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The 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Representative Bruce J. Ayers Democrat - 1st Norfolk

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Link to Bill Detail page for H.144  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2195 By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 144) 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.321  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2184 By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 321) 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.322  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2198 By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 322) of Bruce J. Ayers relative to telemarketing solicitation. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.512  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2162 By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 512) of Bruce J. Ayers relative to technology upgrade programs for public schools. Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.756  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2160 By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 756) of Bruce J. Ayers relative to deceptive actions perpetrated against elderly and disabled persons. Elder Affairs.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.800  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2103 By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 800) 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.891  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2152 By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 891) 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 and Natural Resources.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.892  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2161 By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 892) 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 and Natural Resources.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.893  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2163 By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 893) of Bruce J. Ayers relative to the sale of dogs, cats and rabbits in pet shops. Environment and Natural Resources.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.894  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2166 By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 894) of Bruce J. Ayers relative to community preservation funds for seawall repairs. Environment and Natural Resources.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.895  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2177 By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 895) of Bruce J. Ayers relative to the funding of waterway projects and coastal protection initiatives. Environment and Natural Resources.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.896  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2214 By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 896) of Bruce J. Ayers relative to Long and Moon Islands in Boston Harbor. Environment and Natural Resources.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1081  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1154 By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1081) of Bruce J. Ayers relative to customer reimbursement in instances of financial fraud. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1082  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2123 By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1082) of Bruce J. Ayers relative to pharmacy benefit manager insurance compensation reform. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1083  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2128 By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1083) 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.1084  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2147 By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1084) of Bruce J. Ayers relative to the designation of beneficiaries for life insurance policies. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1085  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2164 By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1085) 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.1086  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2176 By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1086) of Bruce J. Ayers that insurance companies be authorized to extend rebates to clients with safe driving records. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1087  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2212 By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1087) of Bruce J. Ayers relative to civil liability for improper flood hazard determinations. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1088  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2645 By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1088) of Bruce J. Ayers relative to personal injury protection. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1089  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2648 By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1089) of Bruce J. Ayers relative to virtual currency kiosk operators. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1584  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2172 By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1584) 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.1585  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2182 By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1585) 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.1586  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2210 By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1586) 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.2245  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2150 By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2245) of Bruce J. Ayers relative to commercial breeder dog kennels. Municipalities and Regional Government.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2246  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2151 By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2246) of Bruce J. Ayers relative to holding property owners accountable for recurring municipal public nuisance complaints. Municipalities and Regional Government.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2247  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2156 By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2247) of Bruce J. Ayers 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.2248  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2169 By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2248) 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.2249  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2181 By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2249) 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.2363  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1140 By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2363) of Bruce J. Ayers that the Department of Public Health study the feasibility of incentivizing inpatient psychiatric hospitals to admit patients directly from community behavioral health centers. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2364  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2124 By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2364) of Bruce J. Ayers, James C. Arena-DeRosa and Michael D. Brady for legislation to further regulate annual workplace safety training for home healthcare workers. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2365  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2180 By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2365) of Bruce J. Ayers relative to the civilian certification of military medical personnel. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2366  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2185 By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2366) 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.2367  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2199 By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2367) of Bruce J. Ayers relative to emergency epinephrine pens in schools. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2368  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2213 By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2368) 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.2567  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2193 By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2567) 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.2747  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2098 By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2747) of Bruce J. Ayers relative to the retirement group of the secretary and undersecretaries of the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.2748  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2118 By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2748) of Bruce J. Ayers relative to option (D) survivor allowance beneficiaries. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3013  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1153 By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3013) of Bruce J. Ayers relative to establishing a tax credit for users of public waterway transportation. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3014  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1166 By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3014) of Bruce J. Ayers relative to establishing tax credits for the adoption of cats and dogs. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3015  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2153 By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3015) of Bruce J. Ayers and others 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.3016  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2157 By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3016) of Bruce J. Ayers for legislation to establish a homestead exemption for disabled veterans. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3017  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2179 By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3017) 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.3018  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2186 By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3018) 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.3019  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2189 By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3019) 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.3020  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2190 By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3020) of Bruce J. Ayers relative to providing tax processing and filing assistance for certain disabled veterans. