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The 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Representative Colleen M. Garry Democrat - 36th Middlesex

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  Colleen.Garry@mahouse.gov

State House

24 Beacon St.
Room 238
Boston, MA, 02133
Phone:
(617) 722-2380
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617-722-2847
Follow In My Legislature Bill Docket Bill Pinslip/Title
  SD.2615 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Patrick M. O'Connor and Colleen M. Garry for legislation to eliminate discrimination against municipalities who are unable to meet certain zoning requirements. Municipalities and Regional Government.
  SD.2616 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bruce E. Tarr and Colleen M. Garry for legislation to provide alternative compliance for multi-family zoning requirement for MBTA communities. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.91  HD.326 By Representatives Meschino of Hull and Scarsdale of Pepperell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 91) of Joan Meschino, Margaret R. Scarsdale and others relative to community media program funding. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.
H.124  HD.649 By Representatives Gentile of Sudbury and Keefe of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 124) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Mary S. Keefe and others relative to pesticide products eligible for use on the outdoor grounds of schools, child care centers or school age child care programs. Agriculture.
S.165  SD.413 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 165) of Michael O. Moore, Hannah Kane, David Paul Linsky, Colleen M. Garry and others for legislation to protect individuals with disabilities in MassHealth day habilitation programs. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.217  HD.3995 By Representatives DeCoste of Norwell and Turco of Winthrop, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 217) of David F. DeCoste, Joseph D. McKenna and Colleen M. Garry relative to providing resources and support for pregnant and parenting families. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.227  HD.1117 By Representative Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 227) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier and others relative to protecting benefits owed to foster children. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.231  HD.867 By Representative Ferguson of Holden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 231) of Kimberly N. Ferguson and others for legislation to establish an acquired brain injury advisory board (including members of the General Court) to review, advise and report on services, supports and public policy for individuals with acquired brain injuries and their families. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.232  HD.3429 By Representatives Finn of West Springfield and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 232) of Michael J. Finn, Norman J. Orrall and others relative to individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.242  HD.1903 By Representatives Garballey of Arlington and Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 242) of Sean Garballey, Christine P. Barber and others for legislation to enhance standards of care for those with autism and intellectual and developmental disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.243  HD.2762 By Representatives Garballey of Arlington and Cataldo of Concord, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 243) of Sean Garballey, Simon Cataldo and others relative to terminology and investigative practices related to the protection of persons with disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.256  HD.982 By Representatives Lawn of Watertown and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 256) of John J. Lawn, Jr., Sean Garballey and others for legislation to provide for diaper changing accommodations in public buildings. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.261  HD.3407 By Representatives Livingstone of Boston and Finn of West Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 261) of Jay D. Livingstone, Michael J. Finn and others relative to supported decision-making agreements for certain adults with disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.267  HD.384 By Representative Meschino of Hull, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 267) of Joan Meschino and Colleen M. Garry for legislation to require the Department of Children and Families to provide notice to counsel of changes in a child’s or a young adult’s placement and other events. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.268  HD.386 By Representative Meschino of Hull, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 268) of Joan Meschino and others for legislation relative to the placement of foster children with their siblings. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.271  HD.392 By Representative Meschino of Hull, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 271) of Joan Meschino, David F. DeCoste and Colleen M. Garry relative to the placement of foster children with family members and preventing discrimination against potential foster parents based on irrelevant convictions. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.282  HD.2973 By Representative Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 282) of David M. Rogers and others relative to the safety of individuals with disabilities relying on life-support equipment. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.283  HD.503 By Representatives Roy of Franklin and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 283) of Jeffrey N. Roy, Sean Garballey and others for legislation to establish a student loan repayment program for human service workers to encourage individuals to enter the field and maintain employment at human service programs. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.317  HD.3634 By Representative Arciero of Westford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 317) of James Arciero, Colleen M. Garry and Paul McMurtry relative to professional licensure. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.325  HD.4064 By Representative Biele of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 325) of David Biele and others relative to the sale of alcoholic beverages at certain venues. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.326  HD.4079 By Representative Biele of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 326) of David Biele and others relative to pipefitting licensure. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
S.345  SD.1973 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 345) of Sal N. DiDomenico and Colleen M. Garry for legislation to eliminate the education funding inflation cap. Education.
