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MA H2074

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Tackey Chan

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Defines "payroll card account" as a prepaid account established through an employer for wage transfers, subject to federal Electronic Fund Transfer Act and Regulation E consumer protections

  • Requires employers using payroll cards to provide at least one free withdrawal per pay period (no more than once weekly) for up to the full net wages amount

  • Mandates advance disclosure of all card usage fees after the initial transaction, excluding third-party fees outside employer control

  • Requires employers to provide free, unlimited balance inquiries via automated phone system or internet access

  • Amends Chapter 149 of Massachusetts General Laws, Sections 1 and 148

Legislative Description

Protecting wages of employees who receive wages through an electronic wage card

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling

2/19/2026

Committee Referrals

Steering, Policy and Scheduling2/19/2026
Labor and Workforce Development2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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