Massachusetts H2073: An Act to prohibit mandatory overtime

What the bill says

From the introduced text, February 27, 2025:

SECTION 1. Chapter 111 of the Massachusetts General Laws, as appearing in the 2018 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out section 226, and inserting in place thereof the following section:- Section 226. (a) For the purposes of this section the following words shall, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, have the following meanings: "Facility" shall mean a hospital licensed under section 51 of this chapter, the teaching hospital of the University of Massachusetts medical school, any licensed private or state-owned and state-operated general acute care hospital, an acute psychiatric hospital, an acute care specialty hospital, any acute care unit within a state operated healthcare facility, or a medium-security state correctional facility for male inmates located in Plymouth County that is operated and maintained by a private company under contract with the Department of Corrections. For purposes of this section, facility shall not include rehabilitation facilities, skilled nursing facilities, other long-term care facilities, or any other Massachusetts correctional facilities. "Health Care Workforce" shall mean personnel employed by or contracted to work at a facility who have an effect upon the delivery of quality care to patients, including but not limited to registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, unlicensed assistive personnel, service, maintenance, clerical, professional and technical workers, and all other health care workers. For purposes of this section, doctors, interns, …

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Sponsors

• Daniel Cahill (D, 10th Essex) · primary sponsor
• James Eldridge (D, Middlesex and Worcester)
• Leigh Davis (D)
• Marjorie Decker (D, 25th Middlesex)
• David LeBoeuf (D)
• Michelle DuBois (D, 10th Plymouth)
• Dennis Gallagher (D)
• McGonagle, Jr., Joseph W. (D, 28th Middlesex)
• Russell Holmes (D, 6th Suffolk)
• Estela Reyes (D)
• Rita Mendes (D)
• Bridget Plouffe (D)

Latest actions

1. July 9, 2026: Reporting date extended to Thursday, December 31, 2026
2. January 29, 2026: Reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing
3. October 8, 2025: Hearing rescheduled to 10/08/2025 from 10:00 AM-12:15 PM in B-1 and Virtual<br> <span style="color: blue; font-style: italic;">Hearing updated to New End Time</span>
4. September 25, 2025: Hearing scheduled for 10/08/2025 from 10:00 AM-5:00 PM in B-1
5. February 27, 2025: Senate concurred
6. February 27, 2025: Referred to the committee on Labor and Workforce Development

Votes

• Committee Vote - Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development (January 7, 2026): 10 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is H2073?

H2073 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): An Act to prohibit mandatory overtime.

What is the status of H2073?

In committee as of July 9, 2026. Latest action: Reporting date extended to Thursday, December 31, 2026 (July 9, 2026).

Who sponsored H2073?

Daniel Cahill (D, 10th Essex), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for H2073?

On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2073