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State Representative
Colleen Garry
(D) - Massachusetts
Massachusetts House Middlesex 36
In Office - Started: 01/01/1995

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Bill Bill Name Summary Progress
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
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
H1514 Providing a buffer for manufactured home communities Relative to zoning ordinances in MBTA communities. Housing. In Committee
H1512 To exempt local housing authorities from the penalties of the MBTA Communities Law Relative to the operations of local housing authorities. Housing. 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
H642 Changing regional school transportation reimbursement law Relative to regional school transportation reimbursements. Education. In Committee
H643 Regional school transportation reimbursement bill Relative to regional school transportation reimbursement. Education. In Committee
H3737 Allowing MassDOT vehicles to use red lights for safety For legislation to allow certain Massachusetts Department of Transportation vehicles to use red lights for safety. Transportation. In Committee
H567 Fairly reimbursing local school transportation of foster children Relative to reimbursing local school transportation of foster children. Education. In Committee
H2844 Relative to death benefits to surviving spouses of call and volunteer firefighters Relative to death benefits for surviving spouses of call and volunteer firefighters. Public Service. In Committee
H375 Relative to transparency in credit card fees Relative to credit card surcharges. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. In Committee
H2821 To provide pensions to surviving spouses of Department of Children and Families social workers killed in the line of duty Relative to pension benefits for surviving spouses of Department of Children and Families social workers killed in the line of duty. Public Service. In Committee
H4102 Relative to a sick leave bank for Mark Kratman, an employee of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation For legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Mark Kratman, an employee of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation. Public Service. In Committee
H4161 Relative to a sick leave bank for Mark Kratman, an employee of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation Relative to a sick leave bank for Mark Kratman, an employee of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation In Committee
H2853 Relative to PTSD and accidental disability Relative to PTSD and accidental disability. Public Service. In Committee
H2842 Providing equity and fairness to POST-certified police officers disabled by cardiac disease For legislation to add certain POST-certified police officers under the heart law presumption. Public Service. In Committee
H2836 Relative to Parkinson's disease disability and death in firefighters Relative to Parkinson's disease disability and death of certain firefighters and other public safety officers in the contributory retirement plan for public employees. Public Service. In Committee
H2909 Relative to the disability or death caused by post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Relative to a post-traumatic stress disorder presumption for certain retirement benefits. Public Service. In Committee
H2841 Providing equity and fairness to POST-certified police officers disabled by cardiac disease Relative to certain POST-certified police officers under the “heart law”, so-called. Public Service. In Committee
H2753 Relative to firefighter retirement benefits For legislation to expand the cancer presumption for firefighters. Public Service. In Committee
H2846 Relative to disability or death cause by contagious disease; presumption Relative to the presumption for disability or death cause by contagious diseases. Public Service. In Committee
H4159 Relative to cardholder surcharges Relative to credit card surcharges. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. 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
H2165 Relative to apprenticeship programs Relative to apprenticeship programs. Labor and Workforce Development. In Committee
H3430 Designating Diwali Day as a state holiday By Representatives Vaughn of Wrentham and Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition of Marcus S. Vaughn, Hannah Kane and others for the issuance of an annual proclamation by the Governor to designate the fifteenth day of the Hindu lunisolar month of Kartik as Diwali day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. In Committee
H227 Protecting benefits owed to foster children Relative to protecting benefits owed to foster children. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. In Committee
H3338 Proclaiming April 25th of each year to be Parental Alienation Awareness Day Relative to proclaiming April 25th of each year to be parental alienation awareness day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. In Committee
H3104 Relative to the assisted living programs Relative to making assisted living programs eligible for tax increment financing and allowing municipalities to provide flexible targeted incentives. Revenue. 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
H2099 Relative to apprenticeship programs Relative to apprenticeship programs. Labor and Workforce Development. In Committee
S440 Relative to Chapter 70 inflation relief For legislation to adjust the state funding allocated to public schools in Massachusetts (through the "Chapter 70" program) to account for rising inflation costs. 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
S385 Resolve to examine Chapter 70 funding By Mr. Kennedy, a petition of Edward J. Kennedy and Colleen M. Garry that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to examine Chapter 70 funding. Education. In Committee
