S.1349

Relative to raising the minimum wage closer to a living wage in the commonwealth

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts S1349 proposes to raise the minimum wage incrementally to $20.00 by 2030 and adjust it annually based on inflation.

Massachusetts S1349 seeks to increase the minimum wage to $20.00 by 2030, with annual adjustments based on inflation. The bill mandates the executive office of labor and workforce development to calculate the adjusted minimum wage rate using the consumer price index for urban wage earners and clerical workers. This adjusted rate, calculated to the nearest cent, will take effect on January 1 each year. The bill also prohibits employers from paying wages below the established minimum wage, rendering such agreements null and void.

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Where it stands

Current
Labor and Workforce Development 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

Apr 30

Senate

Reporting date extended to Thursday July 30, 2026

Feb 25

Senate

Reporting date extended to Tuesday March 3, 2026

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