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MA H2175
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Michael Soter
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AI Summary
- Creates a "training wage" exemption from Massachusetts minimum wage law for workers under age 18 who work 20 hours or less per week and require a work permit
- Sets the training wage at no less than $10 per hour for the first 120 hours of employment with a new employer
- Training period applies only to the initial 120 hours with each new employer, after which standard minimum wage requirements apply
- Amends Chapter 151, Section 1 of the General Laws (Massachusetts minimum wage statute)
- Filed by Representatives Michael J. Soter (8th Worcester) and Bradley H. Jones, Jr. (20th Middlesex) on January 15, 2025
Legislative Description
Relative to a youth training wage
Last Action
Read second and ordered to a third reading
2/26/2026
Committee Referrals
Steering, Policy and Scheduling1/29/2026
Labor and Workforce Development2/27/2025
Full Bill Text
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