanism to provide these workers with a secure retirement plan, addressing a gap in current protections for this workforce. It is intended to improve the financial well-being of care workers throughout the state.
Key provisions
- Establishes a retirement savings program for care workers.
- Requires employers to contribute to the retirement savings of their care worker employees.
- Defines who qualifies as a ‘care worker’ for the purposes of the program.
- Specifies the structure and administration of the retirement savings plan.
- Addresses potential funding mechanisms for the program.
- Includes provisions for portability of retirement savings.
- Mandates reporting requirements for participating employers.
- Creates a process for resolving disputes related to the program.
Who is affected
- Care workers (e.g., home care aides, personal care assistants)
- Employers of care workers
- Massachusetts residents
- The caregiving industry
- Workers in the public sector providing care
Notable changes
- Creates a new retirement benefit specifically for care workers, which may not currently exist.
Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Sal N. DiDomenico
Cosponsors
Michael D. Brady
Sal N. DiDomenico
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Bill S.1822 194th (Current)
An Act providing retirement security to care workers
By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1822) of Sal N. DiDomenico and Michael D. Brady for legislation to provide retirement security to care workers. Public Service.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Sal N. DiDomenico
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Displaying 4 actions for Bill S.1822
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Public Service |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 6/20/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/25/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 |
| 12/4/2025 | Senate | Accompanied a study order, see S2786 |
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