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State Representative
Tom Stanley
(D) - Massachusetts
Massachusetts House Middlesex 09
In Office - Started: 01/01/2001

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Bill Bill Name Summary Progress
H1423 Relative to social work uplifting practices and exam removal By Representatives Barber of Somerville and Kushmerek of Fitchburg, a petition of Christine P. Barber, Michael P. Kushmerek and others that the Department of Education create and administer a field placement grant program to ensure a stable, diverse workforce of licensed social workers. Higher Education. In Committee
H2932 Relative to benefits for teachers Relative to retirement benefits for teachers. Public Service. In Committee
H1615 Preventing an individual’s image and voice from exploitation Relative to preventing an individual’s image and voice from exploitation. The Judiciary. In Committee
H3411 To promote American manufacturing For legislation to promote American manufacturing by requiring state or municipal agencies or authorities to give preference to materials and goods made in the United States. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. In Committee
H3293 Relative to the employment of persons with disabilities Relative to the employment of persons with disabilities. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. In Committee
H468 Making corrective changes to Chapter 112 of the General Laws Relative to the licensing of small appraisal companies. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. In Committee
S1573 Relative to newborn screenings for congenital cytomegalovirus For legislation relative to newborn screenings for congenital cytomegalovirus. Public Health. In Committee
H91 To modernize funding for community media programming Relative to community media program funding. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity. In Committee
H3662 To increase opportunity by ending debt-based driving restrictions Relative providing notices and taking certain other actions to reduce debt-based driving restrictions. Transportation. In Committee
S2368 To increase opportunity by ending debt-based driving restrictions For legislation to end debt-based driving restrictions and remove economic roadblocks. Transportation. In Committee
H325 Relating to sales at certain venues Relative to the sale of alcoholic beverages at certain venues. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. In Committee
H2505 Relative to end of life options For legislation to authorize attending physicians to prescribe medical aid in dying medication that will end the life of patients in a peaceful manner. Public Health. In Committee
H1351 Ensuring equal access to medical treatments essential for people with a developmental disability, intellectual disability, or autism Relative to ensuring equal access to medical treatments essential for people with a developmental disability, intellectual disability, or autism. Health Care Financing. In Committee
H767 Clarifying rate setting processes for home health and home care services By Representative Gentile of Sudbury, a petition of Carmine Lawrence Gentile and others clarifying rate setting processes for home health and home care services. Elder Affairs. In Committee
H1411 Increasing the personal needs allowance for long term care residents For legislation to increase the personal needs allowance for certain elderly and disabled residents residing in licensed medical facilities. Health Care Financing. In Committee
H1412 Improving access to post acute services For legislation to improve access to post acute services. Health Care Financing. In Committee
S870 Clarifying rate setting processes for home health and home care services For legislation to clarify rate setting processes for home health and home care services. Health Care Financing. In Committee
H1394 Relative to family members serving as caregivers Relative to family members serving as caregivers. Health Care Financing. In Committee
S474 Relative to assisted living and the frail elder waiver For legislation to direct the administration to amend the frail elder home and community-based waiver to permit eligible older adults to choose to reside in certified assisted living residences. Elder Affairs. In Committee
H789 To improve Massachusetts home care For legislation to create safe environments for home care workers and consumers. Elder Affairs. In Committee
H790 To support quality improvement in nursing homes Relative to providing technical assistance to long-term care facilities. Elder Affairs. In Committee
H792 Establishing a special commission on a statewide long-term services and supports benefit program Relative to a statewide long-term services and supports benefit program. Elder Affairs. In Committee
H791 Relative to assisted living and the frail elder waiver Relative to assisted living and the frail elder waiver. Elder Affairs. In Committee
S475 Promoting housing stability for older adults across the commonwealth For legislation to promote housing stability for older adults across the commonwealth. Elder Affairs. In Committee
