Skip to Content
July 14, 2026 Clouds | 89°F
The 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Representative Bruce J. Ayers Democrat - 1st Norfolk

Amendments Table
Bill Docket Bill Pinslip/Title
Link to Bill Detail page for H.145  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1091 By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 145) of Bruce J. Ayers relative to dedicating one-percent of the recreational marijuana excise to youth substance use prevention. Cannabis Policy.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.306  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1053 By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 306) of Bruce J. Ayers relative to the sale of dogs, cats and rabbits in pet shops. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.307  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1066 By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 307) of Bruce J. Ayers relative to the civilian certification of military medical personnel. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.308  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1071 By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 308) of Bruce J. Ayers for legislation to prohibit the practice of body piercing, so-called, unless licensed by the Department of Public Health. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.309  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1093 By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 309) of Bruce J. Ayers, Adam J. Scanlon and Angelo L. D'Emilia relative to telemarketing solicitation. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.541  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1052 By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 541) of Bruce J. Ayers relative to technology upgrade programs for public schools. Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.542  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1092 By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 542) of Bruce J. Ayers and Sheila C. Harrington relative to accommodations for special needs students taking the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) examination. Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.722  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.380 By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 722) of Bruce J. Ayers and others relative to services provided through the MassHealth frail elder home and community-based services waiver regarding early-onset Alzheimer's disease. Elder Affairs.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.723  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1049 By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 723) of Bruce J. Ayers and James M. Murphy relative to deceptive actions perpetrated against elderly and disabled persons. Elder Affairs.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.760  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1068 By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 760) of Bruce J. Ayers for legislation to ensure that polling places are accessible to handicapped and elderly voters. Election Laws.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.846  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.383 By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 846) of Bruce J. Ayers relative to directing the Department of Fish and Game to study the feasibility of re-purposing the former Moon Island Sewage Treatment Plant for use as a fish and shellfish farm. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.847  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1051 By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 847) of Bruce J. Ayers for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the long-term management and maintenance of certain harbor islands. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.848  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1054 By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 848) of Bruce J. Ayers relative to authorizing and directing the Division of Waterways to dredge the harbor area surrounding the Squantum Yacht Club and Wollaston Yacht Club in the city of Quincy. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.849  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1057 By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 849) of Bruce J. Ayers relative to community preservation funds for seawall repairs. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.850  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1064 By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 850) of Bruce J. Ayers relative to the funding of waterway projects and coastal protection initiatives. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1031  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1056 By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1031) of Bruce J. Ayers that the Commissioner of the Division of Insurance be directed to make a bi-annual investigation relative to flood insurance rates. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1032  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1061 By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1032) of Bruce J. Ayers for legislation to direct the Attorney General to provide for a study of the methodology used to promulgate new flood insurance rate maps through the National Flood Insurance Program. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1033  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1063 By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1033) of Bruce J. Ayers and James M. Murphy that insurance companies be authorized to extend rebates to clients with safe driving records. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1034  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1081 By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1034) of Bruce J. Ayers for legislation to establish safeguards and public protections for consumers conducting bank transactions at automated teller machines. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1035  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1087 By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1035) of Bruce J. Ayers that banking and lending institutions be required to issue certain information on monthly statements to mortgage loan customers. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1036  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1099 By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1036) of Bruce J. Ayers relative to civil liability for improper flood hazard determinations. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1037  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2117 By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1037) of Bruce J. Ayers relative to the designation of beneficiaries for life insurance policies. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1321  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1090 By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1321) of Bruce J. Ayers for legislation to create a scholarship fund to increase the number of medical providers who are knowledgeable in autism. Higher Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1455  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.737 By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1455) of Bruce J. Ayers for legislation to authorize the Department of Highways to acquire certain land in the city of Quincy and the town of Milton by eminent domain for flood control and prevention purposes. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1456  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1062 By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1456) of Bruce J. Ayers that provision be made for a minimum mandatory sentence for the willful destruction of burial tombs and grave markers. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1457  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1070 By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1457) of Bruce J. Ayers for legislation to establish penalties for interfering with aircraft in flight by use of a laser pointer. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1458  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1097 By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1458) of Bruce J. Ayers for legislation to establish a penalty for the sale of tattooing, branding or body piercing devices to unlicensed body art practitioners or minors. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1459  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2848 By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1459) of Bruce J. Ayers and others relative to medical parole due to a terminal illness or permanent incapacitation. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2130  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.381 By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2130) of Bruce J. Ayers and Michael J. Barrett relative to commercial breeder dog kennels. Municipalities and Regional Government.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2131  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.382 By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2131) of Bruce J. Ayers and Timothy R. Whelan relative to holding property owners accountable for recurring municipal public nuisance complaints. Municipalities and Regional Government.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2132  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.387 By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2132) of Bruce J. Ayers and Adam J. Scanlon relative to increasing the fines for cruelty to animals and establishing a fund dedicated to improvements for local animal shelters. Municipalities and Regional Government.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2133  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1059 By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2133) of Bruce J. Ayers relative to the building or rebuilding of bridges on certain land that falls under the jurisdiction of more than one municipality. Municipalities and Regional Government.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2134  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1069 By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2134) of Bruce J. Ayers relative to certain construction projects occurring in municipalities within 1,500 feet of a border of another municipality. Municipalities and Regional Government.