David.DeCoste@mahouse.gov
State House
24 Beacon St.
Room 542
Boston, MA, 02133
Room 542
Boston, MA, 02133
Phone:
(617) 722-2489
| Follow In My Legislature | Bill | Docket | Bill Pinslip/Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| SD.3101 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bruce E. Tarr, Ryan C. Fattman, Patrick M. O'Connor, Peter J. Durant and others for legislation to prevent false impersonation of a federal official. The Judiciary. | ||
| S.41 | SD.399 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 41) of Jason M. Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford, Joan B. Lovely, Susannah M. Whipps and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a comprehensive statewide policy concerning streaming entertainment services and the recovery of municipal costs for digital infrastructure. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity. | |
| H.67 | HD.1325 | By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by proposal for constitutional amendment, House, No. 67) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for a legislative amendment to the Constitution relative to prohibiting eminent domain takings. The Judiciary. | |
| H.67 | HD.1325 | By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by proposal for constitutional amendment, House, No. 67) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for a legislative amendment to the Constitution relative to prohibiting eminent domain takings. The Judiciary. | |
| 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.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.250 | HD.1429 | By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 250) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to foster care recruitment. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| H.251 | HD.3752 | By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 251) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others that the Office of the State Auditor annually conduct an audit of and report on the Department of Transitional Assistance. 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. | |
| S.287 | SD.42 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 287) of Bruce E. Tarr and James C. Arena-DeRosa for legislation relative to horse riding instructors licensing. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| H.302 | HD.1414 | By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 302) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to housing production plans. Community Development and Small Businesses. | |
| 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. | |
| H.333 | HD.560 | By Representative Chan of Quincy and Senator Feeney, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 333) of Tackey Chan, Paul R. Feeney and others relative to the licensure of appraisers. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| S.349 | SD.595 | By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 349) of Ryan C. Fattman for legislation relative to fair educational practices. Education. | |
| S.350 | SD.627 | By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 350) of Ryan C. Fattman, Katie Ferriera-Aubin, , Marc T. Lombardo and David F. DeCoste for legislation to ensure that no public school shall require any student athlete on a single-sex sports team to participate in a match, or any part thereof, against an opposing team that includes one or more athletes of the opposite sex. Education. | |
| S.358 | SD.2230 | By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 358) of Paul R. Feeney, Steven George Xiarhos, James B. Eldridge, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve access, opportunity, and capacity in Massachusetts vocational-technical education. Education. | |
| H.393 | HD.1212 | By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 393) of Steven S. Howitt and David F. DeCoste relative to out-of-state purchases at auto auctions. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| H.487 | HD.1415 | By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 487) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to establishing a commission (including members of the General Court) to study the financial relationship between Massachusetts entities and companies owned by the Chinese government. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies. | |
| H.487 | HD.1415 | By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 487) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to establishing a commission (including members of the General Court) to study the financial relationship between Massachusetts entities and companies owned by the Chinese government. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies. | |
| H.569 | HD.1793 | By Representative Ferguson of Holden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 569) of Kimberly N. Ferguson and others relative to school transportation funding. Education. | |
| S.576 | SD.415 | By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 576) of Peter J. Durant, David F. DeCoste, Christopher M. Markey, Joseph D. McKenna and others for legislation relative to outdoor heritage. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| S.587 | SD.1672 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 587) of James B. Eldridge for legislation to protect pollinators and public health by prohibiting the use of neonicotinoid pesticides. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| S.635 | SD.2478 | By Mr. Mark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 635) of Paul W. Mark for legislation to extend the deer open hunting season. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| H.641 | HD.1491 | By Representative Marsi of Dudley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 641) of John J. Marsi and Joseph D. McKenna that individuals cannot be excluded from admission or enrollment in educational institutions based on medical conditions or health-related decisions. Education. | |
| S.651 | SD.1155 | By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 651) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Michael O. Moore, Marcus S. Vaughn, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation to ban the retail sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in new pet shops. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| H.651 | HD.849 | By Representatives Moran of Lawrence and Scanlon of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 651) of Frank A. Moran, Adam J. Scanlon and others for legislation to provide for a program of capital investments for vocational-technical education programs and regional vocational-technical schools. Education. | |