S.385  SD.2438 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 385) of Edward J. Kennedy and Colleen M. Garry that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to examine Chapter 70 funding. Education.
H.388  HD.367 By Representatives Howard of Lowell and DuBois of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 388) of Vanna Howard, Michelle M. DuBois and others relative to the cancellation of gym memberships. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
S.400  SD.1912 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 400) of Jason M. Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford, Bruce E. Tarr, Rebecca L. Rausch and other members of the General Court that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to ensure adequate and equitable funding for public education. Education.
S.440  SD.2339 By Mr. Payano, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 440) of Pavel M. Payano for legislation to adjust the state funding allocated to public schools in Massachusetts (through the "Chapter 70" program) to account for rising inflation costs. Education.
S.510  SD.628 By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 510) of Peter J. Durant, John R. Gaskey, Joseph D. McKenna, Colleen M. Garry and others for legislation to provide a photo identification card to be used for voting purposes to ensure safe and secure elections. Election Laws.
H.567  HD.1123 By Representative Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 567) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier, Steven J. Ouellette and Colleen M. Garry relative to reimbursing local school transportation of foster children. Education.
S.580  SD.423 By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 580) of Peter J. Durant, Ryan C. Fattman, Kimberly N. Ferguson, Brian M. Ashe and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to crumbling concrete foundations. Environment and Natural Resources.
H.603  HD.385 By Representative Hong of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 603) of Tara T. Hong, Colleen M. Garry and Samantha Montaño relative to civic education in public schools. Education.
H.617  HD.187 By Representative Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 617) of Hannah Kane, Colleen M. Garry and Bradley H. Jones, Jr., for an investigation by a special task force (including members of the General Court) relative to review existing state mandates placed on public schools and districts in the Commonwealth. Education.
H.640  HD.3773 By Representatives Marsi of Dudley and Frost of Auburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 640) of John J. Marsi, Paul K. Frost and Marcus S. Vaughn relative to student suicide prevention. Education.
S.642  SD.266 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 642) of Michael O. Moore, Paul K. Frost, Colleen M. Garry, Edward J. Kennedy and others for legislation relative to crumbling concrete prevention and protection. Environment and Natural Resources.
H.642  HD.2256 By Representative Marsi of Dudley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 642) of John J. Marsi and others relative to regional school transportation reimbursements. Education.
H.643  HD.3844 By Representative Marsi of Dudley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 643) of John J. Marsi, Marcus S. Vaughn and Todd M. Smola relative to regional school transportation reimbursement. Education.
H.678  HD.2334 By Representative Ramos of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 678) of Orlando Ramos and others relative to inflation adjustments for education aid. Education.
H.683  HD.3822 By Representative Rogers of Norwood, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 683) of John H. Rogers relative to inflation adjustments for education aid. Education.
H.714  HD.3395 By Representative Sweezey of Duxbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 714) of Kenneth P. Sweezey, Marcus S. Vaughn and Colleen M. Garry for legislation to study the fiscal, economic, and educational impact of raising the foundation budget inflation cap. Education.
H.717  HD.1544 By Representative Tarsky of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 717) of Joshua Tarsky, Rebecca L. Rausch and Colleen M. Garry for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to state funding of special education service. Education.
S.722  SD.1770 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 722) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Colleen M. Garry, Paul W. Mark and Michael D. Brady for legislation to encourage retirement planning. Financial Services.
H.752  HD.2647 By Representative Whipps of Athol, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 752) of Susannah M. Whipps and others for legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) to study and review current practices and gaps in services of disabled persons whose entitlement to services under special education programs has terminated or will terminate. Education.
