S.1320

To increase unemployment insurance benefits for low wage workers

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Increases unemployment insurance benefits for low wage workers in Massachusetts.

This bill amends Massachusetts' unemployment insurance laws to increase benefits for low wage workers. It modifies the calculation of weekly benefit rates and total benefits during a benefit year. Specifically, it sets the weekly benefit rate at 50% of the individual's average weekly wage in the base period, with a minimum of 20% of the average weekly wage of all employees covered by the chapter and a maximum of 75% of the individual's average weekly wage.

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Where it stands

Current
Ways and Means Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

D
1
0
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

Jul 9

Senate

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means

Apr 30

Senate

Reporting date extended to Thursday July 30, 2026

Feb 25

Senate

Reporting date extended to Tuesday March 3, 2026