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MA S1036

Relative to continuation of health insurance in the case of plant closings


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Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
03/22/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to continuation of health insurance in the case of plant closings. Labor and Workforce Development.

AI Summary

This bill amends the existing law to require that health insurance coverage, including contracts for hospital, medical, dental, optometric, and health maintenance services, be continued in the event of a plant closing. The bill also specifies that no person can exempt themselves from this requirement through a special contract with an employee, and that the president, treasurer, and other officers of a corporation are considered to be persons with employees under the law.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 03/22/2018)

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