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MA H4208

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

5/15/2025

Primary Sponsor

Angelo Puppolo

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Employers who prevail in wage law lawsuits would be awarded litigation costs and reasonable attorneys' fees under amendments to three sections of Massachusetts General Laws
  • Amends Section 150 of Chapter 149 (general wage payment laws) to add fee-shifting for prevailing employers
  • Amends Section 1B of Chapter 151 (minimum wage laws) to add fee-shifting for prevailing employers
  • Amends Section 20 of Chapter 151 (additional wage enforcement provisions) to add fee-shifting for prevailing employers
  • Filed May 9, 2025 by Representative Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. (12th Hampden) and referred to the Committee on Labor and Workforce Development

Legislative Description

Relative to damages for employees aggrieved by violations of the Massachusetts Wage Act

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5209

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Labor and Workforce Development6/5/2025
Rules5/15/2025

Full Bill Text

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