| H.737 | HD.62 | By Representatives Vaughn of Wrentham and Gaskey of Carver, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 737) of Marcus S. Vaughn, David F. DeCoste and Steven George Xiarhos relative to sports teams at public schools. Education. | |
| H.753 | HD.571 | By Representative Xiarhos of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 753) of Steven George Xiarhos and Joseph D. McKenna relative to the safety and security of school buildings and plans for emergency response to active shooter situations. Education. | |
| H.918 | HD.2036 | By Representative Connolly of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 918) of Mike Connolly, John R. Gaskey and Leigh Davis for legislation to creation of a advisory panel (including members of the General Court) to investigate the scope and scale of sand mining and its current and potential impact on drinking water. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| H.941 | HD.1604 | By Representative Frost of Auburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 941) of Paul K. Frost and others relative to authorizing the use of bow and arrows for Sunday hunting. 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.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.999 | HD.3282 | By Representative Markey of Dartmouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 999) of Christopher M. Markey and others for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to deer population control. 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.1041 | HD.2981 | By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1041) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Erika Uyterhoeven and Samantha Montaño relative to the use and protection of pollinators by further regulating the spraying, release, deposit or application of a neonicotinoid on certain agricultural land. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| H.1054 | HD.978 | By Representative Silvia of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1054) of Alan Silvia and others for legislation to exempt veterans from Division of State Parks and Recreation fees. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| H.1057 | HD.2292 | By Representative Sullivan-Almeida of Abington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1057) of Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida and Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr., relative to authorizing deer hunting on Sunday. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| H.1058 | HD.545 | By Representative Sylvia of Fairhaven, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1058) of Mark D. Sylvia and others relative to a cranberry water use transfer program. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| S.1088 | SD.647 | By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1088) of Ryan C. Fattman, David F. DeCoste and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to illegal drug and firearm trafficking. The Judiciary. | |
| 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. | |
| S.1216 | SD.391 | By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1216) of Patrick M. O'Connor and David F. DeCoste for legislation relative to the protection of police officers. The Judiciary. | |
| 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.1258 | HD.1854 | By Representative McMurtry of Dedham and Senator Rush, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1258) of Paul McMurtry, David F. DeCoste and others relative to coverage of medically necessary oral and dental care for head and neck cancer survivors. Financial Services. | |
| S.1343 | SD.919 | By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1343) of John F. Keenan, Michael O. Moore, David F. DeCoste, Rebecca L. Rausch and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide collective bargaining rights for legislative employees. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.1432 | HD.3267 | By Representative Garcia of Chelsea, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1432) of Judith A. Garcia relative to advanced placement examinations and college credit. Higher Education. | |
| 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.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. | |
| H.1441 | HD.1418 | By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1441) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the acceptance of Advanced Placement scores for college credit. Higher Education. | |
| H.1442 | HD.1425 | By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1442) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the expansion of the valedictorian tuition waiver program in the public system of higher education. Higher Education. | |
| S.1455 | SD.2416 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1455) of Joan B. Lovely, Joanne M. Comerford and Steven S. Howitt for legislation relative the management of specific pieces of land or structures typically found at a fairground, often referring to regulations, permissions, or restrictions regarding their operation within a particular area. 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.1500 | HD.2715 | By Representative Elliott of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1500) of Rodney M. Elliott relative to the Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency. Housing. | |
| H.1504 | HD.2977 | By Representative Frost of Auburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1504) of Paul K. Frost, David F. DeCoste and Joseph D. McKenna relative to the inclusion of mobile homes in the definition of affordable housing. Housing. | |
| H.1505 | HD.3360 | By Representative Frost of Auburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1505) of Paul K. Frost, David F. DeCoste and Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr., relative to emergency housing assistance residency requirements. 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.1528 | HD.2258 | By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1528) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to public housing restrictions. Housing. | |
| H.1528 | HD.2258 | By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1528) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to public housing restrictions. Housing. | |
