An Act relative to raising the minimum wage closer to a living wage in the commonwealth
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill proposes to increase the minimum wage in Massachusetts, aiming to bring it closer to a ‘living wage.’ It seeks to adjust the current minimum wage to better reflect the cost of living for workers. The bill was referred to the Labor and Workforce Development committee and subsequently heard. The legislation has been considered in previous sessions, with similar proposals.
Key provisions
- Increases the minimum wage in Massachusetts.
- Aims to align the minimum wage with a ‘living wage’ standard.
- The bill was referred to the Labor and Workforce Development committee.
- The bill was heard on November 17, 2025.
- The bill was accompanied by a study order (H5362).
- Similar bills have been proposed in previous legislative sessions.
- The bill was Senate concurred.
Who is affected
- Low-wage workers
- Massachusetts residents
- Businesses that pay minimum wage
- Labor organizations
Notable changes
- This bill builds upon previous attempts to raise the minimum wage in Massachusetts.
- It seeks to establish a ‘living wage’ benchmark, rather than simply increasing the current minimum wage.
- The bill has been subject to multiple hearings and revisions.
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Sponsors
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12 on record
Primary sponsor
Carmine Lawrence Gentile
Cosponsors
Carmine Lawrence Gentile
Daniel M. Donahue
Danillo A. Sena
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