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Legislator > Jamie Eldridge

State Senator
Jamie Eldridge
(D) - Massachusetts
Massachusetts Senate Middlesex and Worcester
In Office - Started: 01/01/2009

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Boston, MA 02133
Phone: 617-722-1120

Bill Bill Name Summary Progress
S411 To modernize financial aid access For legislation to establish the MassGrant program to provide financial assistance to eligible residents enrolled in higher education. Education. In Committee
S929 Relative to debt-free public higher education For legislation to guarantee debt-free public higher education. Higher Education. In Committee
S218 Relative to social work uplifting practices and exam removal (“The SUPER Act”) For legislation relative to Social Work Uplifting Practices and Exam Removal (“The SUPER Act”). Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. In Committee
S945 Assisting low-income students success through work-study For legislation to assist low-income students success through work-study. Higher Education. In Committee
H1436 Relative to debt-free public higher education For legislation to establish a grant program to pay the equivalent of tuition and mandatory fees to eligible students at Massachusetts public higher education institutions. Higher Education. In Committee
H1427 Reducing the cost of attending college For legislation to establish an open educational resource trust fund. Higher Education. In Committee
H1438 Increasing awareness of public student loan forgiveness By Representative Higgins of Leominster, a petition of Natalie M. Higgins, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and James B. Eldridge that the student loan ombudsman establish a live annual training program for all state employees regarding eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program through the U.S. Department of Education. Higher Education. In Committee
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
H1459 To modernize financial aid access For legislation to establish the MassGrant program to provide financial assistance to eligible residents enrolled at an eligible institution. Higher Education. In Committee
H2932 Relative to benefits for teachers Relative to retirement benefits for teachers. Public Service. In Committee
S1884 Relative to teacher retirement election For legislation relative to teacher retirement election. Public Service. In Committee
S2012 Establishing fairness for agricultural laborers For legislation to establish fairness for agricultural laborers. Revenue. In Committee
S1253 To protect the free flow of information in Massachusetts For legislation to protect the free flow of information in Massachusetts. The Judiciary. In Committee
S2023 To promote urban agriculture and horticulture For legislation to promote urban agriculture and horticulture. Revenue. In Committee
H3147 Relative to the conservation land tax credit Relative to the conservation land tax credit. Revenue. In Committee
H3436 Relative to chapter 30B procurement parity Relative to procurement parity. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. In Committee
H1738 Relative to the free flow of information Relative to government entities compelling certain service providers to provide testimony or documents on behalf of a covered journalists. The Judiciary. In Committee
H1946 To implement the recommendations of the special commission on facial recognition technology For legislation to implement the recommendations of the special commission on facial recognition technology. The Judiciary. In Committee
H3339 Prohibiting state and municipal contracts for the purchase and installation of artificial turf fields Relative to state and municipal contracts for the purchase and installation of artificial turf fields. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. In Committee
H3130 To promote urban agriculture and horticulture For legislation to promote urban agriculture and horticulture by providing for certain tax exemptions. Revenue. In Committee
H3107 Relative to overtime pay for agricultural laborers in Massachusetts Relative to taxation of and overtime pay for agricultural laborers. Revenue. In Committee
S2165 Relative to Chapter 30B procurement For legislation relative to Chapter 30B procurement. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. In Committee
S2083 Increasing the conservation land tax credit For legislation to increase the conservation land tax credit. Revenue. In Committee
S1053 To implement the recommendations of the special commission on facial recognition technology For legislation to implement the recommendations of the special commission on facial recognition technology. The Judiciary. In Committee
S2011 Relative to overtime pay for agricultural laborers For legislation relative to overtime pay for agricultural laborers. Revenue. In Committee
S852 Preventing medical debt by restoring health safety net eligibility levels For legislation to prevent medical debt by restoring health safety net eligibility levels. Health Care Financing. In Committee
S1082 Relative to the effective enforcement of municipal ordinances and by-laws For legislation relative to the effective enforcement of municipal ordinances and by-laws. The Judiciary. In Committee
S2187 Prohibiting state and municipal contracts for the purchase and installation of artificial turf fields For legislation to prohibit state and municipal contracts for the purchase and installation of artificial turf fields. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. In Committee
S881 Providing Medicaid coverage for tobacco cessation programs For legislation to provide Medicaid coverage for tobacco cessation. Health Care Financing. In Committee
S1973 Relative to affordable housing and environmental adaptation dollars For legislation relative to the imposition of an excise tax to provide for climate change adaptation infrastructure and affordable housing investments in the Commonwealth. Revenue. In Committee
H1669 Relative to the effective enforcement of municipal ordinances and by-laws Relative to the enforcement of municipal ordinances and by-laws. The Judiciary. In Committee
H3194 Relative to affordable housing and environmental adaptation dollars For legislation to increase the deeds excise to fund emergency assistance needs of certain low income tenants and homeowners. Revenue. In Committee
S1554 To reduce lung cancer deaths For legislation to provide counseling about lung cancer screening to individuals accessing the Massachusetts Quitline. Public Health. In Committee
S1502 Relative to removing barriers to care for physician assistants For legislation to remove barriers to care for physician assistants. Public Health. In Committee
S1573 Relative to newborn screenings for congenital cytomegalovirus For legislation relative to newborn screenings for congenital cytomegalovirus. Public Health. In Committee
H2371 Removing barriers to care for physician assistants Relative to the licensing, supervision and scope of practice of physicians assistants. Public Health. In Committee
S1526 Putting patients over profits in hospital licensure For legislation to put patients over profits in hospital licensure. Public Health. In Committee
S1525 To ensure safe medication administration For legislation to ensure safe medication administration. 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
H2370 Prioritizing patient access to care Relative to pregnancies existing for 24 weeks or more. Public Health. In Committee
S1579 To eliminate barriers and expand abortion access For legislation to eliminate barriers and expand abortion access for patients under the age of 16. Public Health. In Committee
S1590 Resolve establishing a sexual assault counselor certification task force Relative to establishing a sexual assault counselor certification task force. Public Health. In Committee
S41 To modernize funding for community media programming For legislation to establish a comprehensive statewide policy concerning streaming entertainment services and the recovery of municipal costs for digital infrastructure. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity. In Committee
H2446 Relative to sexual assault counselor task force For legislation to establish a sexual assault counselor task force. Public Health. In Committee
H101 Establishing free broadband internet access in public housing By Representative Sena of Acton, a petition of Danillo A. Sena and others for an investigation by the Department of Public Health of broadband internet access and its relation to the public health objectives. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity. In Committee
H128 Relative to establishing a food justice frontline Relative to establishing a food justice frontline providing compensated work involving food production, distribution, preparation, or delivery for food insecure residents. Agriculture. In Committee
H2769 Relative to retirement equity for parenting teachers Relative to creditable service for part-time employment for certain teachers. Public Service. In Committee
H124 Relative to improving pesticide protections for Massachusetts schoolchildren Relative to pesticide products eligible for use on the outdoor grounds of schools, child care centers or school age child care programs. Agriculture. In Committee
S1794 Requiring administrators of certain retirement plans to disclose conflicts of interest For legislation to require administrators of certain retirement plans to disclose conflicts of interest. Public Service. In Committee
S1921 Relative to retirement equity for parenting teachers For legislation relative to retirement equity for parenting teachers. Public Service. In Committee
S64 Relative to improving pesticide protections for Massachusetts schoolchildren For legislation to improve pesticide protections for Massachusetts schoolchildren. Agriculture. In Committee
S63 Relative to establishing a food justice frontline For legislation to establish a food justice frontline. Agriculture. In Committee
S69 To promote economic opportunities for cottage food entrepreneurs For legislation to promote economic opportunities for cottage food entrepreneurs. Agriculture. In Committee
H2837 Relative to the state retiree benefits trust fund board of directors For legislation to increase the membership of the state retiree benefits trust fund board of directors. Public Service. In Committee
H620 To ensure educational rights are upheld for incarcerated youth Relative to educational rights for incarcerated youth. Education. In Committee
S380 Requiring accountability for inequities in suspension and expulsion or RAISE Act For legislation to establish statewide targets for addressing persistent disparities in achievement and suspension and expulsion in public schools. Education. 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
S376 Addressing school exclusion policies to remedy disparities in students' educational achievement For legislation to promote the education success of court involved children. Education. In Committee
H622 Relative to an expert panel on the education of advanced and gifted students By Representative Kilcoyne of Clinton, a petition of Meghan K. Kilcoyne that the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education be authorized to establish an advisory panel for the development of advanced and gifted students. Education. In Committee
H730 Addressing school exclusion policies to remedy disparities in educational achievement Relative to exclusion policies in public schools. Education. 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
H621 Relative to state engagement in the education of gifted and talented students Relative to the education of advanced and gifted students in grades K-12. Education. In Committee
H2328 Enabling cities and towns to stabilize rents and protect tenants Relative to enabling cities and towns to stabilize rents and protect tenants. Municipalities and Regional Government. In Committee
S2132 Designating January 30 of each year as Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution in Massachusetts By Mr. Eldridge, a petition of James B. Eldridge for the annual issuance of a proclamation by the Governor setting apart January 30 of each year as Fred Korematsu day of civil liberties and the Constitution. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. In Committee
S2348 Facilitating better interactions between police officers and persons with autism spectrum disorder For legislation to use blue envelopes to facilitate better interactions between police officers and persons with autism spectrum disorder. Transportation. In Committee
S225 To eliminate "grab-and-go" counters at large events For legislation to eliminate "grab-and-go" alcohol sales at large events. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. In Committee
S2177 Relative to unsolved homicides For legislation to establish an office of unsolved homicides within the office of the attorney general. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. In Committee
S586 Relative to maintaining adequate water supplies through effective drought management For legislation to maintain adequate water supplies through effective drought management. Environment and Natural Resources. In Committee
S631 Ensuring safe drinking water in schools For legislation to ensure safe drinking water in schools. Environment and Natural Resources. 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
H1371 To support equal access to community care for elders and persons with disabilities Relative to Medicaid eligibility for certain elders and persons with disabilities. 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
S871 Ensuring equal access to medical treatments essential for people with a developmental disability, intellectual disability, or autism For legislation to require MassHealth to cover medical treatments essential for people with a developmental disability, intellectual disability, or autism. Health Care Financing. In Committee
S579 To reimburse the George L. Darey Inland Fisheries and Game Fund For legislation to reimburse the Inland Fisheries and Game Fund. Environment and Natural Resources. In Committee
H890 Relative to crumbling concrete foundations Relative to concrete foundations. Environment and Natural Resources. In Committee
S482 Increasing the personal care allowance for long term care residents For legislation to increase the personal care allowance for long term care residents. Elder Affairs. In Committee
S914 Relative to spouses as caregivers For legislation relative to spouses as caregivers. Health Care Financing. In Committee
S844 To improve continuity of care for MassHealth members with chronic conditions For legislation to improve long term care for MassHealth members with chronic conditions. Health Care Financing. In Committee
S597 Providing nature for all For legislation to conserve and improve natural and working lands. Environment and Natural Resources. In Committee
S877 To promote an enhanced care worker minimum wage For legislation to promote an enhanced care worker minimum wage. Health Care Financing. In Committee
S887 Increasing the personal needs allowance for long term care residents For legislation to increase the monthly amount of money that Medicaid recipients living in nursing homes are allowed to keep from their income to spend on personal items like toiletries, clothing, and small entertainment. Health Care Financing. In Committee
S886 Relative to family members serving as caregivers For legislation relative to family members serving as caregivers. Health Care Financing. In Committee
S841 To support equal access to community care for elders and persons with disabilities For legislation to support equal access to community care for elders and the disabled. Health Care Financing. In Committee
S642 Relative to crumbling concrete prevention and protection For legislation relative to crumbling concrete prevention and protection. Environment and Natural Resources. In Committee
H1394 Relative to family members serving as caregivers Relative to family members serving as caregivers. Health Care Financing. 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
H1406 To improve continuity of care for MassHealth members with chronic conditions Relative to continuity of care for MassHealth members with chronic conditions. 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
H901 Providing nature for all For legislation to provide funds for conserving and improving natural and working lands. Environment and Natural Resources. 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
S1384 Relative to student mental health For legislation relative to student mental health. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. In Committee
H2221 Relative to student mental health For legislation to require that student identification cards contain suicide prevention lifeline contact information. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. In Committee
H780 Establishing the hospital to home partnership program By Representative Lipper-Garabedian of Melrose, a petition of Kate Lipper-Garabedian and others that the Executive Office of Health and Human Services be authorized to establish a hospital to home partnership program. Elder Affairs. In Committee
H121 Relative to urban farmland Relative to the conversion of vacant lots to farms, community gardens, and other agricultural enterprises in environmental justice populations. Agriculture. In Committee
H129 Relative to the healthy incentives program Relative to establishing a healthy incentives program for the purpose of ensuring the needs of SNAP recipients and farmers. Agriculture. In Committee
