H5188

Establishing a special commission to study access to unemployment insurance in the Commonwealth

Introduced·1/27/26
Introduced Text

Establishes a special commission to study access to unemployment insurance in Massachusetts.

The bill establishes a special commission to study access to unemployment insurance in Massachusetts. The commission will evaluate the Department of Unemployment Assistance's structure and operations, including staffing and budget, and make recommendations for improving the department's effectiveness. The commission will also study timeliness and equity issues in processing claims and recommend solutions. The commission must submit a report with findings and recommendations by October 1, 2026.

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Where it stands

Current
Labor and Workforce Development Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DD
2
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Apr 29

11:00 AM

Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development Hearing

Apr 29

11:00 AM

Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development Hearing

History

Apr 23

Joint

Hearing rescheduled to 04/29/2026 from 11:00 AM-12:00 PM in B-1 and Virtual Hearing location changed

Apr 17

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 04/29/2026 from 11:00 AM-12:00 PM in B-2

Mar 2

Senate

Senate concurred