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MA S1349
Bill
AI Summary
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Raises Massachusetts minimum wage from $15.00 to $20.00 over four years: $16.25 (January 1, 2026), $17.50 (2027), $18.75 (2028), and $20.00 (2029)
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Increases the tipped worker minimum wage from $6.75 to $12.00 over the same period: $7.92 (2026), $9.19 (2027), $10.55 (2028), and $12.00 (2029), then sets it permanently at 60% of the regular minimum wage
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Extends minimum wage requirements to both public and private employers, overriding existing state employee compensation provisions
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Establishes automatic annual inflation adjustments beginning January 1, 2030, with the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development calculating new rates each September 30 using the Consumer Price Index for urban wage earners and clerical workers
Legislative Description
Relative to raising the minimum wage closer to a living wage in the commonwealth
Last Action
Reporting date extended to Tuesday March 3, 2026
2/25/2026