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MA S 1320

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An Act to increase unemployment insurance benefits for low wage workers

Massachusetts · 2025-2026 Regular Session (194th General Court) · upper

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Did MA S 1320 pass?

Not yet. MA S 1320 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-07-09): Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means

What is MA S 1320 about?

By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1320) of Paul R. Feeney for legislation to increase unemployment insurance benefits for low wage workers. Labor and Workforce Development.

Who sponsors MA S 1320?

Paul R. Feeney is the primary sponsor of MA S 1320, joined by 1 cosponsor.

Description

By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1320) of Paul R. Feeney for legislation to increase unemployment insurance benefits for low wage workers. Labor and Workforce Development.

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Latest action
2026-07-09 — Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
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Sponsors

  • Paul R. Feeneyprimary
  • John F. Keenancosponsor

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-07-09

    Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means

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  2. 2026-04-30

    Reporting date extended to Thursday July 30, 2026

  3. 2026-02-25

    Reporting date extended to Tuesday March 3, 2026

  4. 2025-11-17

    Hearing scheduled for 11/17/2025 from 11:00 AM-12:20 PM in B-1

  5. 2025-11-17

    Hearing rescheduled to 11/17/2025 from 11:00 AM-12:20 PM in B-1 and Virtual Hearing date changed

  6. 2025-11-03

    Hearing scheduled for 11/17/2025 from 11:00 AM-02:00 PM in B-1

  7. 2025-02-27

    House concurred

  8. 2025-02-27

    Referred to the committee on Labor and Workforce Development

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Official source

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S1320

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