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MA H2181
Bill
Status
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Erika Uyterhoeven
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AI Summary
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Reduces the standard workweek in Massachusetts from 5 days/40 hours to 4 days/32 hours across multiple sections of state labor law
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Requires employers to pay overtime (1½ times regular rate) for any hours worked beyond 32 hours per week
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Applies to state police personnel by amending Chapter 147 provisions governing their work schedules
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Lowers the full-time employment threshold from 37.5 hours to 29.5 hours, with 32 hours as the maximum before overtime applies
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Filed by Representative Erika Uyterhoeven (27th Middlesex) on January 14, 2025, and referred to the Committee on Labor and Workforce Development
Legislative Description
To implement a 4 day work week in the Commonwealth
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5181
3/5/2026