Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 1349: An Act relative to raising the minimum wage closer to a living wage in the commonwealth
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 1349 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act relative to raising the minimum wage closer to a living wage in the commonwealth. Primary sponsor: Jason Lewis (Democratic). It lists 10 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (August 13, 2026): Accompanied a study order (under JR10), see S3256.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1349) of Jason M. Lewis, Michael J. Barrett, James B. Eldridge, Manny Cruz and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to raising the minimum wage closer to a living wage in the commonwealth. Labor and Workforce Development.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Lewis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Fifth Middlesex |
| Mike Barrett | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Third Middlesex |
| Nick Collins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | First Suffolk |
| Manny Cruz | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7th Essex |
| Sal DiDomenico | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Suffolk |
| Jamie Eldridge | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Worcester |
| Carmine Gentile | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 13th Middlesex |
| Pat Jehlen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Middlesex |
| Edward J. Kennedy | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Liz Miranda | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Suffolk |
| Mike Moore | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Worcester |
“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 (under JR10), see S3256
- Reporting date extended to Thursday July 30, 2026
- Reporting date extended to Tuesday March 3, 2026
- Hearing scheduled for 11/17/2025 from 11:00 AM-12:20 PM in B-1
- Hearing rescheduled to 11/17/2025 from 11:00 AM-12:20 PM in B-1 and Virtual Hearing date changed
- Hearing scheduled for 11/17/2025 from 11:00 AM-02:00 PM in B-1
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Labor and Workforce Development