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H 2136

An Act to preserve employer autonomy

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Kim Ferguson and 3 co-sponsors

Massachusetts bill H 2136 aims to expand employer autonomy in workplace practices, currently pending Labor and Workforce Development committee review with hearing scheduled for October 8, 2025.

Accompanied a study order, see H5208
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Bill Summary · H 2136

Legislative bill overview

H 2136 is a Massachusetts bill focused on preserving employer autonomy, though the specific provisions are not detailed in the available information. The bill has been referred to the Labor and Workforce Development committee and recently had its hearing rescheduled. Without access to the bill's actual text, the precise scope of what "employer autonomy" measures it contains remains unclear.

Why is this important

Legislation addressing employer autonomy typically affects workplace regulations, hiring practices, and labor relations. Massachusetts has relatively robust worker protections and labor standards, so bills framed around employer autonomy often generate debate about balancing business flexibility against worker protections and existing labor laws.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of autonomy restrictions: The bill likely seeks to limit or eliminate certain workplace regulations; opponents may argue this undermines worker safety, wage protections, or anti-discrimination standards
  • Labor committee dynamics: Massachusetts' labor committees tend to include both pro-business and labor-aligned members, making the actual provisions controversial
  • Specificity unknown: Without the bill text, it's unclear whether this addresses hiring decisions, scheduling flexibility, benefits requirements, union relationships, or other employment matters—each carrying different political implications

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

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