Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 2665: An Act to notify employees of an I-9 audit
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 2665 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on July 31, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to notify employees of an I-9 audit. Primary sponsor: Jason Lewis (Democratic). It lists 18 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 30, 2026): Accompanied H5316.
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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. 2665) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Jason M. Lewis, James B. Eldridge, Joanne M. Comerford, Rebecca L. Rausch and other members of the General Court for legislation to require employers to notify current employees of an I-9 employment eligibility verification form, or other employment records, within 72 hours of receiving the notice from a government agency. Labor and Workforce Development.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 19
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Lewis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Fifth Middlesex |
| James Arena-DeRosa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8th Middlesex |
| Jo Comerford | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampshire, Franklin and Worcester |
| Manny Cruz | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7th Essex |
| Sal DiDomenico | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Suffolk |
| Lydia Edwards | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Third Suffolk |
| Jamie Eldridge | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Worcester |
| Adam Gómez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Hampden |
| Tara Hong | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 18th Middlesex |
| Pat Jehlen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Second Middlesex |
| Adrian Madaro | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1st Suffolk |
| John Moran | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 9th Suffolk |
| Tram Nguyen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 18th Essex |
| Steve Owens | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 29th Middlesex |
| Ted Philips | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8th Norfolk |
| Becca Rausch | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Norfolk, Worcester and Middlesex |
| Amy Sangiolo | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 11th Middlesex |
| Josh Tarsky | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 13th Norfolk |
| Erika Uyterhoeven | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 27th 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 H5316
- Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
- Hearing rescheduled to 11/20/2025 from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM in B-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
- Hearing scheduled for 11/20/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-1
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Labor and Workforce Development
- Rules suspended
- Referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently