HB 2098: Labor & employment provisions; application of law, protection of employees, definition of employer.

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Labor and employment provisions; application of law; payment of wages; definition of employer. Provides that the exemption for the Commonwealth or any of its agencies, institutions, or political subdivisions, or any public body, under Title 40.1 does not apply when expressly provided otherwise. The bill provides a definition of "public body" for Title 40.1. Additionally, the bill provides that for the purposes of various requirements related to the protection of employees, including the payment of wages, "employer" includes the Commonwealth and its agencies, institutions, and political subdivisions, or any public body. The bill has a delayed effective date of July 1, 2026.

Sponsors

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. April 2, 2025House sustained Governor's veto
2. March 24, 2025Vetoed by Governor
3. March 11, 2025Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., March 24, 2025
4. March 11, 2025Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 11, 2025
5. March 10, 2025Signed by President
6. March 7, 2025Signed by Speaker
7. March 7, 2025Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB2098)
8. March 7, 2025Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB2098ER)
9. March 7, 2025Enrolled
10. February 20, 2025Senate Amendment agreed to by House (51-Y 44-N)
11. February 20, 2025Passed Senate with amendment (20-Y 19-N)
12. February 20, 2025Engrossed by Senate as amended

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