SB 1489: Authority of local governments; definitions, service employees.

Official summary

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

Authority of local governments; service employees. Permits any county, city, or town in the Commonwealth to provide for certain requirements concerning incumbent and successor service employers, defined in the bill, by local ordinance or resolution. For example, such local ordinance or resolution may require that successor service employers retain incumbent service employees during a transition period of 90 days. Under the bill, service employees are those who perform work in connection with the care or maintenance of property, services at an airport, or food preparation services at schools. The provisions of the bill do not include any building owned by the Commonwealth or any institution of higher education. The bill provides that an employer that violates the provisions of a local ordinance or resolution enacted pursuant to the bill may be subject to a civil action and monetary damages. This bill is identical to HB 2559.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2

“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, 2025Senate sustained Governor's veto
2. April 2, 2025Passed by for the day
3. March 24, 2025Vetoed by Governor
4. March 11, 2025Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., March 24, 2024
5. March 11, 2025Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on March 11, 2025
6. March 10, 2025Signed by President
7. March 7, 2025Signed by Speaker
8. March 7, 2025Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB1489ER)
9. March 7, 2025Enrolled
10. February 19, 2025Passed House (51-Y 46-N)
11. February 19, 2025Read third time
12. February 18, 2025Read second time

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