H.771  HD.382 By Representative Hong of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 771) of Tara T. Hong, Colleen M. Garry and Samantha Montaño relative to intergenerational community engagement. Elder Affairs.
H.772  HD.202 By Representative Kane of Shrewsbury and Senator Velis, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 772) of Hannah Kane, John C. Velis and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the financial abuse of elders. Elder Affairs.
H.890  HD.754 By Representative Ashe of Longmeadow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 890) of Brian M. Ashe and others relative to concrete foundations. Environment and Natural Resources.
H.950  HD.240 By Representative Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 950) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile and others relative to governing the use of pesticides containing the herbicide substance Glyphosate in the Commonwealth. Environment and Natural Resources.
H.954  HD.3849 By Representative Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 954) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile and others relative to the powers of cities and town to regulate, restrict or prohibit the use, application or disposal of certain pesticides. Environment and Natural Resources.
H.965  HD.1721 By Representative Hawkins of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 965) of James K. Hawkins and others relative to the use of rodenticides. Environment and Natural Resources.
H.967  HD.1530 By Representatives Higgins of Leominster and Ferguson of Holden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 967) of Natalie M. Higgins, Kimberly N. Ferguson and others for legislation to further regulate to sale of certain domestic animals. Environment and Natural Resources.
H.983  HD.3358 By Representative Kilcoyne of Clinton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 983) of Meghan K. Kilcoyne, Paul K. Frost and Colleen M. Garry relative to crumbling concrete prevention and protection. Environment and Natural Resources.
H.989  HD.1914 By Representative Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 989) of Jack Patrick Lewis and others relative to the use of animals in product testing. Environment and Natural Resources.
H.990  HD.2107 By Representative Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 990) of Jack Patrick Lewis and others for legislation to prohibit the sale of farmed fur products. Environment and Natural Resources.
H.1001  HD.688 By Representative Marsi of Dudley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1001) of John J. Marsi and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the creation of a fund to assist homeowners with crumbling foundations. Environment and Natural Resources.
H.1076  HD.3701 By Representative Arciero of Westford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1076) of James Arciero and others relative to colon cancer screening. Financial Services.
H.1143  HD.2318 By Representative Donato of Medford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1143) of Paul J. Donato and others for legislation to encourage retirement planning by establishment of a Massachusetts secure choice savings program. Financial Services.
H.1151  HD.866 By Representative Ferguson of Holden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1151) of Kimberly N. Ferguson and others relative to healthcare insurance coverage for cognitive rehabilitation for individuals with an acquired brain injury. Financial Services.
H.1212  HD.272 By Representatives Kane of Shrewsbury and Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1212) of Hannah Kane, Meghan K. Kilcoyne and others relative to emergency insulin access. Financial Services.
H.1216  HD.2560 By Representative Kassner of Hamilton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1216) of Kristin E. Kassner and others relative to insurance coverage of hearing aids. Financial Services.
H.1230  HD.364 By Representative Lawn of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1230) of John J. Lawn, Jr., and others for legislation to mandate cancer screenings for firefighters through health care benefits plans or programs provided by the public employer. Financial Services.
H.1247  HD.935 By Representatives Lipper-Garabedian of Melrose and Stanley of Waltham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1247) of Kate Lipper-Garabedian, Thomas M. Stanley and others relative to regulations on certain virtual currencies. Financial Services.
H.1351  HD.1026 By Representative Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1351) of Christine P. Barber and others relative to ensuring equal access to medical treatments essential for people with a developmental disability, intellectual disability, or autism. Health Care Financing.
H.1360  HD.2485 By Representatives Domb of Amherst and Howard of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1360) of Mindy Domb and Vanna Howard relative to preventing discrimination against persons with disabilities in the provision of health care. Health Care Financing.