S345 Eliminating education funding inflation cap For legislation to eliminate the education funding inflation cap. Education. In Committee
H683 Relative to inflation adjustments for education aid Relative to inflation adjustments for education aid. Education. In Committee
H678 To fix the chapter 70 inflation adjustment Relative to inflation adjustments for education aid. Education. In Committee
H771 Relative to intergenerational community engagement Relative to intergenerational community engagement. Elder Affairs. In Committee
H714 To study raising the Chapter 70 inflation cap For legislation to study the fiscal, economic, and educational impact of raising the foundation budget inflation cap. Education. In Committee
H4101 Relative to the Dracut Water Supply District For legislation to authorize the Dracut Water Supply District to sell water to certain communities. Environment and Natural Resources. 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
H2690 Relative to violation of regulation regarding hot work processes For legislation relative to violation of regulation regarding hot work processes. Public Safety and Homeland Security. In Committee
H2566 Relative to mobile amusement equipment restraints Relative to mobile amusement equipment restraints. Public Safety and Homeland Security. In Committee
H1680 Relative to a ban on Kratom For legislation to establish Kratom as a controlled substance. The Judiciary. In Committee
H1631 Relative to kratom sales in the Commonwealth For legislation to categorize kratom as a Class A substance. The Judiciary. In Committee
H3506 Relative to digital inclusion for seniors For legislation to establish a low-income senior internet subsidy program to provide financial assistance to eligible seniors for internet services. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. In Committee
H317 Relative to professional licensure Relative to professional licensure. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. 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
H388 Relative to the cancellation of gym memberships Relative to the cancellation of gym memberships. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. In Committee
H326 Relative to pipefitting licensure Relative to pipefitting licensure. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. In Committee
H1711 Relative to child custody when either parent is on active military duty Relative to child custody when parents are on active military duty. The Judiciary. In Committee
H1714 Increasing parental involvement with childcare Relative to the involvement of non-custodial parents in child care. The Judiciary. In Committee
H1710 Relative to shared parenting Relative to shared parenting in cases of divorce. The Judiciary. In Committee
H2655 Requiring health care employers to develop and implement programs to prevent workplace violence Relative to providing protections for health care employees who are victims of violence or assault and battery. Public Safety and Homeland Security. In Committee
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
H3920 To provide sustainable water resources in the town of Tyngsborough For legislation to provide sustainable water resources in the town of Tyngsborough. Environment and Natural Resources. [Local Approval Received.] In Committee
H1633 Updating and clarifying the statute relating to “upskirting” Relative to photographing, videotaping or electronically surveilling certain persons. The Judiciary. In Committee
H3105 Relative to the establishment of a means tested senior citizen property tax exemption Relative to the establishment of a means tested senior citizen property tax exemption. Revenue. In Committee
H1535 Requiring triennial reports on the impacts of multi-family zoning in MBTA communities Relative to triennial reports on the impacts of multi-family zoning in MBTA communities. Housing. 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
H2564 Relative to emergency hazard health duty Relative to creating a presumption of job relatedness for certain public safety personnel and first responders suffering from incapacitation or inability to perform their duties as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) infection or exposure. Public Safety and Homeland Security. In Committee
H2448 Promoting patient safety and equitable access to care Relative to registered nurse patient assignment. Public Health. In Committee
H2009 Supporting and honoring Immigration and Customs Enforcement lawful detainments (SHIELD Act) Relative to federal immigration detainers issued by the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The Judiciary. In Committee
H1230 Mandating access to cancer screenings for firefighters through health care benefits plans or programs provided by the public employer For legislation to mandate cancer screenings for firefighters through health care benefits plans or programs provided by the public employer. Financial Services. In Committee
H2295 Providing for retroactive housing compliance under the MBTA Communities Act Relative to retroactive housing compliance under the MBTA Communities Act. Municipalities and Regional Government. In Committee
H1076 Relative to colon cancer screening Relative to colon cancer screening. Financial Services. In Committee
H2932 Relative to benefits for teachers Relative to retirement benefits for teachers. Public Service. In Committee
H2288 Relative to MBTA communities Relative to MBTA communities. Municipalities and Regional Government. 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
H2617 Further defining a hate crime For legislation to further define hate crimes. Public Safety and Homeland Security. In Committee
H1170 Relative to access to care for Ehler Danlos syndrome patients Relative to providing coverage for physical therapy preventative, ongoing chronic maintenance, and acute treatment for Ehlers-Danlos syndrome patients. Financial Services. In Committee