| H.1529 | HD.2259 | By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1529) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) on affordable housing qualification. Housing. | |
| H.1530 | HD.2260 | By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1530) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to affordable housing and the preservation of community water resources. Housing. | |
| H.1531 | HD.3391 | By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1531) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to study housing affordability and density reform. 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. | |
| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| H.1600 | HD.1707 | By Representative Cahill of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1600) of Daniel Cahill and David F. DeCoste relative to criminal harassment against sports officials. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1671 | SD.432 | By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1671) of Peter J. Durant, David F. DeCoste, Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr. and Steven George Xiarhos for legislation to repeal the firearms laws. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1678 | SD.1469 | By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1678) of Peter J. Durant and David F. DeCoste for legislation relative to the licensing of ammunition sales. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.1682 | HD.993 | By Representative Elliott of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1682) of Rodney M. Elliott and David F. DeCoste for legislation to prevent assaults on sports officials. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1684 | SD.717 | By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1684) of Ryan C. Fattman and David F. DeCoste for legislation to prohibit the confiscation of lawfully owned firearms during a state of emergency. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.1700 | HD.1610 | By Representative Frost of Auburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1700) of Paul K. Frost and David F. DeCoste relative to penalties for the possession of silencers or firearm noise reduction devices. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1747 | SD.1079 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1747) of Michael O. Moore, David F. DeCoste, John J. Marsi, Rodney M. Elliott and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to public safety on private college and university campuses. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1775 | SD.702 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1775) of Bruce E. Tarr, David F. DeCoste and Peter J. Durant for legislation relative to antique firearm detainment. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.1783 | HD.1334 | By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1783) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to removing state funded counsel for sex offender classification hearings. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1787 | HD.1342 | By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1787) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the defense of private property rights through the prevention of abusive eminent domain takings. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1787 | HD.1342 | By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1787) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the defense of private property rights through the prevention of abusive eminent domain takings. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1793 | HD.1352 | By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1793) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to providing for the crime of fetal homicide. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1796 | HD.2254 | By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1796) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to further regulate rent escrow. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1802 | HD.3871 | By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1802) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to squatter’s rights. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1804 | HD.4161 | By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1804) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to public safety, fiscal responsibility, and emergency assistance. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1805 | HD.4222 | By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1805) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to enhance the authority of courts to protect public safety. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1863 | SD.848 | By Mr. Fernandes, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1863) of Dylan A. Fernandes, Norman J. Orrall, David F. DeCoste, Kathleen R. LaNatra and other members of the General Court for legislation to grant group 4 status to officers who retire from the Bureau of Criminal Investigation at the Plymouth County Sheriff’s Department. Public Service. | |
| H.1877 | HD.2682 | By Representative McGonagle of Everett, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1877) of Joseph W. McGonagle, Jr., and others relative to the offense of assault and battery upon transit workers. The Judiciary. | |
| S.2012 | SD.928 | By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2012) of Adam Gomez and James B. Eldridge for legislation to establish fairness for agricultural laborers. Revenue. | |
| 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.2093 | HD.2970 | By Representative Doherty of Taunton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2093) of Carol A. Doherty and others relative to allowing legislative employees to unionize. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.2108 | HD.3799 | By Representatives González of Springfield and Moran of Lawrence, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2108) of Carlos González, Frank A. Moran and others relative to agricultural laborers. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| 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.2274 | HD.1993 | By Representative Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2274) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile and others relative to authorizing any town meeting to be held through remote participation or a hybrid of in-person and remote participation. 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.2289 | HD.3569 | By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2289) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to public safety grant funding for cities and towns for compliance with certain zoning laws. 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.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. | |
