Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 3256: Order relative to authorizing the joint committee on Labor and Workforce Development, to make an investigation and study of certain current Senate documents relative to labor and workforce development matters.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 3256 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on August 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Order relative to authorizing the joint committee on Labor and Workforce Development, to make an investigation and study of certain current Senate documents relative to labor and workforce development matters. Primary sponsor: Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development. Most recent recorded action (August 17, 2026): Discharged to the committee on Senate Rules.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Senate, August 13, 2026 -- The committee on Labor and Workforce Development, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1307) of Lydia Edwards for legislation to protect warehouse workers; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1311) of James B. Eldridge, Vanna Howard and James K. Hawkins for legislation relative to uplift families and secure the right to strike for certain public employees; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1339) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Joanne M. Comerford, Vanna Howard, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide paid family and medical leave to all educators; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1343) of John F. Keenan, Michael O. Moore, David F. DeCoste, Rebecca L. Rausch and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide collective bargaining rights for legislative employees; (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; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1359) of Michael O. Moore for legislation relative to municipal unemployment insurance reform; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1376) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to unemployment insurance, report the accompanying Order (Senate, No. 3256).
Sponsors
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Discharged to the committee on Senate Rules
- Referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently
- Accompanied by S1307, S1311, S1339, S1343, S1349, S1359 and S1376
- Reported from the committee on Labor and Workforce Development (under JR10)