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H 1769

MA HOUSE

An Act relative to the safety of courthouses and remote court proceedings

194th
Introduced by Dan Hunt,

Expands court officer authority to include courthouse grounds and remote sites, and grants police powers for nontraditional proceedings to protect jurors, judges, and detainees.

Hearing rescheduled to 11/04/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
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H 2126

MA HOUSE

An Act relative to prevailing wages

194th
Introduced by James Arena-DeRosa, Mike Brady, Tony Cabral and 42 other co-sponsors

Bill H 2126 includes approved apprenticeship programs under Massachusetts' prevailing wage laws, ensuring fair wages and protections for trainees and supporting workforce development.

Hearing scheduled for 11/17/2025 from 11:00 AM-12:20 PM in B-1
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S 2574

MA SENATE

An Act providing accidental death benefits for the surviving spouse of a former firefighter of the City of Boston

194th
Introduced by Nick Collins, Dan Hunt,

Bill S 2574 aimed to require valid government-issued photo IDs for voting, impacting voter turnout and election procedures, but was defeated in committee.

Bill reported favorably by committee and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session
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H 2655

MA HOUSE

An Act requiring health care employers to develop and implement programs to prevent workplace violence

194th
Introduced by Jim Arciero, James Arena-DeRosa, Michelle Badger and 66 other co-sponsors

Bill H 2655 mandates health care employers in Massachusetts to assess risks and implement programs to prevent workplace violence, enhancing safety for health care workers.

New draft substituted, see H4767
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H 4767

MA HOUSE

An Act requiring health care employers to develop and implement programs to prevent workplace violence

194th
Introduced by Jim Arciero, James Arena-DeRosa, Michelle Badger and 66 other co-sponsors

Bill H 4767 mandates health care employers to implement violence prevention programs, conduct annual risk assessments, and support affected employees, enhancing workplace safety.

Read; and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
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