H.1388  HD.687 By Representative Marsi of Dudley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1388) of John J. Marsi that the maximum temporary absence for nonmedical leave paid for by MassHealth be increased from ten days to fourteen days. Health Care Financing.
H.1394  HD.1110 By Representative O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1394) of James J. O'Day and others relative to family members serving as caregivers. Health Care Financing.
S.1427  SD.245 By Mr. Brownsberger, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1427) of William N. Brownsberger, Joanne M. Comerford, Colleen M. Garry and Jacob R. Oliveira for legislation to prohibit municipal bans of face coverings for protective or medical use. Municipalities and Regional Government.
S.1437  SD.1432 By Ms. Dooner, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1437) of Kelly A. Dooner, David F. DeCoste, Colleen M. Garry and Steven S. Howitt for legislation to provide exemptions under the MBTA communities law. Municipalities and Regional Government.
S.1439  SD.2157 By Ms. Dooner, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1439) of Kelly A. Dooner, David F. DeCoste, David F. DeCoste, Colleen M. Garry and others for legislation to exempt certain adjacent communities without direct access to MBTA services from zoning laws. Municipalities and Regional Government.
S.1465  SD.2081 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1465) of Patrick M. O'Connor, David F. DeCoste, Colleen M. Garry and Steven S. Howitt for legislation to exempt communities without a rail, subway, or ferry station as an MBTA community designation. Municipalities and Regional Government.
S.1467  SD.2087 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1467) of Patrick M. O'Connor, David F. DeCoste, Colleen M. Garry and Steven S. Howitt for legislation to allow MBTA Communities to seek relief based on certain adverse impacts to the municipality. Municipalities and Regional Government.
S.1474  SD.296 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1474) of Bruce E. Tarr, David F. DeCoste, Colleen M. Garry, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to allow moveable tiny houses as permanent residential dwellings and accessory dwelling units. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.1493  HD.3066 By Representative DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1493) of David F. DeCoste and others relative to using movable tiny houses as permanent residential dwellings and accessory dwelling units. Housing.
H.1512  HD.3676 By Representative Haggerty of Woburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1512) of Richard M. Haggerty, David F. DeCoste and Colleen M. Garry relative to the operations of local housing authorities. Housing.
H.1514  HD.1737 By Representative Hawkins of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1514) of James K. Hawkins and Colleen M. Garry relative to zoning ordinances in MBTA communities. Housing.
H.1535  HD.3807 By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1535) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to triennial reports on the impacts of multi-family zoning in MBTA communities. Housing.
S.1558  SD.2025 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1558) of Edward J. Kennedy and Colleen M. Garry for legislation to ban the selling of a herbal substance that can produce opioid- and stimulant-like effects. Public Health.
S.1609  SD.806 By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1609) of Jacob R. Oliveira and Colleen M. Garry for legislation relative to the regulation of Kratom. Public Health.
S.1618  SD.2117 By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1618) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Michael J. Barrett, Erika Uyterhoeven, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote community immunity. Public Health.
H.1631  HD.3170 By Representative Cusack of Braintree, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1631) of Mark J. Cusack and Colleen M. Garry for legislation to categorize kratom as a Class A substance. The Judiciary.
H.1633  HD.1879 By Representative Davis of Great Barrington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1633) of Leigh Davis relative to photographing, videotaping or electronically surveilling certain persons. The Judiciary.
H.1662  HD.879 By Representatives DeCoste of Norwell and Turco of Winthrop, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1662) of David F. DeCoste, Colleen M. Garry and others relative to coerced abortion. The Judiciary.
H.1665  HD.2115 By Representative DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1665) of David F. DeCoste and others relative to performing or attempting to perform abortions sought because of Down syndrome. The Judiciary.
H.1680  HD.612 By Representative Elliott of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1680) of Rodney M. Elliott and Colleen M. Garry for legislation to establish Kratom as a controlled substance. The Judiciary.
H.1687  HD.868 By Representative Ferguson of Holden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1687) of Kimberly N. Ferguson and others relative to the Head Injury Treatment Services Trust Fund. The Judiciary.
