By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1344) of John F. Keenan, Jason M. Lewis, Patricia D. Jehlen, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the Senate for legislation relative to transparency in employee benefits reporting in private construction. Labor and Workforce Development.
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Date
Branch
Action
10/2/2025
Senate
10/2/2025 SenateBill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
7/9/2025
Joint
7/9/2025 JointHearing scheduled for 07/15/2025 from 10:30 AM-01:00 PM in B-2
2/27/2025
House
2/27/2025 HouseHouse concurred
2/27/2025
Senate
2/27/2025 SenateReferred to the committee on Labor and Workforce Development
An Act relative to transparency in employee benefits reporting in private construction
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▸SECTION 1
Chapter 151A of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding the following new section:-
▸SECTION 75
For the purpose of this section, the term “development” shall mean a private residential dwelling in excess of 10 units or a retail, commercial or industrial development in excess of 5,000 square feet.
For any private development that is in excess of $750,000, each employer shall post in a conspicuous location at the job site a certificate of compliance issued by the department showing that it is registered with the department and current in its obligations relating to contributions, payments in lieu of contributions, and the employer medical assistance contribution established in Section 189 of Chapter 149.
▸SECTION 2
Chapter 152 is hereby amended by adding the following new section:-
▸SECTION 87
For the purpose of this section, the term “development” shall mean a private residential dwelling in excess of 10 units or a retail, commercial or industrial development in excess of 5,000 square feet.
For any private development that is in excess of $750,000, each employer shall post in a conspicuous location at the job site a notice providing the names and contact information for its workers’ compensation carrier and agent and that it is current in its obligations relating to proof of coverage verification.
▸SECTION 3
Chapter 149 is hereby amended by adding the following new section:-
▸SECTION 27B
1/2. For the purpose of this section, the term “development” shall mean a private residential dwelling in excess of 10 units or a retail, commercial or industrial development in excess of 5,000 square feet.
For any private development that is in excess of $750,000, each employer shall ensure that each person performing services on their behalf on the job site completes the appropriate entries in a sign in-out log. The sign in-out log shall include the location of the project, current date, printed name, signature, Massachusetts trade license number, where applicable, and the time of each entry or exit. Every contractor or subcontractor shall furnish, upon request, a true and accurate record of all persons performing services on a job site for inspection by the Attorney General or her designee.
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SECTION 1. Chapter 151A of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding the following new section:-
Section 75. For the purpose of this section, the term “development” shall mean a private residential dwelling in excess of 10 units or a retail, commercial or industrial development in excess of 5,000 square feet.
For any private development that is in excess of $750,000, each employer shall post in a conspicuous location at the job site a certificate of compliance issued by the department showing that it is registered with the department and current in its obligations relating to contributions, payments in lieu of contributions, and the employer medical assistance contribution established in Section 189 of Chapter 149.
SECTION 2. Chapter 152 is hereby amended by adding the following new section:-
Section 87. For the purpose of this section, the term “development” shall mean a private residential dwelling in excess of 10 units or a retail, commercial or industrial development in excess of 5,000 square feet.
For any private development that is in excess of $750,000, each employer shall post in a conspicuous location at the job site a notice providing the names and contact information for its workers’ compensation carrier and agent and that it is current in its obligations relating to proof of coverage verification.
SECTION 3. Chapter 149 is hereby amended by adding the following new section:-
Section 27B1/2. For the purpose of this section, the term “development” shall mean a private residential dwelling in excess of 10 units or a retail, commercial or industrial development in excess of 5,000 square feet.
For any private development that is in excess of $750,000, each employer shall ensure that each person performing services on their behalf on the job site completes the appropriate entries in a sign in-out log. The sign in-out log shall include the location of the project, current date, printed name, signature, Massachusetts trade license number, where applicable, and the time of each entry or exit. Every contractor or subcontractor shall furnish, upon request, a true and accurate record of all persons performing services on a job site for inspection by the Attorney General or her designee.