The Massachusetts Legislature has ended its 19-month formal session. Lawmakers approved a housing bond bill but left other major proposals in limbo including an economic development bill, a renewable energy bill and a hospital bill.
FILE - The Massachusetts Statehouse is seen, Jan. 2, 2019, in Boston. The Massachusetts Legislature ended its formal 19-month session early Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024, approving a housing bond bill, but leaving other major pieces of legislation in limbo including a economic development bill, a renewable energy bill and a hospital bill.
The law also protects a worker’s right to ask their employer for the salary range when applying for a job or seeking a promotion. Healey has pushed for the bill as a way to address the state’s housing crunch, which has driven up costs for renters and prospective homeowners.Healey said Thursday that she signed a bill ensuring first responders seriously injured in the line of duty can receive full compensation until retirement. This law applies to police officers, firefighters, public and municipal EMTs, and public and municipal licensed health care professionals.
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