Acts

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• Chapter 1 AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF ASSOCIATE MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING BOARD OF THE TOWN OF SHUTESBURY TO FILL VACANCIES ON THE BOARD. (see House, No. H.4038) Approved by the Governor, January 8, 2024
• Chapter 2 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF HAVERHILL TO APPOINT RETIRED POLICE OFFICERS AS DETAIL POLICE OFFICERS (see House, No. H.2677) Approved by the Governor, January 16, 2024
• Chapter 3 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SENIOR PROPERTY TAX DEFERRAL PROGRAM IN THE CITY OF TAUNTON (see Senate, No. S.2517) Approved by the Governor, January 19, 2024
• Chapter 4 AN ACT AUTHORIZING MATTHEW K. SONNABEND TO PURCHASE CREDITABLE SERVICE FROM THE BARNSTABLE COUNTY RETIREMENT BOARD (see House, No. H.3643) Approved by the Governor, January 19, 2024
• Chapter 5 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF NORTH READING TO USE A PORTION OF CONSERVATION LAND FOR PUBLIC WAY PURPOSES (see House, No. H.4169) Approved by the Governor, January 19, 2024
• Chapter 6 AN ACT GRANTING AN ADDITIONAL LIQUOR LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES IN THE TOWN OF CHATHAM (see House, No. H.4189) Approved by the Governor, January 25, 2024
• Chapter 7 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF HULL TO LEASE CERTAIN PROPERTY TO PROMOTE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND FOR THE MORE EFFECTIVE USE OF TOWN PROPERTY (see House, No. H.4099) Approved by the Governor, January 25, 2024
• Chapter 8 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR SEILA CHHAV, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE TRIAL COURT OF THE COMMONWEALTH (see Senate, No. S.2525) Approved by the Governor, January 25, 2024
• Chapter 9 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR RENE PEREZ, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES (see Senate, No. S.2452) Approved by the Governor, January 25, 2024
• Chapter 10 AN ACT CHANGING THE POSITION OF TOWN CLERK IN THE TOWN OF WENHAM FROM AN ELECTED POSITION TO AN APPOINTED POSITION (see Senate, No. S.2524) Approved by the Governor, January 30, 2024
• Chapter 11 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF READING TO DISSOLVE ITS AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST FUND (see House, No. H.1341) Approved by the Governor, January 30, 2024
• Chapter 12 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE MIDDLEBOROUGH GAS AND ELECTRIC BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS IN THE TOWN OF MIDDLEBOROUGH (see House, No. H.2092) Approved by the Governor, January 30, 2024
• Chapter 13 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF REVERE TO PAY A CERTAIN SUM OF MONEY TO THE ESTATE OF GEORGE J. ROTONDO, JR (see House, No. H.2055) Approved by the Governor, January 31, 2024
• Chapter 14 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR CHERYL THOUIN, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE HAMPSHIRE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE (see House, No. H.4233) Approved by the Governor, January 31, 2024
• Chapter 15 AN ACT AUTHORIZING JOHN R. STOWE, JR. TO PURCHASE CREDITABLE SERVICE FROM THE BARNSTABLE COUNTY RETIREMENT BOARD (see House, No. H.3656) Approved by the Governor, January 31, 2024
• Chapter 16 AN ACT EXPANDING AND IMPROVING EQUITY IN THE SEWER SYSTEM IN THE TOWN OF PROVINCETOWN (see House, No. H.2096) Approved by the Governor, January 31, 2024
• Chapter 17 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF WALES TO ESTABLISH A DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS (see Senate, No. S.1297) Approved by the Governor, February 6, 2024
• Chapter 18 AN ACT AMENDING THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF WESTFIELD (see Senate, No. S.2547) Approved by the Governor, February 6, 2024
• Chapter 19 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR JONATHAN COREY, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE SUFFOLK COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT (see House, No. H.4250) Approved by the Governor, February 6, 2024
• Chapter 20 AN ACT FURTHER REGULATING AT-LARGE TOWN MEETING MEMBERS IN THE TOWN OF MILFORD (see House, No. H.2089) Approved by the Governor, February 12, 2024
• Chapter 21 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF SOMERVILLE TO APPOINT AN ALTERNATE MEMBER TO THE LICENSING COMMISSION (see House, No. H.4205) Approved by the Governor, February 12, 2024
• Chapter 22 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SPECIAL PURPOSE REVOLVING FUND IN THE TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER (see Senate, No. S.2454) Approved by the Governor, February 12, 2024
• Chapter 23 AN ACT INCREASING THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE SELECT BOARD IN THE TOWN OF STERLING (see House, No. H.3727) Approved by the Governor, February 12, 2024
• Chapter 24 AN ACT VALIDATING THE RESULTS OF THE ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION HELD IN THE TOWN OF LANCASTER (see House, No. H.3578) Approved by the Governor, February 12, 2024
• Chapter 25 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE SELECT BOARD OF THE TOWN OF NORTHBOROUGH (see House, No. H.3902) Approved by the Governor, February 12, 2024
• Chapter 26 AN ACT DESIGNATING A CERTAIN BRIDGE IN THE CITY OF LEOMINSTER AS THE CAPTAIN ROSS A. REYNOLDS MEMORIAL BRIDGE (see House, No. H.3334) Approved by the Governor, February 21, 2024
• Chapter 27 AN ACT AUTHORIZING BRANDON FREDETTE TO TAKE THE CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION FOR THE POSITION OF FIREFIGHTER IN THE CITY OF HAVERHILL NOTWITHSTANDING THE MAXIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT (see House, No. H.4147) Approved by the Governor, February 21, 2024
• Chapter 28 AN ACT REMOVING THE RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT FOR THE TREASURER OF THE COUNTY OF DUKES COUNTY (see Senate, No. S.1288) Approved by the Governor, February 21, 2024
• Chapter 29 AN ACT ESTABLISHING AN APPOINTED TOWN CLERK IN THE TOWN OF RUTLAND (see House, No. H.3985) Approved by the Governor, February 21, 2024
• Chapter 30 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF GREENFIELD TO GRANT AN ADDITIONAL LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES (see House, No. H.4191) Approved by the Governor, February 29, 2024
• Chapter 31 AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONTINUANCE OF THE TOWN OF HINGHAM'S SENIOR MEANS-TESTED PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION (see Senate, No. S.2553) Approved by the Governor, February 29, 2024
• Chapter 32 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF WEST STOCKBRIDGE TO CONTINUE THE EMPLOYMENT OF STEVEN TRAVER AS FIRE CHIEF (see House, No. H.4196) Approved by the Governor, February 29, 2024
• Chapter 33 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE AUBURN WATER DISTRICT CLERK AND TREASURER (see House, No. H.2048) Approved by the Governor, February 29, 2024
• Chapter 34 AN ACT DISSOLVING THE HAMPSHIRE COUNTY REGIONAL HOUSING AUTHORITY AND INCORPORATING ITS FUNCTIONS INTO THE NORTHAMPTON HOUSING AUTHORITY (see House, No. H.3810) Approved by the Governor, February 29, 2024
• Chapter 35 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF RICHMOND TO CONTINUE THE EMPLOYMENT OF STEVEN TRAVER AS FIRE CHIEF (see House, No. H.4197) Approved by the Governor, February 29, 2024
• Chapter 36 AN ACT INCREASING THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE FORBES LIBRARY IN THE CITY OF NORTHAMPTON (see House, No. H.4221) Approved by the Governor, February 29, 2024
• Chapter 37 AN ACT EXPANDING THE SELECT BOARD OF THE TOWN OF SHARON (see House, No. H.3905) Approved by the Governor, February 29, 2024
• Chapter 38 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR DANIELLE MARIE CRUZ, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE TRIAL COURT OF THE COMMONWEALTH (see Senate, No. S.2537) Approved by the Governor, February 29, 2024
• Chapter 39 AN ACT FURTHER REGULATING THE SYSTEMS OF SEWERS IN THE TOWN OF DEERFIELD (see House, No. H.4220) Approved by the Governor, February 29, 2024
• Chapter 40 AN ACT DESIGNATING A CERTAIN BRIDGE IN THE TOWN OF STONEHAM AS THE STATE TROOPER TAMAR A. BUCCI MEMORIAL BRIDGE (see House, No. H.4123) Approved by the Governor, March 1, 2024
• Chapter 41 AN ACT DESIGNATING A CERTAIN BRIDGE IN THE TOWNS OF BELCHERTOWN AND WARE AS THE KENNETH J. IWASINSKI MEMORIAL BRIDGE (see House, No. H.4008) Approved by the Governor, March 8, 2024
• Chapter 42 AN ACT EXEMPTING CERTAIN POSITIONS IN THE CITY OF NORTHAMPTON FROM THE CIVIL SERVICE LAW. (see House, No. H.3719) Approved by the Governor, March 8, 2024
• Chapter 43 AN ACT CHANGING THE NAME OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN OF THE TOWN OF ROCKPORT TO THE SELECT BOARD (see Senate, No. S.2459) Approved by the Governor, March 8, 2024
• Chapter 44 AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE POSITION OF TOWN MANAGER IN THE TOWN OF BELCHERTOWN (see House, No. H.3960) Approved by the Governor, March 8, 2024
• Chapter 45 AN ACT VALIDATING THE ACTIONS TAKEN AT THE PRINCETON ANNUAL TOWN MEETING (see House, No. H.4067) Approved by the Governor, March 11, 2024
• Chapter 46 AN ACT SEPARATING THE POSITIONS OF TOWN CLERK AND TREASURER-COLLECTOR IN THE TOWN OF SOUTHWICK (see House, No. H.4079) Approved by the Governor, March 11, 2024
• Chapter 47 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE APPOINTMENT OF SPECIAL POLICE OFFICERS IN THE TOWN OF CHARLTON (see Senate, No. S.2416) Approved by the Governor, March 11, 2024
• Chapter 48 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF HAMILTON TO AMEND THE INCOME THRESHOLD FOR SENIOR REAL PROPERTY TAX DEFERMENTS (see Senate, No. S.2508) Approved by the Governor, March 11, 2024
• Chapter 49 AN ACT DESIGNATING A CERTAIN BRIDGE IN THE TOWN OF DEDHAM AS THE HONORABLE DEBORAH R. COCHRAN MEMORIAL BRIDGE (see House, No. H.3382) Approved by the Governor, March 11, 2024
• Chapter 50 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN OF THE TOWN OF ROCKLAND TO SERVE AS CEMETERY COMMISSIONERS FOR THE TOWN (see House, No. H.4010) Approved by the Governor, March 11, 2024
• Chapter 51 AN ACT DESIGNATING A CERTAIN BRIDGE IN THE TOWN OF LEXINGTON AS THE HENRY N. “HANK” MANZ BRIDGE (see House, No. H.4160) Approved by the Governor, March 13, 2024
• Chapter 52 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF DEDHAM TO ESTABLISH A MAXIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT FOR ORIGINAL APPOINTMENT TO THE POSITION OF POLICE OFFICER (see House, No. H.3910) Approved by the Governor, March 14, 2024
