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| Follow In My Legislature | Bill | Docket | Bill Pinslip/Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | |
| S.117 | SD.1813 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 117) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Michael J. Barrett and John F. Keenan for legislation to establish basic needs assistance for Massachusetts immigrant residents. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.118 | SD.1818 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 118) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Joanne M. Comerford, Mark C. Montigny and other members of the General Court for legislation to lift kids out of deep poverty. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.210 | SD.1384 | By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 210) of John J. Cronin, Cindy F. Friedman, Sally P. Kerans, Jacob R. Oliveira and other members of the General Court for legislation to expand wheelchair warranty protections for consumers with disabilities. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| S.371 | SD.1289 | By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 371) of Adam Gomez, Mike Connolly and Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to promote racially inclusive curriculum in schools. Education. | |
| H.497 | HD.586 | By Representative Scarsdale of Pepperell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 497) of Margaret R. Scarsdale for legislation to authorize nonprofit organizations to apply for rail-trail construction project grants. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies. | |
| S.548 | SD.1524 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 548) of Joanne M. Comerford, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Marcus S. Vaughn, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to expand access to trails for people of all abilities. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| 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. | |
| S.616 | SD.548 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 616) of Jason M. Lewis, Michael O. Moore, Marcus S. Vaughn, James K. Hawkins and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to ivory and rhonoceros horn trafficking. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| 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. | |
| S.644 | SD.1447 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 644) of Michael O. Moore, Carmine Lawrence Gentile, David T. Vieira, Paul W. Mark and other members of the General Court relative to pesticides. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| S.664 | SD.179 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 664) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to liability for release of hazardous materials. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| H.697 | HD.913 | By Representatives Scarsdale of Pepperell and Kassner of Hamilton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 697) of Margaret R. Scarsdale, Kristin E. Kassner and others relative to full funding of regional school district transportation. Education. | |
| S.761 | SD.1199 | By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 761) of Cindy F. Friedman, Joanne M. Comerford, Rebecca L. Rausch, Manny Cruz and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure access to full spectrum pregnancy care. Financial Services. | |
| S.809 | SD.532 | By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 809) of Jacob R. Oliveira, Michael O. Moore, Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Thomas M. Stanley and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to patient access to biomarker testing to provide appropriate therapy. Financial Services. | |
| 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.1045 | HD.3367 | By Representative Scarsdale of Pepperell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1045) of Margaret R. Scarsdale relative to liability for release of hazardous materials. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| H.1169 | HD.3540 | By Representative Garry of Dracut, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1169) of Colleen M. Garry relative to colon cancer under the age of 50 years of age, prevalence, screening and insurance coverage and care. Financial Services. | |
| H.1193 | HD.623 | By Representatives Howard of Lowell and Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1193) of Vanna Howard, David M. Rogers and David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf that insurance providers cover a minimum of 30 days for in-patient substance abuse treatment. Financial Services. | |
| S.1316 | SD.1853 | By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1316) of Paul R. Feeney for legislation to address workplace bullying, mobbing, and harassment, without regard to protected class status while promoting healthy workplaces. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.1331 | SD.1065 | By Mr. Fernandes, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1331) of Dylan A. Fernandes and Michael D. Brady for legislation to support collective bargaining rights for Massachusetts employees. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.1349 | SD.382 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1349) of Jason M. Lewis, Michael J. Barrett, James B. Eldridge, Manny Cruz and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to raising the minimum wage closer to a living wage in the commonwealth. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.1404 | SD.917 | By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1404) of John F. Keenan for legislation to ensure equitable behavioral health access and care for Masshealth recipients. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | |
| S.1454 | SD.1419 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1454) of Joan B. Lovely, David T. Vieira, Jason M. Lewis, Dylan A. Fernandes and others for legislation relative to PEG access and cable related funds. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| S.1503 | SD.318 | By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1503) of Julian Cyr, Joanne M. Comerford, Susannah M. Whipps, Manny Cruz and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the closing of hospital essential services. Public Health. | |
| S.1546 | SD.2074 | By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1546) of Adam Gomez, Sal N. DiDomenico, John F. Keenan and Jason M. Lewis for legislation to create a task force to identify, monitor, and remediate indoor air pollution and indoor mold contamination in schools, long term care facilities, correctional facilities, early childhood education facilities, public housing and privately-owned residential buildings. Public Health. | |
| S.1548 | SD.1086 | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1548) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Joanne M. Comerford, Jacob R. Oliveira, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the Senate for legislation to improve outdoor and indoor air quality for communities burdened by transportation pollution. Public Health. | |
| S.1549 | SD.1098 | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1549) of Patricia D. Jehlen, John F. Keenan, Michael J. Barrett, Patrick M. O'Connor and other members of the Senate for legislation to increase access to disposable menstrual products. 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.1681 | SD.1670 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1681) of James B. Eldridge, Liz Miranda, Joanne M. Comerford, Robyn K. Kennedy and other members of the Senate for legislation to protect the civil rights and safety of all Massachusetts residents. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1817 | SD.256 | By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1817) of Julian Cyr, Joanne M. Comerford, Vanna Howard, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide fair and affordable public retiree benefits. Public Service. | |
