Budget Amendment ID: FY2026-S3-768

OTH 768

Nonprofit institutions of higher education

Messrs. Rush, Eldridge, Payano and Fernandes, Ms. Kennedy and Mr. Oliveira moved that the proposed new text be amended by inserting the following section:

"SECTION XX. With respect to any claim or cause of action seeking any legal or equitable remedy or relief commenced on or after July 1, 2024 through September 30, 2028, nonprofit institutions of higher education and nonprofit organizations that comprise a health care delivery system shall be immune from liability on any and all such claims alleging that the institution’s or organization’s payment of wages, on a monthly basis or pursuant to any written policy, schedule or agreement presented or made available to an employee concerning payment for work performed over an academic term, violated section 148 of chapter 149 of the General Laws; provided, that earned wages were paid in full within 6 days of the termination of a pay period occurring: (i) on a monthly basis; or (ii) pursuant to any written policy, schedule or agreement presented to an employee concerning payment for work performed over a specific period or an academic term."