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The 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Senator Joan B. Lovely Democrat - Second Essex

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Assistant Majority Leader
  Joan.Lovely@masenate.gov

State House

24 Beacon St.
Room 413-D
Boston, MA, 02133
Phone:
(617) 722-1410
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617-722-1347
Follow In My Legislature Bill Docket Bill Pinslip/Title
  SD.2872 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to significantly alleviate poverty. The Judiciary.
  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.
S.58  SD.252 By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 58) of Julian Cyr for legislation to promote conservation through oyster shell recycling. Agriculture.
S.60  SD.1051 By Mr. Fernandes, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 60) of Dylan A. Fernandes for legislation to address the impact of climate change on farms and fisheries. Agriculture.
S.61  SD.1093 By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 61) of Adam Gomez and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to establish the Vacant Lots to Urban Agriculture Fund to support the conversion of vacant lots to farms, community gardens, and other agricultural enterprises in environmental justice populations. Agriculture.
S.64  SD.473 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 64) of Jason M. Lewis, James K. Hawkins, Sal N. DiDomenico, James B. Eldridge and others for legislation to improve pesticide protections for Massachusetts schoolchildren. Agriculture.
S.65  SD.2011 By Mr. Mark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 65) of Paul W. Mark for legislation to establish regulations defining post-construction healthy soil standards. Agriculture.
S.68  SD.1415 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 68) of Patrick M. O'Connor and Joan B. Lovely for legislation relative to lobster closure mitigation. Agriculture.
S.69  SD.507 By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 69) of Jacob R. Oliveira and Ryan C. Fattman for legislation to promote economic opportunities for cottage food entrepreneurs. Agriculture.
S.73  SD.1002 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 73) of Bruce E. Tarr and Michael O. Moore for legislation to expand programs under the Department of Fish and Game. Agriculture.
S.83  SD.2048 By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 83) of Adam Gomez for legislation to modernize Massachusetts medical marijuana program. Cannabis Policy.
H.86  HD.2965 By Representatives Lipper-Garabedian of Melrose and Vieira of Falmouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 86) of Kate Lipper-Garabedian, David T. Vieira and others relative to regulation of location information derived from electronic devices. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.
S.104  SD.829 By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 104) of Joanne M. Comerford, Rebecca L. Rausch, John F. Keenan, Mark C. Montigny and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to an agricultural healthy incentives program. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.131  SD.935 By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 131) of Adam Gomez for legislation to assure quality foster care. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.185  SD.1564 By Mr. Payano, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 185) of Pavel M. Payano, Vanna Howard and John F. Keenan for legislation to promote school centered neighborhood development. Community Development and Small Businesses.
S.197  SD.501 By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 197) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Rebecca L. Rausch, Michael O. Moore, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect reproductive health access, LGBTQ lives, religious liberty, and freedom of movement by banning the sale of cell phone location information. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
S.204  SD.664 By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 204) of John J. Cronin for legislation relative to transparency in credit card fees. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
S.205  SD.710 By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 205) of John J. Cronin for legislation relative to price-fixing prohibition and consumer transparency. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
S.218  SD.1765 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 218) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Joanne M. Comerford, Manny Cruz, Paul R. Feeney and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to Social Work Uplifting Practices and Exam Removal (“The SUPER Act”). Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.220  HD.2205 By Representatives Domb of Amherst and Cataldo of Concord, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 220) of Mindy Domb and Simon Cataldo for legislation to establish a diaper insufficiency fund. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.222  HD.2197 By Representatives Domb of Amherst and Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 222) of Mindy Domb, Andres X. Vargas and others for legislation to authorize agricultural healthy incentives program. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.245  SD.974 By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 245) of Adam Gomez, Robyn K. Kennedy and Joan B. Lovely for legislation to end housing discrimination in the Commonwealth. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.253  HD.1364 By Representative Kerans of Danvers, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 253) of Sally P. Kerans and others relative to establishing guardians as providers of medical care to support the rights of incapacitated persons. 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.276  HD.964 By Representative O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 276) of James J. O'Day relative to persons with developmental disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.277  HD.1111 By Representative O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 277) of James J. O'Day relative to the administration of the personal care attendant program by the Division of Medical Assistance. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.283  SD.809 By Mr. Payano, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 283) of Pavel M. Payano, Joan B. Lovely, Jason M. Lewis, Brendan P. Crighton and other members of the Senate for legislation to expand licensure opportunity for school counselors. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
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.