H.1694  HD.2894 By Representative Fluker-Reid of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1694) of Brandy Fluker-Reid and others relative to remedies for victims of economic abuse. The Judiciary.
S.1884  SD.2208 By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1884) of Liz Miranda, Sal N. DiDomenico, Michael F. Rush, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to teacher retirement election. Public Service.
H.1914  HD.336 By Representatives Nguyen of Andover and Howard of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1914) of Tram T. Nguyen, Vanna Howard and others relative to a temporary possession ban of animals for animal abusers. The Judiciary.
H.1934  HD.2591 By Representative Philips of Sharon, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1934) of Edward R. Philips and others for legislation to further regulate animal cruelty. The Judiciary.
H.1948  HD.894 By Representative Reid of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1948) of Sean Reid and others for legislation to protect nonhuman primate infants in research institutions and product testing facilities. The Judiciary.
H.1981  HD.2968 By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1981) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa and others relative to discrimination for wearing necessary personal protective medical equipment. The Judiciary.
H.2009  HD.3744 By Representative Sullivan-Almeida of Abington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2009) of Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida relative to federal immigration detainers issued by the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The Judiciary.
H.2064  HD.3789 By Representative Arciero of Westford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2064) of James Arciero and others relative to bereavement leave for the loss of a child. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.2089  HD.3991 By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2089) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to the payment of wages on certain excavation projects. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.2099  HD.3453 By Representative Ferrante of Gloucester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2099) of Ann-Margaret Ferrante and others relative to apprenticeship programs. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.2104  HD.2827 By Representatives Garballey of Arlington and Cataldo of Concord, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2104) of Sean Garballey, Simon Cataldo and others relative to wage rates for human services providers. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.2126  HD.1054 By Representative Hunt of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2126) of Daniel J. Hunt and others for legislation to include certain bona fide apprenticeship and training programs under the prevailing wage law. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.2162  HD.507 By Representative Roy of Franklin, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2162) of Jeffrey N. Roy and others relative to compliance with prevailing wage laws for offsite fabrication. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.2165  HD.3922 By Representative Ryan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2165) of Daniel J. Ryan and others relative to apprenticeship programs. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.2253  HD.2408 By Representative Cahill of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2253) of Daniel Cahill and others relative to updating animal health inspections. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.2260  HD.1792 By Representative Diggs of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2260) of Kip A. Diggs and others relative to firefighter residency. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.2266  HD.4163 By Representative Frost of Auburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2266) of Paul K. Frost and others for legislation to repeal section 3A relative to MBTA communities. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.2267  HD.4164 By Representative Frost of Auburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2267) of Paul K. Frost and others relative to exemptions from MBTA community designations. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.2288  HD.3532 By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2288) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to MBTA communities. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.2291  HD.3730 By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2291) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to allowing municipalities to appeal zoning provisions under the MBTA Communities Act, so-called. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.2292  HD.3732 By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2292) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to extending the requirements of the MBTA Communities Act, so-called, to all cities and towns. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.2295  HD.3812 By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2295) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to retroactive housing compliance under the MBTA Communities Act. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.2296  HD.3909 By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2296) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others for legislation to provide recategorization and alternative compliance under the MBTA communities act, so-called. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.2297  HD.273 By Representatives Kane of Shrewsbury and Arciero of Westford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2297) of Hannah Kane, James Arciero and others for legislation to require that fiscal notes be attached to legislation providing unfunded mandates on municipal governments. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.2305  HD.3782 By Representative LaNatra of Kingston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2305) of Kathleen R. LaNatra, Colleen M. Garry and Kristin E. Kassner relative to the MBTA Communities Act. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.2308  HD.258 By Representative Lombardo of Billerica, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2308) of Marc T. Lombardo, Colleen M. Garry and John R. Gaskey relative to multi-family zoning in MBTA communities. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.2338  HD.1420 By Representatives Sweezey of Duxbury and Kearney of Scituate, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2338) of Kenneth P. Sweezey, Patrick Joseph Kearney and others relative to exemptions from MBTA community designations. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.2339  HD.1419 By Representative Sweezey of Duxbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2339) of Kenneth P. Sweezey and others relative to determining if MBTA communities are in compliance with certain community zoning ordinances. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.2340  HD.1421 By Representative Sweezey of Duxbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2340) of Kenneth P. Sweezey and others for legislation to repeal certain provisions of Housing Choice Initiative. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.2343  HD.3253 By Representative Turco of Winthrop, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2343) of Jeffrey Rosario Turco, David F. DeCoste and Colleen M. Garry for legislation to repealing the MBTA communities act, so-called. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.2344  HD.3254 By Representative Turco of Winthrop, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2344) of Jeffrey Rosario Turco, David F. DeCoste and Colleen M. Garry for legislation to require safe harbor exceptions to the multi-family zoning as-of-right in certain MBTA communities. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.2345  HD.3255 By Representative Turco of Winthrop, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2345) of Jeffrey Rosario Turco, David F. DeCoste and Colleen M. Garry that communities of less than two square miles be exempt from the provisions of the the MBTA communities act, so-called. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.2359  HD.3748 By Representative Arciero of Westford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2359) of James Arciero, James Dolan and Colleen M. Garry relative to the timely issuance of death certificates to funeral directors. Public Health.
H.2385  HD.2234 By Representative Davis of Great Barrington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2385) of Leigh Davis and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to mitigating the risks of avian influenza also known as H5N1. Public Health.
H.2396  HD.2274 By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2396) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to safe patient handling and mobility in certain health facilities. Public Health.
H.2432  HD.245 By Representatives Gentile of Sudbury and Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2432) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Hannah Kane and others for legislation to reduce incidence and death from pancreatic cancer. Public Health.
H.2448  HD.1535 By Representative Higgins of Leominster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2448) of Natalie M. Higgins and others relative to registered nurse patient assignment. Public Health.
H.2454  HD.1049 By Representative Hunt of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2454) of Daniel J. Hunt, Jacob R. Oliveira and Colleen M. Garry relative to establishing a penalty for the sale, preparation, manufacturing, or distribution of kratom products that are contaminated with dangerous non-kratom substances. Public Health.
H.2469  HD.1658 By Representatives Kushmerek of Fitchburg and Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2469) of Michael P. Kushmerek, Christine P. Barber and others relative to the discontinuance of health service. Public Health.
H.2492  HD.762 By Representative Marsi of Dudley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2492) of John J. Marsi and Joseph D. McKenna relative to transportation from medical centers for cognitively impaired discharges. Public Health.
H.2493  HD.4193 By Representatives McKenna of Sutton and Marsi of Dudley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2493) of Joseph D. McKenna, John J. Marsi and others relative to pregnancy resource centers. Public Health.
H.2564  HD.929 By Representative Arciero of Westford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2564) of James Arciero and others relative to creating a presumption of job relatedness for certain public safety personnel and first responders suffering from incapacitation or inability to perform their duties as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) infection or exposure. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2566  HD.3705 By Representative Arciero of Westford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2566) of James Arciero and others relative to mobile amusement equipment restraints. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.2623  Senate, October 14, 2025 -- The committee on Public Health to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1618) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Michael J. Barrett, Erika Uyterhoeven, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote community immunity, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2623).