• Chapter 53 AN ACT INCREASING THE TERM OF OFFICE FOR SELECT BOARD MEMBERS IN THE TOWN OF MARBLEHEAD FROM 1 YEAR TO 3 YEARS (see Senate, No. S.2652) Approved by the Governor, March 14, 2024
• Chapter 54 AN ACT DIRECTING THE POLICE DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF BOSTON TO WAIVE THE MAXIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT FOR POLICE OFFICERS FOR ARIEL RODRIGUEZ (see House, No. H.3844) Approved by the Governor, March 14, 2024
• Chapter 55 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF HOPKINTON TO OFFER AN INCOME-ELIGIBLE DISCOUNT PROGRAM FOR SEWER AND WATER RATES (see House, No. H.2017) Approved by the Governor, March 14, 2024
• Chapter 56 AN ACT AUTHORIZING DEREK CLARK TO TAKE THE CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION FOR THE POSITION OF FIREFIGHTER IN THE CITY OF HAVERHILL NOTWITHSTANDING THE MAXIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT (see House, No. H.4149) Approved by the Governor, March 22, 2024
• Chapter 57 AN ACT AUTHORIZING BRIAN DACEY TO TAKE THE CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION FOR THE POSITION OF POLICE OFFICER IN THE CITY OF HAVERHILL NOTWITHSTANDING THE MAXIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT (see House, No. H.4148) Approved by the Governor, March 22, 2024
• Chapter 58 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF LINCOLN TO ESTABLISH A MEANS TESTED SENIOR CITIZEN PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION PROGRAM (see House, No. H.4262) Approved by the Governor, March 22, 2024
• Chapter 59 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF TEWKSBURY TO LEASE THE LOUISE DAVY TRAHAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOR NOT MORE THAN 99 YEARS (see Senate, No. S.2582) Approved by the Governor, March 22, 2024
• Chapter 60 AN ACT AMENDING THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF EASTHAMPTON (see House, No. H.3959) Approved by the Governor, March 27, 2024
• Chapter 61 AN ACT INCREASING THE EXEMPTION FOR RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY IN THE TOWN OF WELLFLEET (see House, No. H.2914) Approved by the Governor, March 27, 2024
• Chapter 62 AN ACT INCREASING THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE SELECT BOARD OF THE TOWN OF MERRIMAC FROM 3 TO 5 MEMBERS (see House, No. H.4097) Approved by the Governor, March 27, 2024
• Chapter 63 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT OF JERRY SHAMPANG AS AN ENVIRONMENTAL POLICE OFFICER IN THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS (see Senate, No. S.2691) Approved by the Governor, March 27, 2024
• Chapter 64 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF RUTLAND TO INCREASE THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE TOWN'S BOARD OF SELECTMEN (see Senate, No. S.2371) Approved by the Governor, March 27, 2024
• Chapter 65 AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE APPOINTED OFFICE OF TOWN CLERK IN THE TOWN OF BOLTON (see House, No. H.4056) Approved by the Governor, March 27, 2024
• Chapter 66 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR LISA BALENTINE, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSITIONAL ASSISTANCE (see House, No. H.3779) Approved by the Governor, March 27, 2024
• Chapter 67 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF HOLLISTON TO CONTINUE THE EMPLOYMENT OF MARK DELLICKER AS DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF (see House, No. H.3998) Approved by the Governor, April 1, 2024
• Chapter 68 AN ACT DESIGNATING A CERTAIN BRIDGE IN THE CITY OF LEOMINSTER AS THE HONORABLE JOHN WALTER OLVER MEMORIAL BRIDGE. (see Senate, No. S.2609) Approved by the Governor, April 2, 2024
• Chapter 69 AN ACT EXEMPTING THE POSITIONS OF POLICE CHIEF AND FIRE CHIEF IN THE CITY KNOWN AS THE TOWN OF GREENFIELD FROM THE CIVIL SERVICE LAW (see House, No. H.4072) Approved by the Governor, April 4, 2024
• Chapter 70 AN ACT CHANGING THE NAME OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN IN THE TOWN OF CHARLTON TO SELECT BOARD. (see Senate, No. S.2487) Approved by the Governor, April 4, 2024
• Chapter 71 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR TIFFANY BRENNAN, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE TRIAL COURT OF THE COMMONWEALTH (see Senate, No. S.2705) Approved by the Governor, April 4, 2024
• Chapter 72 AN ACT ESTABLISHING AT-LARGE AND WARD SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEMBERS IN THE CITY OF REVERE (see House, No. H.2058) Approved by the Governor, April 11, 2024
• Chapter 73 AN ACT EXTENDING THE TIME FOR ISSUING CERTAIN LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES IN THE TOWN OF HANOVER (see House, No. H.4009) Approved by the Governor, April 11, 2024
• Chapter 74 AN ACT DESIGNATING A CERTAIN BRIDGE IN THE TOWN OF FALMOUTH AS THE KEVIN P. QUINN MEMORIAL BRIDGE (see House, No. H.4044) Approved by the Governor, April 11, 2024
• Chapter 75 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF BREWSTER TO TRANSFER A CERTAIN PARCEL OF RECREATION LAND KNOWN AS WING'S ISLAND FROM THE SELECT BOARD TO THE CONSERVATION COMMISSION FOR CONSERVATION AND OPEN SPACE PURPOSES (see House, No. H.3875) Approved by the Governor, April 17, 2024
• Chapter 76 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF CHESTERFIELD TO CONTINUE THE EMPLOYMENT OF RESERVE SPECIAL POLICE OFFICER GREG SMITH (see House, No. H.4195) Approved by the Governor, April 17, 2024
• Chapter 77 AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE APPOINTED POSITIONS OF TOWN TREASURER AND TAX COLLECTOR IN THE TOWN OF WESTWOOD (see House, No. H.3879) Approved by the Governor, April 17, 2024
• Chapter 78 AN ACT AMENDING THE ACT ESTABLISHING A CHARTER FOR THE TOWN OF WRENTHAM (see House, No. H.4061) Approved by the Governor, April 17, 2024
• Chapter 79 AN ACT AMENDING THE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF NEEDHAM (see House, No. H.3997) Approved by the Governor, April 17, 2024
• Chapter 80 AN ACT PROVIDING FOR RECALL ELECTIONS IN THE TOWN OF CONWAY (see House, No. H.3575) Approved by the Governor, April 17, 2024
• Chapter 81 AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE DESIGNATION OF POLLING LOCATIONS IN THE CITY OF GLOUCESTER (see Senate, No. S.2544) Approved by the Governor, April 17, 2024
• Chapter 82 AN ACT VALIDATING THE RESULTS OF THE ANNUAL ELECTION HELD IN THE TOWN OF WHITMAN ON MAY 20, 2023 (see Senate, No. S.2698) Approved by the Governor, April 17, 2024
• Chapter 83 AN ACT FURTHER AMENDING THE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF MIDDLETON (see House, No. H.3970) Approved by the Governor, April 24, 2024
• Chapter 84 AN ACT CHANGING THE NAME OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN OF THE TOWN OF UXBRIDGE TO THE SELECT BOARD (see House, No. H.3986) Approved by the Governor, April 24, 2024
• Chapter 85 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS IN THE TOWN OF TYNGSBOROUGH (see House, No. H.2052) Approved by the Governor, April 24, 2024
• Chapter 86 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF LYNNFIELD TO CONTINUE THE EMPLOYMENT OF GLENN DAVIS AS FIRE CHIEF (see House, No. H.4146) Approved by the Governor, April 24, 2024
• Chapter 87 AN ACT FURTHER REGULATING THE HOUSING PARTNERSHIP COMMITTEE IN THE TOWN OF WESTBOROUGH (see House, No. H.4202) Approved by the Governor, April 30, 2024
• Chapter 88 AN ACT MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2024 TO PROVIDE FOR SUPPLEMENTING CERTAIN EXISTING APPROPRIATIONS AND FOR CERTAIN OTHER ACTIVITIES AND PROJECTS (see House, No. H.4582) Approved by the Governor, April 30, 2024
• Chapter 89 AN ACT FINANCING IMPROVEMENTS TO MUNICIPAL ROADS AND BRIDGES (see House, No. H.4529) Approved by the Governor, May 3, 2024
• Chapter 90 AN ACT AMENDING THE DATE OF ANNUAL TOWN ELECTIONS IN THE TOWN OF WALPOLE. (see Senate, No. S.2501) Approved by the Governor, May 3, 2024
• Chapter 91 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF ROCHESTER TO CONTINUE THE EMPLOYMENT OF SCOTT WEIGEL (see Senate, No. S.2690) Approved by the Governor, May 3, 2024
• Chapter 92 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF PROVINCETOWN TO INSTALL SUBSURFACE DISPOSAL BEDS FOR WASTEWATER TREATMENT AND DISPOSAL UNDER LAND ACQUIRED FOR PLAYGROUND PURPOSES (see House, No. H.2095) Approved by the Governor, May 3, 2024
• Chapter 93 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF MASHPEE TO CONVEY CERTAIN TOWN OWNED CONSERVATION LAND TO JACQUES AND ROSALIE FRESCO (see House, No. H.4186) Approved by the Governor, May 3, 2024
• Chapter 94 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF LYNN TO USE CERTAIN PARK LAND FOR SCHOOL PURPOSES (see House, No. H.4448) Approved by the Governor, May 3, 2024
• Chapter 95 AN ACT AMENDING THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE HOUSING COMMISSION IN THE TOWN OF LINCOLN (see House, No. H.3827) Approved by the Governor, May 9, 2024
• Chapter 96 AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF A TREASURER-COLLECTOR IN THE TOWN OF KINGSTON (see House, No. H.4011) Approved by the Governor, May 9, 2024
• Chapter 97 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF WILLIAMSTOWN TO GRANT AN ADDITIONAL LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES NOT TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES (see House, No. H.4192) Approved by the Governor, May 9, 2024
• Chapter 98 AN ACT CORRECTING THE MEMBERSHIP DATE OF NORTH READING POLICE OFFICER THOMAS ROMEO IN THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY RETIREMENT SYSTEM (see House, No. H.4437) Approved by the Governor, May 14, 2024
• Chapter 99 AN ACT AMENDING THE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF ROCKLAND (see House, No. H.4036) Approved by the Governor, May 14, 2024
• Chapter 100 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF HOLLISTON TO ESTABLISH A MEANS-TESTED SENIOR CITIZEN PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION (see House, No. H.3826) Approved by the Governor, May 23, 2024
• Chapter 101 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF NORWELL TO ESTABLISH A MEANS TESTED SENIOR CITIZEN PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION (see Senate, No. S.1921) Approved by the Governor, May 23, 2024
• Chapter 102 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF EASTON TO ESTABLISH A MEANS TESTED SENIOR CITIZEN PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION (see Senate, No. S.2515) Approved by the Governor, May 30, 2024
• Chapter 103 AN ACT EXEMPTING THE POSITION OF POLICE CHIEF OF THE TOWN OF WRENTHAM FROM THE CIVIL SERVICE LAW (see House, No. H.2678) Approved by the Governor, May 30, 2024
• Chapter 104 AN ACT EXEMPTING THE POSITION OF DEPUTY POLICE CHIEF IN THE TOWN OF WRENTHAM FROM THE CIVIL SERVICE LAW (see House, No. H.2679) Approved by the Governor, May 30, 2024