S468 To improve care and prepare for the new era of Alzheimer’s and dementia For legislation to improve care and prepare for the new era of Alzheimer’s and dementia by developing a public awareness campaign on brain health. Elder Affairs. In Committee
H769 To improve care and prepare for the new era of Alzheimer’s and dementia For legislation to improve care for Alzheimer’s and dementia. Elder Affairs. In Committee
H778 Relative to the LGBTQ aging commission Relative to the long-term care needs of older LGBTQ adults and their caregivers. Elder Affairs. In Committee
H777 Supporting seniors' financial stability By Representatives Lipper-Garabedian of Melrose and Stanley of Waltham, a petition of Kate Lipper-Garabedian, Thomas M. Stanley and Patricia D. Jehlen that the Office of the State Treasurer be authorized to establish a curriculum to support seniors’ financial literacy. Elder Affairs. In Committee
H1567 Establishing a statewide affirmatively furthering fair housing framework Relative to fair housing assessments for large-scale housing developments. Housing. In Committee
S2503 To enhance access, inclusion, support and equity for military connected families For legislation to enhance access, inclusion, support and equity for military connected families. Veterans and Federal Affairs. In Committee
S2419 To improve pedestrian safety For legislation to update Massachusetts Department of Transportation manual for determining pedestrian clearance times at signalized crosswalks. Transportation. In Committee
H3886 To enhance access, inclusion, support and equity for military connected families Relative to support for military connected families. Veterans and Federal Affairs. In Committee
H2260 Relative to firefighter residency Relative to firefighter residency. Municipalities and Regional Government. In Committee
H3335 Relating to public access to historical records For legislation to further regulate public access to historical records for certain persons with disabilities. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. In Committee
H3655 Facilitating better interactions between police officers and persons with autism spectrum disorder By Representatives Domb of Amherst and Garballey of Arlington, a petition of Mindy Domb and Sean Garballey that the Registry of Motor Vehicles design certain envelopes to enhance effective communications and interactions between police officers and persons with autism spectrum disorder. Transportation. In Committee
H3804 To improve pedestrian safety Relative to pedestrian safety. Transportation. In Committee
S1522 Promoting patient safety and equitable access to care For legislation to promote patient safety and equitable access to care. Public Health. In Committee
S1535 Relative to safe patient handling and mobility in certain health facilities For legislation to ensure safe patient handling and mobility in certain health facilities through the use of mechanical lifting devices. Public Health. In Committee
H2544 Relative to nursing career pathways in long term care Relative to nursing career pathways in long term care. Public Health. In Committee
S809 Relative to patient access to biomarker testing to provide appropriate therapy For legislation relative to patient access to biomarker testing to provide appropriate therapy. Financial Services. In Committee
H2396 Relative to safe patient handling and mobility in certain health facilities Relative to safe patient handling and mobility in certain health facilities. Public Health. In Committee
H2448 Promoting patient safety and equitable access to care Relative to registered nurse patient assignment. Public Health. In Committee
H1360 Relative to preventing discrimination against persons with disabilities in the provision of health care Relative to preventing discrimination against persons with disabilities in the provision of health care. Health Care Financing. In Committee
H2151 To protect injured workers For legislation to protect injured workers. Labor and Workforce Development. In Committee
H575 Prohibiting the use of Native American mascots by public schools in the Commonwealth For legislation to prohibit the use of Native American mascots by public schools. Education. In Committee
H1997 Relative to the protection of vulnerable adults from sexual assault committed by mandated reporters, persons in a position of trust, and providers of transportation Relative to the protection of vulnerable adults from sexual assault. The Judiciary. In Committee
S1153 Relative to the protection of vulnerable adults from sexual assault committed by mandated reporters, persons in a position of trust and providers of transportation For legislation relative to the protection of vulnerable adults from sexual assault committed by mandated reporters, persons in a position of trust and providers of transportation. The Judiciary. In Committee
H3252 Improving older adult tax relief to address the rising cost of homeownership Relative to property tax relief for older adults. Revenue. In Committee
S1046 Relative to adoptions For legislation relative to adoptions outside of the Commonwealth. The Judiciary. In Committee
S1484 To reduce incidence and death from pancreatic cancer For legislation to reduce incidence and death from pancreatic cancer. Public Health. In Committee
S1549 To increase access to disposable menstrual products For legislation to increase access to disposable menstrual products. Public Health. In Committee
