Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 2077: An Act requiring certain employers to establish and maintain a human resources department
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 2077 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act requiring certain employers to establish and maintain a human resources department. Primary sponsor: Tackey Chan (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 17, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H5070.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Chan of Quincy (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2077) of Joanie Lawlor for legislation to require certain employers to establish and maintain a human resources department. Labor and Workforce Development.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tackey Chan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 2nd Norfolk |
| Vanna Howard | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First Middlesex |
| Joanie Lawlor | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Accompanied a study order, see H5070
- Hearing scheduled for 07/22/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-2
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Labor and Workforce Development