S.311  SD.841 By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 311) of Joanne M. Comerford, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Adam Gomez, Jacob R. Oliveira and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish farm to school grants to promote healthy eating and strengthen the agricultural economy. Education.
S.391  SD.896 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 391) of Jason M. Lewis, James B. Eldridge, Rebecca L. Rausch, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to implement elementary and secondary interdisciplinary climate literacy education in public schools. Education.
H.452  HD.397 By Representative Paulino of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 452) of Francisco E. Paulino and Lindsay N. Sabadosa relative to the right to repair for agricultural equipment. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
S.468  SD.2319 By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 468) of Adam Gomez, Jason M. Lewis, Paul W. Mark, John F. Keenan and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve care and prepare for the new era of Alzheimer’s and dementia by developing a public awareness campaign on brain health. Elder Affairs.
S.476  SD.1962 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 476) of Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to establish a special commission on a statewide long-term services and supports benefit program. Elder Affairs.
S.505  SD.667 By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 505) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Rebecca L. Rausch, Joanne M. Comerford, Carmine Lawrence Gentile and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish same day voter registration. Election Laws.
S.531  SD.2194 By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 531) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Michael J. Barrett, Joanne M. Comerford, Erika Uyterhoeven and others for legislation to provide a local option for ranked choice voting in municipal elections. Election Laws.
S.547  SD.1219 By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 547) of Joanne M. Comerford, Michael O. Moore, James B. Eldridge and Dylan A. Fernandes for legislation to establish an ecologically-based mosquito management program in the Commonwealth to protect public health. Environment and Natural Resources.
S.586  SD.1668 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 586) of James B. Eldridge, Joanne M. Comerford, Jason M. Lewis, John F. Keenan and others for legislation to maintain adequate water supplies through effective drought management. 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.588  SD.1674 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 588) of James B. Eldridge, Steven Owens, Mike Connolly, Patricia D. Jehlen and other members of the General Court for legislation to create a Climate Adaptation Superfund. Environment and Natural Resources.
S.610  SD.481 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 610) of Edward J. Kennedy and Jacob R. Oliveira for legislation to re-establish the Clean Environment Fund. 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.688  SD.762 By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 688) of Cynthia Stone Creem for legislation to prohibit card interchange fees on tax or gratuity. Financial Services.
S.690  SD.1057 By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 690) of Brendan P. Crighton, Marcus S. Vaughn, Steven George Xiarhos, Paul K. Frost and other members of the General Court for legislation to mandate access to cancer screenings for firefighters through health care benefits plans or programs provided by the public employer. Financial Services.
S.707  SD.968 By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 707) of John J. Cronin, Joanne M. Comerford, Peter J. Durant, Patricia D. Jehlen and other members of the Senate for legislation relative to prevent fraud and establish regulations on certain virtual currencies. Financial Services.
S.711  SD.326 By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 711) of Julian Cyr, Joanne M. Comerford, Paul R. Feeney and David T. Vieira for legislation to require prospective payment system methodology for reimbursement to community health centers. Financial Services.
S.735  SD.1209 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 735) of James B. Eldridge, Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell, and Michael J. Barrett for legislation to establish the Debt Collection Fairness Act. Financial Services.
S.765  SD.1320 By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 765) of Adam Gomez for legislation to establish a Massachusetts foreclosure prevention program. Financial Services.
S.766  SD.1391 By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 766) of Adam Gomez for legislation to authorize municipalities to deposit into credit unions. Financial Services.
S.786  SD.1984 By Mr. Mark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 786) of Paul W. Mark and Manny Cruz for legislation to create a climate bank in Massachusetts. Financial Services.
S.799  SD.666 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 799) of Michael O. Moore for legislation relative to ambulance service reimbursement. Financial Services.
H.804  HD.2711 By Representative Blais of Deerfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 804) of Natalie M. Blais and others relative to gender-neutral language in elections laws. Election Laws.