S1483 Relative to menstrual product ingredient disclosure For legislation relative to menstrual product ingredient disclosure. Public Health. In Committee
H2375 Relative to menstrual product ingredient disclosure Relative to menstrual product ingredient disclosure. Public Health. In Committee
H2432 To reduce incidence and death from pancreatic cancer For legislation to reduce incidence and death from pancreatic cancer. Public Health. In Committee
H2483 To increase access to disposable menstrual products For legislation to increase access to disposable menstrual products. Public Health. In Committee
H232 Relative to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities Relative to individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. In Committee
H2085 Providing opportunities for apprentices to complete their training and ensuring for a skilled workforce in the commonwealth of Massachusetts Relative to providing opportunities for apprentices to complete their training and for ensuring a skilled workforce. Labor and Workforce Development. In Committee
H231 To establish an acquired brain injury advisory board For legislation to establish an acquired brain injury advisory board (including members of the General Court) to review, advise and report on services, supports and public policy for individuals with acquired brain injuries and their families. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. In Committee
H1975 Relative to adoptions Relative to adoptions outside of the Commonwealth. The Judiciary. In Committee
H243 Updating terminology and investigative practices related to the protection of persons with disabilities Relative to terminology and investigative practices related to the protection of persons with disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. In Committee
H2336 Relative to assessor certificates Relative to assessors employed by cities and towns. Municipalities and Regional Government. In Committee
S2307 Relative to transparency in private utility construction contracts For legislation relative to transparency in private utility construction contracts. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. In Committee
H3524 Relative to transparency in private utility construction contracts Relative to the availability of private utility construction contracts. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. In Committee
H1003 Relative to maintaining adequate water supplies through effective drought management For legislation to establish a drought management task force. Environment and Natural Resources. In Committee
S557 Accelerating wetlands restoration projects For legislation to accelerate and streamline wetlands restoration. Environment and Natural Resources. In Committee
H1052 Accelerating wetlands restoration Relative to wetlands restoration. Environment and Natural Resources. In Committee
H3789 Relative to the Move Over Law Relative to the move over law, so-called. Transportation. In Committee
S209 Relative to modernizing the pathway to becoming a certified public accountant For legislation to modernize the pathway to becoming a certified public accountant. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. In Committee
H352 Relative to modernizing the pathway to becoming a certified public accountant For legislation to further regulate the licensing of certified public accountant. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. In Committee
S1895 Providing equity and fairness to POST-certified police officers disabled by cardiac disease For legislation to provide equity to police officers disabled by cardiac disease. Public Service. In Committee
H2842 Providing equity and fairness to POST-certified police officers disabled by cardiac disease For legislation to add certain POST-certified police officers under the heart law presumption. Public Service. In Committee
H2836 Relative to Parkinson's disease disability and death in firefighters Relative to Parkinson's disease disability and death of certain firefighters and other public safety officers in the contributory retirement plan for public employees. Public Service. In Committee
H2846 Relative to disability or death cause by contagious disease; presumption Relative to the presumption for disability or death cause by contagious diseases. Public Service. In Committee
H2909 Relative to the disability or death caused by post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Relative to a post-traumatic stress disorder presumption for certain retirement benefits. Public Service. In Committee
H2753 Relative to firefighter retirement benefits For legislation to expand the cancer presumption for firefighters. Public Service. In Committee
H2853 Relative to PTSD and accidental disability Relative to PTSD and accidental disability. Public Service. In Committee
H283 Relative to a loan repayment program for human services workers For legislation to establish a student loan repayment program for human service workers to encourage individuals to enter the field and maintain employment at human service programs. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. In Committee