H2492 Require a suitable ride home from the hospital for all cognitively impaired discharges Relative to transportation from medical centers for cognitively impaired discharges. Public Health. In Committee
H2788 Relative to certain licensed pipefitters and refrigeration technicians Relative to retirement benefits for certain licensed pipefitters and refrigeration technicians. Public Service. In Committee
H1169 Relative to colon cancer under the age of 50 years of age, prevalence, screening and insurance coverage and care in the Commonwealth aka Martha's Bill Relative to colon cancer under the age of 50 years of age, prevalence, screening and insurance coverage and care. Financial Services. In Committee
H3604 Relative to 988 Samaritan suicide prevention signs on bridges of the commonwealth Relative to 988 Samaritan suicide prevention signs on bridges. Transportation. In Committee
H2735 Establishing a fund for the care of retired police dogs Relative to establishing a fund for the care of retired police dogs. Public Safety and Homeland Security. 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
H3110 Combating offshore tax avoidance Relative to offshore taxes. Revenue. In Committee
H947 Relative to brownsfields assessment and remediation funds accessibility Relative to communities being granted Brownsfields Assessment and Remediation Funds, notwithstanding the participation of the regional planning organization. Environment and Natural Resources. In Committee
H1948 To protect nonhuman primate infants in research institutions and product testing facilities For legislation to protect nonhuman primate infants in research institutions and product testing facilities. The Judiciary. In Committee
H1914 Relative to a temporary possession ban of animals for animal abusers Relative to a temporary possession ban of animals for animal abusers. The Judiciary. In Committee
H1360 Relative to preventing discrimination against persons with disabilities in the provision of health care Relative to preventing discrimination against persons with disabilities in the provision of health care. Health Care Financing. In Committee
H1717 Relative to the theft of bulk merchandise containers For legislation to establish penalties for the theft of bulk merchandise containers. The Judiciary. In Committee
H2345 Relative to the MBTA Communities Act By Representative Turco of Winthrop, a petition of Jeffrey Rosario Turco, David F. DeCoste and Colleen M. Garry that communities of less than two square miles be exempt from the provisions of the the MBTA communities act, so-called. Municipalities and Regional Government. 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
H1712 Requiring blood testing for a surviving drivers For legislation to require blood testing for survivors of motor vehicle accidents or collisions resulting in personal injury or death. The Judiciary. In Committee
H983 Relative to crumbling concrete prevention and protection Relative to crumbling concrete prevention and protection. Environment and Natural Resources. 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
H833 Ensuring the election integrity through voter identification Relative to the identification requirements for voters. Election Laws. In Committee
H617 Establishing an educational mandate task force Relative to review existing state mandates placed on public schools and districts in the Commonwealth. Education. In Committee
H1718 Relative to the concealment of the death of children and the penalties for the sale or purchase of minor children Relative to the concealment of the death of children and the penalties for the sale or purchase of minor children. The Judiciary. In Committee
H2308 Relative to multi-family zoning in MBTA communities Relative to multi-family zoning in MBTA communities. Municipalities and Regional Government. In Committee
H965 Restricting the use of rodenticides in the environment Relative to the use of rodenticides. Environment and Natural Resources. In Committee
H3667 Commuter rail expansion Relative to commuter rail expansion. Transportation. In Committee
H267 To provide notice to counsel of changes in a child’s placement and other events For legislation to require the Department of Children and Families to provide notice to counsel of changes in a child’s or a young adult’s placement and other events. 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
H1720 Relative to court approved parent education program Relative to a court approved parent education program in certain probate proceedings. The Judiciary. In Committee
H2454 Concerning the regulation of kratom Relative to establishing a penalty for the sale, preparation, manufacturing, or distribution of kratom products that are contaminated with dangerous non-kratom substances. 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
H3868 Exempting veterans disability payments as income when they are applying for other Commonwealth services. By Representative Marsi of Dudley, a petition of John J. Marsi and others that veterans benefits payments shall not be considered income for determining eligibility for other state services. Veterans and Federal Affairs. In Committee
H2266 Repealing section 3A relative to MBTA communities For legislation to repeal section 3A relative to MBTA communities. Municipalities and Regional Government. In Committee
H376 Restricting the sale of certain items at flea markets For legislation to restrict sales of certain items and products at flea markets, so-called. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. In Committee
H2209 Establishing a special commission on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, including but not limited to investigation of PTSD caused by the COVID 19 Pandemic Relative to establishing a commission on post traumatic stress disorder. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. In Committee