S.805  SD.2084 By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 805) of Patrick M. O'Connor relative to PANDAS/PANS screening in medical/clinical settings. 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.
S.813  SD.1847 By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 813) of Jacob R. Oliveira, Joan B. Lovely and Adam J. Scanlon for legislation relative to insurance coverage for home heating oil releases. Financial Services.
S.819  SD.1198 By Mr. Payano, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 819) of Pavel M. Payano and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to prohibit discrimination against 340b drug discount program participants. Financial Services.
S.832  SD.1381 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 832) of Bruce E. Tarr, Joan B. Lovely and John F. Keenan for legislation to provide health insurance coverage for scalp and facial hair prosthesis. Financial Services.
S.860  SD.2341 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 860) of James B. Eldridge, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Margaret R. Scarsdale, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish medicare for all in Massachusetts. Health Care Financing.
H.863  HD.2105 By Representative Ramos of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 863) of Orlando Ramos for legislation to establish same-day voter registration. Election Laws.
S.874  SD.981 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 874) of John F. Keenan, James B. Eldridge, James K. Hawkins, David Paul Linsky and other members of the General Court for legislation to strengthen mental health centers. Health Care Financing.
S.881  SD.1233 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 881) of Jason M. Lewis for legislation to provide Medicaid coverage for tobacco cessation. Health Care Financing.
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.
S.981  SD.114 By Ms. Edwards, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 981) of Lydia Edwards for legislation to establish housing training program for elected members of municipal boards. Housing.
S.1080  SD.720 By Ms. Edwards, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1080) of Lydia Edwards for legislation to allow parties discriminated against to bring a case against covenants that restrict the use of land. The Judiciary.
S.1114  SD.949 By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1114) of Cindy F. Friedman, Adam Gomez, Joanne M. Comerford, John F. Keenan and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide easier and greater access to record sealing. The Judiciary.
S.1116  SD.1588 By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1116) of Cindy F. Friedman for legislation to strengthen justice and support for sex trade survivors. The Judiciary.
H.1117  HD.2842 By Representatives Cruz of Salem and Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1117) of Manny Cruz, Natalie M. Higgins and others relative to coverage of birth centers and the midwifery workforce. Financial Services.
S.1122  SD.1107 By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1122) of Adam Gomez, Joanne M. Comerford, Jason M. Lewis, Rebecca L. Rausch and other members of the Senate for legislation relative to Massachusetts state sovereignty. The Judiciary.
S.1127  SD.2057 By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1127) of Adam Gomez, Robyn K. Kennedy, Joanne M. Comerford, Mike Connolly and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure access to equitable representation in immigration proceedings by creating the Immigrant Legal Defense Fund. The Judiciary.
S.1174  SD.1993 By Mr. Mark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1174) of Paul W. Mark and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to protect minors from the creation of computer-generated child sexual abuse visual materials. The Judiciary.
S.1200  SD.88 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1200) of Michael O. Moore for legislation to extend the civil statute of limitations for child abuse. The Judiciary.
S.1205  SD.94 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1205) of Michael O. Moore, Joanne M. Comerford, Jacob R. Oliveira, Joan B. Lovely and other members of the Senate for legislation relative to controlling and abusive litigation. The Judiciary.
H.1223  HD.1657 By Representative Kerans of Danvers, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1223) of Sally P. Kerans and Kristin E. Kassner relative to providing health insurance coverage for scalp and facial hair prosthesis. Financial Services.
H.1225  HD.1940 By Representative Kerans of Danvers, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1225) of Sally P. Kerans relative to ensuring sufficient notice to homeowners by insurance companies prior to inspections. 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.
S.1303  SD.150 By Ms. Edwards, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1303) of Lydia Edwards, Paul W. Mark and Vanna Howard for legislation to provide opportunities for apprentices to complete their training and ensuring for a skilled workforce in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Labor and Workforce Development.
S.1318  SD.2038 By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1318) of Paul R. Feeney, Jason M. Lewis, Sal N. DiDomenico, Michael O. Moore and other members of the Senate for legislation relative to compliance with the prevailing wage laws of the Commonwealth. Labor and Workforce Development.