H2089 Relative to roadway excavation quality assurance Relative to the payment of wages on certain excavation projects. Labor and Workforce Development. In Committee
S197 To protect safety and privacy by stopping the sale of location data For legislation to protect reproductive health access, LGBTQ lives, religious liberty, and freedom of movement by banning the sale of cell phone location information. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. In Committee
H1410 Relative to the primary care workforce development and loan repayment grant program at community health centers For legislation to establish a primary care physician workforce development and loan forgiveness grant program to be administered by the Department of Public Health. Health Care Financing. In Committee
H2690 Relative to violation of regulation regarding hot work processes For legislation relative to violation of regulation regarding hot work processes. Public Safety and Homeland Security. In Committee
H2686 Relative to police interactions with persons on the autism spectrum Relative to police training in appropriate interactions with persons on the autism spectrum and other intellectual and developmental disabilities. Public Safety and Homeland Security. In Committee
H1600 Relative to criminal harassment against a sports official Relative to criminal harassment against sports officials. The Judiciary. In Committee
H1625 Relative to the assault on and aggravated harassment of sports officials Relative to assault upon and aggravated harassment of sports officials. The Judiciary. In Committee
H1969 Concerning assault of a sports official Relative to assaults upon sports officials. The Judiciary. In Committee
H1682 To prevent assaults on sports officials For legislation to prevent assaults on sports officials. The Judiciary. In Committee
H1312 Relative to Insurance Coverage for Doula Services Relative to insurance coverage for Doula Services. Financial Services. In Committee
H1151 Relative to cognitive rehabilitation for individuals with an acquired brain injury Relative to healthcare insurance coverage for cognitive rehabilitation for individuals with an acquired brain injury. Financial Services. In Committee
H1227 Relative to patient access to biomarker testing to provide appropriate therapy Relative to cancer patient access to biomarker testing to provide appropriate therapy. Financial Services. In Committee
H4015 Promoting housing stability for older adults across the Commonwealth Relative to expanding a short-term housing bridge pilot program. Housing. In Committee
H2655 Requiring health care employers to develop and implement programs to prevent workplace violence Relative to providing protections for health care employees who are victims of violence or assault and battery. Public Safety and Homeland Security. In Committee
H86 To protect location privacy Relative to regulation of location information derived from electronic devices. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity. In Committee
S1718 Requiring health care employers to develop and implement programs to prevent workplace violence For legislation to require health care employers to develop and implement programs to prevent workplace violence. Public Safety and Homeland Security. In Committee
S1486 Relative to end of life options For legislation relative to end of life options. Public Health. In Committee
H2545 Relative to food labeling Relative to the labeling information for commercially caught fish. Public Health. In Committee
H1461 To support access to vocational schools For legislation to make certain nursing students eligible for the MassReconnect scholarship program. Higher Education. In Committee
H1055 Relative to the conservation of Atlantic striped bass Relative to the status of wild striped bass in the Commonwealth. Environment and Natural Resources. In Committee
S2180 Relative to the definition of fraud in public construction bid laws For legislation to define fraud in public construction bid laws. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. In Committee
S118 Lifting kids out of deep poverty For legislation to lift kids out of deep poverty. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. In Committee
H3788 To explore alternative funding sources to ensure safe and reliable transportation Relative to establishing a vehicle mileage user fee task force to explore alternative funding sources to ensure safe and reliable transportation. Transportation. In Committee
H1056 Relative to the conservation of striped bass Relative to the Atlantic striped bass. Environment and Natural Resources. In Committee
H1998 Establishing penalties for the filing of false reports against police officers Relative to establishing penalties for the filing of false reports against police officers. The Judiciary. In Committee
H1996 Relative to written real estate service agreements For legislation to further regulate written real estate service agreements. The Judiciary. In Committee
H3530 To ensure safety and transparency in pipeline repair Relative to the use of contractors for repairing or performing work on public utility infrastructure. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. In Committee