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2220  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1048 By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2220) of Bruce J. Ayers and Joseph M. Kelly relative to directing the Department of Public Health to study the feasibility of reevaluating the process of testing for concussions and similar traumatic brain injuries. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2221  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1074 By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2221) of Bruce J. Ayers that the Department of Public Health be directed to study the feasibility of absorbing oversight of “memory care” assisted living facilities and units in the Commonwealth. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2222  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1094 By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2222) of Bruce J. Ayers relative to emergency epinephrine pens in schools. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2223  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1959 By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2223) of Bruce J. Ayers, Brian W. Murray and Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., relative to HIV antibody or antigen testing. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2415  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1089 By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2415) of Bruce J. Ayers for legislation to require safety training for operators of jet skis, surf jets or wetbikes. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2555  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.386 By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2555) of Bruce J. Ayers, Adam J. Scanlon and Brian W. Murray relative to option (D) survivor allowance beneficiaries. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2556  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1030 By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2556) of Bruce J. Ayers, Brian W. Murray and Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., relative to option (D) survivor allowance beneficiaries. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2816  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.384 By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2816) of Bruce J. Ayers, Adam J. Scanlon and James M. Murphy for legislation to provide a donation check-off box on state tax returns for the establishment of the Y.M.C.A youth and government fund. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2817  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.388 By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2817) of Bruce J. Ayers, Adam J. Scanlon and James M. Murphy for legislation to establish a homestead exemption for disabled veterans. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2818  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1050 By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2818) of Bruce J. Ayers relative to repealing the sales tax on the sale of boats built or rebuilt in the Commonwealth. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2819  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1065 By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2819) of Bruce J. Ayers relative to providing a tax deduction of health insurance payments from gross income for self-employed individuals. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2820  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1075 By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2820) of Bruce J. Ayers relative to providing an income tax credit for families caring for relatives at home who are elderly or totally disabled with Alzheimer’s disease. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2821  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1083 By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2821) of Bruce J. Ayers that certain fraternal organizations be exempt from the tax on the sale of alcoholic beverages. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2822  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1084 By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2822) of Bruce J. Ayers and James M. Murphy relative to providing tax processing and filing assistance for certain disabled veterans. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2823  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1086 By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2823) of Bruce J. Ayers and James Arciero relative to certain sales tax exemptions for veterans’ organizations. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2824  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1095 By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2824) of Bruce J. Ayers relative to providing property tax relief for small business owners. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2825  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1098 By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2825) of Bruce J. Ayers for legislation to exempt small charities from the tax on raffle proceeds. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3102  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.385 By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3102) of Bruce J. Ayers and Adam J. Scanlon for the issuance by the Governor of an annual proclamation setting apart the month of October as adopt a shelter dog awareness month. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3103  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1060 By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3103) of Bruce J. Ayers relative to the sale or auction of surplus state motor vehicles to cities and towns. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3393  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.390 By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3393) of Bruce J. Ayers, Adam J. Scanlon and James M. Murphy relative to increasing the fine for handicapped parking violations. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3394  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.738 By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3394) of Bruce J. Ayers and James M. Murphy relative to increasing the fine for handicapped parking violations. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3395  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1058 By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3395) of Bruce J. Ayers for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the cost of implementing a ferry service to Long Island in Boston Harbor. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3396  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1072 By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 3396) of Bruce J. Ayers for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the feasibility of establishing a time limit for handicapped parking placard use in metered spots. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3397  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1079 By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3397) of Bruce J. Ayers that cities and towns be authorized to issue temporary placards for handicapped parking spaces. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3398  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1085 By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3398) of Bruce J. Ayers for legislation to provide improved access to taxicabs for persons with disabilities. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3399  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1088 By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3399) of Bruce J. Ayers for legislation to increase the fines and penalties for texting while driving. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3400  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1096 By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3400) of Bruce J. Ayers for legislation to require operators of recreational utility vehicles to participate in a training program. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3401  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1100 By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3401) of Bruce J. Ayers relative to further regulating the issuance of licenses to junior operators of motor vehicles. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3402  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1101 By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3402) of Bruce J. Ayers relative to the soundproofing program of the Massachusetts Port Authority. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3637  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.389 By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by resolutions, House, No. 3637) of Bruce J. Ayers for the adoption of resolutions by the General Court memorializing the Congress of the United States to update the Drug Addiction Treatment Act of 2000 and remove excessive training requirements mandated for obtaining a waiver to prescribe buprenorphine. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3638  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1055 By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3638) of Bruce J. Ayers relative to reimbursement for life insurance for members of the Massachusetts National Guard. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3639  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1078 By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by resolutions, House, No. 3639) of Bruce J. Ayers for the adoption of resolutions memorializing the Congress of the United States to declare the city of Quincy as the most patriotic city in America. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3879  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2831 By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3879) of Bruce J. Ayers relative to Long and Moon Islands in Boston Harbor. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3884  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2829 By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3884) of Bruce J. Ayers for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to study the use, disposal, and potential re-use of durable medical equipment in hospitals and care facilities under the jurisdiction of the Commonwealth. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4183  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2833 By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4183) of Bruce J. Ayers relative to the flight of unmanned aircraft drones in the airspace over early, elementary and secondary educational facilities. Transportation.
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.