Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 2156: An Act providing hazard pay and protection for essential workers during a declared public health state of emergency
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 2156 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act providing hazard pay and protection for essential workers during a declared public health state of emergency. Primary sponsor: Ted Philips (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 12, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H5208.
Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written
Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Philips of Sharon, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2156) of Edward R. Philips relative to providing hazard pay and protection for essential workers during a declared state of emergency. Labor and Workforce Development.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ted Philips | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8th 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 H5208
- Hearing rescheduled to 10/08/2025 from 10:00 AM-12:15 PM in B-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
- Hearing scheduled for 10/08/2025 from 10:00 AM-5:00 PM in B-1
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Labor and Workforce Development