H217 Relative to ensuring resources and support for pregnant and parenting families Relative to providing resources and support for pregnant and parenting families. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. In Committee
H3819 Relative to 100% disabled veteran recreation Relative to no cost hunting and fishing licenses for 100 percent disabled veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs. In Committee
H2253 Relative to updating animal health inspections Relative to updating animal health inspections. Municipalities and Regional Government. In Committee
H1662 Relative to coerced abortion Relative to coerced abortion. The Judiciary. 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
S1437 Providing exemptions under the MBTA communities law For legislation to provide exemptions under the MBTA communities law. Municipalities and Regional Government. In Committee
S580 Relative to crumbling concrete foundations For legislation relative to crumbling concrete foundations. Environment and Natural Resources. In Committee
S1465 Relative to community exemptions from MBTA community designations For legislation to exempt communities without a rail, subway, or ferry station as an MBTA community designation. Municipalities and Regional Government. In Committee
H2104 Relative to meeting human service demand by modernizing incentives for the direct care workforce Relative to wage rates for human services providers. Labor and Workforce Development. In Committee
H640 Jason Flatt Law to prevent to prevent teen suicide Relative to student suicide prevention. Education. In Committee
H967 Banning the retail sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in new pet shops For legislation to further regulate to sale of certain domestic animals. Environment and Natural Resources. 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
H2260 Relative to firefighter residency Relative to firefighter residency. Municipalities and Regional Government. 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
H2296 Amending the MBTA communities act to provide recategorization and alternative compliance For legislation to provide recategorization and alternative compliance under the MBTA communities act, so-called. Municipalities and Regional Government. 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
H3009 Relative to increasing disability ratings for veterans Relative to increasing property tax exemptions for disabled veterans. Revenue. In Committee
H3840 Fraudulent representation of an accredited veterans service officer, accredited agent or attorney Relative to fraudulent representation of an accredited veterans service officer, accredited agent or attorney. Veterans and Federal Affairs. In Committee
H2430 Including Krabbe Disease in newborn screening For legislation to require the screening of newborns for Krabbe Disease and other lysomal storage disorders. Public Health. In Committee
H242 To enhance standards of care for those with autism and intellectual and developmental disabilities For legislation to enhance standards of care for those with autism and intellectual and developmental disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. In Committee
H2338 Relative to exemptions from MBTA community designations Relative to exemptions from MBTA community designations. Municipalities and Regional Government. In Committee
H1934 Preventing animal cruelty For legislation to further regulate animal cruelty. The Judiciary. In Committee
H890 Relative to crumbling concrete foundations Relative to concrete foundations. Environment and Natural Resources. In Committee
H2344 Requiring Safe Harbor exceptions to the MBTA Communities Act For legislation to require safe harbor exceptions to the multi-family zoning as-of-right in certain MBTA communities. Municipalities and Regional Government. 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
H268 To keep siblings together in foster care For legislation relative to the placement of foster children with their siblings. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. In Committee
S165 To update Nicky's Law to protect individuals with disabilities in MassHealth day habilitation programs For legislation to protect individuals with disabilities in MassHealth day habilitation programs. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. In Committee
S510 Relative to safe and secure elections For legislation to provide a photo identification card to be used for voting purposes to ensure safe and secure elections. Election Laws. In Committee
S1558 Banning the sale of kratom For legislation to ban the selling of a herbal substance that can produce opioid- and stimulant-like effects. Public Health. In Committee
S1427 Prohibiting municipal bans of face coverings for protective or medical use For legislation to prohibit municipal bans of face coverings for protective or medical use. Municipalities and Regional Government. In Committee
S1609 Concerning the regulation of Kratom For legislation relative to the regulation of Kratom. Public Health. 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
S722 To encourage retirement planning For legislation to encourage retirement planning. Financial Services. In Committee
S1439 Exempting certain adjacent communities from MBTA zoning requirements For legislation to exempt certain adjacent communities without direct access to MBTA services from zoning laws. Municipalities and Regional Government. In Committee
S1467 Allowing MBTA Communities to seek relief For legislation to allow MBTA Communities to seek relief based on certain adverse impacts to the municipality. Municipalities and Regional Government. In Committee
S1618 Promoting community immunity For legislation to promote community immunity. Public Health. In Committee
