Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 2142: An Act requiring human service employers to develop and implement programs that prevent workplace violence
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 2142 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act requiring human service employers to develop and implement programs that prevent workplace violence. Primary sponsor: Jay Livingstone (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (March 5, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H5180.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2142) of Jay D. Livingstone and Michael D. Brady relative to requiring human service employers to develop and implement programs that prevent workplace violence. Labor and Workforce Development.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jay Livingstone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8th Suffolk |
| Mike Brady | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Plymouth and Norfolk |
“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 H5180
- Reporting date extended to Wednesday, December 3, 2025
- Hearing scheduled for 06/18/2025 from 01:00 PM-04:00 PM in B-1
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Labor and Workforce Development