S.1411  SD.992 By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1411) of Liz Miranda and John F. Keenan for legislation to establish a perinatal behavioral health care workforce trust fund. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
S.1414  SD.1558 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1414) of Michael O. Moore, John J. Cronin, James B. Eldridge, Paul R. Feeney and other members of the Senate for legislation to increase access to Applied Behavior Analysis services by recognizing assistant level providers. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
S.1447  SD.1084 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1447) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Adam Gomez, Mike Connolly, Paul W. Mark and other members of the General Court for legislation to enable cities and towns to stabilize rents and protect tenants. Municipalities and Regional Government.
S.1484  SD.676 By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1484) of Joanne M. Comerford, Mark C. Montigny, Danillo A. Sena, Paul K. Frost and other members of the General Court for legislation to reduce incidence and death from pancreatic cancer. Public Health.
S.1485  SD.860 By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1485) of Joanne M. Comerford, Rebecca L. Rausch, Jason M. Lewis, Julian Cyr and other members of the Senate for legislation to prohibit nonconsensual intimate examinations of anesthetized or unconscious patients. Public Health.
S.1486  SD.1665 By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1486) of Joanne M. Comerford, Rebecca L. Rausch, Mindy Domb, Mark D. Sylvia and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to end of life options. Public Health.
S.1504  SD.2403 By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1504) of Julian Cyr, Joanne M. Comerford, James B. Eldridge, John F. Keenan and others for legislation to protect Massachusetts public health from Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) a group of chemicals that are used in many consumer products and industrial processes. Public Health.
H.1547  HD.2020 By Representative Madaro of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1547) of Adrian C. Madaro and others relative to the Massachusetts Rental Voucher Program. Housing.
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.1563  SD.1742 By Ms. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1563) of Robyn K. Kennedy, Rebecca L. Rausch, Joanne M. Comerford, Susannah M. Whipps and other members of the General Court for legislation to prioritize patient access to care based upon the professional judgment of the physician.. Public Health.
H.1588  HD.3596 By Representatives Barber of Somerville and Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1588) of Christine P. Barber, David M. Rogers and others relative to immigration collaboration and detention agreements by law enforcement agencies. The Judiciary.
S.1629  SD.2426 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1629) of Bruce E. Tarr and Jacob R. Oliveira for legislation relative to the larceny that violates graves, cemeteries and burial grounds.. Public Health.
S.1641  SD.286 By Mr. Brady, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1641) of Michael D. Brady and Steven George Xiarhos for legislation to create the public safety building authority. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1642  SD.469 By Mr. Brady, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1642) of Michael D. Brady for legislation relative to protecting safety from unlicensed work or trades. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.1649  HD.3237 By Representatives Decker of Cambridge and McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1649) of Marjorie C. Decker, Jennifer Balinsky Armini and others relative to furnishing transcripts of notes and fees. The Judiciary.
S.1650  SD.1014 By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1650) of Joanne M. Comerford, Mindy Domb, Jason M. Lewis and James B. Eldridge for legislation to create a Municipal and Public Safety Building Authority. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1651  SD.573 By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1651) of Cynthia Stone Creem and Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation relative to rehabilitation, re-entry, and human rights for incarcerated persons. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1655  SD.675 By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1655) of John J. Cronin relative to clarifying the standards for requiring the installation of automatic sprinkler systems in rehabilitated buildings. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
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.1701  SD.2502 By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1701) of Paul R. Feeney for legislation relative to medical services. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1712  SD.1249 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1712) of Edward J. Kennedy, David T. Vieira and Steven George Xiarhos for legislation to establish a public safety building authority and assistance program. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1720  SD.985 By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1720) of Liz Miranda, Joanne M. Comerford, Mike Connolly, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to regulating visits in state prisons and correctional facilities. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1722  SD.1137 By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1722) of Liz Miranda, Joanne M. Comerford, Adam Gomez and Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to grant elder and medical parole. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1729  SD.1625 By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1729) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation to require human trafficking recognition training for certain hospitality workers. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1736  SD.108 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1736) of Michael O. Moore, Dylan A. Fernandes, Paul W. Mark, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a board of hoisting machinery regulations. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1742  SD.396 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1742) of Michael O. Moore and David T. Vieira for legislation relative to technical rescue services. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1743  SD.665 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1743) of Michael O. Moore for legislation relative to the Massachusetts Fire Training Council. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1744  SD.691 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1744) of Michael O. Moore, Steven George Xiarhos and James B. Eldridge for legislation to the create the Massachusetts Public Safety Building Authority. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
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.1780  SD.2602 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1780) of Bruce E. Tarr, David T. Vieira and Steven George Xiarhos for legislation to create the Massachusetts Public Safety Building Authority. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1787  SD.63 By Mr. Brady, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1787) of Michael D. Brady for legislation relative to credible service for school nurses. Public Service.