S61 Relative to urban farmland For legislation to establish the Vacant Lots to Urban Agriculture Fund to support the conversion of vacant lots to farms, community gardens, and other agricultural enterprises in environmental justice populations. Agriculture. In Committee
S495 To codify the Hospital to Home Partnership Program For legislation to codify the Hospital to Home Partnership Program. Elder Affairs. In Committee
S470 To improve Massachusetts home care For legislation to improve Massachusetts home care. Elder Affairs. In Committee
S496 Clarifying responsibility for policy and budgetary decision-making in nursing homes For legislation to clarify accountability for policy and budgetary decision-making in nursing homes. Elder Affairs. In Committee
S52 Relative to membership updates for the Massachusetts Food Policy Council For legislation to update the membership for the Massachusetts Food Policy Council. Agriculture. In Committee
S492 Protecting the rights of older adults and people with disabilities For legislation to protect the rights of older adults and people with disabilities in nursing homes. Elder Affairs. In Committee
S67 To reimburse the George L. Darey Inland Fisheries and Game Fund For legislation to reimburse the George L. Darey Inland Fisheries and Game Fund. Agriculture. In Committee
S466 Protecting vulnerable elders from abuse For legislation to protect vulnerable elders from abuse. Elder Affairs. In Committee
S464 To strengthen the state home care program workforce For legislation to strengthen the state home care program workforce by requiring each covered employer to enter into a labor peace agreement. Elder Affairs. In Committee
S53 Resolve promoting equity in agriculture By Ms. Comerford, a petition of Joanne M. Comerford, Sal N. DiDomenico, Hannah Kane and James B. Eldridge that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to promote equity in agriculture. Agriculture. In Committee
S472 Relative to Massachusetts home care eligibility For legislation relative to Massachusetts home care eligibility. Elder Affairs. In Committee
S480 Promoting infection prevention and privacy for residents of nursing homes For legislation to promote infection prevention and privacy for residents of nursing homes. Elder Affairs. In Committee
S56 Protecting our soil and farms from PFAS contamination For legislation to protect our soil and farms from PFAS contamination. Agriculture. 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
S55 Fostering agricultural resilience in Massachusetts For legislation to strengthen local food systems. Agriculture. In Committee
S62 Establishing community fridges to address food insecurity For legislation to establish community fridges to address food insecurity. Agriculture. In Committee
S478 Relative to disclosing continuing care retirement community entrance fees For legislation relative to disclosing continuing care retirement community entrance fees. Elder Affairs. In Committee
S60 To address the impact of climate change on farms and fisheries For legislation to address the impact of climate change on farms and fisheries. Agriculture. In Committee
H111 Promoting equity in agriculture For legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) to develop recommendations for supporting investments, policies and practices designed to promote equity in agriculture for socially disadvantaged groups. Agriculture. In Committee
H789 To improve Massachusetts home care For legislation to create safe environments for home care workers and consumers. Elder Affairs. In Committee
H782 To strengthen the state home care program workforce Relative to the home care program workforce. Elder Affairs. In Committee
H126 Establishing community fridges to address food insecurity Relative to establishing community fridges to address food insecurity. Agriculture. In Committee
H119 To address the impact of climate change on farms and fisheries For legislation to establish a separate fund to be known as the agriculture and fishery vulnerability preparedness grant fund to address the impact of climate change on farms and fisheries. Agriculture. In Committee
H118 Resolve providing for an investigation by a special commission relative to the strengths and sustainability of the Commonwealth’s emergency food network Relative to the sustainability of eligible emergency food providers, known as food pantries. Agriculture. In Committee
H130 Relative to membership updates for the Massachusetts Food Policy Council Relative to membership of the Massachusetts Food Policy Council. Agriculture. In Committee
H120 Supporting the Commonwealth’s food system By Representatives Duffy of Holyoke and Donahue of Worcester, a petition of Patricia A. Duffy, Daniel M. Donahue and others that the Food Policy Council appoint a food system coordinator as an employee. Agriculture. In Committee
H4106 Establishing a farm-to-institution pilot program For legislation to establish a farm-to-institution pilot program. Agriculture. In Committee
H2608 Relative to human rights and improved outcomes for incarcerated people For legislation to maximize out-of-cell time and opportunities for incarcerated people to attend education, training, employment, and other programs. Public Safety and Homeland Security. In Committee
H2636 Creating an independent correctional oversight office to facilitate the recommendations of the special legislative commission on structural racism in correctional facilities of the Commonwealth For legislation to authorize an independent correctional oversight office to facilitate the recommendations of the Special Legislative Commission on Structural Racism in Correctional Facilities of the Commonwealth. Public Safety and Homeland Security. In Committee
S1716 Regulating illegal exhaust systems for motor vehicles For legislation to regulate illegal exhaust systems for motor vehicles. Public Safety and Homeland Security. In Committee
S136 Improving emergency housing assistance for children and families experiencing homelessness For legislation to improve emergency housing assistance for children and families experiencing homelessness. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. In Committee
S119 Establishing a loan repayment program for human services workers For legislation relative to a loan repayment program for human services workers. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. In Committee
S1651 Relative to human rights and improved outcomes for incarcerated people For legislation relative to rehabilitation, re-entry, and human rights for incarcerated persons. Public Safety and Homeland Security. In Committee
S1709 To save lives by distributing narcan to individuals at risk for an overdose For legislation to distribute Narcan to a detainee or prisoner at risk for an overdose upon discharge from a correctional facility. Public Safety and Homeland Security. In Committee
S1725 Creating an independent correctional oversight office to facilitate the recommendations of the Special Legislative Commission on Structural Racism in Correctional Facilities of the Commonwealth For legislation to create an independent correctional oversight office to facilitate the recommendations of the Special Legislative Commission on Structural Racism in Correctional Facilities of the Commonwealth. Public Safety and Homeland Security. In Committee
S139 Updating terminology and investigative practices related to the protection of persons with disabilities For legislation to update terminology and investigative practices related to the protection of persons with disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. In Committee
S108 Protecting youth during custodial interrogations For legislation protecting youth during custodial interrogations. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. In Committee
S1733 Building a more accessible Massachusetts For legislation relative to the Architectural Access Board. Public Safety and Homeland Security. In Committee
S1721 An Act to ensure educational rights are upheld for incarcerated youth For legislation to ensure educational rights are upheld for incarcerated emerging adults. Public Safety and Homeland Security. In Committee
H2606 To save lives by distributing Narcan to individuals at risk for an opioid overdose By Representative Domb of Amherst, a petition of Mindy Domb that certain prisoners be provided information about access to opioid antagonists in the community after release. Public Safety and Homeland Security. In Committee
H2591 To build restorative family and community connection For legislation to to maximize visitation of incarcerated individuals. Public Safety and Homeland Security. In Committee
H1576 Relative to creating a permanent affordability homeownership program For legislation to create a program for the development and construction of permanently affordable homeownership opportunities for low and moderate income buyers. Housing. In Committee
H1542 To study single-stair residential buildings For legislation to establish a special commission to study and define conditions under which single-stair multi-family residential buildings up to six stories shall be legalized. Housing. In Committee
S969 Establishing an accessory dwelling unit trust fund For legislation to establish an accessory dwelling unit trust fund. Housing. In Committee
S1004 To create affordable homes for persons with disabilities For legislation to create affordable homes for persons with disabilities. Housing. In Committee
S1010 Relative to creating a permanent affordability homeownership program For legislation to create a permanent affordability homeownership program. Housing. In Committee
S1591 Relative to stroke data reporting For legislation relative to stroke data reporting. Public Health. In Committee
S964 To study single-stair residential buildings For legislation to study single-stair residential buildings. Housing. In Committee
S1589 Relative to improving outcomes for sudden cardiac arrest For legislation to improve outcomes for sudden cardiac arrest. Public Health. In Committee
S1539 To address conflicts of interest in the use of temporary nursing agencies at skilled nursing facilities For legislation to address conflicts of interest in the use of temporary nursing agencies at skilled nursing facilities. Public Health. In Committee
H1482 To establish an accessory dwelling unit trust fund For legislation to establish an accessory dwelling unit trust fund. Housing. In Committee
H2498 To address conflicts of interest in the use of temporary nursing agencies at skilled nursing facilities For legislation to further regulate temporary nursing agencies employment at skilled nursing facilities. Public Health. In Committee
H2445 Preserving essential services in our hospitals Relative to essential services in hospitals. Public Health. In Committee
H1560 Setting a housing production goal for the Commonwealth For legislation to set a housing production goal for the Commonwealth. Housing. In Committee
H4120 To declare emergency medical services an essential service Relative to emergency medical services. Public Health. In Committee
H4173 Amending the special legislation establishing the Acton Memorial Library For legislation to amend the special legislation establishing the Acton Memorial Library in the town of Acton. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.] In Committee
H4174 Relative to the Ayer Library Relative to the Ayer Library in the town of Ayer. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.] In Committee
H4167 Authorizing the town of Acton to establish a minimum charge for a checkout bag That the town of Acton be authorized to establish a minimum charge for checkout bags in said town. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.] In Committee
H4168 Authorizing the town of Acton to increase the residency limit for members of its police and fire departments That the town of Acton be authorized to increase the residency limit for members of the police and fire departments of said town. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.] In Committee
H3397 Establishing the official salamander of the Commonwealth For legislation to designate the blue-spotted salamander as the official amphibian of the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. In Committee
H3804 To improve pedestrian safety Relative to pedestrian safety. Transportation. In Committee
S715 Relative to modern family building For legislation relative to LGBTQ family building. Financial Services. In Committee
S1444 Providing state grants for municipal sustainability directors For legislation to provide state grants for municipal sustainability directors. Municipalities and Regional Government. In Committee
S2133 Protecting the privacy of library user data For legislation to protect the privacy of library user data. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. In Committee
S2046 Granting property tax exemptions to disabled veterans For legislation to grant property tax exemptions to disabled veterans. Revenue. In Committee
S2151 Establishing the official salamander of the Commonwealth For legislation to establish the blue-spotted salamander as the official amphibian of the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. In Committee
S1469 Relative to special education reserve funds Relative to school district special education reserve funds. Municipalities and Regional Government. 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
S2393 Relative to the safety of autonomous vehicles For legislation relative to the safety and standards of autonomous vehicles. Transportation. In Committee
H1190 Relative to modern family building Relative to fertility diagnostic care. Financial Services. In Committee
H2334 Providing state grants for municipal sustainability directors Relative to creating a municipal sustainability director fund. Municipalities and Regional Government. In Committee
H1148 Relative to the practice of acupuncture Relative to the practice and insurance coverage of acupuncture. Financial Services. In Committee
H3669 Relative to the safety of autonomous vehicles For legislation to further regulate the operation of autonomous vehicles. Transportation. In Committee
H2408 Relative to staffing at home health and hospice agencies Relative to staffing at home health and hospice agencies. Public Health. In Committee
S630 To reduce single-use plastics from the environment For legislation to reduce single-use plastics from the environment. Environment and Natural Resources. 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
S939 Establishing the hunger-free campus initiative For legislation to establish the hunger-free campus initiative that would provide grants to institutions of public higher education to address student food insecurity and hunger. Higher Education. In Committee
S1633 Relative to staffing at home health and hospice agencies For legislation to regulate staff at home health and hospice agencies. Public Health. In Committee
S742 Relative to cognitive rehabilitation for individuals with an acquired brain injury For legislation relative to cognitive rehabilitation. Financial Services. In Committee
S116 Updating the juvenile justice policy and data board For legislation to update the juvenile justice policy and data board. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. In Committee
S137 Dignifying individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities. For legislation relative to individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. In Committee
S590 Relative to plastic bag reduction For legislation relative to plastic bag reduction. Environment and Natural Resources. In Committee
S735 Relative to fairness in debt collection For legislation to establish the Debt Collection Fairness Act. Financial Services. In Committee
S589 Protecting wastewater and sewerage systems through the labeling of non-flushable wipes For legislation to protect wastewater and sewerage systems through the labeling of non-flushable wipes. Environment and Natural Resources. In Committee
S654 To reduce plastics For legislation to reduce plastics. Environment and Natural Resources. In Committee
S134 To establish an acquired brain injury advisory board For legislation to establish an acquired brain injury advisory board. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. In Committee
S1491 Relative to chaperones for medical exams For legislation relative to chaperones for medical exams. Public Health. In Committee
S1485 Providing for safe and consensual sensitive examinations For legislation to prohibit nonconsensual intimate examinations of anesthetized or unconscious patients. Public Health. In Committee
H2362 Relative to chaperones for medical exams Relative to chaperones for medical exams. Public Health. In Committee
H2448 Promoting patient safety and equitable access to care Relative to registered nurse patient assignment. Public Health. In Committee
S2537 Relative to fairness in debt collection For legislation to establish the Debt Collection Fairness Act, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2537). In Committee
S2535 Establishing the hunger-free campus initiative For legislation to establish the hunger-free campus initiative that would provide grants to institutions of public higher education to address student food insecurity and hunger, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2535). In Committee
H3995 To protect workers from extreme temperatures Relative to heat or cold stress. Labor and Workforce Development. In Committee
H2103 Protecting warehouse workers Relative to warehouse workers. Labor and Workforce Development. In Committee
S869 Relative to preventing discrimination against persons with disabilities in the provision of health care For legislation to prevent discrimination against persons with disabilities in the provision of health care. Health Care Financing. In Committee