• Chapter 105 AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE POSITION OF TREASURER-COLLECTOR OF THE TOWN OF SHERBORN (see House, No. H.4224) Approved by the Governor, May 30, 2024
• Chapter 106 AN AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF SOMERVILLE TO CONTINUE THE EMPLOYMENT OF CHARLES J. FEMINO AS ACTING CHIEF OF POLICE (see House, No. H.4649) Approved by the Governor, May 30, 2024
• Chapter 107 AN ACT ELIMINATING THE RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT FOR THE TOWN MANAGER OF THE TOWN OF ANDOVER (see Senate, No. S.2580) Approved by the Governor, May 30, 2024
• Chapter 108 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF MASHPEE TO LEASE CERTAIN TOWN LAND TO THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF CAPE COD, INC (see House, No. H.4185) Approved by the Governor, May 30, 2024
• Chapter 109 AN ACT RAISING AWARENESS OF MITOCHONDRIAL DISEASE IN THE COMMONWEALTH (see House, No. H.4240) Approved by the Governor, May 31, 2024
• Chapter 110 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF SUTTON TO GRANT REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENTS FOR CERTAIN ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY PERSONNEL (see Senate, No. S.2493) Approved by the Governor, June 6, 2024
• Chapter 111 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF WESTON TO GRANT AN ADDITIONAL LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF WINES AND MALT BEVERAGES NOT TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES (see House, No. H.4190) Approved by the Governor, June 11, 2024
• Chapter 112 AN ACT EXEMPTING THE POSITION OF DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF IN THE TOWN OF CHELMSFORD FROM THE CIVIL SERVICE LAW (see House, No. H.4179) Approved by the Governor, June 12, 2024
• Chapter 113 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MODERATOR OF THE TOWN OF MONSON TO ACT AS AN ELECTION OFFICER IN CERTAIN ELECTIONS (see Senate, No. S.2500) Approved by the Governor, June 18, 2024
• Chapter 114 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF SUNDERLAND TO CONTINUE THE EMPLOYMENT OF SCOTT SMITH (see House, No. H.4003) Approved by the Governor, June 18, 2024
• Chapter 115 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF SHARON TO CHANGE THE USE OF A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND ACQUIRED FOR OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL PURPOSES TO GENERAL MUNICIPAL PURPOSES (see House, No. H.4170) Approved by the Governor, June 18, 2024
• Chapter 116 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF NEWTON TO APPOINT RETIRED FIRE FIGHTERS FOR CERTAIN PURPOSES (see House, No. H.4561) Approved by the Governor, June 18, 2024
• Chapter 117 AN ACT EXEMPTING WILLIAM MCGRATH FROM THE AGE RESTRICTIONS FOR POLICE OFFICERS IN THE TOWN OF WRENTHAM (see House, No. H.4041) Approved by the Governor, June 18, 2024
• Chapter 118 AN ACT TO PREVENT ABUSE AND EXPLOITATION (see House, No. H.4744) Approved by the Governor, June 20, 2024
• Chapter 119 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF BERNARDSTON TO CONTINUE THE EMPLOYMENT OF FIRE CHIEF PETER SHEDD (see House, No. H.4064) Approved by the Governor, June 26, 2024
• Chapter 120 AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE TERMS OF CERTAIN BONDS TO BE ISSUED BY THE COMMONWEALTH (see House, No. H.4774) Approved by the Governor, June 26, 2024
• Chapter 121 AN ACT ESTABLISHING AN ATTAINABLE HOUSING SPECIAL REVENUE FUND AND A CHATHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SPECIAL REVENUE FUND FOR THE TOWN OF CHATHAM (see House, No. H.3971) Approved by the Governor, June 26, 2024
• Chapter 122 AN ACT MAKING CERTAIN APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025 BEFORE FINAL ACTION ON THE GENERAL APPROPRIATION BILL (see House, No. H.4786) Approved by the Governor, June 28, 2024
• Chapter 123 AN ACT CHANGING THE TERM OF THE ELECTED OFFICE OF MODERATOR IN THE TOWN OF STONEHAM (see House, No. H.4075) Approved by the Governor, July 2, 2024
• Chapter 124 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF SOMERSET TO ACQUIRE INTERESTS IN LAND FOR SEWER PURPOSES (see House, No. H.4273) Approved by the Governor, July 2, 2024
• Chapter 125 AN ACT DIRECTING THE FIRE DEPARTMENT OF THE TOWN OF BURLINGTON TO WAIVE THE MAXIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT FOR FIREFIGHTERS FOR RYAN DECOSTE (see House, No. H.4405) Approved by the Governor, July 2, 2024
• Chapter 126 AN ACT EXPANDING THE HISTORIC BEACON HILL DISTRICT (see House, No. H.4076) Approved by the Governor, July 3, 2024
• Chapter 127 AN ACT FURTHER REGULATING THE GREATER LAWRENCE REGIONAL VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL (see House, No. H.4384) Approved by the Governor, July 9, 2024
• Chapter 128 AN ACT EXEMPTING ERIC ROBERT ESTEVES FROM THE MAXIMUM AGE REQUIREMENTS FOR POLICE OFFICERS IN THE TOWN OF WARE (see House, No. H.3961) Approved by the Governor, July 9, 2024
• Chapter 129 AN ACT DESIGNATING A CERTAIN BRIDGE IN THE TOWN OF DEDHAM AS THE HONORABLE KELLY A. TIMILTY MEMORIAL BRIDGE (see House, No. H.3383) Approved by the Governor, July 9, 2024
• Chapter 130 AN ACT WAIVING THE MAXIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT FOR APPOINTMENT AS A POLICE OFFICER FOR LUIGI D'ADDIECO (see House, No. H.4071) Approved by the Governor, July 17, 2024
• Chapter 131 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CAMBRIDGE TO INCREASE CERTAIN PARKING FINES (see House, No. H.4264) Approved by the Governor, July 17, 2024
• Chapter 132 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A RESIDENT TAXPAYER ASSISTANCE FUND IN THE TOWN OF EASTHAM (see House, No. H.2097) Approved by the Governor, July 17, 2024
• Chapter 133 AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE RETIREMENT OF WILLIAM R. CUSHING JR., A POLICE OFFICER IN THE CITY KNOWN AS THE TOWN OF BRAINTREE (see House, No. H.4214) Approved by the Governor, July 19, 2024
• Chapter 134 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE APPOINTMENT OF RETIRED POLICE OFFICERS AS SPECIAL POLICE OFFICERS IN THE TOWN OF FREETOWN (see House, No. H.3931) Approved by the Governor, July 19, 2024
• Chapter 135 AN ACT MODERNIZING FIREARM LAWS (see House, No. H.4885) Approved by the Governor, July 25, 2024
• Chapter 136 AN ACT CHANGING THE NAME OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN IN THE TOWN OF EAST BRIDGEWATER TO SELECT BOARD (see Senate, No. S.2422) Approved by the Governor, July 25, 2024
• Chapter 137 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF GARDNER TO CHANGE THE USE OF A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND. (see House, No. H.4589) Approved by the Governor, July 25, 2024
• Chapter 138 AN ACT RELATIVE TO VACANCIES ON THE CITY OF LOWELL CITY COUNCIL AND SCHOOL COMMITTEE (see Senate, No. S.2878) Approved by the Governor, July 25, 2024
• Chapter 139 AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE FUTURE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY NEEDS OF MASSACHUSETTS (see House, No. H.4889) Approved by the Governor, July 29, 2024
• Chapter 140 AN ACT MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2025 FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF THE DEPARTMENTS, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, INSTITUTIONS, AND CERTAIN ACTIVITIES OF THE COMMONWEALTH, FOR INTEREST, SINKING FUND, AND SERIAL BOND REQUIREMENTS, AND FOR CERTAIN PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS (see House, No. H.4800) Approved (in part) by the Governor, July 29, 2024
• Chapter 141 AN ACT RELATIVE TO SALARY RANGE TRANSPARENCY (see House, No. H.4890) Approved by the Governor, July 31, 2024
• Chapter 142 AN ACT FACILITATING THE APPROPRIATION AND EXPENDITURE OF COMMUNITY PRESERVATION FUNDS FOR COMMUNITY HOUSING PURPOSES IN THE TOWN OF WELLESLEY (see House, No. H.4042) Approved by the Governor, July 31, 2024
• Chapter 143 AN ACT DESIGNATING A CERTAIN PARK IN THE CITY OF CAMBRIDGE AS RICHARD MCKINNON PARK (see Senate, No. S.469) Approved by the Governor, July 31, 2024
• Chapter 144 AN ACT DEDICATING A BENCH IN HONOR OF RITA WALSH IN THE HYDE PARK SECTION OF THE CITY OF BOSTON (see House, No. H.3965) Approved by the Governor, July 31, 2024
• Chapter 145 AN ACT FURTHER REGULATING THE LYNNFIELD CENTER WATER DISTRICT (see House, No. H.3808) Approved by the Governor, July 31, 2024
• Chapter 146 AN ACT AMENDING THE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF WAREHAM (see Senate, No. S.2816) Approved by the Governor, July 31, 2024
• Chapter 147 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF MILTON TO USE CERTAIN LAND ACQUIRED FOR CONSERVATION PURPOSES FOR SCHOOL PURPOSES (see Senate, No. S.2840) Approved by the Governor, July 31, 2024
• Chapter 148 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF WESTON TO GRANT AN ADDITIONAL LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES (see House, No. H.4849) Approved by the Governor, July 31, 2024
• Chapter 149 AN ACT RELATIVE TO DISABILITY PENSIONS AND CRITICAL INCIDENT STRESS MANAGEMENT FOR VIOLENT CRIMES (see House, No. H.4746) Approved by the Governor, July 31, 2024
• Chapter 150 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE AFFORDABLE HOMES ACT (see House, No. H.4977) Approved by the Governor, August 6, 2024
• Chapter 151 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF ORANGE TO CONVEY CERTAIN PARCELS OF LAND IN THE TOWN OF ORANGE (see House, No. H.4882) Approved by the Governor, August 7, 2024
• Chapter 152 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF CANTON TO GRANT TEMPORARY AND PERMANENT EASEMENTS OVER CERTAIN CONSERVATION LAND SITUATED IN THE TOWN OF STOUGHTON FOR HIGHWAY PURPOSES. (see House, No. H.3937) Approved by the Governor, August 7, 2024
• Chapter 153 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF NANTUCKET TO CONVEY CERTAIN PARCELS OF LAND HELD FOR CONSERVATION OR RECREATION PURPOSES (see Senate, No. S.2915) Approved by the Governor, August 7, 2024
• Chapter 154 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF ANDOVER TO CONVEY A NON-EXCLUSIVE ACCESS EASEMENT OVER A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND (see Senate, No. S.2913) Approved by the Governor, August 7, 2024
• Chapter 155 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE DIVISION OF CAPITAL ASSET MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE TO CONVEY CERTAIN LAND IN THE TOWN OF LANCASTER TO ROBERT F. KENNEDY COMMUNITY ALLIANCE, INC. (see House, No. H.4795) Approved by the Governor, August 7, 2024
• Chapter 156 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE COMMISSIONER OF CAPITAL ASSET MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE TO CONVEY CERTAIN PARCELS OF LAND IN THE TOWN OF LANCASTER (see House, No. H.4701) Approved by the Governor, August 7, 2024
