H1395

To provide retirement security to care workers

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Establishes a retirement account program for personal care attendants and family child care providers in Massachusetts.

The bill mandates the Executive Office of Health and Human Services and the Department of Early Education and Care to create a retirement account program for personal care attendants and family child care providers. The program will allow eligible individuals to contribute through payroll deductions and other means. State employers will contribute a set amount with each paycheck, with a minimum matching contribution rate. The program will be professionally managed, with no or limited fees charged to participants.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Jun 25, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Public Service Hearing

History

Mar 30

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5312 (under House Rule 27)

Jun 20, 2025

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 06/25/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1

Jun 20, 2025

House

Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order