Massachusetts · 194th General Court (2025-2026)

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An Act relative to a youth training wage

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Overview

This bill establishes a youth training wage in Massachusetts. It aims to provide a lower wage rate for young workers participating in training programs, with the goal of encouraging employers to hire and train youth. The wage rate would be set at 85% of the regular minimum wage, and it would apply to individuals aged 16-20 participating in approved training programs. The bill seeks to support youth employment and skill development.

Key provisions

Establishes a youth training wage at 85% of the regular Massachusetts minimum wage.
Applies to individuals aged 16-20 participating in approved training programs.
Training programs must be approved by the Department of Labor and Workforce Development.
The wage applies to wages paid for work performed.
The bill includes provisions for tracking and reporting on youth training wage participants.
The wage rate is subject to annual review.
The bill defines ‘training program’ and ‘youth’ for the purposes of this law.
The wage is intended to incentivize employers to hire and train young workers.

Who is affected

Young workers aged 16-20
Employers who hire young workers for training programs
Massachusetts residents
Training program providers
The Department of Labor and Workforce Development

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Legislative history

8 recorded actions

Feb 27, 2025House

Referred to the committee on Labor and Workforce Development

Feb 27, 2025Senate

Senate concurred

Sep 25, 2025joint

Hearing scheduled for 10/08/2025 from 10:00 AM-5:00 PM in B-1

Oct 8, 2025joint

Hearing rescheduled to 10/08/2025 from 10:00 AM-12:15 PM in B-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time

Jan 29, 2026House

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling

Feb 26, 2026House

Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting

Feb 26, 2026House

Rules suspended

Feb 26, 2026House

Read second and ordered to a third reading

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An Act relative to a youth training wage

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