S2245 To expand the Bottle Bill For legislation to expand the Bottle Bill. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. In Committee
S1355 To establish extreme temperature worker protections For legislation to establish extreme temperature worker protections. Labor and Workforce Development. In Committee
S1307 Protecting warehouse workers For legislation to protect warehouse workers. Labor and Workforce Development. In Committee
S859 Establishing a public health option For legislation to establish a public health option. Health Care Financing. In Committee
S1310 To protect injured workers For legislation to protect injured workers. Labor and Workforce Development. In Committee
S860 Establishing medicare for all in Massachusetts For legislation to establish medicare for all in Massachusetts. Health Care Financing. In Committee
H1405 Establishing Medicare for All in Massachusetts For legislation to provide equitable access to quality, affordable healthcare services by establishing Medicare for all persons in the Commonwealth. Health Care Financing. In Committee
H3474 To expand the bottle bill For legislation to expand the bottle bill, so-called. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. In Committee
H2031 Relative to domestic violence reports and confidentiality Relative to domestic violence reports and confidentiality. The Judiciary. In Committee
H1593 Protecting minors from the creation of computer-generated child sexual abuse visual materials For legislation to impose a penalty for child sexual abuse visual materials. The Judiciary. In Committee
H1921 Relative to sexual harassment Relative to sexual harassment by professional investors. The Judiciary. In Committee
H804 Relative to gender neutral language in elections law Relative to gender-neutral language in elections laws. Election Laws. In Committee
H1746 Enhancing protections for sexual violence survivors Relative to enhancing protections for sexual violence survivors. The Judiciary. In Committee
S1085 Relative to civil remedies for sexual assault by an officer For legislation to implement civil remedies for sexual assault by an officer. The Judiciary. In Committee
S1213 Relative to improving sexual violence survivor protections For legislation to establish a bill of rights for survivors of sexual assault and related purposes. The Judiciary. In Committee
S591 Relative to greywater recycling For legislation relative to greywater recycling. Environment and Natural Resources. In Committee
S1174 Protecting minors from the creation of computer-generated child sexual abuse visual materials For legislation to protect minors from the creation of computer-generated child sexual abuse visual materials. The Judiciary. In Committee
S1083 Relative to rape by an officer For legislation to clarify the definition of “control” to include supervising a person under the age of 18 who is in a law enforcement training program and rape by an officer. The Judiciary. In Committee
S1118 Relative to sexual harassment For legislation to make it unlawful for a professional investor doing business in the commonwealth to make sexual harassment advances. The Judiciary. In Committee
S497 Clarifying the role of governor’s councillor on the ballot For legislation to clarify the role of governor’s councillor on the ballot. Election Laws. In Committee
S1180 Expanding access to victim compensation For legislation to expand access to victim compensation. The Judiciary. In Committee
S1281 Relative to domestic violence reports and confidentiality For legislation relative to domestic violence reports and confidentiality. The Judiciary. In Committee
S1256 Relative to justice for survivors For legislation to establish the Massachusetts Survivors Act. The Judiciary. In Committee
S312 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 in the Commonwealth. Education. In Committee
H1587 Relative to justice for survivors Relative to adults or children charged with crimes. The Judiciary. 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
H585 Resolve authorizing a study of starting times and schedules Relative to the effect of school day start times for middle and secondary school students. Education. In Committee
H805 Clarifying the role of Governor’s Councillor on the ballot Relative to clarifying the title of Governor’s Councillor on election ballots. Election Laws. In Committee
H159 Prohibiting employment discrimination based on legal use of cannabis For legislation to prohibit employment discrimination based on legal use of cannabis. Cannabis Policy. In Committee
S867 Relative to primary care for you For legislation relative to primary care for you. Health Care Financing. In Committee
S842 To address medical debt through hospital financial assistance reform For legislation to offer financial assistance for medical debt to those below the federal poverty level. Health Care Financing. In Committee
S882 To promote graduate medical education For legislation to require MassHealth to make Graduate Medical Education payments. Health Care Financing. In Committee
S868 Enhancing health care market oversight and pharmaceutical access For legislation to enhance health care market oversight and pharmaceutical access. Health Care Financing. In Committee
S1114 Requiring clean slate automated record sealing For legislation to provide easier and greater access to record sealing. The Judiciary. In Committee
S2250 Relative to municipal authority in public rights of way For legislation relative to public utilities that operate in public rights of way. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. In Committee
H3486 Relative to municipal light plant emergency mutual aid Relative to municipal light plant emergency mutual aid. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. In Committee
S2252 Relative to municipal light plant emergency mutual aid For legislation relative to municipal light plant emergency mutual aid. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. In Committee
H3462 Relative to municipal authority in public rights of way Relative to authorizing municipalities to relocate certain utility poles, wires or attachments. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. In Committee
H2500 Relative to increasing access to epinephrine Relative to increasing access to epinephrine. Public Health. In Committee
H2535 Establishing a Naloxone Purchase Trust fund For legislation to establish a universal purchase system for opioid antagonist distribution in the Commonwealth. Public Health. In Committee
H2375 Relative to menstrual product ingredient disclosure Relative to menstrual product ingredient disclosure. Public Health. In Committee
H2390 Expanding access to hygiene products Relative to expanding access to hygiene products. Public Health. In Committee
S1551 Establishing a naloxone purchase trust fund For legislation to establish a naloxone purchase trust fund to support a universal purchase system for opioid antagonist distribution in the commonwealth. Public Health. In Committee
S1550 Related to the risk of getting cancer due to the consumption of alcohol For legislation to require establishments that sell alcoholic beverages to post the risk of cancer due to the consumption of alcohol. 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
S1484 To reduce incidence and death from pancreatic cancer For legislation to reduce incidence and death from pancreatic cancer. Public Health. In Committee
S1477 To restrict the use of polystyrene For legislation to restrict the use of polystyrene. Public Health. In Committee
H2447 Authorizing a 90-day supply of medically necessary testosterone therapy medication Relative to prescriptions for testosterone therapy medications. 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
H2394 To restrict the use of polystyrene Relative to the use of polystyrene containers and wares by certain food and retail establishments. 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
S1523 Removing social security numbers from death certificates For legislation to remove social security numbers from death certificates. Public Health. In Committee
H2385 Establishing a special commission on avian influenza (H5N1) Relative to mitigating the risks of avian influenza also known as H5N1. Public Health. In Committee
H1274 Prohibiting PBMs from discriminating against hospitals and patients participating in the 340B drug discount program For legislation to prohibit discrimination against 340B drug discount program participants. Financial Services. In Committee
S1443 Providing for the establishment of sustainable water resource funds For legislation to provide for the establishment of sustainable water resource funds. Municipalities and Regional Government. In Committee
S1432 Providing for pre-service training for members of local boards and commissions For legislation to provide for pre-service training for members of local boards and commissions. Municipalities and Regional Government. In Committee
S1050 To enhance fairness and increase positive outcomes for children For legislation relative to electronic monitoring of juveniles. The Judiciary. In Committee
S1136 Preventing false confessions Relative to preventing false confessions. The Judiciary. In Committee
S694 Empowering health care consumers For legislation to empower health care consumers. Financial Services. In Committee
S1081 To prevent the imposition of mandatory minimum sentences based on juvenile adjudications For legislation to prevent the imposition of mandatory minimum sentences based on juvenile adjudications. The Judiciary. In Committee
S1131 Relative to juvenile fees, fines, and restitution For legislation relative to juvenile fees, fines, and restitution. The Judiciary. In Committee
H1918 Promoting fairness in youthful offender indictments Relative to youthful offender indictments. The Judiciary. 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
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
H1155 Empowering health care consumers Relative to empowering health care consumers by further regulating policies, contracts, agreements, plans or certificates of insurance. Financial Services. In Committee
H2243 Relative to legal advertisements and public notices Relative to legal advertisements and public notices. Municipalities and Regional Government. In Committee
H1979 Prohibiting deception in juvenile interrogations For legislation to prohibit the use of deception during juvenile custodial interrogations. The Judiciary. 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
H1695 Promoting diversion of juveniles to community supervision and services Relative to promoting diversion of juveniles to community supervision and services. The Judiciary. 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
S1190 Enhancing the issuance of citations for cruel conditions for animals For legislation to enhance the issuance of citations for cruel conditions for animals. The Judiciary. In Committee
S1054 Improving juvenile justice data collection For legislation to improve data collection in the juvenile justice system. The Judiciary. In Committee
S734 Ensuring access to specialty medications For legislation to ensure access to medications. Financial Services. In Committee
S1065 Prohibiting deception in juvenile interrogations For legislation to ensure integrity in juvenile interrogations. The Judiciary. In Committee
S1058 Relative to expungement of juvenile and young adult records For legislation to expunge juvenile and young adult records. The Judiciary. In Committee
S1240 Promoting fairness in youthful offender indictments For legislation to promote fairness in youthful offender indictments by raising the minimum age of a youthful offender from 14 to 16. The Judiciary. In Committee
S1303 Providing opportunities for apprentices to complete their training and ensuring for a skilled workforce in the commonwealth of Massachusetts For legislation to provide opportunities for apprentices to complete their training and ensuring for a skilled workforce in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Labor and Workforce Development. In Committee
S1326 To promote economic mobility through ESOL For legislation to create an ESOL for economic mobility coordinator position within the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development. Labor and Workforce Development. In Committee
H1660 Relative to juvenile fines, fees, and restitution Relative to juvenile fees, fines, and restitution. The Judiciary. In Committee
H1984 Protecting youth during custodial interrogations Relative to statements of juveniles during custodial interrogations. The Judiciary. In Committee
H2265 Providing for pre-service training for members of local boards and commissions Relative to providing for pre-service training for members of local boards and commissions. Municipalities and Regional Government. In Committee
H1657 Relative to expungement of juvenile and young adult records Relative to expungement of juvenile and young adult records. The Judiciary. In Committee
H2324 Providing for the establishment of sustainable water resource funds Relative to the establishment of sustainable water resource funds. Municipalities and Regional Government. In Committee
H2028 Improving juvenile justice data collection Relative to improving juvenile justice data collection. The Judiciary. In Committee
H1658 To enhance fairness and increase positive outcomes for children Relative to the use of electronic monitoring of juveniles. The Judiciary. In Committee
S1557 Relative to vaccines and preventing future disease outbreaks For legislation relative to vaccines and preventing future disease outbreaks. Public Health. In Committee
H2554 Relative to routine childhood immunizations Relative to routine childhood immunization reports made by schools. Public Health. In Committee
S1618 Promoting community immunity For legislation to promote community immunity. Public Health. In Committee
S78 Relative to economic opportunities in the cannabis industry For legislation relative to ownership and license holders in the cannabis industry. Cannabis Policy. In Committee
S2255 Relative to electric ratepayer protections For legislation relative to electric ratepayer protections. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. In Committee
S1007 To prevent and respond to bullying of elderly and disabled residents For legislation to prevent and respond to bullying of elderly and disabled residents. Housing. 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
S1474 Allowing moveable tiny houses as permanent residential dwellings and accessory dwelling units For legislation to allow moveable tiny houses as permanent residential dwellings and accessory dwelling units. Municipalities and Regional Government. In Committee
S2113 Establishing an Indigenous Peoples Day For legislation to establish an Indigenous Peoples Day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. In Committee
S2239 Prohibiting the use of ratepayer funds for utility lobbying, promotions or perks For legislation to prohibit the use of ratepayer funds for utility lobbying, promotions or perks. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. In Committee
H3292 Establishing Indigenous Peoples Day Relative to the annual issuance of a proclamation from the Governor setting apart the second Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. In Committee
S2228 To set equal contracting conditions for electricity customers on basic service For legislation to set equal contracting conditions for electricity customers on basic service. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. In Committee
H1493 Allowing movable tiny houses as permanent residential dwellings and accessory dwelling units Relative to using movable tiny houses as permanent residential dwellings and accessory dwelling units. Housing. In Committee
H1525 To prevent and respond to bullying of elderly and disabled residents For legislation to prevent and respond to bullying of elderly and disabled residents. Housing. In Committee
H3534 Relative to electric ratepayer protections Relative to electric ratepayer protections. 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
H991 Ensuring safe drinking water in schools Relative to safe drinking water in schools. Environment and Natural Resources. In Committee
H697 Relative to full funding of regional school district transportation Relative to full funding of regional school district transportation. Education. In Committee
H3765 Relative to obstructed views while driving Relative to obstructed views while driving. Transportation. In Committee
H1051 To create a commission to determine the feasibility of voluntary acquisition of flood risk properties and structures Relative to the voluntary acquisition of flood risk properties and structures across the Commonwealth. Environment and Natural Resources. 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
H596 To ensure that all students are prepared for future success For legislation to align high school courses with college and workforce expectations. Education. In Committee
H517 To provide a sustainable future for rural schools Relative to rural schools. Education. In Committee
H1426 To provide green and healthy public colleges and universities and address their deferred maintenance needs For legislation to address the deferred maintenance needs of public institutions of higher education and for the creation of a green and healthy public college and university building planning commission (including members of the General Court). Higher Education. In Committee
H1052 Accelerating wetlands restoration Relative to wetlands restoration. Environment and Natural Resources. In Committee
