Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 2176: An Act prohibiting employers from attempting to conceal violations of state wage, benefit, or tax laws
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 2176 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act prohibiting employers from attempting to conceal violations of state wage, benefit, or tax laws. It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 12, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H5209.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representatives Sousa of Framingham and Cruz of Salem, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2176) of Priscila S. Sousa and Manny Cruz relative to employer disclosure of immigration status to conceal violation of state wage, benefit, or tax laws. Labor and Workforce Development.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Cruz | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7th Essex |
| Jamie Eldridge | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Worcester |
| Tara Hong | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 18th Middlesex |
| Sam Montaño | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 15th Suffolk |
| Priscila Sousa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 6th Middlesex |
“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 H5209
- Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026
- Hearing scheduled for 10/28/2025 from 10:00 AM-02:00 PM in A-1
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Labor and Workforce Development