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MA H1160

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

William Galvin

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Exempts nonresident aliens on F, J, M, or Q visas from Massachusetts unemployment insurance requirements under Chapter 151A for work performed to fulfill their visa purpose
  • Excludes these same visa holders from the definition of "covered individual" under the Paid Family and Medical Leave program (Chapter 175M)
  • Applies to students (F visa), exchange visitors (J visa), vocational students (M visa), and international cultural exchange participants (Q visa) during their temporary presence in the U.S.
  • Filed by Representative William C. Galvin of the 6th Norfolk District on January 9, 2025
  • Similar legislation was previously filed as House No. 1012 in the 2023-2024 session

Legislative Description

Exempting visiting trainees from certain employment requirements

Last Action

Hearing scheduled for 05/13/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2

5/7/2025

Committee Referrals

Financial Services2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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