H597 Ensuring full reimbursement for in-district school transportation costs Relative to reimbursement for in-district school transportation costs. Education. In Committee
S426 To ensure that all students are prepared for future success For legislation to ensure that all students are prepared for future success. Education. In Committee
S949 To provide green and healthy public colleges and universities and address their deferred maintenance needs For legislation to create a Green and Healthy Public College and University Building Planning Commission that will make recommendations for public higher education buildings relative to energy efficiency, spatial adequacy, life safety, accessibility, indoor environmental quality and public health. Higher Education. In Committee
S1086 Relative to judicial oversight For legislation relative to judicial oversight of prisons housing. The Judiciary. In Committee
S1132 Relative to compensation for victims of wrongful conviction For legislation relative to compensation for victims of wrongful conviction. The Judiciary. In Committee
S328 Relative to full funding of regional school district transportation For legislation relative to full funding of regional school district transportation. Education. In Committee
S585 Protecting drinking water quality in private wells. For legislation to promote drinking water quality for all. Environment and Natural Resources. In Committee
S1084 Promoting fairness in parole For legislation to promote fairness in parole. The Judiciary. In Committee
S314 To provide a sustainable future for rural schools For legislation to provide a sustainable future for rural schools. Education. In Committee
S348 Providing in-district transportation funding For legislation to provide in-district transportation funding for students. Education. In Committee
S557 Accelerating wetlands restoration projects For legislation to accelerate and streamline wetlands restoration. Environment and Natural Resources. In Committee
S897 Relative to hospital price transparency For legislation relative to hospital price transparency. Health Care Financing. In Committee
S899 Relative to hospital profit and fairness For legislation relative to hospital profit and fairness. Health Care Financing. In Committee
S283 Expanding licensure opportunity for school counselors For legislation to expand licensure opportunity for school counselors. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. In Committee
S1835 Relative to death benefits to surviving spouses of call and volunteer firefighters For legislation relative to death benefits to surviving spouses of call and volunteer firefighters. Public Service. In Committee
H1398 Relative to hospital profit and fairness Relative to civil penalties for profits and excessive compensation at certain publicly funded hospitals. Health Care Financing. In Committee
S1788 Relative to PTSD and accidental disability For legislation relative to PTSD and accidental disability retirement. Public Service. In Committee
S1914 Relative to Parkinson's disease disability and death in firefighters For legislation relative to Parkinson's disease disability and death in firefighters. Public Service. In Committee
S1860 Relative to firefighter retirement benefits For legislation to expand the cancer presumption for firefighters. Public Service. In Committee
S1797 Relative to disability or death caused by infectious diseases, presumption For legislation relative to disability or death caused by infectious diseases, presumption. Public Service. In Committee
S1821 Relative to disability or death caused by post-traumatic stress disorder For legislation relative to the disability or death caused by post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Public Service. In Committee
H4114 Relative to unsolved homicides Relative to unsolved homicides. The Judiciary. In Committee
S2246 Aligning the commonwealth's transportation plans with its mandates and goals for reducing emissions and vehicle miles traveled For legislation to align the commonwealth's transportation plans with its mandates and goals for reducing emissions and vehicle miles traveled. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. In Committee
S11 Proposal for a legislative amendment to the Constitution relative to agricultural and horticultural lands Relative to agricultural and horticultural lands. Revenue. In Committee
S2182 Establishing May as native plant month For legislation to establish May as native plant month. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. In Committee
S2153 Establishing the fourth Thursday in March as Tuskegee Airmen Commemoration Day For legislation to establish the fourth Thursday in March as Tuskegee Airmen Commemoration Day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. In Committee
S1329 Relative to roadway excavation quality assurance For legislation to regulate utility permits for road excavation based on an agreement of wages and benefits to the laborers. Labor and Workforce Development. In Committee
S2114 Establishing a jail and prison construction moratorium For legislation to establish a jail and prison construction moratorium. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. In Committee
S1345 Expanding access to commuter transit benefits offered by employers For legislation to expand access to commuter transit benefits offered by employers. Labor and Workforce Development. In Committee
S1354 Relative to bereavement leave For legislation relative to bereavement leave. Labor and Workforce Development. In Committee
H247 Updating the juvenile justice policy and data board For legislation to further regulate the juvenile justice policy and data board. 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
H3306 Establishing the fourth Thursday in march as Tuskegee Airmen Commemoration Day For legislation to establish the fourth Thursday in march as Tuskegee Airmen commemoration day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. In Committee
H2153 Expanding access to commuter transit benefits offered by employers Relative to expanding access to commuter transit benefits offered by employers. Labor and Workforce Development. In Committee
H2189 Relative to bereavement leave Relative to bereavement leave. Labor and Workforce Development. 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
H478 Relative to the sale of malt beverages produced by a pub brewery Relative to the sale of malt beverages produced by a pub brewery. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. In Committee
H1393 To promote graduate medical education By Representative Moran of Lawrence, a petition of Frank A. Moran and others that MassHealth make payments for certain graduate medical education training. Health Care Financing. In Committee
H1396 Strengthening mental health centers For legislation to increase minimum payment rates for certain behavioral health services. Health Care Financing. In Committee
S2516 Establishing the Massachusetts data privacy act For legislation to establish the Massachusetts Data Privacy Protection Act, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2516). In Committee
H1350 To address medical debt through hospital financial assistance reform Relative to hospital financial assistance. Health Care Financing. In Committee
H678 To fix the chapter 70 inflation adjustment Relative to inflation adjustments for education aid. Education. In Committee
S45 Establishing the Massachusetts Data Privacy Act For legislation to establish the Massachusetts Data Privacy Protection Act. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity. In Committee
S279 Returning liquor license control to municipalities Relative to returning liquor license control to cities and towns. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. In Committee
S872 Establishing a community health center nurse practitioner residency program For legislation to establish a community health center nurse practitioner residency program. Health Care Financing. 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
S874 Strengthening mental health centers For legislation to strengthen mental health centers. Health Care Financing. In Committee
S49 Relative to cybersecurity and artificial intelligence For legislation to implement annual statewide public employee cybersecurity training. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity. In Committee
S29 To establish the Massachusetts Data Privacy Act For legislation to establish the Massachusetts Data Privacy Protection Act. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity. In Committee
S403 Establishing a special commission to review the adequacy and equity of the Massachusetts school building program For legislation to establish a special commission to review the adequacy and equity of the Massachusetts school building program. Education. In Committee
S400 To ensure adequate and equitable funding for public education By Mr. Lewis, a petition of Jason M. Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford, Bruce E. Tarr, Rebecca L. Rausch and other members of the General Court that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to ensure adequate and equitable funding for public education. Education. In Committee
S388 To fix the chapter 70 inflation adjustment For legislation to fix the chapter 70 inflation adjustment. Education. In Committee
S1741 Relative to police interactions with persons on the autism spectrum For legislation 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
S1646 Relative to violation of regulation regarding hot work processes For legislation to develop a database to collect data on written notices of code violations and fines relative to hot work processes. Public Safety and Homeland Security. In Committee
S1768 Relative to the use of green lights for municipal emergency management vehicles For legislation relative to the use of green lights for municipal emergency management vehicles. Public Safety and Homeland Security. In Committee
S1836 Relative to non-Commonwealth entities within the state employees' retirement system For legislation to determine the cost percentage of non-Commonwealth entities within the state employees' retirement system. Public Service. 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
H702 Establishing an elementary and secondary school robotics grant program For legislation to establish an elementary and secondary school robotics grant program. Education. In Committee
H916 To reduce single use plastics in the environment For legislation to reduce single-use plastics from the environment. Environment and Natural Resources. In Committee
S2253 To reduce congestion and encourage shared rides For legislation to reduce congestion and encourage shared rides. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. In Committee
H933 Relative to plastic bag reduction Relative to plastic bag reduction. Environment and Natural Resources. In Committee
H713 Relative to supporting student participation in 4-H programs Relative to student participation in 4-H programs. Education. In Committee
H650 Relative to affirming and maintaining equal access to public education for all children Relative to public education for children. Education. In Committee
H543 Relative to recess for elementary and middle school students Relative to recess for elementary and middle school students. Education. In Committee
H945 Protecting wastewater and sewerage systems through the labeling of non-flushable wipes Relative to protecting wastewater and sewerage systems through the labeling of non-flushable wipes. Environment and Natural Resources. In Committee
H1019 Relative to the reduction of plastics Relative to the reduction of plastics. Environment and Natural Resources. In Committee
S417 Relative to recess for elementary and middle school students For legislation relative to mandatory recess for elementary and middle school students. Education. In Committee
S436 Relative to affirming and maintaining equal access to public education for all children For legislation to affirm and maintain equal access to public education for English learners. Education. In Committee
S512 Extending voting rights in municipal elections to noncitizen voters of the commonwealth For legislation to extend voting rights in municipal elections to noncitizen voters of the commonwealth. Election Laws. In Committee
S460 Establishing an elementary and secondary school robotics grant program For legislation to establish an elementary and secondary school robotics grant program. Education. In Committee
S420 Relative to supporting student participation in 4-H programs For legislation relative to supporting student participation in 4-H programs. Education. In Committee
H1432 Relative to advanced placement examinations and college credit Relative to advanced placement examinations and college credit. Higher Education. In Committee
H1466 Establishing the hunger free campus initiative For legislation to establish a hunger-free campus grant program. Higher Education. In Committee
S6 Proposal for a legislative amendment to the Constitution establishing an independent redistricting commission By Mr. Eldridge, a petition of James B. Eldridge for a legislative amendment to the Constitution to establish an independent redistricting commission. Election Laws. In Committee
S761 Ensuring access to full spectrum pregnancy care For legislation to ensure access to full spectrum pregnancy care. Financial Services. In Committee
S810 To reduce inequities in access to medical procedures For legislation relative to fair and equitable compensation for medical services. Financial Services. In Committee
S210 Expanding wheelchair warranty protections for consumers with disabilities For legislation to expand wheelchair warranty protections for consumers with disabilities. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. In Committee
S195 Relative to toxic-free kids For legislation to eliminate harmful chemicals from children's products. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. In Committee
H384 Relative to toxic free kids For legislation to direct the Department of Environmental Protection to publish a toxic chemicals of concern consumer products list. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. In Committee
H1278 Relative to wheelchair repair requirements and consumer protection Relative to wheelchair warranty protections. Financial Services. In Committee
H1311 Ensuring access to full spectrum pregnancy care Relative to access to full spectrum pregnancy care. 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
H1852 Prohibiting discrimination against adults with disabilities in Family and Juvenile Court proceedings Relative to adults with disabilities in family and juvenile court proceedings. The Judiciary. In Committee
S1164 Prohibiting discrimination against adults with disabilities in Family and Juvenile Court proceedings For legislation to prohibit discrimination against adults with disabilities in family and juvenile court proceedings. The Judiciary. In Committee
S1133 Relative to caregiver authorization affidavits For legislation relative to caregiver authorization affidavits. The Judiciary. In Committee
S1365 To provide fair wages to employees of public institutions of higher education For legislation to provide fair wages to employees of public institutions of higher education. Labor and Workforce Development. In Committee
H2185 To provide fair wages to employees of public institutions of higher education Relative to wages and benefits for employees of public institutions of higher education. Labor and Workforce Development. In Committee
H1270 Protecting seniors and adults with disabilities from financial exploitation For legislation to protect seniors and adults with disabilities from financial exploitation. Financial Services. In Committee
S741 Protecting seniors and adults with disabilities from financial exploitation For legislation to protect seniors and adults with disabilities from financial exploitation. Financial Services. In Committee
H4013 To improve healthcare and reduce consumer costs Relative to for-profit health care and insurance. Financial Services. In Committee
H104 Establishing the Massachusetts Data Privacy Act For legislation to establish the Massachusetts data privacy act. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity. In Committee
H2688 Establishing a primary seat belt law Relative to establishing a primary seat belt law. Public Safety and Homeland Security. In Committee
S1699 Establishing a primary seat belt law For legislation to establish a primary seat belt law. Public Safety and Homeland Security. In Committee
S83 To modernize Massachusetts medical marijuana program For legislation to modernize Massachusetts medical marijuana program. Cannabis Policy. 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
H3154 Encouraging the donation of food to persons in need For legislation to establish a tax credit for and to regulate the donation of food to persons in need. Revenue. In Committee
S1141 Encouraging the donation of food to persons in need For legislation to encourage the donation of food to persons in need. The Judiciary. In Committee
S1043 Encouraging the donation of food to persons in need For legislation to encourage the donation of food to persons in need by exempting donors from civil damages for any injury arising out of the condition of such food. The Judiciary. In Committee
S1922 Relative to the Massachusetts fund for vulnerable countries most affected by climate change For legislation relative to the Massachusetts fund for vulnerable countries most affected by climate change. Revenue. In Committee
