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MA H1395

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

James O'Day

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Creates a 403(b) or similar individual retirement account program for personal care attendants and family child care providers in Massachusetts

  • Designates the Department of Medical Assistance as the employer of personal care attendants and the Department of Early Education and Care as the employer of family child care providers for contribution purposes

  • Requires state employer contributions to each paycheck plus dollar-for-dollar matching of employee contributions up to 100%

  • Establishes a 9-member governance board with at least 4 labor union representatives (2 for personal care attendants, 2 for family child care providers)

  • Mandates program establishment and enrollment procedures within one year of passage

Legislative Description

To provide retirement security to care workers

Last Action

Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order

6/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Service3/31/2025
Health Care Financing2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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