• Chapter 157 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD TO CONTINUE THE EMPLOYMENT OF POLICE OFFICER LAWRENCE E. AKERS (see House, No. H.4768) Approved by the Governor, August 7, 2024
• Chapter 158 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE COMMISSIONER OF CAPITAL ASSET MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE TO CONVEY CERTAIN PARCELS OF LAND TO THE CITY OF LOWELL (see House, No. H.4700) Approved by the Governor, August 7, 2024
• Chapter 159 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF NANTUCKET TO CONVEY A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND ACQUIRED FOR PARK PURPOSES TO THE NANTUCKET CONSERVATION FOUNDATION INC. (see House, No. H.4645) Approved by the Governor, August 7, 2024
• Chapter 160 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF NANTUCKET TO CONVEY CERTAIN LAND SITUATED IN THE TOWN OF NANTUCKET HELD FOR OPEN SPACE, RECREATIONAL OR CONSERVATION PURPOSES TO THE NANTUCKET ISLANDS LAND BANK (see House, No. H.4646) Approved by the Governor, August 7, 2024
• Chapter 161 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CONSERVATION COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF WESTFORD TO TRANSFER CERTAIN EASEMENTS TO THE SELECT BOARD OF THE TOWN OF WESTFORD (see House, No. H.4140) Approved by the Governor, August 7, 2024
• Chapter 162 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF EASTHAM TO CONVEY A CONSERVATION RESTRICTION ON A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND TO THE EASTHAM CONSERVATION FOUNDATION, INC (see House, No. H.4012) Approved by the Governor, August 7, 2024
• Chapter 163 AN ACT RELATIVE TO CERTAIN PARCELS OF LAND IN THE TOWN OF COHASSET (see House, No. H.4037) Approved by the Governor, August 7, 2024
• Chapter 164 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR ALICIA ORLOW, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION (see House, No. H.4749) Approved by the Governor, August 7, 2024
• Chapter 165 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR GABRIELLA RUOCCO, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE POLICE (see House, No. H.4755) Approved by the Governor, August 7, 2024
• Chapter 166 AN ACT TO ENSURE LEGAL PARENTAGE EQUALITY (see House, No. H.4970) Approved by the Governor, August 8, 2024
• Chapter 167 AN ACT CRIMINALIZING SEXUAL ASSAULT BY FRAUD OF A MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL (see House, No. H.4350) Approved by the Governor, August 8, 2024
• Chapter 168 AN ACT REGULATING THE USE OF ELEPHANTS, BIG CATS, PRIMATES, GIRAFFES AND BEARS IN TRAVELING EXHIBITS AND SHOWS (see House, No. H.4915) Approved by the Governor, August 8, 2024
• Chapter 169 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO CONVEY A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND IN THE CITY OF PITTSFIELD (see House, No. H.4939) Approved by the Governor, August 8, 2024
• Chapter 170 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE COMMISSIONER OF CAPITAL ASSET MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE TO ISSUE A CONFIRMATORY DEED FOR A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND IN THE CITY OF MARLBOROUGH (see House, No. H.4943) Approved by the Governor, August 8, 2024
• Chapter 171 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF BROOKLINE TO CHANGE THE USE OF A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND FOR THE INSTALLATION OF SUBSURFACE GEOTHERMAL WELLS (see House, No. H.4944) Approved by the Governor, August 8, 2024
• Chapter 172 AN ACT PROVIDING FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO THE METROPOLITAN WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM (see House, No. H.4967) Approved by the Governor, August 8, 2024
• Chapter 173 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE COMMISSIONER OF CAPITAL ASSET MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE TO CONVEY CERTAIN PARCELS OF LAND TO THE CITY OF WESTFIELD (see Senate, No. S.2893) Approved by the Governor, August 8, 2024
• Chapter 174 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF CERTAIN PARCELS OF LAND IN THE TOWN OF RAYNHAM FROM CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL PRESERVATION RESTRICTIONS AND CERTAIN RECREATIONAL USE RESTRICTIONS (see Senate, No. S.2901) Approved by the Governor, August 8, 2024
• Chapter 175 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF NEW BEDFORD TO GRANT A UTILITY EASEMENT TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS AT DARTMOUTH (see Senate, No. S.2894) Approved by the Governor, August 8, 2024
• Chapter 176 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY KNOWN AS THE TOWN OF BARNSTABLE TO CHANGE THE USE OF A PORTION OF A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND WITHIN MOTHER’S PARK (see Senate, No. S.2720) Approved by the Governor, August 8, 2024
• Chapter 177 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY OF NANTUCKET TO CONVEY CERTAIN PARCELS OF LAND TO THE TOWN OF NANTUCKET (see House, No. H.4938) Approved by the Governor, August 8, 2024
• Chapter 178 AN ACT HONORING, EMPOWERING, AND RECOGNIZING OUR SERVICEMEMBERS AND VETERANS (see House, No. H.4976) Approved by the Governor, August 8, 2024
• Chapter 179 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE DIRECT WINE SHIPPER LICENSE (see House, No. H.4698) Approved by the Governor, August 8, 2024
• Chapter 180 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE APPOINTMENT OF SPECIAL POLICE OFFICERS IN THE CITY OF WALTHAM (see House, No. H.4141) Approved by the Governor, August 13, 2024
• Chapter 181 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF TEWKSBURY TO USE A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND FOR GENERAL RECREATIONAL PURPOSES (see Senate, No. S.2916) Approved by the Governor, August 13, 2024
• Chapter 182 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE REDUCTION OF CERTAIN TOXIC CHEMICALS IN FIREFIGHTER PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (see Senate, No. S.2902) Approved by the Governor, August 15, 2024
• Chapter 183 AN ACT DESIGNATING A PORTION OF STATE HIGHWAY ROUTE 41 IN THE TOWN OF WEST STOCKBRIDGE AS THE GENE DELLEA HIGHWAY (see House, No. H.4618) Approved by the Governor, August 22, 2024
• Chapter 184 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF DEERFIELD TO CONTINUE THE EMPLOYMENT OF POLICE DEPARTMENT MEMBERS MICHAEL W. HABEL, ROBERT A. THRASHER AND MARK JACQUES (see House, No. H.4557) Approved by the Governor, August 23, 2024
• Chapter 185 AN ACT ELIMINATING THE AGE REQUIREMENT FOR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATION OF POLICE OFFICERS IN THE CITY OF MALDEN (see House, No. H.4526) Approved by the Governor, August 23, 2024
• Chapter 186 AN ACT PROMOTING ACCESS TO MIDWIFERY CARE AND OUT-OF-HOSPITAL BIRTH OPTIONS (see House, No. H.4999) Approved by the Governor, August 23, 2024
• Chapter 187 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE APPOINTMENT OF RETIRED FIREFIGHTERS AS SPECIAL FIREFIGHTERS IN THE CITY OF QUINCY (see House, No. H.4666) Approved by the Governor, August 23, 2024
• Chapter 188 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF LITTLETON TO PROVIDE WATER TO THE INHABITANTS OF THE TOWN OF BOXBOROUGH (see House, No. H.4246) Approved by the Governor, August 23, 2024
• Chapter 189 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF WATERTOWN TO PLACE MUNICIPAL CHARGES LIENS ON CERTAIN PROPERTIES IN THE CITY OF WATERTOWN FOR NONPAYMENT OF ANY LOCAL CHARGE, FEE OR FINE (see House, No. H.4508) Approved by the Governor, August 27, 2024
• Chapter 190 AN ACT ESTABLISHING RECALL METHODS FOR ELECTED OFFICIALS IN THE TOWN OF LAKEVILLE (see House, No. H.4125) Approved by the Governor, August 27, 2024
• Chapter 191 AN ACT DESIGNATING A PORTION OF STATE HIGHWAY ROUTE 23 WEST AND STATE HIGHWAY ROUTE 41 SOUTH IN THE TOWN OF EGREMONT AS THE GEORGE MCGURN MEMORIAL HIGHWAY (see House, No. H.4619) Approved by the Governor, August 27, 2024
• Chapter 192 AN ACT REORGANIZING THE LEXINGTON HOUSING ASSISTANCE BOARD, INC (see House, No. H.3775) Approved by the Governor, September 4, 2024
• Chapter 193 AN ACT PROVIDING FOR AN ALTERNATE MEMBER OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE OF THE TOWN OF MATTAPOISETT (see House, No. H.4159) Approved by the Governor, September 4, 2024
• Chapter 194 AN ACT PROVIDING FOR ALTERNATE MEMBERS ON THE CONSERVATION COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF MATTAPOISETT (see House, No. H.4156) Approved by the Governor, September 4, 2024
• Chapter 195 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF NORTHFIELD TO CONTINUE THE EMPLOYMENT OF FIRE CHIEF FLOYD DUNNELL, III (see House, No. H.4687) Approved by the Governor, September 6, 2024
• Chapter 196 AN ACT AUTHORIZING WAYNE A. ELLIS TO PURCHASE CREDITABLE SERVICE FROM THE BARNSTABLE COUNTY RETIREMENT BOARD (see House, No. H.3657) Approved by the Governor, September 6, 2024
• Chapter 197 AN ACT TO IMPROVE QUALITY AND OVERSIGHT OF LONG-TERM CARE (see House, No. H.5033) Approved by the Governor, September 6, 2024
• Chapter 198 AN ACT DEDICATING THE BOAT RAMP AT BICENTENNIAL PARK IN THE CITY OF FALL RIVER AS THE STATE REPRESENTATIVE MANUEL RAPOSA JR. BOAT RAMP (see House, No. H.4163) Approved by the Governor, September 11, 2024
• Chapter 199 AN ACT DIRECTING THE CITY OF BOSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT TO WAIVE THE MAXIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT FOR POLICE OFFICERS FOR WENDY PIERRE-LOUIS (see House, No. H.3732) Approved by the Governor, September 11, 2024
• Chapter 200 AN ACT DIRECTING THE CITY OF BOSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT TO WAIVE THE MAXIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT FOR POLICE OFFICERS FOR TERRANCE JOSEPH WILLIAMS (see House, No. H.4212) Approved by the Governor, September 11, 2024
• Chapter 201 AN ACT DIRECTING THE CITY OF BOSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT TO WAIVE THE MAXIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT FOR POLICE OFFICERS FOR NUIAS DAVEIGA (see House, No. H.4431) Approved by the Governor, September 11, 2024
• Chapter 202 AN ACT AUTHORIZING ADDITIONAL LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES IN THE CITY OF BOSTON (see House, No. H.5039) Approved by the Governor, September 11, 2024
• Chapter 203 AN ACT AMENDING THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF LYNN (see Senate, No. S.2936) Approved by the Governor, September 11, 2024
• Chapter 204 AN ACT FURTHER REGULATING TOWN ELECTIONS IN THE TOWN OF HOPKINTON (see House, No. H.4203) Approved by the Governor, September 11, 2024