H3946 Relative to health insurance coverage for hearing aids Relative to health insurance coverage for hearing aids. Financial Services. In Committee
S1486 Relative to end of life options For legislation relative to end of life options. Public Health. In Committee
H3937 Creating a climate bank in Massachusetts For legislation to create a climate bank to facilitate innovative financing solutions for climate and clean energy innovations in the public, private, and non-profit sectors. Financial Services. In Committee
H3980 Establishing LGBTQIA+ parent advisory councils in the Commonwealth For legislation to establish LGBTQIA+ parent advisory councils in public schools. Education. In Committee
H3935 Relative to ivory and rhinoceros horn trafficking Relative to ivory and rhinoceros horn trafficking. Environment and Natural Resources. In Committee
H868 Improving campaign finance reporting by state ballot question committees Relative to campaign finance reporting by state ballot question committees. Election Laws. In Committee
H2196 Relative to preventing overdose deaths and increasing access to treatment Relative to overdose deaths and access to treatment. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. In Committee
H2191 To establish an enhanced care worker minimum wage Relative to an enhanced care worker minimum wage. Labor and Workforce Development. In Committee
H611 Relative to emergency stock epinephrine in schools By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others that schools be required to maintain non-patient specific epinephrine auto-injectors to be used in the event of anaphylactic emergencies. Education. In Committee
H3384 Relative to language access and inclusion Relative to state agency language access and inclusion. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. In Committee
H3398 To promote diversity on public boards and commissions For legislation to promote diversity on public boards and commissions. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. In Committee
H2843 To provide retirement incentives in public higher education For legislation to provide retirement incentives in public higher education. Public Service. In Committee
H1039 To assist municipal and district ratepayers Relative to the imposition of additional costs to cities or towns by the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs. Environment and Natural Resources. In Committee
H1653 Protecting employee free speech Relative to protecting employee free speech. The Judiciary. In Committee
H3477 Relative to clean lighting and appliance efficiency standards Relative to lighting and appliance efficiency standards. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. In Committee
H2812 To provide fair and affordable public retiree benefits Relative to public employee retiree benefits. Public Service. In Committee
H1437 Relative to transcript notations By Representative Higgins of Leominster, a petition of Natalie M. Higgins and others that institutions of higher education adopt policies on academic transcript notations and appeals relating to sexual misconduct. Higher Education. In Committee
H1188 Relative to trans-inclusive health care access Relative to healthcare coverage for certain gender affirming care. Financial Services. In Committee
H254 To replace stolen benefits For legislation to replace stolen transitional assistance financial assistance program benefits. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. In Committee
H3598 Protecting against attempts to ban, remove, or restrict library access to materials For legislation to further regulate access to certain library materials. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development. In Committee
H1048 Relative to increased protection of wildlife management areas Relative to increased protection of wildlife management areas. Environment and Natural Resources. 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
H3753 Relative to setting deadlines to electrify the commuter rail Relative to the electrification of commuter rail lines of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority. Transportation. In Committee
H651 To improve access, opportunity, and capacity in Massachusetts vocational-technical education For legislation to provide for a program of capital investments for vocational-technical education programs and regional vocational-technical schools. Education. In Committee
H2632 Relative to lawfully owed DNA By Representatives Higgins of Leominster and Jones of North Reading, a petition of Natalie M. Higgins, Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others that the crime laboratory within the Department of the State Police conduct an audit of offender DNA profiles included on the state DNA databank system. Public Safety and Homeland Security. In Committee
H1433 Creating documentation requirement standards to demonstrate a disability for a public institution of higher education in the commonwealth For legislation to create documentation requirement standards to demonstrate a disability for public institutions of higher education. Higher Education. In Committee
H196 Maximizing participation in federal nutrition programs and improving customer service Relative to participation and customer service in federal nutrition programs. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. In Committee
H3123 Relative to the repeal of the sales tax exemption for aircraft Relative to the repeal of the sales tax exemption for aircraft. Revenue. In Committee
H3774 Relative to third party delivery fees Relative to third party delivery fees and distributions to cities and towns for transportation infrastructure. Transportation. In Committee
H2634 Relative to sexual assault by an officer Relative to indecent assault and battery committed by law enforcement officers. Public Safety and Homeland Security. In Committee
H2516 Establishing an advisory committee on the accessibility of fresh food retail in communities throughout the Commonwealth Relative to establishing an advisory committee (including members of the General Court) on the accessibility of fresh food retail in communities. Public Health. In Committee
H1923 To promote public safety and better outcomes for youth Relative to the age of criminal majority. The Judiciary. In Committee
H1173 To facilitate timely access to quality health care by expanding access to patient navigation For legislation to provide coverage for services to improve access to care for individuals who are eligible for screening, follow-up or treatment services. Financial Services. In Committee
H954 Empowering vulnerable municipalities to protect residents and the environment from harmful pesticides Relative to the powers of cities and town to regulate, restrict or prohibit the use, application or disposal of certain pesticides. Environment and Natural Resources. In Committee
H560 Implementing elementary and secondary interdisciplinary climate literacy education Relative to implementing elementary and secondary interdisciplinary climate justice education in the Commonwealth. Education. In Committee
H3449 To further empower local climate action For legislation to regulate municipal acceptance into the demonstration project. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. In Committee
H3577 Establishing a zero carbon renovation fund For legislation to establish a zero carbon renovation fund to provide for the costs associated with energy efficiency renovations of certain existing buildings. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. In Committee
H3732 Relative to third party delivery data reporting Relative to third party delivery data reporting. Transportation. In Committee
H733 Relative to educator pay Relative to educators’ pay. 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
H656 Relative to healthy youth Relative to public schools choosing to teach human sexual education or human sexuality issues. Education. In Committee
H655 To promote comprehensive and inclusive curriculum in schools Relative to comprehensive and inclusive curriculum in public schools. Education. In Committee
H2107 Relative to raising the minimum wage closer to a living wage in the commonwealth Relative to raising the minimum wage. Labor and Workforce Development. In Committee
H223 Relative to a livable wage for human services workers Relative to a livable wage for human services workers. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. In Committee
H222 Relative to an agricultural healthy incentives program For legislation to authorize agricultural healthy incentives program. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. In Committee
H561 Advancing Massachusetts from STEM to STEAM For legislation to further regulate the STEM program. Education. In Committee
H285 Relative to health care quality for children and youth Relative to health care quality for children and youth. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. In Committee
H1005 Investing in natural and working lands Relative to preventing the degradation and loss of natural and working lands. Environment and Natural Resources. In Committee
H3106 To allow cities and towns to increase the local tax rate on meals For legislation to allow cities and towns to increase the local tax rate on meals. Revenue. In Committee
H3591 Ensuring our freedom to read in the Commonwealth For legislation to encourage the improvement of free libraries and library systems. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development. In Committee
H3158 To allow cities and towns to increase the local tax rate on meals with local approval For legislation to authorize an increase in the local sales tax upon the sale of restaurant meals. Revenue. In Committee
H598 Relative to the promotion of mental health education Relative to the promotion of mental health education in public schools. Education. 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
H565 Establishing the Massachusetts farm to school program Relative to farm and school partnerships in school meals. Education. In Committee
H1544 To guarantee a tenant’s first right of refusal Relative to tenant’s first right of refusal. Housing. In Committee
H1013 Establishing the municipal reforestation program For legislation to establish a municipal reforestation program within the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs. Environment and Natural Resources. 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
H1547 Codifying the Massachusetts Rental Voucher Program Relative to the Massachusetts Rental Voucher Program. Housing. In Committee
H2460 Decreasing food waste by standardizing the date labeling of food Relative to standardizing the date labeling of food. Public Health. In Committee
H799 Decoupling the municipal census from voter registration For legislation to further regulate voter registration rolls. Election Laws. 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
H3631 To build future-forward parking structures to promote EV equity and walkable downtowns For legislation to establish a program for the construction, reconstruction, and renovation of municipal parking facilities to provide electric vehicle charging stations. Transportation. In Committee
H577 Honoring the Commonwealth’s commitment to public school districts Relative to charter school tuition reimbursement. Education. In Committee
H2057 Ensuring the safety and dignity of first responders (Halo Act) For legislation to establish penalties for the intent to impede or interfere, threaten or harass first responders performing such duties. The Judiciary. In Committee
H1801 To provide continuum of care for severe mental illness For legislation to provide continuum of care for severe mental illness. The Judiciary. In Committee
H1889 To eliminate disparate impact Relative to disparate impact. The Judiciary. In Committee
H2093 Relative to collective bargaining rights for legislative employees Relative to allowing legislative employees to unionize. Labor and Workforce Development. In Committee
H2347 To promote Yes in God's Back Yard Relative to zoning ordinances and taxation of land owned by religious sects or denominations for multifamily housing. Municipalities and Regional Government. In Committee
H3494 To improve outdoor lighting, conserve energy, and increase dark-sky visibility Relative to improving outdoor lighting and increasing dark-sky visibility. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. In Committee
H3842 Resolutions for a United States constitutional amendment and a limited amendment proposing convention By Representatives Gentile of Sudbury and Vieira of Falmouth, a petition of Carmine Lawrence Gentile, David T. Vieira and others for the adoption of resolutions memorializing the Congress of the United States to call for a convention to propose amendments in order to address concerns about the integrity of our elections and the ability of the people to participate in effective self-government. Veterans and Federal Affairs. In Committee
H3632 To promote commuter rail ridership Relative to commuter rail service fares. Transportation. In Committee
H1481 To create affordable homes for persons with disabilities For legislation to establish affordable homes for persons with disabilities. Housing. In Committee
H1277 Relative to dual diagnosis treatment coverage Relative to dual diagnosis treatment healthcare coverage. Financial Services. In Committee
H3844 Resolutions proclaiming that the Commonwealth of Massachusetts supports admitting Washington, D.C. into the Union as a state of the United States of America By Representative Gentile of Sudbury, a petition of Carmine Lawrence Gentile and others for adoption of resolutions memorializing the Congress of the United States to admit Washington, D.C. into the Union as a state of the United States of America. Veterans and Federal Affairs. 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
H3594 Regarding free expression Relative to the right of students to freedom of expression in public schools. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development. In Committee
H1922 Relative to fair investment For legislation to further regulate investment practices. The Judiciary. 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
H636 Requiring financial education in schools For legislation to require financial education in schools. Education. In Committee
H433 Relative to digital right to repair Relative to diagnostic, service or repair information and services for digital electronic products. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. In Committee
H3587 To grow and maintain space in cities and towns for the creative economy For legislation to establish a local option trust to provide creative space and presentation space in municipalities. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development. In Committee
S2130 Establishing a legislative fiscal office For legislation to establish a legislative fiscal office. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. In Committee
S2193 Relative to educational collaboratives For legislation relative to educational collaboratives. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. In Committee
S1744 Relative to the creation of the Massachusetts Public Safety Building Authority For legislation to the create the Massachusetts Public Safety Building Authority. Public Safety and Homeland Security. In Committee
S110 To bring child support home For legislation to further family-centered child support. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. In Committee
S320 Relative to the training, assessment, and assignment of qualified school interpreters in educational settings For legislation relative to the training, assessment, and assignment of qualified school interpreters in educational settings. Education. In Committee
S338 Promoting high-quality comprehensive literacy instruction in all Massachusetts schools For legislation to promote high-quality comprehensive literacy instruction in all Massachusetts schools. Education. In Committee
S2197 To modernize municipal meetings, town meetings, and local elections For legislation relative to remote participation in municipal and town meetings and postponement of local elections elections. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. In Committee
S930 To establish comprehensive rights and career advancement for contingent faculty in public higher education For legislation to establish compensation and employment standards for contingent faculty in public higher education. Higher Education. In Committee
S176 Encouraging the adoption of smart growth and starter home zoning districts For legislation to encourage the adoption of smart growth and starter home zoning districts. Community Development and Small Businesses. In Committee
S155 Relative to authorizing supported decision-making agreements for certain adults with disabilities For legislation relative to supported decision-making agreements for certain adults with disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. In Committee
S1447 Enabling cities and towns to stabilize rents and protect tenants For legislation to enable cities and towns to stabilize rents and protect tenants. Municipalities and Regional Government. In Committee
S1393 Relative to preventing overdose deaths and increasing access to treatment For legislation relative to preventing overdose deaths and increasing access to treatment. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. In Committee
S2472 Resolutions proclaiming that the Commonwealth of Massachusetts supports admitting Washington, D.C. into the Union as a state of the United States of America By Ms. Jehlen, a petition of Patricia D. Jehlen, James B. Eldridge and Dylan A. Fernandes for the adoption of resolutions proclaiming that the Commonwealth of Massachusetts supports admitting Washington, D.C. into the Union as a state of the United States of America. Veterans and Federal Affairs. In Committee