| S.2331 | SD.1529 | By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2331) of Edward J. Kennedy and James C. Arena-DeRosa for legislation to define agritourism. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development. | |
| 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. | |
| S.2409 | SD.1440 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2409) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation relative to permitting fees for operating multiple vehicles under a single farm plate registration. Transportation. | |
| S.2420 | SD.2021 | By Mr. Mark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2420) of Paul W. Mark and James C. Arena-DeRosa for legislation to reduce emissions from the journey a truck takes to deliver or pick up goods. Transportation. | |
| 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.2455 | HD.2237 | By Representatives Jones of North Reading and Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2455) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Hannah Kane and others relative to authorizing the Department of Public Health to provide guidance to businesses regarding best practices for food donation. Public Health. | |
| S.2556 | Senate, July 24, 2025 -- The committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 41) of Jason M. Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford, Joan B. Lovely, Susannah M. Whipps and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a comprehensive statewide policy concerning streaming entertainment services and the recovery of municipal costs for digital infrastructure, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2556). | ||
| 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. | |
| S.2573 | SD.3100 | By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2573) of John F. Keenan (by vote of the town) to amend the charter of the town of Rockland. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| H.2611 | HD.1601 | By Representative Frost of Auburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2611) of Paul K. Frost, David F. DeCoste and Joseph D. McKenna relative to firearm licensing renewals during a state of emergency. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.2639 | HD.1132 | By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2639) of Steven S. Howitt and David F. DeCoste relative to engineer license renewal. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.2640 | HD.1186 | By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2640) of Steven S. Howitt and David F. DeCoste relative to firearms furnished through the civilian marksmanship program. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.2648 | HD.4217 | By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2648) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to law enforcement's ability to cooperate with the United States to transfer custody of convicted criminals. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.2665 | HD.284 | By Representative McKenna of Sutton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2665) of Joseph D. McKenna and David F. DeCoste relative to the issuance of licenses for firearms. 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. | |
| S.2690 | Senate, November 17, 2025 -- The committee on Education, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 326) of John J. Cronin and John F. Keenan for legislation to expand student opportunities in career technical education; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 329) of John J. Cronin for legislation to construct vocational education annexes in gateway cities; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 330) of John J. Cronin and Vanna Howard for legislation to ensure that all students have an equal chance of being admitted to vocational programs; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 332) of John J. Cronin for legislation to expand student access to a vocational-technical education; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 358) of Paul R. Feeney, Steven George Xiarhos, James B. Eldridge, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve access, opportunity, and capacity in Massachusetts vocational-technical education; and (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 384) of Edward J. Kennedy that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to establish a commission to examine expanding vocational and technical high school access, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2690). | ||
| 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.2701 | HD.4221 | By Representatives Soter of Bellingham and Sweezey of Duxbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2701) of Michael J. Soter, Kenneth P. Sweezey and others for legislation to promote and protect safety in the Commonwealth. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.2708 | HD.3601 | By Representatives Sweezey of Duxbury and Frost of Auburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2708) of Kenneth P. Sweezey, Paul K. Frost and others relative to registration of guns. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.2710 | HD.3616 | By Representatives Sweezey of Duxbury and Frost of Auburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2710) of Kenneth P. Sweezey, Paul K. Frost and David F. DeCoste relative to nonresident ban on semiautomatic hunting. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.2716 | Senate, November 13, 2025 -- The committee on Municipalities and Regional Government to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2573) of John F. Keenan (by vote of the town) to amend the charter of the town of Rockland, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2716). | ||