• Chapter 205 AN ACT TO RENAME THE MASSACHUSETTS REHABILITATION COMMISSION, MASSABILITY, TO REFLECT THE SELF-DETERMINATION AND LIMITLESS POSSIBILITIES OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES (see House, No. H.4528) Approved by the Governor, September 12, 2024
• Chapter 206 AN ACT MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2024 TO PROVIDE FOR SUPPLEMENTING CERTAIN EXISTING APPROPRIATIONS AND FOR CERTAIN OTHER ACTIVITIES AND PROJECTS (see House, No. H.4799) Approved by the Governor, September 16, 2024
• Chapter 207 AN ACT ESTABLISHING APPOINTED POSITIONS OF DISTRICT CLERK AND DISTRICT TREASURER FOR THE RAYNHAM CENTER WATER DISTRICT (see Senate, No. S.2857) Approved by the Governor, September 11, 2024
• Chapter 208 AN ACT CHANGING THE NAME OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN IN THE TOWN OF DUNSTABLE TO SELECT BOARD (see House, No. H.4244) Approved by the Governor, September 20, 2024
• Chapter 209 AN ACT CHANGING THE NAME OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN IN THE TOWN OF FOXBOROUGH TO SELECT BOARD (see House, No. H.3724) Approved by the Governor, September 20, 2024
• Chapter 210 AN ACT VALIDATING THE ACTIONS OF THE TOWN OF WORTHINGTON RELATIVE TO THE PROVISION OF HEALTH INSURANCE FOR ELIGIBLE TOWN EMPLOYEES (see House, No. H.4231) Approved by the Governor, September 20, 2024
• Chapter 211 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF WILLIAMSBURG TO CONTINUE THE EMPLOYMENT OF GLEN EVERETT BEYOND THE AGE OF 65 (see House, No. H.4769) Approved by the Governor, September 20, 2024
• Chapter 212 AN ACT DESIGNATING A PORTION OF UNITED STATES HIGHWAY ROUTE 7 IN THE TOWN OF SHEFFIELD AS THE BRIGADIER-GENERAL JOHN G. BARNARD HIGHWAY (see House, No. H.4617) Approved by the Governor, September 20, 2024
• Chapter 213 AN ACT TO INCREASE KENNEL SAFETY, AKA OLLIE'S LAW (see House, No. H.4919) Approved by the Governor, September 20, 2024
• Chapter 214 AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR COMPETITIVENESS AND INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT IN MASSACHUSETTS (see Senate, No. S.2954) Approved by the Governor, September 24, 2024
• Chapter 215 AN ACT FURTHER REGULATING THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES OF CLUBS OR VETERANS' ORGANIZATIONS IN THE TOWN OF NATICK (see House, No. H.4865) Approved by the Governor, September 24, 2024
• Chapter 216 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF NATICK TO ESTABLISH MINIMUM SEATING CAPACITY FOR GRANTING LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES OR WINE AND MALT BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES (see House, No. H.4187) Approved by the Governor, September 24, 2024
• Chapter 217 AN ACT DESIGNATING A CERTAIN BRIDGE IN THE TOWN OF ASHLAND AS THE HAROLD WADHAMS GATES MEMORIAL BRIDGE (see House, No. H.3883) Approved by the Governor, October 3, 2024
• Chapter 218 AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE TERMS OF CERTAIN BONDS TO BE ISSUED BY THE COMMONWEALTH (see House, No. H.5000) Approved by the Governor, October 3, 2024
• Chapter 219 AN ACT ELIMINATING THE RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT FOR THE POSITION OF ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO THE BOARD OF ASSESSORS OF THE CITY OF NEW BEDFORD (see House, No. H.4201) Approved by the Governor, October 3, 2024
• Chapter 220 AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE TERMS OF CERTAIN BONDS TO BE ISSUED BY THE COMMONWEALTH (see House, No. H.5008) Approved by the Governor, October 3, 2024
• Chapter 221 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF TRURO TO ESTABLISH A PROGRAM TO REDUCE PROPERTY TAX LIABILITY IN EXCHANGE FOR VOLUNTEER SERVICES FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES (see House, No. H.3735) Approved by the Governor, October 3, 2024
• Chapter 222 AN ACT PROMOTING ANIMAL WELFARE AND FURTHER REGULATING THE REPORTING OF ANIMAL CRUELTY, ABUSE OR NEGLECT (see House, No. H.4911) Approved by the Governor, October 9, 2024
• Chapter 223 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF NATICK TO CONTINUE THE EMPLOYMENT OF POLICE OFFICER JOHN HASWELL (see House, No. H.4686) Approved by the Governor, October 9, 2024
• Chapter 224 AN ACT RELATIVE TO MEDICAID MANAGED CARE INCENTIVE INITIATIVE PAYMENT MECHANISMS TO THE NON-STATE-OWNED PUBLIC HOSPITALS (see House, No. H.4934) Approved by the Governor, October 15, 2024
• Chapter 225 AN ACT AMENDING THE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF GROTON (see House, No. H.4194) Approved by the Governor, October 24, 2024
• Chapter 226 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF MILTON TO ISSUE AN ADDITIONAL LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES (see Senate, No. S.2518) Approved by the Governor, October 24, 2024
• Chapter 227 AN ACT EXEMPTING THE POSITION OF POLICE CHIEF IN THE CITY KNOWN AS THE TOWN OF BARNSTABLE FROM THE CIVIL SERVICE LAW (see Senate, No. S.2746) Approved by the Governor, October 31, 2024
• Chapter 228 AN ACT PROVIDING FOR A CONDOMINIUM CONVERSION ORDINANCE IN THE CITY OF SALEM (see House, No. H.3722) Approved by the Governor, November 8, 2024
• Chapter 229 AN ACT AMENDING THE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF TOWNSEND (see House, No. H.3728) Approved by the Governor, November 8, 2024
• Chapter 230 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR MARY KATHERINE SHEEHAN, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE TRIAL COURT OF THE COMMONWEALTH (see Senate, No. S.2966) Approved by the Governor, November 13, 2024
• Chapter 231 AN ACT RELATIVE TO MEDICALLY NECESSARY BREAST SCREENINGS AND EXAMS FOR EQUITY AND EARLY DETECTION (see House, No. H.4918) Approved by the Governor, November 13, 2024
• Chapter 232 AN ACT FURTHER REGULATING THE FISCAL AUTHORITY OF THE TOWN ADMINISTRATOR OF THE TOWN OF DUDLEY (see House, No. H.4887) Approved by the Governor, November 15, 2024
• Chapter 233 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF NORTH READING TO ESTABLISH A MEANS TESTED SENIOR CITIZEN PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION (see House, No. H.4784) Approved by the Governor, November 15, 2024
• Chapter 234 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF OXFORD TO CONTINUE THE EMPLOYMENT OF CRAIG GAGNER (see House, No. H.4797) Approved by the Governor, November 15, 2024
• Chapter 235 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE SELECT BOARD OF THE TOWN OF BERNARDSTON TO APPOINT AN ASSOCIATE MEMBER TO THE BOARD OF HEALTH (see House, No. H.4886) Approved by the Governor, November 15, 2024
• Chapter 236 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF ROWLEY TO CONTINUE THE EMPLOYMENT OF CALL FIREFIGHTER DONALD DUPRAY (see House, No. H.5024) Approved by the Governor, November 15, 2024
• Chapter 237 AN ACT DESIGNATING A CERTAIN OVERPASS IN THE CITY OF NEW BEDFORD AS THE ANDRE LOPES KOREAN WAR VETERAN OVERPASS (see House, No. H.4954) Approved by the Governor, November 15, 2024
• Chapter 238 AN ACT RELATIVE TO STRENGTHENING MASSACHUSETTS’ ECONOMIC LEADERSHIP (see House, No. H.5100) Approved (in part) by the Governor, November 20, 2024
• Chapter 239 AN ACT PROMOTING A CLEAN ENERGY GRID, ADVANCING EQUITY AND PROTECTING RATEPAYERS (see Senate, No. S.2967) Approved by the Governor, November 20, 2024
• Chapter 240 AN ACT AUTHORIZING CERTAIN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS FOR THE TOWN OF MILFORD (see House, No. H.4779) Approved by the Governor, November 22, 2024
• Chapter 241 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR CHERYLANN COLLARO-SURRETTE, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (see House, No. H.5057) Approved by the Governor, November 22, 2024
• Chapter 242 AN ACT INCREASING THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE BOARD OF SEWER COMMISSIONERS IN THE TOWN OF NORTHFIELD FROM 3 TO 5 MEMBERS (see House, No. H.4404) Approved by the Governor, November 22, 2024
• Chapter 243 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF WARWICK TO CONTINUE THE EMPLOYMENT OF DAVID A. SHOEMAKER AS POLICE CHIEF (see House, No. H.4908) Approved by the Governor, November 22, 2024
• Chapter 244 AN ACT AMENDING THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF GREENFIELD (see House, No. H.3725) Approved by the Governor, November 22, 2024
• Chapter 245 AN ACT TO RECALL ELECTED OFFICIALS IN THE TOWN OF MANCHESTER-BY-THE-SEA (see Senate, No. S.440) Approved by the Governor, December 4, 2024
• Chapter 246 AN ACT INCLUDING THE SALEM HARBOR DESIGNATED PORT AREA AS PART OF THE SALEM HARBOR PORT AREA (see House, No. H.4398) Approved by the Governor, December 4, 2024
• Chapter 247 AN ACT REGULATING THE APPOINTMENT AND REMOVAL OF OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE TOWN OF ANDOVER (see House, No. H.4639) Approved by the Governor, December 4, 2024
• Chapter 248 AN ACT MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2024 TO PROVIDE FOR SUPPLEMENTING CERTAIN EXISTING APPROPRIATIONS AND FOR CERTAIN OTHER ACTIVITIES AND PROJECTS (see House, No. H.5077) Approved by the Governor, December 4, 2024
• Chapter 249 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF ANDOVER TO CONVERT A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND FOR GENERAL MUNICIPAL PURPOSES (see Senate, No. S.2955) Approved by the Governor, December 4, 2024
• Chapter 250 AN ACT EXPRESSLY AUTHORIZING THE AUDITOR TO AUDIT THE LEGISLATURE. Approved by the People at the State Election, December 4, 2024
• Chapter 251 AN ACT REQUIRING THAT DISTRICTS CERTIFY THAT STUDENTS HAVE MASTERED THE SKILLS, COMPETENCIES AND KNOWLEDGE OF THE STATE STANDARDS AS A REPLACEMENT FOR THE MCAS GRADUATION REQUIREMENT. Approved by the People at the State Election, December 4, 2024
• Chapter 252 AN ACT GIVING TRANSPORTATION NETWORK DRIVERS THE OPTION TO FORM A UNION AND BARGAIN COLLECTIVELY. Approved by the People at the State Election, December 4, 2024
• Chapter 253 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE ADAMS FIRE DISTRICT TO MAINTAIN AN ENTERPRISE FUND (see House, No. H.2031) Approved by the Governor, December 11, 2024
• Chapter 254 AN ACT REPEALING CERTAIN FISCAL STABILITY PROCEDURES IN THE TOWNS OF CHESTERFIELD AND GOSHEN (see House, No. H.4525) Approved by the Governor, December 11, 2024
• Chapter 255 AN ACT AMENDING THE APPOINTMENT OF AND ELECTION RESTRICTIONS ON FINANCE COMMITTEE AND CAPITAL PLANNING MEMBERS IN THE TOWN OF NEWBURY (see House, No. H.4742) Approved by the Governor, December 11, 2024
• Chapter 256 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR JONATHAN TURNER, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE NORFOLK COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE (see Senate, No. S.2981) Approved by the Governor, December 13, 2024