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3021  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2191 By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3021) of Bruce J. Ayers relative to certain sales tax exemptions for veterans’ organizations. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3022  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2207 By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3022) of Bruce J. Ayers relative to providing property tax relief for small business owners. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3023  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2211 By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3023) of Bruce J. Ayers for legislation to exempt small charities from the tax on raffle proceeds. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3287  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1142 By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3287) of Bruce J. Ayers for legislation to establish a special commission to conduct an audit on all abandoned state properties and determine the feasibility of repurposing them into drug addiction treatment facilities. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3288  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2155 By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3288) of Bruce J. Ayers 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.3289  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2171 By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3289) 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.3395  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2474 By Representatives Murphy of Weymouth and Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3395) of James M. Murphy for legislation to establish an executive office of the military division. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3610  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1150 By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3610) of Bruce J. Ayers relative to establishing a special commission on public waterway transportation. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3611  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2120 By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3611) 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.3612  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2121 By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3612) of Bruce J. Ayers for legislation to increase the fines and penalties for texting while driving. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3613  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2127 By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 3613) 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.3614  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2159 By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3614) of Bruce J. Ayers relative to increasing the fine for handicapped parking violations. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3615  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2167 By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3615) 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.3616  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2188 By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3616) 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.3617  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2208 By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3617) 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.3618  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2215 By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3618) of Bruce J. Ayers relative to the flight of unmanned aircraft drones in the airspace over early, elementary and secondary educational facilities. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3619  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.3725 By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3619) of Bruce J. Ayers relative to requiring enhanced training for distracted driving offenders. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3827  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2158 By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by resolutions, House, No. 3827) 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.3828  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2187 By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by resolutions, House, No. 3828) 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.3897  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4450 By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3897) of Bruce J. Ayers (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the city of Quincy be authorized to enter into a lease extension to Quarry Hills Associates, Limited Partnership. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3914  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4466 By Representatives Ayers of Quincy and Wells of Milton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3914) of Bruce J. Ayers, Richard G. Wells, Jr. and William J. Driscoll, Jr. (with the approval of the town council) relative to the disability retirement of Casey L'Italien, a police officer in the city known as the town of Randolph. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4012  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1191 By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4012) of Bruce J. Ayers relative to access to neurological disorder screenings for firefighters. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4023  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1196 By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4023) of Bruce J. Ayers relative to mold inspection standards. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4024  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1197 By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4024) of Bruce J. Ayers that the Department of Public Health be authorized to study mold and mold spores in multi-unit dwellings. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4027  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1179 By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4027) of Bruce J. Ayers relative to motor vehicle excise tax exemptions for persons with disabilities. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4029  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1193 By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4029) of Bruce J. Ayers relative to the use of tinted license plate covers. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4129  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1198 By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4129) of Bruce J. Ayers relative to the installation of illegal mufflers. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4238  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4807 By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bruce J. Ayers relative to fraternal organizations conducting bazaars. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4400  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.5010 By Representatives Wells of Milton and Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4400) of Richard G. Wells, Jr., and Bruce J. Ayers (with the approval of the town council) relative to the charter of the city known as the town of Randolph. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4462  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.5090 Order relative to extending until Wednesday, December 17, 2025 the time within which the committee on Education is authorized to report on current House documents
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4520  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.5147 Order relative to extending until Wednesday, December 17, 2025 the time within which the committee on Education is authorized to report on current House documents
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4629  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.5253 Order relative to extending until Wednesday, December 17, 2025 the time within which the committee on Education is authorized to report on current House documents
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4802  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.5385 Order relative to extending until Wednesday, December 17, 2025 the time within which the committee on Education is authorized to report on current House documents
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4821  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.5396 Order relative to extending until Wednesday, March 18, 2026 the time within which the committee on Education is authorized to report on current a House document
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4847  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.5441 Order relative to extending until Wednesday, March 18, 2026 the time within which the committee on Education is authorized to report on current House documents
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4863  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.5444 Order relative to extending until Wednesday, March 18, 2026 the time within which the committee on Education is authorized to report on current House documents
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4889  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.5498 Order relative to extending until Wednesday, March 18, 2026 the time within which the committee on Education is authorized to report on current House documents
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4930  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.5544 Order relative to extending until Wednesday, March 18, 2026 the time within which the committee on Education is authorized to report on current House documents
Link to Bill Detail page for H.5082  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.5663 Order relative to extending until Wednesday, March 18, 2026 the time within which the committee on Education is authorized to report on current House documents
Link to Bill Detail page for H.5123  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.5689 Order relative to extending until Wednesday, March 18, 2026 the time within which the committee on Education is authorized to report on current House documents
Link to Bill Detail page for H.5367  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.6039 Order relative to extending until Friday, May 22, 2026 the time within which the committee on Education is authorized to report on current House documents
Link to Bill Detail page for H.5454  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.6166 Order relative to extending until Friday, June 12, 2026 the time within which the committee on Education is authorized to report on a current House document
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.