H.2655  HD.3502 By Representative Lawn of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2655) of John J. Lawn, Jr., and others relative to providing protections for health care employees who are victims of violence or assault and battery. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2686  HD.3034 By Representative Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2686) of David M. Rogers and others relative to police training in appropriate interactions with persons on the autism spectrum and other intellectual and developmental disabilities. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2690  HD.4037 By Representatives Ryan of Boston and Biele of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2690) of Daniel J. Ryan, Marcus S. Vaughn and others for legislation relative to violation of regulation regarding hot work processes. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2692  HD.4040 By Representative Ryan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2692) of Daniel J. Ryan and others for legislation to implement the recommendations of the Walsh-Kennedy Commission Report. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2735  HD.733 By Representatives Xiarhos of Barnstable and Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2735) of Steven George Xiarhos, Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida and others relative to establishing a fund for the care of retired police dogs. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2742  HD.3714 By Representative Arciero of Westford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2742) of James Arciero and others relative to cost of living adjustments for retired public employees of the Commonwealth. Public Service.
H.2753  HD.4039 By Representative Biele of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2753) of David Biele and others for legislation to expand the cancer presumption for firefighters. Public Service.
H.2788  HD.1949 By Representative Consalvo of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2788) of Rob Consalvo and others relative to retirement benefits for certain licensed pipefitters and refrigeration technicians. Public Service.
H.2821  HD.1122 By Representative Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2821) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier, Michael D. Brady and Colleen M. Garry relative to pension benefits for surviving spouses of Department of Children and Families social workers killed in the line of duty. Public Service.
H.2836  HD.2803 By Representatives Garballey of Arlington and Cahill of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2836) of Sean Garballey, Daniel Cahill and others relative to Parkinson's disease disability and death of certain firefighters and other public safety officers in the contributory retirement plan for public employees. Public Service.
H.2844  HD.817 By Representative Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2844) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile and others relative to death benefits for surviving spouses of call and volunteer firefighters. Public Service.
H.2846  HD.1529 By Representative Giannino of Revere, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2846) of Jessica Ann Giannino and others relative to the presumption for disability or death cause by contagious diseases. Public Service.
H.2853  HD.2134 By Representative Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2853) of Kenneth I. Gordon and others relative to PTSD and accidental disability. Public Service.
H.2865  HD.1549 By Representatives Higgins of Leominster and Puppolo of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2865) of Natalie M. Higgins, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., and others relative to teacher’s retirement buyback for former parochial school teachers. Public Service.
H.2908  HD.678 By Representative Marsi of Dudley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2908) of John J. Marsi, Marcus S. Vaughn and Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., for legislation to include certain highway workers in the Massachusetts Department of Transportation in Group 4 of the contributory retirement system. Public Service.
H.2909  HD.2686 By Representative McGonagle of Everett, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2909) of Joseph W. McGonagle, Jr., and others relative to a post-traumatic stress disorder presumption for certain retirement benefits. Public Service.
H.2932  HD.3452 By Representatives Peisch of Wellesley and Consalvo of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2932) of Alice Hanlon Peisch, Rob Consalvo and others relative to retirement benefits for teachers. Public Service.
H.3000  HD.4179 By Representative Xiarhos of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3000) of Steven George Xiarhos and Homar Gómez relative to the retirement classification of licensed drinking water operators. Public Service.
H.3004  HD.3648 By Representative Arciero of Westford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3004) of James Arciero, Peter Barbella and Colleen M. Garry for legislation to authorize municipalities to provide residential exemptions to senior citizens. Revenue.
H.3008  HD.3691 By Representative Arciero of Westford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3008) of James Arciero and others relative to non-contiguous farm land. Revenue.
H.3009  HD.3697 By Representative Arciero of Westford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3009) of James Arciero and others relative to increasing property tax exemptions for disabled veterans. Revenue.
H.3105  HD.244 By Representatives Gentile of Sudbury and DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3105) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile, David F. DeCoste and others relative to the establishment of a means tested senior citizen property tax exemption. Revenue.
H.3110  HD.3390 By Representative González of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3110) of Carlos González and others relative to offshore taxes. Revenue.
H.3154  HD.403 By Representative Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3154) of Hannah Kane and others for legislation to establish a tax credit for and to regulate the donation of food to persons in need. Revenue.