• Chapter 257 AN ACT DIRECTING THE CITY OF BOSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT TO WAIVE THE MAXIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT FOR POLICE OFFICERS FOR PAUL O'BRIEN (see House, No. H.4592) Approved by the Governor, December 13, 2024
• Chapter 258 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF WESTPORT TO GRANT AN ADDITIONAL LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK OFF THE PREMISES (see Senate, No. S.2858) Approved by the Governor, December 19, 2024
• Chapter 259 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF HULL TO ISSUE PENSION OBLIGATION BONDS OR NOTES (see House, No. H.2084) Approved by the Governor, December 19, 2024
• Chapter 260 AN ACT DESIGNATING A CERTAIN BRIDGE IN THE TOWN OF FALMOUTH AS THE DEPUTY JOHN ROBERT KOTFILA JR. MEMORIAL BRIDGE (see House, No. H.3466) Approved, December 19, 2024
• Chapter 261 AN ACT CHANGING THE NAME OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN OF THE TOWN OF SWAMPSCOTT TO SELECT BOARD (see House, No. H.4086) Approved by the Governor, December 19, 2024
• Chapter 262 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF WARREN TO CONTINUE THE EMPLOYMENT OF STEVEN PERKINS, A MEMBER OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT (see House, No. H.4215) Approved by the Governor, December 19, 2024
• Chapter 263 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF CARLISLE TO ESTABLISH A MEANS-TESTED SENIOR CITIZEN PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION (see House, No. H.4560) Approved by the Governor, December 19, 2024
• Chapter 264 AN ACT WAIVING THE MAXIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT FOR POLICE OFFICERS FOR THE CITY OF METHUEN (see House, No. H.2548) Approved by the Governor, December 19, 2024
• Chapter 265 AN ACT CHANGING THE POSITION OF TREASURER IN THE CITY OF HOLYOKE FROM AN ELECTED TO AN APPOINTED POSITION (see House, No. H.5062) Approved by the Governor, December 19, 2024
• Chapter 266 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWNS OF FOXBOROUGH AND SHARON TO EXTEND A CERTAIN AGREEMENT FOR MUNICIPAL SEWER SERVICE (see House, No. H.4754) Approved by the Governor, December 19, 2024
• Chapter 267 AN ACT AMENDING THE TERM OF THE TOWN MODERATOR IN THE TOWN OF WRENTHAM (see House, No. H.4881) Approved by the Governor, December 19, 2024
• Chapter 268 AN ACT INCREASING THE AGE LIMIT FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF SPECIAL POLICE OFFICERS IN THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD (see House, No. H.4822) Approved by the Governor, December 19, 2024
• Chapter 269 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF PLYMOUTH TO GRANT 2 ADDITIONAL LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES NOT TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES (see House, No. H.4850) Approved by the Governor, December 19, 2024
• Chapter 270 AN ACT PROMOTING LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT CONTINUITY BETWEEN THE CITY OF BOSTON AND THE TOWN OF DEDHAM (see House, No. H.2299) Approved by the Governor, December 19, 2024
• Chapter 271 AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE APPOINTED POSITIONS OF DISTRICT CLERK AND DISTRICT TREASURER FOR THE NORTH RAYNHAM WATER DISTRICT (see Senate, No. S.2717) Approved by the Governor, December 19, 2024
• Chapter 272 AN ACT DESIGNATING A CERTAIN ROUNDABOUT IN THE TOWN OF ORLEANS IN HONOR OF DOROFEI KLIMSHUK (see House, No. H.4484) Approved by the Governor, December 19, 2024
• Chapter 273 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR KATE SOUT-SORM, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSITIONAL ASSISTANCE (see Senate, No. S.2986) Approved by the Governor, December 23, 2024
• Chapter 274 AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE NORTH SHERBORN WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT (see House, No. H.4627) Approved by the Governor, December 23, 2024
• Chapter 275 AN ACT RELATIVE TO MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE (see House, No. H.5111) Approved by the Governor, December 19, 2024
• Chapter 276 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR KIMBERLY MARTINELLI, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION (see House, No. H.4980) Approved by the Governor, December 23, 2024
• Chapter 277 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF CHARLEMONT TO CONTINUE THE EMPLOYMENT OF DENNIS ANNEAR AS AN ON-CALL FIREFIGHTER (see House, No. H.3988) Approved by the Governor, December 23, 2024
• Chapter 278 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF PROVINCETOWN TO GRANT 2 ADDITIONAL LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES NOT TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES (see Senate, No. S.2860) Approved by the Governor, December 23, 2024
• Chapter 279 AN ACT AMENDING THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS IN THE TOWN OF LEE (see House, No. H.3890) Approved by the Governor, December 23, 2024
• Chapter 280 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF WESTFORD TO ISSUE AN ADDITIONAL LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES NOT TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES (see House, No. H.4188) Approved by the Governor, December 23, 2024
• Chapter 281 AN ACT INCREASING THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE SELECT BOARD FOR THE TOWN OF LANCASTER (see House, No. H.4818) Approved by the Governor, December 23, 2024
• Chapter 282 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF LEE TO CONTINUE THE EMPLOYMENT OF GLENN M. WILCOX AS ASSISTANT FIRE CHIEF (see House, No. H.4858) Approved by the Governor, December 23, 2024
• Chapter 283 AN ACT REPEALING THE PROHIBITION ON THE MASSACHUSETTS BAY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FROM LOCATING A FACILITY WITHIN A CERTAIN DISTANCE OF ARLINGTON CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL (see House, No. H.4236) Approved by the Governor, December 23, 2024
• Chapter 284 AN ACT TO PROHIBIT HUNTING ON PROPERTY OWNED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION AND LOCATED AT 28A UNION TURNPIKE IN THE TOWN OF CONCORD (see House, No. H.4200) Approved by the Governor, December 23, 2024
• Chapter 285 AN ACT RELATIVE TO TREATMENTS AND COVERAGE FOR SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER AND RECOVERY COACH LICENSURE (see House, No. H.5143) Approved by the Governor, December 23, 2024
• Chapter 286 AN ACT PRESERVING THE COMPETITIVENESS OF GROUP AUTO AND HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE PLANS (see House, No. H.5133) Approved by the Governor, December 31, 2024
• Chapter 287 AN ACT FURTHER AMENDING THE FAIR HOUSING ORDINANCE IN THE CITY OF CAMBRIDGE (see House, No. H.4234) Approved by the Governor, January 1, 2025
• Chapter 288 AN ACT FURTHER REGULATING TOWN MEETING VACANCIES IN THE TOWN OF BURLINGTON (see House, No. H.4708) Approved by the Governor, January 1, 2025
• Chapter 289 AN ACT FURTHER REGULATING VACANCIES IN THE OFFICE OF TOWN MANAGER IN THE TOWN OF ARLINGTON (see House, No. H.4026) Approved by the Governor, January 1, 2025
• Chapter 290 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF ROWE TO CONTINUE THE EMPLOYMENT OF DENNIS ANNEAR AS AN ON-CALL FIREFIGHTER (see House, No. H.3989) Approved by the Governor, January 1, 2025
• Chapter 291 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF RAYNHAM TO APPOINT RETIRED POLICE OFFICERS AS SPECIAL POLICE OFFICERS (see Senate, No. S.2983) Approved by the Governor, January 1, 2025
• Chapter 292 AN ACT DESIGNATING A CERTAIN BRIDGE AS THE LIEUTENANT DAVID S. CUTLER MEMORIAL BRIDGE (see House, No. H.4108) Approved by the Governor, January 1, 2025
• Chapter 293 AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE ANNUAL ELECTION OF MEMBERS OF THE SPENCER EAST BROOKFIELD REGIONAL SCHOOL COMMITTEE (see Senate, No. S.421) Approved by the Governor, January 1, 2025
• Chapter 294 AN ACT PROVIDING FOR RECALL ELECTIONS IN THE TOWN OF GRANBY (see Senate, No. S.2444) Approved by the Governor, January 1, 2025
• Chapter 295 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE SELECT BOARD OF THE TOWN OF PROVINCETOWN TO ESTABLISH A SCHEDULE OF FINES FOR PARKING VIOLATIONS (see Senate, No. S.2978) Approved by the Governor, January 1, 2025
• Chapter 296 AN ACT AMENDING THE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF PROVINCETOWN (see House, No. H.4091) Approved by the Governor, January 1, 2025
• Chapter 297 AN ACT FURTHER REGULATING THE RESIDENTIAL TAX EXEMPTION IN THE TOWN OF PROVINCETOWN (see Senate, No. S.2465) Approved by the Governor, January 1, 2025
• Chapter 298 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF EVERETT TO GRANT 2 ADDITIONAL LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES NOT BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES AND 1 ADDITIONAL LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF WINE AND MALT BEVERAGES NOT TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES (see Senate, No. S.2471) Approved by the Governor, January 1, 2025
• Chapter 299 AN ACT AMENDING THE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF GRAFTON RELATIVE TO APPOINTMENTS BY THE SELECT BOARD AND THE TOWN ADMINISTRATOR AND THE REFERENCE TO THE TOWN’S WEBSITE (see House, No. H.4682) Approved by the Governor, January 1, 2025
• Chapter 300 AN ACT AMENDING THE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF GRAFTON RELATIVE TO THE TOWN CLERK (see House, No. H.4684) Approved by the Governor, January 1, 2025
• Chapter 301 AN ACT AMENDING THE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF GRAFTON RELATIVE TO THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE AND THE GRAFTON HOUSING AUTHORITY (see House, No. H.4683) Approved by the Governor, January 1, 2025
• Chapter 302 AN ACT AMENDING THE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF GRAFTON RELATIVE TO TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS (see House, No. H.4685) Approved by the Governor, January 1, 2025
• Chapter 303 AN ACT AUTHORIZING CHRISTINA RODRIGUEZ TO TAKE THE CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION FOR THE POSITION OF FIREFIGHTER IN THE CITY OF HAVERHILL NOTWITHSTANDING THE MAXIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT (see House, No. H.4859) Approved by the Governor, January 1, 2025
• Chapter 304 AN ACT AUTHORIZING GUSTAVO ROMERO TO TAKE THE CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION FOR THE POSITION OF POLICE OFFICER IN THE CITY OF HAVERHILL NOTWITHSTANDING THE MAXIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT (see House, No. H.4860) Approved by the Governor, January 1, 2025
