Bill > S1293

This bill establishes a special commission to comprehensively study paid family and medical leave for public and quasi-public employees in Massachusetts. The commission will investigate multiple aspects of universal paid leave, including the total costs, potential funding mechanisms, and socio-economic impacts for workforce and economic development. Specifically, the commission will examine the equity implications for women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and historically marginalized communities, and develop recommendations for implementing universal paid family and medical leave for all public employees. The commission will be composed of diverse members, including legislative leaders, government representatives, and appointees from various organizations like the Massachusetts Municipal Association and Massachusetts Teachers Association. The group will conduct at least three public hearings across different regions of the state and is required to submit a detailed report by July 30, 2026, which will be publicly available on the Massachusetts legislature's website and distributed to key government officials. While commission members will not be compensated, they may receive reimbursement for expenses, and the Department of Revenue will provide technical assistance as needed.

Labor and Employment

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S1293