Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 2187: An Act relative to modernizing the unemployment benefits online portal
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 2187 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to modernizing the unemployment benefits online portal. Primary sponsor: Marcus Vaughn (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 12, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H5208.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Vaughn of Wrentham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2187) of Marcus S. Vaughn that the Department of Unemployment Assistance online unemployment benefits portal have a status bar on every individual’s profile displaying the progress of the applicant’s claim. Labor and Workforce Development.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Vaughn | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 9th 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