H.3159  HD.3456 By Representatives Kushmerek of Fitchburg and Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3159) of Michael P. Kushmerek, David M. Rogers and others for legislation to support family caregivers through tax credits and the establishment an advisory council (including members of the General Court) relative to family care giving. Revenue.
H.3333  HD.3454 By Representative Ferrante of Gloucester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3333) of Ann-Margaret Ferrante and others relative to the definition of fraud in public construction bid laws. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.3388  HD.343 By Representative Meschino of Hull, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3388) of Joan Meschino and others for the issuance of an annual proclamation by the Governor to designate September 22 as military service members and veterans suicide awareness and remembrance day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.3430  HD.1852 By Representatives Vaughn of Wrentham and Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3430) of Marcus S. Vaughn, Hannah Kane and others for the issuance of an annual proclamation by the Governor to designate the fifteenth day of the Hindu lunisolar month of Kartik as Diwali day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.3506  HD.381 By Representative Hong of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3506) of Tara T. Hong and others for legislation to establish a low-income senior internet subsidy program to provide financial assistance to eligible seniors for internet services. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3518  HD.721 By Representative LeBoeuf of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3518) of David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf and Colleen M. Garry for legislation relative to the protection of propane gas ratepayers. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3524  HD.1243 By Representative MacGregor of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3524) of William F. MacGregor and others relative to the availability of private utility construction contracts. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3604  HD.3728 By Representative Arciero of Westford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3604) of James Arciero, Scott Hyder and Colleen M. Garry relative to 988 Samaritan suicide prevention signs on bridges. Transportation.
H.3607  HD.4276 By Representative Arciero of Westford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3607) of James Arciero and others relative to vehicle registration plates of veterans. Transportation.
H.3624  HD.300 By Representative Barrett of North Adams, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3624) of John Barrett, III and Colleen M. Garry for legislation to establish idling time limits for trains. Transportation.
H.3655  HD.2175 By Representatives Domb of Amherst and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3655) of Mindy Domb and Sean Garballey that the Registry of Motor Vehicles design certain envelopes to enhance effective communications and interactions between police officers and persons with autism spectrum disorder. Transportation.
H.3737  HD.685 By Representative Marsi of Dudley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3737) of John J. Marsi, Marcus S. Vaughn and Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., for legislation to allow certain Massachusetts Department of Transportation vehicles to use red lights for safety. Transportation.
H.3804  HD.1806 By Representative Vitolo of Brookline, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3804) of Tommy Vitolo and others relative to pedestrian safety. Transportation.
H.3819  HD.3638 By Representative Arciero of Westford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3819) of James Arciero and others relative to no cost hunting and fishing licenses for 100 percent disabled veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
H.3821  HD.3731 By Representative Arciero of Westford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3821) of James Arciero and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the feasibility of establishing a veterans' hall of fame. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
H.3850  HD.383 By Representative Hong of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3850) of Tara T. Hong and others relative to establishing a veterans service dog program. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
H.3868  HD.686 By Representative Marsi of Dudley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3868) of John J. Marsi and others that veterans benefits payments shall not be considered income for determining eligibility for other state services. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
H.4161  An Act relative to a sick leave bank for Mark Kratman, an employee of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation
H.4274  An Act governing your membership in fitness clubs
H.4335  An Act relative to cognitive rehabilitation for individuals with an acquired brain injury
H.4361  An Act relative to benefits for teachers
H.4365  relative to updating animal health inspections
H.4373  An Act encouraging the donation of food to persons in need
H.4394  An Act relative to kratom sales in the Commonwealth
H.4487  An Act relative to individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities
H.4656  An Act to preserve family and sibling bonds for children in foster care
H.4675  An Act preventing animal cruelty
H.4707  An Act allowing movable tiny houses as permanent residential dwellings and accessory dwelling units
H.4749  An Act establishing a commission to study the financial abuse of elders
H.4767  An Act requiring health care employers to develop and implement programs to prevent workplace violence
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.