H1825

Relative to employees of private railroads

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Expands the definition of "employee" to include private railroad employees delivering public services.

This bill amends the General Laws to redefine "employee" to include workers of private railroads that provide public services. This change aims to extend certain protections and legal considerations to these employees, aligning their status with that of other public service workers under state law.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

May 6, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on The Judiciary Hearing

History

Mar 26

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27)

Oct 20, 2025

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 05/06/2025 from 01:00 PM-04:00 PM in A-2

Oct 20, 2025

House

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