Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 1337: An Act consolidating multiple definitions of employee to prevent misclassification
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 1337 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act consolidating multiple definitions of employee to prevent misclassification. Primary sponsor: Pat Jehlen (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (December 18, 2025): Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1337) of Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to consolidate multiple definitions of employee. Labor and Workforce Development.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Jehlen | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second 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
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
- Hearing scheduled for 05/13/2025 from 11:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-1
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Labor and Workforce Development