| H.2717 | HD.350 | By Representative Turco of Winthrop, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2717) of Jeffrey Rosario Turco and David F. DeCoste relative to the membership of the Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.2718 | HD.351 | By Representative Turco of Winthrop, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2718) of Jeffrey Rosario Turco, David F. DeCoste and David F. DeCoste relative to the membership of the Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.2718 | HD.351 | By Representative Turco of Winthrop, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2718) of Jeffrey Rosario Turco, David F. DeCoste and David F. DeCoste relative to the membership of the Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.2720 | Senate November 19, 2025 -- The committee on Environment and Natural Resources, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 618) of Jason M. Lewis, Michael O. Moore, Michael D. Brady, James K. Hawkins and other members of the General Court for legislation to ban the retail sale of dogs, cats, rabbits, and guinea pigs in pet shops; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 650) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Michael O. Moore, Michael D. Brady, James K. Hawkins and other members of the General Court for legislation banning the retail sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in pet shops; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 651) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Michael O. Moore, Marcus S. Vaughn, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation to ban the retail sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in new pet shops, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2720). | ||
| 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. | |
| S.2738 | SD.3057 | By Mrs. Dooner, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Kelly A. Dooner, Norman J. Orrall, Bruce E. Tarr, Kelly W. Pease and other members of the General Court for legislation to address rising insurance costs for manufactured home residents. Financial Services. | |
| S.2746 | The committee on Environment and Natural Resources to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 587) of James B. Eldridge for legislation to protect pollinators and public health by prohibiting the use of neonicotinoid pesticides, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2746). | ||
| 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.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.2842 | HD.4025 | By Representative Garry of Dracut, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2842) of Colleen M. Garry and others for legislation to add certain POST-certified police officers under the heart law presumption. 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.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.2964 | HD.1024 | By Representative Silvia of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2964) of Alan Silvia and David F. DeCoste relative to retirement for disability or death caused by certain conditions of cancer to certain explosive device canine handlers and bomb technicians. Public Service. | |
| H.2975 | HD.584 | By Representatives Sweezey of Duxbury and Kearney of Scituate, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2975) of Kenneth P. Sweezey, Patrick Joseph Kearney and others for legislation to further regulate the retirement rights of certain employees of Plymouth County. Public Service. | |
| H.3095 | HD.1598 | By Representative Frost of Auburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3095) of Paul K. Frost and David F. DeCoste for legislation to provide a certain income tax exemption for elderly persons. Revenue. | |
| H.3143 | HD.1323 | By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3143) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to exempting municipalities from the gas tax. Revenue. | |
| H.3145 | HD.1326 | By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3145) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the gradual elimination of the inventory tax. Revenue. | |
| H.3146 | HD.1327 | By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3146) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to requiring a waiting period for new taxes. Revenue. | |
| H.3147 | HD.1347 | By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3147) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the conservation land tax credit. Revenue. | |
| H.3148 | HD.2267 | By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3148) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the taxation of the sale of rolling stock. Revenue. | |
| H.3148 | HD.2267 | By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3148) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the taxation of the sale of rolling stock. Revenue. | |
| H.3149 | HD.3372 | By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3149) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to study reforms to the low-income housing tax credit program. Revenue. | |
| H.3245 | HD.3044 | By Representative Soter of Bellingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3245) of Michael J. Soter and others relative to property taxes for 100% disabled veterans. Revenue. | |
| H.3255 | HD.1099 | By Representative Sylvia of Fairhaven, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3255) of Mark D. Sylvia and Dennis C. Gallagher relative to property tax obligation of veteran in exchange for volunteer services. Revenue. | |
| H.3257 | HD.2864 | By Representative Thurber of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3257) of Justin Thurber and David F. DeCoste for legislation to authorize real estate tax abatements to parents with children in private schools. Revenue. | |
| 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.3419 | HD.865 | By Representative Turco of Winthrop, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3419) of Jeffrey Rosario Turco, David F. DeCoste and David F. DeCoste for the issuance of an annual proclamation by the Governor to designate August 9th as Indigenous Peoples day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.3419 | HD.865 | By Representative Turco of Winthrop, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3419) of Jeffrey Rosario Turco, David F. DeCoste and David F. DeCoste for the issuance of an annual proclamation by the Governor to designate August 9th as Indigenous Peoples day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.3512 | HD.3379 | By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3512) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for an investigation and study by a special legislative commission (including members of the General Court) to study small modular reactors. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.3627 | HD.2702 | By Representative Blais of Deerfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3627) of Natalie M. Blais for legislation to allow farmers to operate all-terrain vehicles for short distances on public ways. Transportation. | |
