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MA H2184
Bill
Status
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Andres Vargas
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AI Summary
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Secretary of Labor and Workforce Development must produce an annual report on the current job market status and projected labor market needs for the next 5 years, in collaboration with the secretaries of education and economic development
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Report must include policy and investment recommendations to address workforce gaps, identifying business sectors expected to grow and anticipated employment shortages
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Report must provide progress updates on career pathway programs in high schools, higher education, and workforce training programs in targeted industries
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Report must analyze skills data required for jobs in key industries as identified by the secretary or enumerated in Chapter 238 of the Acts of 2024
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Annual report due by December 31 each year, submitted to the governor, relevant state agencies, House and Senate Ways and Means committees, and made publicly available
Legislative Description
Requiring an annual report on the labor market needs of the Commonwealth
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
1/29/2026