S504 Enforcing accessibility for voters with disabilities For legislation to enforce accessibility for voters with disabilities by requiring an agent of the state secretary to inspect, at least once every four years, each polling place. Election Laws. In Committee
S692 To facilitate timely access to quality health care by expanding access to patient navigation For legislation to facilitate timely access to quality health care by expanding access to patient navigation. Financial Services. In Committee
S2233 Requiring an investigation of the advantages and disadvantages of participation by the commonwealth in multi-state or North American regional market-based compliance mechanisms, structures, or systems, including but not limited to the Western Climate Initiative For legislation to require an investigation of the advantages and disadvantages of participation by the commonwealth in multi-state or North American regional market-based compliance mechanisms, structures, or systems, including but not limited to the Western Climate Initiative. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. In Committee
S346 Resolve establishing a commission to study the funding of high-quality early education and care in Massachusetts By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition of Sal N. DiDomenico that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to study the funding of high-quality early education. Education. In Committee
S428 Relative to school library standards For legislation relative to school library standards. Education. In Committee
S1021 Relative to updating and modernizing Chapter 40R For legislation to update and modernize appropriations to smart growth zoning and housing production. Housing. In Committee
S1647 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
S46 Relative to the use of artificial intelligence and other software tools in healthcare decision-making For legislation relative to the use of artificial intelligence and other software tools in healthcare decision-making. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity. In Committee
S959 Providing for energy assistance during the summer months For legislation to provide for energy assistance during the summer months. Housing. In Committee
S2033 Combating offshore tax avoidance For legislation to close corporate tax loopholes and create progressive revenue. Revenue. In Committee
S167 To maximize participation in federal nutrition programs and improve customer service For legislation to maximize participation in federal nutrition programs and improve customer service. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. In Committee
S998 To guarantee a tenant’s first right of refusal For legislation to guarantee a tenant’s first right of refusal. Housing. In Committee
S1279 Relative to legal advertisements in online-only newspapers For legislation relative to legal advertisements in online-only newspapers. The Judiciary. In Committee
S1735 Relative to the establishment of the PFAS Research and Development Public Safety Fund For legislation to establish the PFAS Research and Development Public Safety Fund. Public Safety and Homeland Security. In Committee
S798 Relative to small business health insurance incentives For legislation relative to small business health insurance incentives. Financial Services. In Committee
S374 Empowering students and schools to thrive For legislation to empower students and schools to thrive. Education. In Committee
S1339 To provide paid family and medical leave to all educators For legislation to provide paid family and medical leave to all educators. Labor and Workforce Development. In Committee
S1343 Relative to collective bargaining rights for legislative employees For legislation to provide collective bargaining rights for legislative employees. Labor and Workforce Development. In Committee
S736 To establish a Massachusetts public bank For legislation to establish a Massachusetts public bank. Financial Services. In Committee
S505 Establishing same day voter registration For legislation to establish same day voter registration. Election Laws. In Committee
S2125 Relative to language access and inclusion For legislation relative to language access and inclusion. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. In Committee
S358 To improve access, opportunity, and capacity in Massachusetts vocational-technical education For legislation to improve access, opportunity, and capacity in Massachusetts vocational-technical education. Education. In Committee
S1650 Creating a municipal and public safety building authority For legislation to create a Municipal and Public Safety Building Authority. Public Safety and Homeland Security. In Committee
S1016 Relative to preventing algorithmic rent fixing in the rental housing market For legislation to establish the Preventing Algorithmic Rent Fixing in the Rental Housing Market Act. Housing. In Committee
S1119 Relative to fair investment For legislation relative to sexual harassment. The Judiciary. In Committee
S2229 To expand carbon pricing in the commonwealth For legislation to expand carbon pricing in the commonwealth. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. In Committee
S1277 Relative to the humane protection of animals For legislation relative to the humane protection of animals. The Judiciary. In Committee
S2286 Establishing a Zero Carbon Renovation Fund For legislation to establish a zero carbon renovation fund. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. In Committee
S2359 Relative to setting deadlines to electrify the MBTA commuter rail For legislation relative to public transit electrification. Transportation. In Committee
S412 Providing for the creation of a permanent commission relative to the education of American Indian and Alaska Native residents of the Commonwealth For legislation to establish a permanent commission on American Indian and Alaska Native education. Education. In Committee
S2334 To grow and maintain space in cities and towns for the creative economy For legislation to preserve space for the creative economy. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development. In Committee
S2247 Relative to Mass Save assessments For legislation relative to Mass Save assessments. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. In Committee
S1008 Relative to the Massachusetts rental voucher program For legislation relative to the Massachusetts rental voucher program. Housing. In Committee
S503 Decoupling the municipal census from voter registration For legislation to decouple the municipal census from voter registration. Election Laws. In Committee
S1681 To protect the civil rights and safety of all Massachusetts residents For legislation to protect the civil rights and safety of all Massachusetts residents. Public Safety and Homeland Security. In Committee
S2134 Promoting the civil rights and inclusion of American Muslims in the commonwealth For legislation to promote the civil rights and inclusion of American Muslims in the commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. In Committee
S553 Establishing the Municipal Reforestation Program For legislation to establish the municipal reforestation program. Environment and Natural Resources. In Committee
S2267 Resolve relative to a feasibility report on solar rooftop energy on new buildings By Mr. Eldridge, a petition of James B. Eldridge that provisions be made to conduct a review of the policies and procedures related to rooftop solar energy systems. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. In Committee
S35 Fostering artificial intelligence responsibility For legislation to promote employee physical and mental health and wellbeing by limiting the use of electronic monitoring tools. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity. In Committee
S313 Strengthening transitional planning and increasing accountability for persons with disabilities and their families For legislation to strengthen transitional planning for persons with disabilities after high school graduation or the age of twenty-two. Education. In Committee
S101 To require closed captioning in telecommunications in public areas For legislation to require closed captioning in telecommunications in public areas. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. In Committee
S737 To promote economic mobility through matched savings For legislation to promote economic mobility through matched savings. Financial Services. In Committee
S531 Providing a local option for ranked choice voting in municipal elections For legislation to provide a local option for ranked choice voting in municipal elections. Election Laws. In Committee
S1387 Enabling physician assistants to authorize psychiatric holds and ensure adequate training on their use Relative to authorizing physician assistants to issue psychiatric holds and ensure adequate training on their use. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. In Committee
S2270 Maximizing and optimizing small-scale assets in communities For legislation to maximize and optimize energy resources in communities. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. In Committee
S1022 To maintain stable housing for families with pets For legislation to maintain stable housing for families with pets. Housing. In Committee
S511 Relative to fair elections For legislation relative to fair elections. Election Laws. In Committee
S124 Establishing a designation of a state protection and advocacy system For legislation to establish a designation of a state protection and advocacy system. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. In Committee
S640 Promoting humane cosmetics and other household products by limiting the use of animal testing For legislation to promote humane cosmetics and other household products by limiting the use of animal testing. Environment and Natural Resources. 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
S1349 Relative to raising the minimum wage closer to a living wage in the commonwealth For legislation relative to raising the minimum wage closer to a living wage in the commonwealth. Labor and Workforce Development. In Committee
S1975 To reduce poverty by expanding the EITC and the child and family tax credit For legislation to improve the earned income credit for healthier families. Revenue. In Committee
S675 To assist municipal and district ratepayers For legislation relative to the costs imposed upon the municipal and district ratepayers due to public drinking water, wastewater and stormwater systems capital upgrades. Environment and Natural Resources. 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
S310 Relative to mental health education For legislation relative to mental health education. Education. In Committee
S130 Relative to a livable wage for human services workers For legislation relative to a livable wage for human services workers. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. In Committee
S1817 To provide fair and affordable public retiree benefits For legislation to provide fair and affordable public retiree benefits. Public Service. In Committee
S132 Allowing certain minors to consent to supportive services For legislation to allow certain minors to consent to shelter and receive supportive services. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. In Committee
S1938 Supporting family caregivers For legislation to establish an advisory council on family caregiving. Revenue. In Committee
S2397 Relative to fare free buses For legislation relative to fare free buses. Transportation. In Committee
S587 To protect pollinators and public health For legislation to protect pollinators and public health by prohibiting the use of neonicotinoid pesticides. Environment and Natural Resources. In Committee
S421 Requiring financial education in schools For legislation to require financial education in schools. Education. In Committee
S1325 Relative to meeting human service demand by modernizing incentives for the direct care workforce For legislation relative to wage rates for direct care staff and support employees. Labor and Workforce Development. In Committee
S773 Expanding access to mental health services For legislation to expand access to mental health services for inpatient treatment. Financial Services. In Committee
S1327 Protecting labor and abolishing barriers to organizing rights For legislation to protect labor relations and abolish barriers to organizing rights. Labor and Workforce Development. 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
S2275 Relative to healthy and sustainable schools For legislation relative to healthy and sustainable schools. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. In Committee
S2155 Establishing a commission on the status of transgender people For legislation to establish a permanent commission on the status of transgender people to conduct an ongoing study of all matters concerning transgender people. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. In Committee
S2269 Facilitating distributed energy resources in the commonwealth For legislation to implement the Smart Residential Solar Permitting Platform to issue permits instantly and issue permit revisions instantly for residential solar photovoltaic systems. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. In Committee
S168 To increase the safety of individuals with disabilities relying on life-support equipment For legislation to increase the safety of individuals with disabilities relying on life-support equipment. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. In Committee
S166 To close the achievement gap by addressing disparities in children's vision For legislation to improve child eye care. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. In Committee
S2099 To provide sunlight to state government For legislation to provide sunlight to state government. Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently. In Committee
S1873 Relative to the collective bargaining rights for employees of the committee for public counsel services For legislation relative to collective bargaining rights for employees of the committee for public counsel services. Public Service. In Committee
S1531 Prohibiting harmful food dyes in competitive school foods For legislation to prohibit the use of harmful food dyes in competitive school foods. Public Health. In Committee
S2243 To improve outdoor lighting, conserve energy, and increase dark-sky visibility For legislation to promote energy efficient lighting, conserve energy, regulate outdoor night lighting, and reduce light pollution. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. In Committee
S1414 Increasing access to ABA services by recognizing assistant level providers For legislation to increase access to Applied Behavior Analysis services by recognizing assistant level providers. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. In Committee
S1653 Relative to firearm industry accountability and gun violence victims’ access to justice For legislation relative to firearm industry accountability and gun violence victims’ access to justice. Public Safety and Homeland Security. In Committee
S1923 To repeal the sales tax exemption for aircraft For legislation to repeal certain tax exemptions for aircraft. Revenue. In Committee
S189 Relative to digital right to repair For legislation relative to digital right to repair. 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
S391 Implementing elementary and secondary interdisciplinary climate literacy education For legislation to implement elementary and secondary interdisciplinary climate literacy education in public schools. Education. In Committee
S962 To promote Yes in My Back Yard For legislation to promote Yes in My Back Yard. Housing. In Committee
S549 Investing in natural and working lands For legislation to invest in natural and working lands. Environment and Natural Resources. In Committee
S1064 To eliminate disparate impact For legislation to restore enforcement of civil rights. The Judiciary. In Committee
S1311 Uplifting families and securing the right to strike for certain public employees For legislation relative to uplift families and secure the right to strike for certain public employees. Labor and Workforce Development. In Committee
S2362 To build future-forward parking structures to promote EV equity and walkable downtowns For legislation to build future-forward parking structures to promote EV equity and walkable downtowns. Transportation. In Committee
S616 Relative to ivory and rhinoceros horn trafficking For legislation relative to ivory and rhonoceros horn trafficking. Environment and Natural Resources. In Committee
S588 Establishing a climate change superfund For legislation to create a Climate Adaptation Superfund. Environment and Natural Resources. In Committee
S1900 Relative to non-public school service For legislation relative to creditable service for retirement purposes for non-public school service. Public Service. In Committee
S1305 Establishing protections and accountability for Delivery Network Company workers, consumers, and communities For legislation to establish protections and accountability for Delivery Network Company workers, consumers, and communities. Labor and Workforce Development. In Committee
S311 Establishing the Massachusetts farm to school program For legislation to establish farm to school grants to promote healthy eating and strengthen the agricultural economy. Education. In Committee