| 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. | |
| S.1895 | SD.539 | By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1895) of Jacob R. Oliveira, Ryan C. Fattman, Paul W. Mark, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide equity to police officers disabled by cardiac disease. Public Service. | |
| S.2033 | SD.1684 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2033) of Jason M. Lewis, Liz Miranda, Paul W. Mark, Carmine Lawrence Gentile and other members of the General Court for legislation to close corporate tax loopholes and create progressive revenue. Revenue. | |
| S.2243 | SD.760 | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2243) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Joanne M. Comerford, James B. Eldridge and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to promote energy efficient lighting, conserve energy, regulate outdoor night lighting, and reduce light pollution. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.2249 | SD.1924 | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2249) of Cynthia Stone Creem and Steven Owens for legislation relative to the future of heat in the Commonwealth. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.2333 | HD.588 | By Representative Scarsdale of Pepperell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2333) of Margaret R. Scarsdale and others for legislation to establish a municipal building assistance program and building authority. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| S.2359 | SD.1701 | By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2359) of Brendan P. Crighton, Steven Owens, Sal N. DiDomenico and John F. Keenan for legislation relative to public transit electrification. Transportation. | |
| S.2546 | Senate, July 10, 2025 -- The committee on Public Health to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1549) of Patricia D. Jehlen, John F. Keenan, Michael J. Barrett, Patrick M. O'Connor and other members of the Senate for legislation to increase access to disposable menstrual products, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2546). | ||
| 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). | ||
| S.2640 | Senate, October 9, 2025 -- The committee on Senate Ways and Means, to whom was referred the Senate Bill to increase access to disposable menstrual products (Senate, No. 2546),- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 2640). | ||
| S.2654 | Senate, October , 2025 -- The committee on Environment and Natural Resources to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 548) of Joanne M. Comerford, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Marcus S. Vaughn, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to expand access to trails for people of all abilities, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2654). | ||
| S.2662 | Senate, November 10, 2025 -- The committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 210) of John J. Cronin, Cindy F. Friedman, Sally P. Kerans, Jacob R. Oliveira and other members of the General Court for legislation to expand wheelchair warranty protections for consumers with disabilities, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2662). | ||
| S.2689 | Senate, November 17, 2025 -- The committee on Education, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 322) of Brendan P. Crighton for legislation to promote racially and culturally inclusive K-12 curriculum; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 371) of Adam Gomez, Mike Connolly and Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to promote racially inclusive curriculum in schools; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 412) of Liz Miranda and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to establish a permanent commission on American Indian and Alaska Native education; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 444) of Rebecca L. Rausch and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation relative to celebrate and teach Native American culture and history, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2689). | ||
| S.2702 | Senate, November 13, 2025 -- The committee on Higher Education, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 919) of Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to modernize the endowment match program for community colleges; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 935) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation to reform institutional eligibility requirements for state-based financial aid; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 936) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation relative to the endowment match program; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 948) of Jacob R. Oliveira for legislation relative to the endowment match program, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2702). | ||
| S.2721 | Senate, November 19, 2025 -- The committee on Environment and Natural Resources to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 644) of Michael O. Moore, Carmine Lawrence Gentile, David T. Vieira, Paul W. Mark and other members of the General Court restricting the use of rodenticides in the environment, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2721). | ||
| H.2817 | HD.606 | By Representatives Elliott of Lowell and Vitolo of Brookline, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2817) of Rodney M. Elliott relative to retirement for certain nuclear energy related employees of University of Massachusetts Lowell. Public Service. | |
| H.2960 | HD.1651 | By Representative Scarsdale of Pepperell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2960) of Margaret R. Scarsdale and James B. Eldridge relative to non-Commonwealth entities within the state employees’ retirement system. Public Service. | |
| H.3130 | HD.2562 | By Representatives Howard of Lowell and Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3130) of Vanna Howard, Hannah Kane and others for legislation to promote urban agriculture and horticulture by providing for certain tax exemptions. Revenue. | |
| H.3494 | HD.2800 | By Representatives Garballey of Arlington and Cataldo of Concord, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3494) of Sean Garballey, Simon Cataldo and others relative to improving outdoor lighting and increasing dark-sky visibility. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.3851 | HD.436 | By Representatives Howard of Lowell and Hong of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by resolutions, House, No. 3851) of Vanna Howard, Edward J. Kennedy and Tara T. Hong for legislation to condemn political oppression and encouraging free and fair elections in Cambodia. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| H.4266 | HD.4898 | By Representative Howard of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4266) of Vanna Howard and others (with the approval of the city council) that the city of Lowell be authorized to further regulate the application of second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides in said city. Environment and Natural Resources. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| 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. |
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.