H.1833  HD.2352 By Representative Lawn of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1833) of John J. Lawn, Jr., relative to remedies for survivors of childhood sexual abuse. The Judiciary.
H.1852  HD.1664 By Representative Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1852) of Jay D. Livingstone and Joanne M. Comerford relative to adults with disabilities in family and juvenile court proceedings. 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.
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.1920  SD.1163 By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1920) of John C. Velis, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Michael O. Moore, Hannah Kane and other members of the General Court for legislation to correct inequities regarding the retirement of state-employed and special authority-employed police officers. Public Service.
H.1924  HD.2093 By Representative O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1924) of James J. O'Day and Frank A. Moran relative to the mental well-being of new mothers facing criminal charges. The Judiciary.
S.1938  SD.1509 By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1938) of Joanne M. Comerford, Jason M. Lewis, Michael D. Brady, Jacob R. Oliveira and other members of the Senate for legislation to establish an advisory council on family caregiving. Revenue.
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.
S.1949  SD.186 By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1949) of Julian Cyr, John F. Keenan and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to protect youth by closing the synthetic nicotine loophole. Revenue.
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.2125  SD.1757 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2125) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Jason M. Lewis, James B. Eldridge, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the Senate for legislation relative to language access and inclusion. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.2286  SD.1325 By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2286) of Adam Gomez, James K. Hawkins, Jacob R. Oliveira, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a zero carbon renovation fund. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
S.2290  SD.2088 By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2290) of Adam Gomez, Jacob R. Oliveira, Mike Connolly and Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to establish a moratorium on new gas system expansion. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
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.2354  HD.4259 By Representative Walsh of Peabody, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2354) of Thomas P. Walsh and others relative to the use of certain fairground properties. Municipalities and Regional Government.
S.2399  SD.1712 By Ms. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2399) of Robyn K. Kennedy, John F. Keenan and Joan B. Lovely for legislation to provide identification to youth and adults experiencing homelessness. 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.
S.2451  SD.2587 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2451) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to authorize the Registry of Motor Vehicles to develop, design and implement a redesigned registration plate system for motor vehicles. Transportation.
S.2520  Senate, May 20, 2025 -- Text of amendment (541) (offered by Senator Friedman) to the Ways and Means amendment (Senate, No. 3) to the House Bill making appropriations for the fiscal year 2026 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions, and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund, and serial bond requirements, and for certain permanent improvements.
S.2535  Senate, June 23, 2025 -- The committee on Higher Education to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 939) of Joan B. Lovely, Joanne M. Comerford, Michael D. Brady, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish the hunger-free campus initiative that would provide grants to institutions of public higher education to address student food insecurity and hunger, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2535).
S.2537  Senate, June 23, 2025 -- The committee on Financial Services to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 735) of James B. Eldridge, Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell, and Michael J. Barrett for legislation to establish the Debt Collection Fairness Act, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2537).
S.2551  An Act relative to fairness in debt collection
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.2559  Senate, July 17, 2025 -- Text of the Senate Bill relative to fairness in debt collection (Senate, No. 2559) (being the text of Senate, No. 2551, printed as amended).
H.2571  HD.2724 By Representative Blais of Deerfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2571) of Natalie M. Blais and others relative to creating a municipal and public safety building authority. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.2590  Senate, September 2, 2025-- The committee on Higher Education to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 218) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Joanne M. Comerford, Manny Cruz, Paul R. Feeney and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to Social Work Uplifting Practices and Exam Removal (“The SUPER Act”), report the accompanying bill (Senate, No.2590)..
S.2600  SD.3010 By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2600) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael F. Rush for legislation to require health insurance coverage for scalp cooling systems. Financial Services.
