S 1349: An Act relative to raising the minimum wage closer to a living wage in the commonwealth
S 1349 status: Introduced — Accompanied a study order (under JR10), see S3256 (updated Aug 13, 2026).
What this bill does
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Bill summary
OfficialBy Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1349) of Jason M. Lewis, Michael J. Barrett, James B. Eldridge, Manny Cruz and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to raising the minimum wage closer to a living wage in the commonwealth. Labor and Workforce Development....
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Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- No direct environmental impact identified
Risks
- No direct environmental impact identified
Economy
Benefits
- Potential for increased consumer spending power
- Reduces reliance on public assistance programs
Risks
- Higher operational costs for small businesses
- Potential for reduced hiring or inflation
Society
Benefits
- Direct potential for poverty reduction
- Improved standard of living for low-wage earners
Risks
- Possibility of labor market adjustments affecting entry-level positions
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Analysis status
OpenStates summary
Potential for increased labor costs causing pressure on small-business profit margins
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Introduced
CurrentAccompanied a study order (under JR10), see S3256
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