S1344 Relative to transparency in employee benefits reporting in private construction For legislation relative to transparency in employee benefits reporting in private construction. Labor and Workforce Development. In Committee
S551 Prohibiting the sale of newly farmed fur products For legislation to prohibit the sale of newly farmed fur products. Environment and Natural Resources. In Committee
S2156 To increase access to menstrual products in public buildings For legislation to increase access to menstrual products in public buildings. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. In Committee
S1504 To protect Massachusetts public health from PFAS For legislation to protect Massachusetts public health from Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) a group of chemicals that are used in many consumer products and industrial processes. Public Health. In Committee
H256 Requiring universal changing stations in public buildings For legislation to provide for diaper changing accommodations in public buildings. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. In Committee
H2104 Relative to meeting human service demand by modernizing incentives for the direct care workforce Relative to wage rates for human services providers. Labor and Workforce Development. In Committee
S644 Restricting the use of rodenticides in the environment Relative to pesticides. Environment and Natural Resources. In Committee
S1503 Relative to the closing of hospital essential services For legislation relative to the closing of hospital essential services. Public Health. In Committee
H242 To enhance standards of care for those with autism and intellectual and developmental disabilities For legislation to enhance standards of care for those with autism and intellectual and developmental disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. In Committee
S1411 To establish a perinatal behavioral health care workforce trust fund For legislation to establish a perinatal behavioral health care workforce trust fund. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. In Committee
S1938 Supporting family caregivers For legislation to establish an advisory council on family caregiving. Revenue. In Committee
S2122 Relative to increasing transparency in public construction For legislation to increase transparency in public construction. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. In Committee
S418 To improve augmentative and alternative communication opportunities for children with disabilities For legislation to improve augmentative and alternative communication opportunities for children with disabilities. Education. In Committee
S256 Relative to the occupational therapist interstate licensure compact For legislation relative to the occupational therapist interstate licensure compact. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. In Committee
S712 Relative to ensuring treatment for genetic craniofacial conditions For legislation relative to ensuring treatment for genetic craniofacial conditions. Financial Services. In Committee
S968 Promoting access to counsel and housing stability in Massachusetts For legislation to promote housing stability and homelessness prevention through a right to counsel pilot program in Massachusetts in response to the COVID-emergency. Housing. In Committee
S2033 Combating offshore tax avoidance For legislation to close corporate tax loopholes and create progressive revenue. Revenue. In Committee
H971 Establishing a pilot program for nature-based solutions to climate change For legislation to establish a climate change superfund and promoting polluter responsibility. Environment and Natural Resources. In Committee
H514 To improve augmentative and alternative communication opportunities for children with disabilities For legislation to improve augmentative and alternative communication opportunities for school children with disabilities. Education. In Committee
H752 Strengthening transitional planning and increasing accountability for persons with disabilities and their families For legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) to study and review current practices and gaps in services of disabled persons whose entitlement to services under special education programs has terminated or will terminate. Education. In Committee
H1257 Relative to ensuring treatment for genetic craniofacial conditions Relative to health insurance coverage for treatment for genetic craniofacial conditions. Financial Services. In Committee
H1247 Relative to preventing fraud and establishing regulations on certain virtual currencies Relative to regulations on certain virtual currencies. Financial Services. In Committee
H2469 Relative to the closing of hospital essential services Relative to the discontinuance of health service. Public Health. In Committee
H1687 Relative to the Head Injury Treatment Services Trust Fund Relative to the Head Injury Treatment Services Trust Fund. The Judiciary. In Committee
H2064 Relative to bereavement leave for the loss of a child Relative to bereavement leave for the loss of a child. Labor and Workforce Development. In Committee
H2208 To establish a perinatal behavioral health care workforce trust fund For legislation to establish a perinatal behavioral health care workforce trust fund. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. In Committee