• Chapter 305 AN ACT AUTHORIZING BRIAN DACEY TO TAKE THE CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION FOR THE POSITION OF POLICE OFFICER IN THE CITY OF HAVERHILL NOTWITHSTANDING THE MAXIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT (see House, No. H.4950) Approved by the Governor, January 1, 2025
• Chapter 306 AN ACT AUTHORIZING DANTE PERELLA TO TAKE THE CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION FOR THE POSITION OF POLICE OFFICER IN THE CITY OF HAVERHILL NOTWITHSTANDING THE MAXIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT (see House, No. H.4951) Approved by the Governor, January 1, 2025
• Chapter 307 AN ACT AUTHORIZING JASON RESTITUYO TO TAKE THE CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION FOR THE POSITION OF POLICE OFFICER IN THE CITY OF HAVERHILL NOTWITHSTANDING THE MAXIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT (see House, No. H.4952) Approved by the Governor, January 1, 2025
• Chapter 308 AN ACT AUTHORIZING MICHAEL E. JARVIS, JR. TO TAKE THE CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION FOR THE POSITION OF FIREFIGHTER IN THE CITY OF HAVERHILL NOTWITHSTANDING THE MAXIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT (see House, No. H.4953) Approved by the Governor, January 1, 2025
• Chapter 309 AN ACT AUTHORIZING DAVE MICHIENZI TO TAKE THE CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION FOR THE POSITION OF FIREFIGHTER IN THE CITY OF HAVERHILL NOTWITHSTANDING THE MAXIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT (see House, No. H.5061) Approved by the Governor, January 1, 2025
• Chapter 310 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR DANIEL MCKIM, AN EMPLOYEE OF WORCESTER COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE (see House, No. H.5116) Approved by the Governor, January 1, 2025
• Chapter 311 AN ACT DESIGNATING THE STATE PUBLIC HEALTH LABORATORY CAMPUS AS THE DOCTOR ALFRED DEMARIA, JR. CAMPUS (see House, No. H.5063) Approved by the Governor, January 1, 2025
• Chapter 312 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE REGULATION OF MONEY TRANSMISSION BY THE DIVISION OF BANKS (see House, No. H.4840) Approved by the Governor, January 1, 2025
• Chapter 313 AN ACT RELATIVE TO COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSES (see House, No. H.5139) Approved by the Governor, January 2, 2025
• Chapter 314 AN ACT FURTHER REGULATING THE LAWRENCE SCHOOL COMMITTEE (see House, No. H.5098) Approved by the Governor, January 2, 2025
• Chapter 315 AN ACT RELATIVE TO A CERTAIN LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES NOT TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES IN THE TOWN OF ROCHESTER (see Senate, No. S.2714) Approved by the Governor, January 3, 2025
• Chapter 316 AN ACT FURTHER REGULATING A CERTAIN ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE IN THE TOWN OF SOUTHAMPTON (see House, No. H.5079) Approved by the Governor, January 3, 2025
• Chapter 317 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF FAIRHAVEN TO GRANT AN ADDITIONAL LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES (see House, No. H.4992) Approved by the Governor, January 3, 2025
• Chapter 318 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF WRENTHAM TO GRANT 7 ADDITIONAL LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES (see House, No. H.4866) Approved by the Governor, January 3, 2025
• Chapter 319 AN ACT EXTENDING THE TIME FOR THE ISSUANCE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSES IN THE TOWN OF BURLINGTON (see House, No. H.4909) Approved by the Governor, January 3, 2025
• Chapter 320 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF REVERE TO GRANT 2 ADDITIONAL LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES NOT TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES (see House, No. H.4991) Approved by the Governor, January 3, 2025
• Chapter 321 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF HOLLISTON TO GRANT AN ADDITIONAL LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES NOT TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES (see House, No. H.4867) Approved by the Governor, January 3, 2025
• Chapter 322 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF TYNGSBOROUGH TO GRANT 3 ADDITIONAL LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES (see House, No. H.5094) Approved by the Governor, January 3, 2025
• Chapter 323 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF UXBRIDGE TO GRANT 2 ADDITIONAL LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK OFF THE PREMISES (see House, No. H.5096) Approved by the Governor, January 3, 2025
• Chapter 324 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF SHERBORN TO GRANT AN ADDITIONAL LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES NOT TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES (see House, No. H.4990) Approved by the Governor, January 3, 2025
• Chapter 325 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF SALEM TO CONVERT A LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF WINE AND MALT BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES TO A ANNUAL LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES (see House, No. H.5093) Approved by the Governor, January 3, 2025
• Chapter 326 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF CLINTON TO GRANT 6 ADDITIONAL LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES (see House, No. H.5140) Approved by the Governor, January 3, 2025
• Chapter 327 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF SANDWICH TO GRANT ADDITIONAL LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES (see Senate, No. S.2985) Approved by the Governor, January 3, 2025
• Chapter 328 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF TOPSFIELD TO GRANT LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES (see Senate, No. S.3014) Approved by the Governor, January 3, 2025
• Chapter 329 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF HOPKINTON TO ESTABLISH A MEANS-TESTED SENIOR CITIZEN PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION FOR SCHOOL BUILDING CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS (see House, No. H.4848) Approved by the Governor, January 6, 2025
• Chapter 330 AN ACT ALLOWING THE TOWN OF WILLIAMSTOWN TO REDUCE THE REQUISITE AGE OF ELIGIBILITY FOR SENIOR PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION (see House, No. H.5005) Approved by the Governor, January 6, 2025
• Chapter 331 AN ACT DIRECTING THE CITY OF BOSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT TO WAIVE THE MAXIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT FOR POLICE OFFICERS FOR ELSIE BARBOSA (see House, No. H.4932) Approved by the Governor, January 6, 2025
• Chapter 332 AN ACT FURTHER REGULATING MEANS-TESTED SENIOR CITIZEN PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS IN THE TOWN OF WESTFORD (see House, No. H.4920) Approved by the Governor, January 6, 2025
• Chapter 333 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF LUNENBURG TO ESTABLISH A MEANS TESTED SENIOR CITIZEN PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION (see House, No. H.3911) Approved by the Governor, January 6, 2025
• Chapter 334 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A MEANS-TESTED SENIOR PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION IN THE TOWN OF WILLIAMSTOWN (see House, No. H.5006) Approved by the Governor, January 6, 2025
• Chapter 335 AN ACT AMENDING THE CHARTER OF THE CITY KNOWN AS THE TOWN OF SOUTHBRIDGE (see Senate, No. S.2943) Approved by the Governor, January 6, 2025
• Chapter 336 AN ACT AMENDING THE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF PROVINCETOWN (see Senate, No. S.2745) Approved by the Governor, January 6, 2025
• Chapter 337 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A MINIMUM YEARS OF SERVICE REQUIREMENT FOR A CIVIL SERVICE PROMOTION TO THE POSITION OF FIRE LIEUTENANT IN THE TOWN OF MILFORD (see House, No. H.4782) Approved by the Governor, January 6, 2025
• Chapter 338 AN ACT AUTHORIZING RAISING THE MAXIMUM RETIREMENT AGE OF SPECIAL POLICE OFFICERS IN THE CITY OF METHUEN TO 70 YEARS OLD (see House, No. H.4895) Approved by the Governor, January 6, 2025
• Chapter 339 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF MILFORD TO CONTINUE LIMITED EMPLOYMENT OF CERTAIN POLICE OFFICERS ON SUPERANNUATION RETIREMENT (see House, No. H.4896) Approved by the Governor, January 6, 2025
• Chapter 340 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE APPOINTMENT OF RETIRED POLICE OFFICERS IN THE TOWN OF STERLING TO SERVE AS SPECIAL POLICE OFFICERS (see House, No. H.5025) Approved by the Governor, January 6, 2025
• Chapter 341 AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE TERMS OF CERTAIN BONDS TO BE ISSUED BY THE COMMONWEALTH (see House, No. H.5142) Approved by the Governor, January 6, 2025
• Chapter 342 AN ACT RELATIVE TO PHARMACEUTICAL ACCESS, COSTS AND TRANSPARENCY (see Senate, No. S.3012) Approved by the Governor, January 8, 2025
• Chapter 343 AN ACT ENHANCING THE MARKET REVIEW PROCESS (see House, No. H.5159) Approved by the Governor, January 8, 2025
• Chapter 344 AN ACT MODERNIZING TIME-SHARE EXTENSION AND TERMINATION PROCEDURES (see Senate, No. S.3013) Approved by the Governor, January 8, 2025
• Chapter 345 AN ACT PROHIBITING INHUMANE FELINE DECLAWING (see Senate, No. S.2552) Approved by the Governor, January 8, 2025
• Chapter 346 AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE HUMANE PROTECTION OF ANIMALS (see Senate, No. S.2908) Approved by the Governor, January 8, 2025
• Chapter 347 AN ACT TO INCREASE ACCESS TO BLOOD DONATION (see Senate, No. S.2994) Approved by the Governor, January 8, 2025
• Chapter 348 AN ACT FURTHER REGULATING THE ACCEPTANCE OF CERTAIN TYPES OF IDENTIFICATION TO PURCHASE ALCOHOL (see House, No. H.4131) Approved by the Governor, January 8, 2025
• Chapter 349 AN ACT ALLOWING ELECTRONIC DELIVERY RECEIPTS FOR CERTAIN BULK SALE CUSTOMERS (see House, No. H.4132) Approved by the Governor, January 8, 2025
• Chapter 350 AN ACT RELATIVE TO BOATER SAFETY TO BE KNOWN AS THE HANSON MILONE ACT (see House, No. H.4941) Approved by the Governor, January 8, 2025
• Chapter 351 AN ACT ALLOWING PRINT-FREE DIGITAL LEGAL NOTICES FOR THE TOWN OF LINCOLN (see House, No. H.4664) Approved by the Governor, January 8, 2025
• Chapter 352 AN ACT ALLOWING PRINT-FREE DIGITAL LEGAL NOTICES FOR THE TOWN OF LEXINGTON (see House, No. H.4650) Approved by the Governor, January 8, 2025
• Chapter 353 AN ACT PROHIBITING LICENSE REVOCATION FOR STUDENT LOAN DEFAULT (see House, No. H.4937) Approved by the Governor, January 8, 2025
• Chapter 354 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF DRACUT TO ADOPT ALTERNATIVE METHODS FOR NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS (see House, No. H.4430) Approved by the Governor, January 8, 2025
