An Act for a minimum hourly health improvement wage
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Progress
Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill proposes to establish a minimum hourly wage, referred to as a ‘health improvement wage,’ for certain workers. The specific details of this wage, such as the amount and which workers are covered, are still being determined through a study order. The bill aims to improve wages and working conditions for these employees. It is similar to previous attempts to establish a health improvement wage in Massachusetts.
Key provisions
- Establishes a ‘health improvement wage’ for covered workers.
- Requires a study to determine the appropriate wage level.
- The study will examine the impact of the wage on healthcare costs and worker compensation.
- The study is linked to House Bill 5180.
- The bill was referred to the Labor and Workforce Development committee.
Who is affected
- Workers in specific industries (details to be determined by the study)
- Employees covered by healthcare benefits
Notable changes
- This bill builds upon previous attempts to establish a health improvement wage in Massachusetts.
- The wage is intended to improve worker compensation and potentially impact healthcare costs.
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Sponsors
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2 on record
Primary sponsor
Michael S. Day
Cosponsor
Vincent Lawrence Dixon
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