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H 2176

Massachusetts House bill in Session 194.

Status: failed. Latest action: March 12, 2026.

An Act prohibiting employers from attempting to conceal violations of state wage, benefit, or tax laws.

Bill ID MA-194-H-2176
Session 194
Status failed
Committee Labor and Workforce Development
House failed 2026-03-12
Labor / Employment Tax / Budget / Appropriations
Summary

SECTION 1. Chapter 151B of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after section 3AAAA the following section:- Section 3BBBB ...

Sponsor
Sousa, Priscila S.
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2025-02-27 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-03-12 Status failed
2026-03-12 Latest Action Accompanied a study order, see H5209
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