S2276 Promoting a just transition and clean energy workforce standards For legislation to require each company engaged in the sale or distribution of gas as part of performance-based ratemaking to submit a clean energy transition plan. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. In Committee
S102 Requiring universal changing stations in public buildings For legislation to require changing stations in public buildings. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. In Committee
S1924 Increasing the excise tax rate for jet fuel For legislation to increase the excise tax rate for jet fuel. Revenue. In Committee
S772 Related to comprehensive clinical and extended support services For legislation to increases mandatory coverage for addiction care recovery. Financial Services. In Committee
S214 Alleviating the burden of medical debt for patients and families Relative to alleviating the burden of medical debt for patients and families. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. In Committee
S984 To further regulate tenant fees in rental housing For legislation to regulate junk fees in rental housing. Housing. In Committee
S447 Providing hands only CPR training and the use of defibrillators For legislation to provide hands only CPR training and the use of defibrillators. Education. In Committee
S1115 To provide continuum of care for severe mental illness For legislation to provide critical community services. The Judiciary. In Committee
S2160 To ensure gender parity and racial and ethnic diversity on public boards and commissions For legislation to ensure gender parity and racial and ethnic diversity on public boards and commissions. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. In Committee
S2399 To provide identification to youth and adults experiencing homelessness For legislation to provide identification to youth and adults experiencing homelessness. Transportation. In Committee
S1524 Relative to the Massachusetts lead law and promoting equal access to lead-free housing For legislation relative to the Massachusetts lead law and promoting equal access to lead-free housing. Public Health. In Committee
S1389 Modernizing the 6 fundamental rights For legislation to modernize the 6 fundamental rights. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. In Committee
S2223 Establishing the Executive Office of Food Resources and Security For legislation to establish an executive office of food resources and security. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. In Committee
S940 Promoting an adjunct bill of rights For legislation to improve the working conditions and benefits of part-time and adjunct faculty at public institutions of higher education Commonwealth. Higher Education. In Committee
S430 Relative to the long-term fiscal health and sustainability of special education in the Commonwealth For legislation for a special commission to review and valuate the commonwealth’s current special education financing structure. Education. In Committee
S548 Expanding access to trails for people of all abilities For legislation to expand access to trails for people of all abilities. Environment and Natural Resources. In Committee
S2398 Directing the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority to place naloxone in subway stations For legislation to direct the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority to place naloxone in subway stations. Transportation. In Committee
S547 Establishing an ecologically-based mosquito management program in the Commonwealth to protect public health For legislation to establish an ecologically-based mosquito management program in the Commonwealth to protect public health. Environment and Natural Resources. In Committee
S336 Relative to LGBTQ+ inclusive curriculum For legislation relative to LGBTQ+ inclusive curriculum. Education. 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
S2290 Preventing gas expansion to protect climate, community health and safety For legislation to establish a moratorium on new gas system expansion. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. In Committee
S2169 Clarifying eligibility to the Massachusetts Cultural Facilities Fund For legislation to authorize cultural facilities owned by tribal governments to be financed on the same basis as projects which are municipally owned. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. In Committee
S371 To promote comprehensive and inclusive curriculum in schools For legislation to promote racially inclusive curriculum in schools. Education. In Committee
S138 Relative to assisting elders and people with disabilities in the Commonwealth For legislation to provide emergency aid to certain elderly and disabled residents. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. In Committee
S377 Relative to the board of elementary and secondary education For legislation relative to the board of elementary and secondary education. Education. In Committee
S2013 To support educational opportunity for all For legislation to support educational opportunity for all. Revenue. In Committee
S402 Updating the charter net school spending cap For legislation to change the percentage of a school district's net school spending that can be allocated to charter school tuition,. Education. In Committee
S1569 To improve oral health for all Massachusetts residents For legislation to improve oral health for all Massachusetts residents. Public Health. In Committee
S169 Relative to health care quality for children and youth For legislation relative to health care quality for children and youth in custody of the Department of Youth Services. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. In Committee
S1318 Relative to compliance with the prevailing wage laws of the Commonwealth For legislation relative to compliance with the prevailing wage laws of the Commonwealth. Labor and Workforce Development. In Committee
S2335 To protect Native American heritage For legislation to enforce penalties under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development. In Committee
H1339 Establishing protections and accountability for DNC workers, consumers, and communities Relative to protections and accountability for transportation network and delivery network companies workers, consumers, and communities. Financial Services. In Committee
H2211 Modernizing the six fundamental rights Relative to persons receiving services from the Department of Mental Health. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. In Committee
H3122 To support educational opportunity for all Relative to the imposition of an annual excise tax upon certain private institutions of higher learning. Revenue. In Committee
H1811 Requiring clean slate automated record sealing Relative to automated record sealing. The Judiciary. In Committee
H2274 Authorizing remote participation at town meeting Relative to authorizing any town meeting to be held through remote participation or a hybrid of in-person and remote participation. Municipalities and Regional Government. In Committee
H3846 In furtherance of the Citizens Commission concerning a Constitutional Amendment to secure government of the people Relative to reviving, continuing and further regulating the citizens commission established (under Chapter 322 of the Acts of 2018) concerning a Constitutional amendment to secure government of the people. Veterans and Federal Affairs. In Committee
H77 Fostering artificial intelligence responsibility For legislation to regulate the use of artificial intelligence. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity. 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
H1251 Relative to transportation network company fees Relative to transportation network company fees. Financial Services. In Committee
H1543 Improving municipal access to general existing housing data For legislation to improve municipal access to general existing housing data. Housing. In Committee
H1938 Enhancing the issuance of citations for cruel conditions for animals Relative to enhancing the issuance of citations for cruel conditions for animals. The Judiciary. In Committee
H2206 Enabling physician assistants to authorize psychiatric holds and ensure adequate training on their use For legislation to enable physician assistants to authorize psychiatric holds and ensure adequate training on their use. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. In Committee
H540 Relative to charter school caps Relative to charter school caps. Education. In Committee
H1991 Relative to abortion care for young people Relative to further regulating access to abortion care. The Judiciary. In Committee
H966 Prohibiting the mistreatment of birds For legislation to prohibit the mistreatment of birds. Environment and Natural Resources. In Committee
H2272 Authorizing remote participation at town meetings in the town of Wayland That the town of Wayland be authorized to hold annual and special hybrid town meetings. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.] In Committee
H245 Regarding the use of aversive therapy For legislation to prohibit the use of procedures which cause physical pain or deny a reasonable humane existence to persons with disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. In Committee
H559 Resolve providing for an investigation and study by a special commission relative to the consumer impacts of electronic textbooks Relative to the consumer impacts of electronic textbooks. Education. In Committee
H3333 Relative to the definition of fraud in public construction bid laws Relative to the definition of fraud in public construction bid laws. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. In Committee
H3110 Combating offshore tax avoidance Relative to offshore taxes. Revenue. In Committee
H544 To establish the Whole Child Grant Program Relative to a program to support the social, emotional and physical wellbeing of students and educators in public schools. Education. In Committee
H1559 To maintain stable housing for families with pets Relative to the rights of certain families with pets. Housing. In Committee
H3597 To protect Native American heritage Relative to Native American heritage. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development. In Committee
H333 Relative to the licensure of appraisers Relative to the licensure of appraisers. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. In Committee
H521 Relative to transparency and accountability in charter school finance Relative to transparency and accountability in charter school finances. Education. In Committee
H2450 To protect Massachusetts public health from PFAS For legislation to protect public health from PFAS. Public Health. In Committee
H950 Governing the use of pesticides containing the herbicide substance Glyphosate in the Commonwealth Relative to governing the use of pesticides containing the herbicide substance Glyphosate in the Commonwealth. Environment and Natural Resources. In Committee
H216 Improving emergency housing assistance for children and families experiencing homelessness Relative to emergency housing assistance for children and families experiencing homelessness. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. In Committee
H3475 Promoting a just transition and clean energy workforce standards Relative to the transition to clean energy and the training of employees on alternative energy generation and distribution. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. In Committee
H951 To eliminate hydraulic fracturing in the Commonwealth For legislation to eliminate hydraulic fracturing in the Commonwealth. Environment and Natural Resources. In Committee
H599 Relative to LGBTQ+ inclusive curriculum Relative to LGBTQ+ inclusive curriculum in public schools. Education. In Committee
H3400 Prohibiting the use of ratepayer funds for utility lobbying, promotions, or perks Relative to prohibiting the use of ratepayer funds for utility lobbying, promotions, or perks. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. In Committee
H1319 Related to comprehensive clinical and extended support services Relative to insurance coverage for comprehensive clinical and extended support services. Financial Services. 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
H1495 Providing for energy assistance during the summer months For legislation to authorize an extreme heat energy assistance program. Housing. In Committee
H1429 Promoting an adjunct bill of rights For legislation to establish a faculty restoration and equity fund. Higher Education. In Committee
H2820 Streamlining state employee collective bargaining Relative to state employee collective bargaining. Public Service. In Committee
H2865 Relative to teacher’s retirement buyback for former parochial school teachers Relative to teacher’s retirement buyback for former parochial school teachers. Public Service. In Committee
H3845 Resolutions ratifying the proposed amendment to the Constitution of the United States for federal regulation of child labor By Representative Gentile of Sudbury, a petition of Carmine Lawrence Gentile and others for the adoption of resolutions memorializing the Congress of the United States to ratify the proposed amendment to the Constitution of the United States for federal regulation of child labor. Veterans and Federal Affairs. In Committee
H3592 Establishing a program for local art and community engagement Relative to establishing a program for local art and community engagement commission in support of local art and community engagement. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development. In Committee
H2672 Relative to firearm industry accountability and gun violence victims’ access to justice Relative to firearm industry accountability and access to justice by allowing for civil actions by victims of gun violence. Public Safety and Homeland Security. In Committee
H699 To strengthen suicide prevention in schools For legislation to strengthen suicide prevention in schools. Education. In Committee
H834 Establishing same day registration of voters Relative to same day voter registration. Election Laws. 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
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
H1654 To enhance the rights of crime victims in the commonwealth Relative to the rights of victims of certain crimes. The Judiciary. In Committee
H3623 Relative to fare free buses For legislation to establish a Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority pilot program for fare free buses. Transportation. 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
H290 Allowing certain minors to consent to supportive services For legislation to authorize unaccompanied homeless youth between the ages of 15 and 18 to consent to supportive services and shelter. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. In Committee
H691 Relative to the long-term fiscal health and sustainability of special education in the Commonwealth Relativerelative to the long-term fiscal health and sustainability of special education funding. Education. In Committee
H915 Expanding access to trails for people of all abilities Relative to the access of trails and outdoor spaces. Environment and Natural Resources. In Committee
H3547 Preventing gas expansion to protect climate, community health and safety Relative to preventing gas expansion and the creation of a just transition office for employment and training opportunities for certain displaced workers. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. In Committee
H3429 Establishing a Massachusetts Baby Bonds program For legislation to direct the State Treasurer to establish a baby bonds trust fund to assist certain designated beneficiaries in pursuing opportunities for education, housing, and entrepreneurship. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. In Committee
H2078 Uplifting families and securing the right to strike for certain public employees Relative to securing the right to strike for certain public employees. Labor and Workforce Development. In Committee
H1572 To promote Yes in My Back Yard For legislation to increase housing development. Housing. In Committee
H3595 Addressing challenges facing public libraries and digital resource collections For legislation to authorize library access to electronic books and digital audiobooks and for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to challenges facing public libraries and digital resource collections. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development. In Committee
H1962 Relative to police use of epinephrine autoinjectors Relative to police use of epinephrine autoinjectors. The Judiciary. In Committee
H3416 Resolutions urging Congress to pass legislation establishing a national infrastructure bank By Representative Sena of Acton, a petition of Danillo A. Sena, Marcus S. Vaughn and James B. Eldridge for the adoption of resolutions urging Congress to pass legislation establishing a national infrastructure bank. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. In Committee
H255 Relative to enabling access and empowering early educators Relative to family child care homes. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. In Committee
H1632 Relative to legal advertisements in online-only newspapers Relative to legal advertisements in online-only newspapers. The Judiciary. In Committee
H1308 Relative to protecting reproductive destiny Relative to health insurance coverage for voluntary female sterilization. Financial Services. In Committee
H3311 Advancing equity for rural communities receiving state grants Relative to state grants for rural communities. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. 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
