Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

S1312 — An Act ensuring domestic violence victims' protections for all employees in the commonwealth

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

An Act ensuring domestic violence victims' protections for all employees in the commonwealth

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The bill expands the definitions in the law to include 'client employer' and 'contract worker' and alters an employer's obligations to also include contract workers.

  • Section 52E of chapter 149

    “Client employer”, a business entity that obtains or is provided workers to perform labor or services within its usual course of business from a third party, including, but not limited to, a staffing agency as defined in section 159C.

    This addition defines 'client employer' within the law.

  • Section 52E of chapter 149

    “Contract worker”, an individual who performs services for a client employer but is not considered an employee under section 148B, including individuals who are contracted for work by client employers.

    This addition defines 'contract worker' within the law.

  • Section 52E of chapter 149

    An employer shall permit an employee → An employer or a client employer shall permit an employee or a contract worker.

    This change expands the requirement to permit access to also include contract workers.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 203 not signed on

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Not signed on (203)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S1312 do?
An Act ensuring domestic violence victims' protections for all employees in the commonwealth
Who sponsors S1312?
S1312 is sponsored by Ryan C. Fattman (Republican).
What is the current status of S1312?
This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track S1312?
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