| H.3680 | HD.1571 | By Representatives Higgins of Leominster and Kushmerek of Fitchburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3680) of Natalie M. Higgins and Michael P. Kushmerek relative to the creation of a fund to finance rail and transportation related projects. Transportation. | |
| H.3686 | HD.1101 | By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3686) of Steven S. Howitt and David F. DeCoste relative to license plate year of manufacture registration plates when used on antique automobiles. Transportation. | |
| H.3687 | HD.1104 | By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3687) of Steven S. Howitt and David F. DeCoste relative to exempting certain antique cars from the annual vehicle safety inspection program. Transportation. | |
| H.3701 | HD.2656 | By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3701) of Steven S. Howitt and David F. DeCoste relative to the release of a vehicle title. Transportation. | |
| H.3706 | HD.3543 | By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3706) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others that the Registrar of Motor Vehicles establish a Medal of Fidelity license plate. Transportation. | |
| H.3759 | HD.192 | By Representative Pease of Westfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3759) of Kelly W. Pease and John J. Marsi that the Registrar of Motor Vehicles create Cold War veteran license plates. Transportation. | |
| H.3782 | HD.1081 | By Representative Silvia of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3782) of Alan Silvia and others for legislation to reduce registration fees on veteran plates. Transportation. | |
| H.3832 | HD.2808 | By Representative Chaisson of Foxborough and Senator DiDomenico, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3832) of Michael S. Chaisson, Sal N. DiDomenico and others for legislation to define "Gold Star families". Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| H.3854 | HD.1306 | By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3854) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to establishing a Vietnam War commemoration fund. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| H.3855 | HD.1319 | By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3855) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to annuities for widows and surviving relatives of veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| H.3856 | HD.3754 | By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3856) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to increasing the reimbursement of burial expenses for veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| H.3883 | HD.985 | By Representative Silvia of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3883) of Alan Silvia and others relative to disability benefits for veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| H.3883 | HD.985 | By Representative Silvia of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3883) of Alan Silvia and others relative to disability benefits for veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| H.3887 | HD.353 | By Representative Turco of Winthrop, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3887) of Jeffrey Rosario Turco and David F. DeCoste for legislation to include certain members of the National Guard in the definition of veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| H.4162 | HD.2829 | By Representative Consalvo of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4162) of Rob Consalvo relative to insurance coverage for healthcare for ostomy patients. Financial Services. | |
| H.4320 | HD.4510 | By Representatives Moran of Lawrence and Scanlon of North Attleborough, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Frank A. Moran, Adam J. Scanlon and others for legislation to establish a special task force (including members of the General Court) to review and report on vocational admissions policies. Education. | |
| H.4326 | HD.4322 | By Representative Arena-DeRosa of Holliston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James C. Arena-DeRosa and Kathleen R. LaNatra relative to the transportation of farm goods. Transportation. | |
| H.4335 | An Act relative to cognitive rehabilitation for individuals with an acquired brain injury | ||
| H.4407 | An Act relative to college in high school | ||
| H.4553 | An Act requiring coverage of medically necessary oral and dental care for head and neck cancer survivor | ||
| H.4645 | An Act relative to assault and battery upon a transit worker | ||
| H.4685 | HD.4557 | By Representative Pease of Westfield, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Kelly W. Pease and Lindsay N. Sabadosa relative to battery storage facility permitting and penalties for noncompliance. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| H.4689 | HD.4556 | By Representative Pease of Westfield, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Kelly W. Pease and Lindsay N. Sabadosa for legislation to establish buffer zones for battery storage facilities. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.4690 | HD.4558 | By Representative Pease of Westfield, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Kelly W. Pease, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr. relative to lithium battery storage facilities. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.4707 | An Act allowing movable tiny houses as permanent residential dwellings and accessory dwelling units | ||
| H.4745 | An Act promoting safe technology use and distraction-free education for youth | ||
| H.4762 | An Act establishing a commission to study housing affordability and density reform | ||
| S.601 | SD.1831 | By Mr. Fernandes (by request), a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 601) of Meg Sheehan and Paul W. Mark that provisions be made for an investigation and study to protect drinking water and public health from sand mining pollution. Environment and Natural Resources. This bill is by request. * | |
| H.3709 | HD.3943 | By Representative Jones of North Reading (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3709) of John Walsh and David F. DeCoste for legislation to remove tolls. Transportation. This bill is by request. * |
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.