H1160

Exempting visiting trainees from certain employment requirements

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Exempts visiting trainees from certain employment requirements in Massachusetts.

This bill amends Massachusetts law to exempt visiting trainees from certain employment requirements. Specifically, it modifies the definition of "Covered individual" to exclude nonresident aliens temporarily in the United States under nonimmigrant status (F, J, M, or Q) when performing service related to their designated purpose. This change affects unemployment insurance and family medical leave benefits for these visiting trainees.

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Where it stands

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In committee
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Sponsors

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Calendar

May 13, 2025

10:00 AM

Joint Committee on Financial Services Hearing

History

Apr 21

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5336

May 7, 2025

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 05/13/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2

Feb 27, 2025

House

Referred to the Joint Committee on Financial Services