H820 Enforcing accessibility for voters with disabilities For legislation to ensure access to polling places for voters with disabilities. Election Laws. In Committee
H1004 Promoting climate safe buildings Relative to climate standards in state building codes. Environment and Natural Resources. In Committee
H2867 To clarify civil service information-sharing For legislation to clarify civil service information furnished to law enforcement authorities. Public Service. 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
H3663 Relative to the safe operation of drones in the Commonwealth Relative to the safe operation of drones in the Commonwealth. Transportation. In Committee
H2125 To provide paid family and medical leave to all educators Relative to paid family and medical leave for educators. Labor and Workforce Development. In Committee
H2086 Protecting labor and abolishing barriers to organizing rights Relative to labor organizing rights. Labor and Workforce Development. In Committee
H1588 Relative to immigration detention and collaboration agreements Relative to immigration collaboration and detention agreements by law enforcement agencies. The Judiciary. In Committee
H3342 To modernize municipal meetings, town meetings, and local elections Relative to remote participation of municipal meetings, town meetings, and local elections. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. In Committee
H3539 Relative to a tactical transition to affordable, clean thermal energy Relative to clean thermal energy. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. In Committee
H2960 Relative to non-Commonwealth entities Relative to non-Commonwealth entities within the state employees’ retirement system. Public Service. In Committee
H3476 Relative to healthy and sustainable schools Relative to energy assessments and energy efficiency improvements at schools and public institutions of higher education. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. In Committee
H2087 Relating to privileged communication between individuals and their labor organizations Relative to privileged communication between individuals and labor organizations. Labor and Workforce Development. In Committee
H2410 To improve oral health for all Massachusetts residents For legislation to expand patient access to oral health care. Public Health. In Committee
H274 Establishing a bill of rights for individuals experiencing homelessness For legislation to establish a bill of rights for individuals experiencing homelessness. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. In Committee
H965 Restricting the use of rodenticides in the environment Relative to the use of rodenticides. Environment and Natural Resources. In Committee
S104 Relative to an agricultural healthy incentives program For legislation relative to an agricultural healthy incentives program. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. In Committee
S1937 Enabling a local option for a real estate transfer fee to fund affordable housing For legislation to grant a local option for a real estate transfer fee to fund affordable housing. Revenue. In Committee
S644 Restricting the use of rodenticides in the environment Relative to pesticides. Environment and Natural Resources. In Committee
S2292 To further empower local climate action For legislation to update applications for zoning ordinances that require new building construction or major renovation projects to be fossil fuel-free. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. In Committee
S753 Enhancing homebuyer awareness by providing notice to persons purchasing property in a flood zone For legislation to enhance homebuyer awareness by providing notice to persons purchasing property in a flood zone. Financial Services. In Committee
S2356 Relative to third party delivery fees for transportation infrastructure For legislation relative to third party delivery fees. Transportation. In Committee
S2268 Relative to alternative portfolio standards For legislation relative to alternative portfolio standards. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. In Committee
S572 Establishing sustainable and equitable funding for climate change adaptation and mitigation For legislation to establish sustainable and equitable funding for climate change adaptation and mitigation. Environment and Natural Resources. In Committee
S690 Mandating access to cancer screenings for firefighters through health care benefits plans or programs provided by the public employer For legislation to mandate access to cancer screenings for firefighters through health care benefits plans or programs provided by the public employer. Financial Services. In Committee
S507 Improving campaign finance reporting by state ballot question committees For legislation to improve campaign finance reporting by state ballot question committees. Election Laws. In Committee
S970 Improving municipal access to general existing housing data For legislation to improve municipal access to general existing housing data. Housing. In Committee
S2249 Relative to a tactical transition to affordable, clean thermal energy For legislation relative to the future of heat in the Commonwealth. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. In Committee
S1328 Relating to privileged communication between individuals and their labor organizations For legislation to require labor organizations to protect confidential communications when representing individuals. Labor and Workforce Development. In Committee
S786 Creating a climate bank in Massachusetts For legislation to create a climate bank in Massachusetts. Financial Services. In Committee
S1364 Streamlining state employee collective bargaining For legislation to streamline state employee collective bargaining. Labor and Workforce Development. In Committee
S769 Providing continuity of care for mental health treatment For legislation to provide continuity of care for mental health treatment. Financial Services. In Committee
S2331 Defining agritourism For legislation to define agritourism. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development. In Committee
S1300 Preventing wage theft, promoting employer accountability, and enhancing public enforcement For legislation to prevent wage theft, promote employer accountability, and enhance public enforcement. Labor and Workforce Development. In Committee
S1061 To promote public safety and better outcomes for youths For legislation to promote public safety and better outcomes for young adults. The Judiciary. In Committee
S771 Relative to dual diagnosis treatment coverage For legislation relative to dual diagnosis treatment coverage. Financial Services. In Committee
S1078 Protecting employee free speech For legislation to protect employee free speech. The Judiciary. In Committee
S2146 Establishing a Massachusetts Baby Bonds program For legislation to address the racial wealth gap. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. In Committee
S156 Resolve establishing a special commission on the treatment of intellectually and developmentally disabled offenders in the criminal justice system Relative to tthe treatment of intellectually and developmentally disabled offenders in the criminal justice system. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. In Committee
S2328 Regarding free expression For legislation relative to free expression in school and public libraries. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development. In Committee
S1120 Establishing a bill of rights for people experiencing homelessness For legislation to establish a bill of rights for people experiencing homelessness. The Judiciary. In Committee
S2131 Establishing an office of economic empowerment For legislation to establish an office of economic empowerment. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. In Committee
S1087 To end lifetime parole for juveniles and emerging adults For legislation to abolish sentences of life without parole for individuals who committed crimes while they were considered minors or young adults. The Judiciary. In Committee
S784 Promoting and enhancing the sustainability of birth centers and the midwifery workforce For legislation to promote and enhance the sustainability of birth centers and the midwifery workforce. Financial Services. 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
S340 Relative to healthy youth For legislation relative to healthy youth. Education. In Committee
S1972 To allow cities and towns to increase the local tax rate on meals For legislation to allow cities and towns to increase the local tax rate on meals. Revenue. In Committee
S2463 Resolutions for a United States Constitutional Amendment and a limited amendment proposing convention By Mr. Eldridge, a petition of James B. Eldridge and Michael J. Barrett for the adoption of resolutions for a United States Constitutional Amendment and a limited amendment proposing convention. Veterans and Federal Affairs. In Committee
S1006 Creating the Home Works Program For legislation to create the Home Works Program. Housing. In Committee
S681 Relative to trans-inclusive health care access For legislation relative to trans-inclusive health care access. Financial Services. In Committee
S369 To establish the Whole Child Grant Program For legislation to establish the Whole Child Grant Program. Education. In Committee
S583 Promoting climate safe buildings For legislation to promote climate safe buildings. Environment and Natural Resources. In Committee
S1555 Decreasing food waste by standardizing the date labeling of food For legislation to decrease food waste by standardizing the date labeling of food. Public Health. In Committee
S983 To promote housing cooperatives For legislation to promote housing cooperatives. Housing. In Committee
S1187 To prevent human trafficking through increased public awareness For legislation to prevent human trafficking through increased public awareness. The Judiciary. In Committee
S1117 Relative to treatment, not incarceration For legislation relative to treatment, not incarceration. The Judiciary. In Committee
S2364 To promote commuter rail ridership For legislation to create a fare structure for the MBTA commuter rail designed to increase ridership. Transportation. In Committee
S1386 To transfer Bridgewater State Hospital from the Department of Corrections to the Department of Mental Health For legislation to transfer Bridgewater State Hospital from the Department of Corrections to the Department of Mental Health. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. In Committee
S389 Honoring the commonwealth’s commitment to public school districts For legislation relative to charter school reimbursed by the commonwealth. Education. In Committee
S1127 Ensuring access to equitable representation in immigration proceedings For legislation to ensure access to equitable representation in immigration proceedings by creating the Immigrant Legal Defense Fund. The Judiciary. In Committee
S1720 To build restorative family and community connection For legislation relative to regulating visits in state prisons and correctional facilities. Public Safety and Homeland Security. In Committee
S378 Relative to the financial impact of charter schools For legislation relative to the financial impact of charter schools. Education. In Committee
S1063 To enhance the rights of crime victims in the Commonwealth For legislation to enhance the rights of crime victims in the Commonwealth. The Judiciary. In Committee
S1745 Relative to lawfully owed DNA For legislation relative to lawfully owed DNA. Public Safety and Homeland Security. In Committee
S1616 Establishing an advisory committee on the accessibility of fresh food retail in communities throughout the Commonwealth For legislation to establish an advisory committee on the accessibility of fresh food retail in communities throughout the Commonwealth. Public Health. In Committee
H3015 Providing for a donation check-off box on state tax returns for the Massachusetts Youth & Government program For legislation to provide a donation check-off box on state tax returns for the establishment of the Y.M.C.A. youth and government fund. Revenue. In Committee
H1117 Promoting and enhancing the sustainability of birth centers and the midwifery workforce Relative to coverage of birth centers and the midwifery workforce. Financial Services. In Committee
H3056 Enabling a local option for a real estate transfer fee to fund affordable housing For legislation to support affordable housing with a local option for a fee to be applied to certain real estate transactions. Revenue. 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
S1122 Relative to immigration detention and collaboration agreements For legislation relative to Massachusetts state sovereignty. The Judiciary. In Committee
H2369 To ensure cleaner air for communities overburdened by outdoor air pollution Relative to communities with high cumulative exposure burdens to toxic outdoor air contaminants and criteria pollutants. Public Health. In Committee
H938 Establishing sustainable and equitable funding for climate change adaptation and mitigation Relative to funding for climate change adaptation and mitigation. Environment and Natural Resources. In Committee
H1345 Enhancing homebuyer awareness by providing notice to persons purchasing property in a flood zone Relative to purchasing property in a flood zone. Financial Services. In Committee
S370 Relative to educator pay For legislation to require that all public school educators are paid not less than a living wage as defined by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Living Wage Calculator. Education. In Committee
S77 To facilitate labor peace among the cannabis workforce For legislation to facilitate labor peace among the cannabis workforce. Cannabis Policy. In Committee
S263 To protect consumers from contributing to inhumane animal testing for cosmetics For legislation to protect consumers from contributing to inhumane animal testing for cosmetics. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. In Committee
S2355 Relative to third party delivery data reporting For legislation relative to third party delivery data reporting. Transportation. In Committee
S2038 To increase the commuter tax deduction to reflect rising costs For legislation to increase the commuter tax deduction to reflect rising costs. Revenue. In Committee
S2464 In furtherance of the Citizens Commission concerning a Constitutional Amendment to secure government of the people For legislation to extend the Citizens Commission concerning a Constitutional Amendment to secure government of the people. Veterans and Federal Affairs. In Committee
S2332 Establishing a program for local art and community engagement For legislation to establish a program for local art and community engagement. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development. In Committee
S398 To promote student college and career success and civic engagement For legislation relative to programs of study for high school students and graduation requirements. Education. In Committee
S1974 Aligning the long-term capital gains tax rate with the short-term capital gains tax rate For legislation to align the long-term capital gains tax rate with the short-term capital gains tax rate. Revenue. In Committee
S1588 Relative to chemicals in food packaging For legislation relative to chemicals in food packaging. Public Health. In Committee
S1736 Establishing a board of hoisting machinery regulations For legislation to establish a board of hoisting machinery regulations. Public Safety and Homeland Security. In Committee
S625 Governing the use of pesticides containing the herbicide substance glyphosate in the Commonwealth For legislation to govern the use of pesticides containing the herbicide substance glyphosate in the Commonwealth. Environment and Natural Resources. In Committee
S1430 To promote Yes in God's Back Yard For legislation relative to the taxation of certain land and zoning ordinances owned by religious organizations. Municipalities and Regional Government. In Committee
S1548 To ensure cleaner air for communities overburdened by outdoor air pollution For legislation to improve outdoor and indoor air quality for communities burdened by transportation pollution. Public Health. In Committee
S2231 To establish home energy efficiency ratings For legislation to establish home energy efficiency ratings. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. 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
S285 Relative to the licensure of appraisers For legislation relative to the licensure of appraisers. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. In Committee
S149 To enhance standards of care for those with autism and intellectual and developmental disabilities For legislation to increase current medical providers' knowledge about autism in order to improve treatment. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. In Committee
  Committee Position Rank
Detail Massachusetts Joint Cannabis Policy Committee 4
Detail Massachusetts Joint Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities Committee 5
Detail Massachusetts Joint Election Laws Committee 5
Detail Massachusetts Joint Judiciary Committee Vice Chair 2
Detail Massachusetts Joint Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee 4
Detail Massachusetts Joint Public Service Committee 4
Detail Massachusetts Joint Revenue Committee Chair 1
Detail Massachusetts Joint State Administration and Regulatory Oversight Committee Vice Chair 2
Detail Massachusetts Senate Post Audit and Oversight Committee 5
State District Chamber Party Status Start Date End Date
MA District Middlesex and Worcester Senate Democrat In Office 01/01/2009
MA District 37th Middlesex House Democrat Out of Office 01/01/2003 01/16/2024