An Act to establish an enhanced care worker minimum wage
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to establish a higher minimum wage for care workers in Massachusetts. It seeks to recognize and compensate the essential work performed by these individuals, who provide support to vulnerable populations. The legislation intends to improve the financial stability of care workers and potentially attract more people to the profession. The bill is currently under consideration by the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Key provisions
- Establishes an enhanced minimum wage for care workers.
- Specifically targets workers providing in-home care services.
- The bill was referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- A hearing was scheduled for November 17, 2025.
- The bill was reported favorably by the committee on House Ways and Means.
- Related bills concerning home care, overtime, and health care worker safety were also considered.
- The bill is part of the Labor and Workforce Development area.
Who is affected
- Care workers
- Home care providers
- Individuals receiving in-home care services
- Massachusetts residents
- The caregiving industry
Notable changes
- This bill proposes a change to the minimum wage for a specific sector of the workforce.
- It potentially addresses concerns about the low pay often associated with care work.
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Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Christopher J. Worrell
Cosponsors
Adrianne Pusateri Ramos
Amy Mah Sangiolo
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