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HD 2667

An Act clarifying the prevailing wage law

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Danielle Gregoire

Massachusetts bill clarifying prevailing wage requirements for public works projects, affecting construction worker compensation and public project costs.

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Bill Summary · HD 2667

Legislative bill overview

HD 2667 clarifies Massachusetts' prevailing wage law, which requires contractors on public works projects to pay workers at rates set by the Department of Labor. The bill appears to address ambiguities or gaps in how prevailing wage requirements are applied, enforced, or calculated in the state.

Why is this important

Prevailing wage laws significantly impact public construction costs and worker compensation. Clarifications to these laws affect which projects require compliance, how wages are determined, enforcement mechanisms, and ultimately the cost of public infrastructure projects and take-home pay for construction workers.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost implications: Construction industry groups may oppose clarifications that expand wage requirements, arguing increased labor costs raise taxes or reduce project funding; labor advocates may push for stricter enforcement
  • Scope of applicability: Disagreement may exist over which types of public contracts (municipal, state, quasi-public entities, federal-state partnerships) should be subject to prevailing wage rules
  • Wage calculation methodology: Different stakeholder groups may dispute how prevailing wages should be determined, updated, or applied across different trade classifications and regions

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

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