Bill > S747

This bill proposes to remove subsection (k) from Section 6 of Chapter 151A of the Massachusetts General Laws, which currently appears in the 2022 Official Edition. While the specific details of the removed subsection are not provided in the bill text, the government summary indicates that the legislation aims to expand access to paid family and medical leave and unemployment insurance for graduate student workers. By striking out this particular subsection, the bill appears to be modifying existing regulations to include graduate students in these benefit programs, potentially allowing them to receive unemployment insurance and paid leave benefits that they were previously ineligible for. The change would represent an important expansion of worker protections and support for graduate students, who often serve in teaching, research, and other critical roles within academic institutions.

Budget and Finance, Business and Industry

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S747