H2071

Relative to time and a half wages

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H2071 amends wage laws to increase time and a half pay rates.

Massachusetts H2071 modifies the General Laws to increase the time and a half pay rates for certain employees. Specifically, it changes the multiplier from one and two-tenths to one and one-half for certain overtime calculations. The bill also repeals several sections of previous wage laws and removes specific references to certain pay rates. This change affects employees who qualify for overtime pay 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

Nov 17, 2025

11:00 AM

Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development Hearing

Nov 17, 2025

11:00 AM

Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development Hearing

History

Apr 15

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5362

Nov 17, 2025

Joint

Hearing rescheduled to 11/17/2025 from 11:00 AM-12:20 PM in B-1 and Virtual Hearing date changed

Nov 17, 2025

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 11/17/2025 from 11:00 AM-12:20 PM in B-1