Massachusetts legislation · 194th General Court
Massachusetts H2164: An Act relative to institutions of higher education
Status: Failed, May 7, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, February 27, 2025:
SECTION 1. Section 148 of Chapter 149 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after the words “engaged in agricultural work” when they first appear, the phrase "and employees of nonprofit institutions of higher education." SECTION 2. Section 148 of Chapter 149 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting the following sentence: "With respect to any claim or cause of action seeking any legal or equitable remedy or relief commenced on or after July 1, 2024, a nonprofit institution of higher education shall be immune from civil liability under claims alleging that the institution’s payment of wages on a monthly basis violated this Section."
Sponsors
- Jeffrey Roy (D, 10th Norfolk) · primary sponsor
- Sean Reid (D)
Latest actions
- : Accompanied a study order, see H5370 (under House Rule 27)
- : Hearing scheduled for 04/16/2025 from 11:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2
- : Senate concurred
- : Referred to the committee on Labor and Workforce Development
- : Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order
Common questions
- What is H2164?
- H2164 is a bill in the Massachusetts Legislature (194th General Court): An Act relative to institutions of higher education.
- What is the status of H2164?
- Failed as of May 7, 2026. Latest action: Accompanied a study order, see H5370 (under House Rule 27) (May 7, 2026).
- Who sponsored H2164?
- Jeffrey Roy (D, 10th Norfolk), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for H2164?
- On the Massachusetts Legislature website: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2164
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