S.2610  Senate, September 22, 2025 -- The committee on Education to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 406) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation relative to recovery high schools, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2610).
S.2620  Senate, October The committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 254) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation relative to advance the profession of commercial interior design, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2620).
S.2622  Senate, October 6, 2025 -- The committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2125) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Jason M. Lewis, James B. Eldridge, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the Senate for legislation relative to language access and inclusion, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2622).
S.2645  Senate, October 16, 2025 -- The committee on Aging and Independence to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 476) of Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to establish a special commission on a statewide long-term services and supports benefit program, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2645).
H.2650  HD.2338 By Representative Kilcoyne of Clinton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2650) of Meghan K. Kilcoyne, David T. Vieira and Christopher Richard Flanagan relative to definitions under the emergency medical services system law. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
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.
S.2659  Senate, October 23, 2025 -- The committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 107) of Joanne M. Comerford and Nick Collins for legislation to establish a bill of rights for children in foster care; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 125) of Ryan C. Fattman, Joseph D. McKenna and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to create an electronic backpack for foster children; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 127) of Paul R. Feeney and Michael S. Chaisson for legislation to authorize the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to establish additional mandated reporters for the purpose of the protection and care of children; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 129) of Paul R. Feeney for legislation to require that mandated reporters complete training at least every two years to recognize and report suspected child abuse or neglect; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 133) of Adam Gomez for legislation relative to child fatality review; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 148) of Robyn K. Kennedy for legislation to enhance child welfare protections; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 159) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation relative to supporting families dealing with sudden unexplained death in pediatrics; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2585) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael O. Moore for legislation to establish compliance with federal education reporting requirements for out of home placement students, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2659).
S.2671  Senate, November 13, 2025 -- The committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 245) of Adam Gomez, Robyn K. Kennedy and Joan B. Lovely for legislation to end housing discrimination in the Commonwealth, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2671).
S.2672  Senate, November 13, 2025 -- The committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 256) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation relative to the occupational therapist interstate licensure compact, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2672).
S.2694  SD.3193 By Mr. Mark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2694) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul W. Mark, Joanne M. Comerford and Joan B. Lovely for legislation to promote fair tax treatment for zero-emission vehicles. Revenue.
H.2696  HD.587 By Representative Scarsdale of Pepperell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2696) of Margaret R. Scarsdale and others for legislation to establish a public safety building authority and assistance program. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.2706  Senate, November 19, 2025 -- The committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 283) of Pavel M. Payano, Joan B. Lovely, Jason M. Lewis, Brendan P. Crighton and other members of the Senate for legislation to expand licensure opportunity for school counselors, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2706).
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).
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.2850  HD.4275 By Representative Giannino of Revere, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2850) of Jessica Ann Giannino relative to the cancer presumption for police officers. 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.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.3075  HD.1383 By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3075) of Marjorie C. Decker and Bruce E. Tarr relative to the taxation of certain tobacco products. 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.3417  HD.840 By Representatives Sousa of Framingham and Garcia of Chelsea, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3417) of Priscila S. Sousa, Judith A. Garcia and others for the annual issuance of a proclamation by the Governor setting apart the sixteenth day of June as domestic workers’ rights day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
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.4298  HD.4615 By Representative O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James J. O'Day relative to the manufacture and sale of toxic-free medical devices. Public Health.
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.4360  An Act requiring human trafficking recognition training for certain hospitality workers
H.4361  An Act relative to benefits for teachers
H.4367  HD.4718 By Representative Kerans of Danvers, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Sally P. Kerans relative to newborn screenings for congenital cytomegalovirus. Public Health.
H.4370  An Act concerning furnishing transcripts of notes and fees
H.4539  An Act enhancing remedies for survivors of childhood sexual abuse
H.4552  An Act to ensure access to scalp and facial hair prostheses for children and adults with alopecia areata
H.4767  An Act requiring health care employers to develop and implement programs to prevent workplace violence
S.1944  SD.1302 By Mr. Crighton (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1944) of Thomas Egan and Sean Reid for legislation to exempt private pension income from taxation. Revenue. This bill is by request. *
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.