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MA H2069

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

David Biele

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Amends Chapter 149 of Massachusetts General Laws to require public contracts for rented equipment operators (trucks, vehicles used in public works), moving contractors, and school bus transportation to include commissioner-determined wage rates
  • Mandates that wage rates include payments to health and welfare plans and pension plans, or equivalent direct payments to employees if no such plans exist
  • Renders any public contract without the required wage stipulation invalid, prohibiting payment under such contracts
  • Creates private right of action allowing aggrieved employees to file civil suits 90 days after complaint to attorney general (or sooner with AG consent), with a 3-year statute of limitations
  • Awards prevailing employees treble damages as liquidated damages for lost wages and benefits, plus litigation costs and reasonable attorneys' fees

Legislative Description

Regarding trash and recycling collectors, moving contractors, and motor bus pupil transporters

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

3/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means3/5/2026
Labor and Workforce Development2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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