MA S210

Bill

Establishing the Massachusetts future of work commission

Introduced
01/22/2019

In Committee
08/10/2020

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to establish the Massachusetts future of work commission. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.

AI Summary

This bill establishes the Massachusetts Future of Work Commission to conduct a comprehensive study on the impact of automation, artificial intelligence, global trade, data access, and the internet of things on the state's workforce, businesses, and economy. The commission aims to ensure sustainable jobs, fair benefits, and workplace safety standards for all workers, including access to adequate and affordable healthcare, financial security in retirement, unemployment insurance, and disability insurance. The commission will develop an inventory of current and future industry and workforce transformation trends, research best practices, gather data from employers and workers, and work with workforce training organizations. The commission will consist of 17 members, including representatives from the government, labor community, business community, and experts in future of work issues. The commission will submit a final report with legislative and policy recommendations to address workers' access to benefits, support lifelong learning and talent development, prepare young people for future careers, and enable the incorporation of new technologies into workforce training.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (5)

Paul Feeney (D), Eric Lesser (D), Jason Lewis (D), Mike Moore (D), José Tosado (D),

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the Joint Committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently (on 08/10/2020)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S210

(10 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S210
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S210.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1248	Establishing a commission to study student loan debt relief programs	Accompanied a study order, see H5209	Similar To
H1262	Resolve establishing a special commission to study and make recommendations relative to Chapter 40B	Accompanied a study order, see H4974	Similar To
H2478	Relative to establishing a special commission to study the efficacy of funding the construction of public safety buildings through the sales tax	Accompanied a study order, see H5128	Similar To
H3524	To further continue the special commission on operating under the influence	Accompanied a study order, see H5042	Similar To
H560	Establishing a special commission relative to reimbursements of school busing costs	Accompanied a study order, see H5159	Similar To
H729	Resolve to establish a special commission to perform an investigation and providing for a study relative to the long term management, maintenance and future use of the Boston Harbor Long and Moon Islands	Discharged to the committee on House Rules	Similar To
S1439	Establishing a standing commission on operating under the influence and impaired driving	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S2052	Relative to a special commission to study MBTA assets in the City of Boston	Discharged to the committee on Senate Rules	Similar To
S324	Establishing a special commission relative to digital textbooks	Accompanied a study order, see S2538	Similar To
S43	Establishing a special commission on two-generation approaches to childhood education	Accompanied a new draft, see S2723	Similar To

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