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H 2115

An Act clarifying the prevailing wage act to protect actions by the attorney general

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Ken Gordon

Massachusetts bill clarifies Attorney General's authority to enforce prevailing wage protections for construction workers on publicly-funded projects.

Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026
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Bill Summary · H 2115

Legislative bill overview

H 2115 clarifies Massachusetts' prevailing wage law to explicitly protect and preserve the Attorney General's authority to enforce prevailing wage requirements. The bill addresses potential legal vulnerabilities in the state's prevailing wage enforcement mechanisms by codifying the AG's investigative and prosecutorial powers in this area.

Why is this important

Prevailing wage laws ensure construction and public works workers receive union-scale wages and benefits. By clarifying the AG's enforcement authority, the bill prevents legal challenges that could weaken wage protections for thousands of workers on state-funded projects, which represents significant economic protection for a key workforce segment.

Potential points of contention

  • Business opposition: Contractors argue prevailing wage laws increase project costs; this bill strengthens enforcement, which industry groups may view as expanding regulatory burden
  • Scope ambiguity: The bill's specific clarifications are unclear from available information—stakeholders may dispute whether it expands or merely affirms existing AG powers
  • Implementation concerns: Labor advocates might argue the clarification doesn't go far enough if it only restates existing authority rather than creating new enforcement tools

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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