H3300 Relative to bidding for public construction contracts Relative to bidding for public construction contracts. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. In Committee
H990 Prohibiting the sale of newly farmed fur products For legislation to prohibit the sale of farmed fur products. Environment and Natural Resources. In Committee
H74 Relative to the contracting of digital replicas Relative to the contracting of digital replicas. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity. In Committee
H3159 Supporting family caregivers For legislation to support family caregivers through tax credits and the establishment an advisory council (including members of the General Court) relative to family care giving. Revenue. In Committee
H1973 Protecting personal security Relative to name changes. The Judiciary. In Committee
H1914 Relative to a temporary possession ban of animals for animal abusers Relative to a temporary possession ban of animals for animal abusers. The Judiciary. In Committee
H261 Relative to supported decision-making agreements for certain adults Relative to supported decision-making agreements for certain adults with disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. In Committee
H214 To lift kids out of deep poverty Relative to the payment standards for monthly benefits for parents with dependent children. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. In Committee
H2450 To protect Massachusetts public health from PFAS For legislation to protect public health from PFAS. Public Health. In Committee
H1913 Relative to treatment, not incarceration Relative to court considerations of persons having alcohol or substance use disorders and needing treatment. The Judiciary. In Committee
H2126 Relative to prevailing wages For legislation to include certain bona fide apprenticeship and training programs under the prevailing wage law. Labor and Workforce Development. In Committee
H2692 Implementing the recommendations of the Walsh-Kennedy Commission Report For legislation to implement the recommendations of the Walsh-Kennedy Commission Report. Public Safety and Homeland Security. In Committee
H427 Relative to the occupational therapist interstate licensure compact Relative to the occupational therapist interstate licensure compact. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. In Committee
H282 To increase the safety of individuals with disabilities relying on life-support equipment Relative to the safety of individuals with disabilities relying on life-support equipment. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. In Committee
H2162 Relative to compliance with the prevailing wage laws of the Commonwealth Relative to compliance with prevailing wage laws for offsite fabrication. Labor and Workforce Development. In Committee
H965 Restricting the use of rodenticides in the environment Relative to the use of rodenticides. Environment and Natural Resources. In Committee
H2094 To prevent wage theft, promote employer accountability, and enhance public enforcement Relative to wage theft, employer accountability, and public enforcement. Labor and Workforce Development. In Committee
H3110 Combating offshore tax avoidance Relative to offshore taxes. Revenue. In Committee
H3750 To provide identification to youth and adults experiencing homelessness By Representatives O'Day of West Boylston and Garballey of Arlington, a petition of James J. O'Day, Sean Garballey and others that the Registrar of Motor Vehicles provide identification to youth and adults experiencing homelessness. Transportation. In Committee
H3299 To modernize participation in public meetings Relative to participation in public meetings. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. In Committee
H520 Relative to the training, assessment, and assignment of qualified school interpreters in educational settings Relative to the training, assessment, and assignment of qualified school interpreters in educational settings. Education. In Committee
H989 Concerning the use of animals in product testing Relative to the use of animals in product testing. Environment and Natural Resources. In Committee
H3318 To increase access to menstrual products in public buildings Relative to menstrual products in state buildings. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. In Committee
H1230 Mandating access to cancer screenings for firefighters through health care benefits plans or programs provided by the public employer For legislation to mandate cancer screenings for firefighters through health care benefits plans or programs provided by the public employer. Financial Services. In Committee
H1952 Promoting access to counsel and housing stability in Massachusetts Relative to promoting access to counsel and housing stability. The Judiciary. In Committee
H3384 Relative to language access and inclusion Relative to state agency language access and inclusion. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. In Committee
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Detail Massachusetts Joint Elder Affairs Committee Chair 1
State District Chamber Party Status Start Date End Date
MA District 9th Middlesex House Democrat In Office 01/01/2001