S1884 Relative to teacher retirement election For legislation relative to teacher retirement election. Public Service. In Committee
H2396 Relative to safe patient handling and mobility in certain health facilities Relative to safe patient handling and mobility in certain health facilities. Public Health. In Committee
H3655 Facilitating better interactions between police officers and persons with autism spectrum disorder By Representatives Domb of Amherst and Garballey of Arlington, a petition of Mindy Domb and Sean Garballey that the Registry of Motor Vehicles design certain envelopes to enhance effective communications and interactions between police officers and persons with autism spectrum disorder. Transportation. In Committee
H1716 Prohibiting court ordered visitation rights to any persons convicted of criminal offenses against a minor For legislation to prohibit court ordered visitation rights to persons convicted of criminal offenses against minors. The Judiciary. In Committee
H2615 Relative to electronic defensive devices Relative to the defensive use of certain electronic devices. Public Safety and Homeland Security. In Committee
H3000 Relative to the retirement classification of licensed drinking water operators Relative to the retirement classification of licensed drinking water operators. Public Service. In Committee
H2359 Relative to timely issuance of death certificates to funeral directors Relative to the timely issuance of death certificates to funeral directors. Public Health. In Committee
H3607 Relative to vehicle registration plates of veterans Relative to vehicle registration plates of veterans. Transportation. In Committee
H3804 To improve pedestrian safety Relative to pedestrian safety. Transportation. In Committee
H3008 Relative to non-contiguous farm land Relative to non-contiguous farm land. Revenue. In Committee
H1694 Providing civil legal remedies for victims of economic abuse Relative to remedies for victims of economic abuse. The Judiciary. In Committee
H603 Relative to enhancing civic education in Massachusetts public schools Relative to civic education in public schools. Education. In Committee
H2742 Relative to cost of living adjustments for retired public employees of the Commonwealth Relative to cost of living adjustments for retired public employees of the Commonwealth. Public Service. In Committee
H271 Promoting the placement of foster children with family members and preventing discrimination against potential foster parents based on irrelevant convictions Relative to the placement of foster children with family members and preventing discrimination against potential foster parents based on irrelevant convictions. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. In Committee
H3004 Authorizing cities and towns to provide a residential exemption to senior citizens For legislation to authorize municipalities to provide residential exemptions to senior citizens. Revenue. In Committee
H772 Establishing a commission to study the financial abuse of elders Relative to the financial abuse of elders. Elder 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
H1715 Relative to locating missing persons via mobile data (Kelsey's Bill) Relative to requiring mobile phone providers to disclose to law enforcement officials the location of missing persons. The Judiciary. In Committee
H1981 Relative to the right to wear personal protective medical equipment Relative to discrimination for wearing necessary personal protective medical equipment. The Judiciary. In Committee
H2343 Repealing the MBTA communities act For legislation to repealing the MBTA communities act, so-called. Municipalities and Regional Government. In Committee
H3388 Designating veterans suicide awareness and remembrance day By Representative Meschino of Hull, a petition of Joan Meschino and others for the issuance of an annual proclamation by the Governor to designate September 22 as military service members and veterans suicide awareness and remembrance day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. 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
H2429 Protecting victims of sexual assault Relative to testing persons convicted of sexual assault for the HIV virus. Public Health. 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
H3518 Relative to the protection of propane gas ratepayers For legislation relative to the protection of propane gas ratepayers. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. In Committee
H2292 Relative to extending the requirements of the MBTA Communities Act to all cities and towns Relative to extending the requirements of the MBTA Communities Act, so-called, to all cities and towns. Municipalities and Regional Government. In Committee
H1394 Relative to family members serving as caregivers Relative to family members serving as caregivers. Health Care Financing. In Committee
H1216 Relative to insurance coverage of hearing aids Relative to insurance coverage of hearing aids. Financial Services. In Committee
H1687 Relative to the Head Injury Treatment Services Trust Fund Relative to the Head Injury Treatment Services Trust Fund. The Judiciary. In Committee
H3850 Establishing the Massachusetts veterans service dog program Relative to establishing a veterans service dog program. Veterans and Federal Affairs. In Committee
H325 Relating to sales at certain venues Relative to the sale of alcoholic beverages at certain venues. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. In Committee
H2267 Relative to exemptions from MBTA community designations Relative to exemptions from MBTA community designations. Municipalities and Regional Government. 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
H752 Strengthening transitional planning and increasing accountability for persons with disabilities and their families For legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) to study and review current practices and gaps in services of disabled persons whose entitlement to services under special education programs has terminated or will terminate. Education. In Committee