• Chapter 355 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY KNOWN AS THE TOWN OF FRANKLIN TO UTILIZE ALTERNATIVE METHODS FOR NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS (see House, No. H.2108) Approved by the Governor, January 7, 2025
• Chapter 356 AN ACT AUTHORIZING PRINT-FREE DIGITAL LEGAL NOTICES IN THE TOWN OF ARLINGTON (see House, No. H.4027) Approved by the Governor, January 11, 2025
• Chapter 357 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF SHARON TO ADOPT ALTERNATIVE METHODS FOR NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS (see House, No. H.4857) Approved by the Governor, January 8, 2025
• Chapter 358 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF BEDFORD TO ADOPT ALTERNATIVE METHODS FOR NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS (see House, No. H.2062) Approved by the Governor, January 8, 2025
• Chapter 359 AN ACT FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF LEICESTER TO CONTINUE THE EMPLOYMENT OF KENNETH M. ANTANAVICA (see House, No. H.4652) Approved by the Governor, January 8, 2025
• Chapter 360 AN ACT INCREASING THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF PENALTIES WHICH MAY BE IMPOSED FOR VIOLATIONS OF ORDINANCES IN THE CITY OF BOSTON (see House, No. H.4507) Approved by the Governor, January 8, 2025
• Chapter 361 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF ACUSHNET TO CONTINUE THE EMPLOYMENT OF CALL DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF DAVID MAKUCH (see House, No. H.5121) Approved by the Governor, January 8, 2025
• Chapter 362 AN ACT RELATIVE TO CHANGING THE NAME OF SALISBURY BEACH STATE RESERVATION (see Senate, No. S.2701) Approved by the Governor, January 8, 2025
• Chapter 363 AN ACT RELATIVE TO BUS LANE ENFORCEMENT (see Senate, No. S.2884) Approved by the Governor, January 8, 2025
• Chapter 364 AN ACT CHANGING THE NAME OF THE MOHAWK TRAIL WOODLANDS PARTNERSHIP TO THE WOODLANDS PARTNERSHIP OF NORTHWEST MASSACHUSETTS (see Senate, No. S.2993) Approved by the Governor, January 8, 2025
• Chapter 365 AN ACT DESIGNATING A PORTION OF STATE HIGHWAY ROUTE 28 IN THE TOWN OF HARWICH AS THE ALPHONSO PALMER ROGERS HIGHWAY (see House, No. H.3838) Approved by the Governor, January 8, 2025
• Chapter 366 AN ACT DESIGNATING A CERTAIN BRIDGE IN THE TOWN OF HARWICH AS THE UNITED STATES ARMY PRIVATE FIRST CLASS JOSEPH C. BLUTE MEMORIAL BRIDGE (see House, No. H.4485) Approved by the Governor, January 8, 2025
• Chapter 367 AN ACT FURTHER REGULATING THE FILLING OF VACANCIES IN THE OFFICE OF MAYOR OF THE CITY OF REVERE (see House, No. H.4551) Approved by the Governor, January 8, 2025
• Chapter 368 AN ACT EXEMPTING THE EXPANSION OF A BRANCH OF THE BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY WITHIN AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT IN THE WEST END SECTION OF THE CITY OF BOSTON FROM PUBLIC PROCUREMENT LAWS (see House, No. H.4880) Approved by the Governor, January 8, 2025
• Chapter 369 AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE POSITION OF APPOINTED TOWN CLERK IN THE TOWN OF WESTMINSTER (see House, No. H.4875) Approved by the Governor, January 8, 2025
• Chapter 370 AN ACT EXEMPTING THE REDEVELOPMENT OF CERTAIN AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN THE TOWN OF WESTBOROUGH FROM PUBLIC PROCUREMENT LAWS (see House, No. H.4679) Approved by the Governor, January 8, 2025
• Chapter 371 AN ACT DESIGNATING FEBRUARY 4 AS ROSA PARKS DAY (see House, No. H.3075) Approved by the Governor, January 8, 2025
• Chapter 372 AN ACT RELATIVE FURTHER REGULATING RECALL ELECTIONS IN THE TOWN OF NORTH BROOKFIELD (see House, No. H.4272) Approved by the Governor, January 8, 2025
• Chapter 373 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF REAL PROPERTY FROM THE SILVER LAKE REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT TO THE TOWN OF KINGSTON (see House, No. H.4874) Approved by the Governor, January 8, 2025
• Chapter 374 AN ACT AMENDING THE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF MARSHFIELD TO MAKE REFERENCES TO THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN GENDER NEUTRAL (see Senate, No. S.2715) Approved by the Governor, January 8, 2025
• Chapter 375 AN ACT FURTHER REGULATING THE NANTUCKET SEWER COMMISSION (see Senate, No. S.2436) Approved by the Governor, January 8, 2025
• Chapter 376 AN ACT FURTHER REGULATING THE PROVISION OF HEALTH INSURANCE AND OTHER BENEFITS IN THE TOWN OF CARVER (see Senate, No. S.2870) Approved by the Governor, January 8, 2025
• Chapter 377 AN ACT FURTHER REGULATING THE REGULAR COMPENSATION OF CERTAIN ACTIVE AND RETIRED EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF FITCHBURG (see House, No. H.3864) Approved by the Governor, January 8, 2025
• Chapter 378 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SURCHARGE ON SPECIFIC COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE CREATION OF COMMUNITY HOUSING (see House, No. H.2740) Approved by the Governor, January 8, 2025
• Chapter 379 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF WEST BROOKFIELD TO CONTINUE THE EMPLOYMENT OF DANIEL SANTOS AS DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF (see House, No. H.4780) Approved by the Governor, January 8, 2025
• Chapter 380 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF WEST BROOKFIELD TO CONTINUE THE EMPLOYMENT OF GEORGE KENNETH COLLETTE (see House, No. H.4781) Approved by the Governor, January 15, 2025
• Chapter 381 AN ACT FURTHER REGULATING THE RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE TOWN MANAGER OF THE TOWN OF LENOX (see House, No. H.5028) Approved by the Governor, January 8, 2025
• Chapter 382 AN ACT RESTRUCTURING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND RE-ESTABLISHING THE POSITION OF TREE WARDEN IN THE TOWN OF SOUTHBOROUGH (see House, No. H.5010) Approved by the Governor, January 8, 2025
• Chapter 383 AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE RECALL OF ELECTED OFFICIALS IN THE TOWN OF WILLIAMSTOWN (see House, No. H.5002) Approved by the Governor, January 8, 2025
• Chapter 384 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE DUDLEY-CHARLTON REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT TO CONVEY CERTAIN LAND TO THE TOWN OF CHARLTON (see House, No. H.5091) Approved by the Governor, January 8, 2025
• Chapter 385 AN ACT AMENDING THE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF SCITUATE (see House, No. H.4559) Approved by the Governor, January 8, 2025
• Chapter 386 AN ACT MAKING CERTAIN CORRECTIVE CHANGES TO THE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF HOPKINTON (see House, No. H.4847) Approved by the Governor, January 8, 2025
• Chapter 387 AN ACT FURTHER REGULATING CITY EMPLOYMENT AND CANDIDACY IN THE OFFICES OF MAYOR, CITY COUNCILLOR-AT-LARGE, WARD COUNCILLOR AND SCHOOL COMMITTEE OF THE CITY OF REVERE (see House, No. H.4638) Approved by the Governor, January 8, 2025
• Chapter 388 AN ACT RELATIVE TO APPLIED BEHAVIORAL ANALYSIS THERAPY (see Senate, No. S.2970) Approved by the Governor, January 9, 2025
• Chapter 389 AN ACT TO MODERNIZE THE MASSACHUSETTS INSURER’S INSOLVENCY FUND (see House, No. H.4772) Approved by the Governor, January 9, 2025
• Chapter 390 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE TRANSPORTATION OF VESSELS (see House, No. H.5151) Approved by the Governor, January 9, 2025
• Chapter 391 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF WRENTHAM (see House, No. H.4237) Approved by the Governor, January 9, 2025
• Chapter 392 AN ACT RENAMING THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF ELDER AFFAIRS TO THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF AGING AND INDEPENDENCE (see Senate, No. S.3006) Approved by the Governor, January 9, 2025
• Chapter 393 AN ACT DESIGNATING THE RUMNEY MARSH RESERVATION AREA OF CRITICAL ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN AS THE JOSEPH T. JAMES AREA OF CRITICAL ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN (see House, No. H.913) Approved by the Governor, January 10, 2025
• Chapter 394 AN ACT RELATIVE TO DENTAL HYGIENIST RECIPROCAL LICENSURE (see House, No. H.4842) Approved by the Governor, January 10, 2025
• Chapter 395 AN ACT RELATIVE TO CERTAIN LOANS BY THE FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK (see House, No. H.4905) Approved by the Governor, January 10, 2025
• Chapter 396 AN ACT AMENDING THE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF SAUGUS (see House, No. H.5059) Approved by the Governor, January 10, 2025
• Chapter 397 AN ACT AMENDING THE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF WILLIAMSTOWN (see House, No. H.5076) Approved by the Governor, January 10, 2025
• Chapter 398 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE APPOINTMENT OF SPECIAL POLICE OFFICERS IN THE TOWN OF MAYNARD (see House, No. H.3930) Approved by the Governor, January 10, 2025
• Chapter 399 AN ACT CONCERNING THE SAFETY OF SCHOOL CHILDREN EMBARKING AND DISEMBARKING SCHOOL BUSES (see House, No. H.4940) Approved by the Governor, January 10, 2025
• Chapter 400 AN ACT AMENDING THE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF BELLINGHAM (see House, No. H.4998) Approved by the Governor, January 10, 2025
• Chapter 401 AN ACT AMENDING THE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF WILLIAMSTOWN (see House, No. H.5004) Approved by the Governor, January 10, 2025
• Chapter 402 AN ACT DIRECTING THE CITY OF BOSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT TO WAIVE THE MAXIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT FOR POLICE OFFICERS FOR ALEX GUZMAN (see House, No. H.5054) Approved by the Governor, January 10, 2025
• Chapter 403 AN ACT AUTHORIZING GABRIEL ROSA TO TAKE THE CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION FOR THE POSITION OF POLICE OFFICER IN THE CITY OF HAVERHILL NOTWITHSTANDING THE MAXIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT (see House, No. H.5069) Approved by the Governor, January 10, 2025
• Chapter 404 AN ACT AUTHORIZING JUAN JIMENEZ TO TAKE THE CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION FOR THE POSITION OF FIREFIGHTER IN THE CITY OF HAVERHILL NOTWITHSTANDING THE MAXIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT (see House, No. H.5070) Approved by the Governor, January 10, 2025
• Chapter 405 AN ACT CREATING SELECT BOARD-TOWN MANAGER FORM OF GOVERNMENT IN THE TOWN OF HOLLISTON (see House, No. H.5119) Approved by the Governor, January 10, 2025
• Chapter 406 AN ACT AMENDING THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF GARDNER (see House, No. H.4868) Approved by the Governor, January 10, 2025
• Chapter 407 AN ACT INCREASING THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE SELECT BOARD OF THE TOWN OF PAXTON (see House, No. H.5134) Approved by the Governor, January 10, 2025