H1171 Concerning the safety of autistic and alzheimer individuals For legislation to provide insurance coverage for the use of electronic tracking devices to protect the safety of persons with Autism spectrum disorder or Alzheimer’s disease. Financial Services. In Committee
H2339 Relative to guidelines for MBTA communities Relative to determining if MBTA communities are in compliance with certain community zoning ordinances. Municipalities and Regional Government. 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
H717 Establishing a special commission on special education funding Relative to state funding of special education service. Education. In Committee
H1713 To protect victims of rape and children conceived during the commission of said offense Relative to victims of rape and children conceived during the commission of said offense. The Judiciary. In Committee
H3624 Establishing time limits for idling trains For legislation to establish idling time limits for trains. Transportation. In Committee
H1247 Relative to preventing fraud and establishing regulations on certain virtual currencies Relative to regulations on certain virtual currencies. Financial Services. In Committee
H1212 Relative to emergency insulin access Relative to emergency insulin access. Financial Services. In Committee
H2908 Souza's Law - Change MassDOT Highway workers from Group 1 to Group 4 For legislation to include certain highway workers in the Massachusetts Department of Transportation in Group 4 of the contributory retirement system. Public Service. In Committee
H1719 To further protect children Relative to the reporting of missing children. The Judiciary. In Committee
H2469 Relative to the closing of hospital essential services Relative to the discontinuance of health service. Public Health. In Committee
H1709 Known as "Drug Test Consent Bill" aka "Christina's Law" Relative to the penalty for operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The Judiciary. In Committee
H2616 To establish a window falls prevention program within the Department of Public Health and mandate window guards in residential homes AKA "Zella Ray's Law" Relative to window guards in residential homes. Public Safety and Homeland Security. In Committee
H261 Relative to supported decision-making agreements for certain adults Relative to supported decision-making agreements for certain adults with disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. In Committee
H2297 Relative to protecting municipalities from unfunded mandates For legislation to require that fiscal notes be attached to legislation providing unfunded mandates on municipal governments. Municipalities and Regional Government. 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
H2428 Protecting the health of the mother and a born alive fetus after the second trimester Relative to the health of mothers and born alive fetuses after the second trimester. Public Health. In Committee
H2126 Relative to prevailing wages For legislation to include certain bona fide apprenticeship and training programs under the prevailing wage law. Labor and Workforce Development. In Committee
H2340 Repealing section 3A relative to MBTA communities For legislation to repeal certain provisions of Housing Choice Initiative. Municipalities and Regional Government. In Committee
H1001 Create a crumbling foundations task force with the goal of identifying a source and method of funding Relative to the creation of a fund to assist homeowners with crumbling foundations. Environment and Natural Resources. In Committee
H2291 Allowing municipalities to appeal zoning provisions under the MBTA Communities Act Relative to allowing municipalities to appeal zoning provisions under the MBTA Communities Act, so-called. Municipalities and Regional Government. In Committee
H2493 Protecting pregnancy resource centers from taxpayer funded negative ad campaigns Relative to pregnancy resource centers. Public Health. In Committee
H2692 Implementing the recommendations of the Walsh-Kennedy Commission Report For legislation to implement the recommendations of the Walsh-Kennedy Commission Report. Public Safety and Homeland Security. In Committee
H1665 Related to Down syndrome Relative to performing or attempting to perform abortions sought because of Down syndrome. The Judiciary. 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
H1143 To encourage retirement planning For legislation to encourage retirement planning by establishment of a Massachusetts secure choice savings program. Financial Services. In Committee
H1388 Extend nursing home resident overnights with their family from 10 to 14 By Representative Marsi of Dudley, a petition of John J. Marsi that the maximum temporary absence for nonmedical leave paid for by MassHealth be increased from ten days to fourteen days. Health Care Financing. In Committee
H2305 Reforming the MBTA Communities Act Relative to the MBTA Communities Act. Municipalities and Regional Government. In Committee
H3821 Relative to a Veterans' Hall of Fame Commission Relative to the feasibility of establishing a veterans' hall of fame. Veterans and Federal Affairs. In Committee
H3841 Relative to veterans benefits Relative to the calculation of benefits of veterans receiving public housing and other public assistance. Veterans and Federal Affairs. In Committee
  Committee Position Rank
Detail Massachusetts Joint Judiciary Committee 9
Detail Massachusetts Joint Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery Committee 8
Detail Massachusetts Joint Public Service Committee 10
Detail Massachusetts Joint State Administration and Regulatory Oversight Committee 10
State District Chamber Party Status Start Date End Date
MA District 36th Middlesex House Democrat In Office 01/01/1995