john.velis@masenate.gov
State House
24 Beacon St.
Room 513
Boston, MA, 02133
Room 513
Boston, MA, 02133
Phone:
(617) 722-1415
| Follow In My Legislature | Bill | Docket | Bill Pinslip/Title |
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| Link to Bill Detail page for S.51 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1313 | By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 51) of John C. Velis for legislation relative to social media, algorithm accountability, and transparency. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.186 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.777 | By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 186) of John C. Velis for legislation to establish the MassMade Program. Community Development and Small Businesses. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.291 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1158 | By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 291) of John C. Velis for legislation relative to vehicle recalls. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.292 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1626 | By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 292) of John C. Velis for legislation to create coverage and regulations for group therapeutic care. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.293 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2402 | By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 293) of John C. Velis for legislation to require establishments that serve alcohol to be drunk on the premises to have lids available. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.458 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.779 | By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 458) of John C. Velis for legislation to expand high school student access to earn industry recognized credentials. Education. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.459 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.780 | By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 459) of John C. Velis for legislation to expand dual enrollment for high school students in Gateway Cities. Education. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.460 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1085 | By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 460) of John C. Velis and Bradley H. Jones, Jr. for legislation to establish an elementary and secondary school robotics grant program. Education. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.461 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1482 | By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 461) of John C. Velis, Carmine Lawrence Gentile, James C. Arena-DeRosa, Paul R. Feeney and other members of the General Court for legislation to prohibit access to personal electronic devices and social media in public schools. Education. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.462 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1485 | By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 462) of John C. Velis and Paul R. Feeney for legislation to establish media literacy education in schools. Education. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.494 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1310 | By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 494) of John C. Velis for legislation relative to nursing home policies regarding notice of vacancy. Elder Affairs. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.495 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1616 | By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 495) of John C. Velis, Paul K. Frost, Susannah M. Whipps, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to codify the Hospital to Home Partnership Program. Elder Affairs. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.496 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2135 | By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 496) of John C. Velis for legislation to clarify accountability for policy and budgetary decision-making in nursing homes. Elder Affairs. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.675 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.784 | By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 675) of John C. Velis for legislation relative to the costs imposed upon the municipal and district ratepayers due to public drinking water, wastewater and stormwater systems capital upgrades. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for H.772 | Link to Bill Detail page for HD.202 | By Representative Kane of Shrewsbury and Senator Velis, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 772) of Hannah Kane, John C. Velis and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the financial abuse of elders. Elder Affairs. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.834 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.792 | By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 834) of John C. Velis, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and Michael O. Moore for legislation relative to the practice of acupuncture. Financial Services. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.835 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1151 | By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 835) of John C. Velis relative to health plan coverage for medically necessary mental health crisis stabilization services. Financial Services. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.836 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1153 | By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 836) of John C. Velis and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to authorize insurance coverage for prosthetic devices and orthotic devices. Financial Services. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.837 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1650 | By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 837) of John C. Velis for legislation to strengthen the state credit union charter. Financial Services. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.917 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1126 | By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 917) of John C. Velis for legislation to address the financial sustainability of the Health Safety Net. Health Care Financing. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.953 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.775 | By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 953) of John C. Velis and Adam J. Scanlon for legislation to expand the community college training incentive program. Higher Education. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.954 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.781 | By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 954) of John C. Velis for legislation relative to opioid overdose prevention in college housing. Higher Education. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1027 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2552 | By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1027) of John C. Velis and Patricia A. Duffy for legislation to require group homes to notify municipalities and abutting property owners prior to commencing operations. Housing. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1275 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.772 | By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1275) of John C. Velis for legislation relative to wagering on recreational games at senior centers. The Judiciary. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1276 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.787 | By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1276) of John C. Velis for legislation relative to dangerousness hearings. The Judiciary. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1277 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1108 | By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1277) of John C. Velis, Joanne M. Comerford, Michael O. Moore, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the humane protection of animals. The Judiciary. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1278 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1110 | By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1278) of John C. Velis for legislation to establish the Massachusetts judicial security act. The Judiciary. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1279 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1111 | By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1279) of John C. Velis for legislation relative to legal advertisements in online-only newspapers. The Judiciary. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1280 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1125 | By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1280) of John C. Velis for legislation to clarify insurance liability for foster care providers. The Judiciary. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1281 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1168 | By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1281) of John C. Velis, Jason M. Lewis and John F. Keenan for legislation relative to domestic violence reports and confidentiality. The Judiciary. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1282 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1308 | By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1282) of John C. Velis and Adam Gomez for legislation relative to repeat violent firearm offenders. The Judiciary. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1283 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1629 | By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1283) of John C. Velis for legislation to protect orders issued on behalf of a minor so that the order remains in effect until the expiration date of the order. The Judiciary. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1284 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2324 | By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1284) of John C. Velis for legislation relative to the length of wiretap warrants. The Judiciary. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1285 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2600 | By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1285) of John C. Velis for legislation relative penalties for shoplifting and judicial discretion when a person is dealing with a substance use disorder. The Judiciary. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1378 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.773 | By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1378) of John C. Velis for legislation relative to employee leave of absence to appear in probate and family court. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1421 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.789 | By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1421) of John C. Velis and Mark C. Montigny for legislation relative to the mental health of children in schools. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1422 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1078 | By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1422) of John C. Velis for legislation relative to Narcan availability in schools. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1631 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1097 | By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1631) of John C. Velis for legislation relative to sudden cardiac arrest awareness. Public Health. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1632 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1307 | By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1632) of John C. Velis and Michael D. Brady for legislation to provide safeguards for home healthcare workers. Public Health. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1633 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1641 | By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1633) of John C. Velis, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., John F. Keenan, Jacob R. Oliveira and others for legislation to regulate staff at home health and hospice agencies. Public Health. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1634 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1652 | By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1634) of John C. Velis for legislation to ensure access medical records by not allowing a separate fee to be charged for the transmission of data. Public Health. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1635 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2137 | By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1635) of John C. Velis for legislation to authorize pharmacists to provide opioid use disorder treatment. Public Health. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1638 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2414 | By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1638) of John C. Velis, Jason M. Lewis and Hannah Kane for legislation to create a commission to study endometriosis and other commonly associated diseases. Public Health. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1781 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.783 | By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1781) of John C. Velis for legislation relative to paper warrants and persons on probation. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1782 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1480 | By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1782) of John C. Velis for legislation to require schools to develop critical response maps. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1783 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1635 | By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1783) of John C. Velis for legislation relative to the equality of wage and recruitment of the Massachusetts State Police. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1784 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2133 | By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1784) of John C. Velis and Michael J. Finn for legislation to increase safety in highways work zones by implementing work zone speed cameras. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1785 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2257 | By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1785) of John C. Velis for legislation relative to the health of correctional employees. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1911 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.785 | By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1911) of John C. Velis for legislation to provide fair and equitable line of duty death benefits for public employees. Public Service. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1912 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.786 | By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1912) of John C. Velis for legislation relative to accidental disability retirement for police officers and firefighters. Public Service. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1913 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.794 | By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1913) of John C. Velis for legislation to regulate education administrator retirement. Public Service. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1914 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.795 | By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1914) of John C. Velis, Marcus S. Vaughn, Steven George Xiarhos, Paul K. Frost and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to Parkinson's disease disability and death in firefighters. Public Service. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1915 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.796 | By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1915) of John C. Velis for legislation to clarify call firefighters rights. Public Service. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1916 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.797 | By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1916) of John C. Velis for legislation to regard retirement of public authority law enforcement employee groups. Public Service. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1917 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1088 | By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1917) of John C. Velis for legislation relative to the definition of Veteran for public retirees. Public Service. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1918 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1094 | By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1918) of John C. Velis and Dennis C. Gallagher for legislation relative to the veteran allowance for public retirees. Public Service. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1919 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1156 | By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1919) of John C. Velis (with approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation relative to the retirement of Greg Heath, a former firefighter of the city of Westfield. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1920 | Link to Bill Detail page for 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. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1921 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1618 | By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1921) of John C. Velis, Simon Cataldo, Sean Garballey, Vanna Howard and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to retirement equity for parenting teachers. Public Service. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2093 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.790 | By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2093) of John C. Velis for legislation relative to uniformity among veteran tax exemptions. Revenue. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2094 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.791 | By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2094) of John C. Velis for legislation relative to effective dates of property taxes. Revenue. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2095 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.799 | By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2095) of John C. Velis for legislation to establish a vendors’ collection allowance. Revenue. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2096 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1120 | By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2096) of John C. Velis, Sal N. DiDomenico and Michael O. Moore for legislation to establish a means tested senior citizen property tax exemption. Revenue. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2097 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1306 | By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2097) of John C. Velis for legislation relative to the taxation of manufacturing corporations or a research and development corporations in the commonwealth. Revenue. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2098 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1601 | By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2098) of John C. Velis for legislation to incentivize public service by offering a tax credit. Revenue. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2227 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.778 | By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2227) of John C. Velis and Jacob R. Oliveira for legislation to establish 413 Day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2326 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2131 | By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2326) of John C. Velis, Adam Gomez and Michael O. Moore for legislation relative to certain exemptions to the vehicle emissions standards. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2453 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1112 | By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2453) of John C. Velis for legislation relative to Purple Heart registration plates. Transportation. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2454 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2571 | By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2454) of John C. Velis for legislation relative to unmanned aerial vehicles in the Commonwealth. Transportation. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2500 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.793 | By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2500) of John C. Velis, Hannah Kane and Bradley H. Jones, Jr. for legislation relative to recognition of the "Honor and Remember" flag in the Commonwealth. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2501 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.798 | By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2501) of John C. Velis for legislation to clarify the duties of the adjutant general. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2502 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1160 | By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2502) of John C. Velis for legislation to increase annuity for disabled Veterans and Gold Star families. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2503 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1171 | By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2503) of John C. Velis and Thomas M. Stanley for legislation to enhance access, inclusion, support and equity for military connected families. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2504 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1622 | By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2504) of John C. Velis and Bridget Plouffe for legislation relative to the Veterans’ Bonus Division. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2775 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.3432 | Filed by Mr. Velis -- Senate Order relative to granting the committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs until April 30, 2026 within which time to make its final report on certain current Senate documents relative to veterans and federal affairs matters. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2776 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.3433 | Filed by Mr. Velis -- Senate Order relative to granting the committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery until April 30, 2026 within which time to make its final report on a certain current Senate document relative to addiction services. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for H.4155 | Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4733 | By Representative Finn of West Springfield and Senator Velis, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4155) of Michael J. Finn (with the approval of the mayor and town council) that the city known as the town of West Springfield be authorized to grant 4 additional licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premises in said town. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for H.4380 | Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4981 | By Representative Finn of West Springfield and Senator Velis, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4380) of Michael J. Finn and Nicholas A. Boldyga (with the approval of the town council) that the city known as the town of Agawam be authorized to strike the reference to the board of appeals in the city charter. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.463 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2285 | By Mr. Velis (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 463) of Kirstin Beatty, for legislation to regulate screen time and technology privacy in early and K-12 education. Education. This bill is by request. * | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.838 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2286 | By Mr. Velis (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 838) of Kirstin Beatty, for legislation to require all providers of transmitting antennas for telecommunications services or for video programming or television broadcast through mobile or radio services to obtain wireless infrastructure insurance that support electrical, mechanical, and non-ionizing radiation safety. Financial Services. This bill is by request. * | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1636 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2288 | By Mr. Velis (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1636) of Kirstin Beatty, for legislation to ensure safer and secure communications by improving technological safety with radiation limits through the Massachusetts Broadband Institute. Public Health. This bill is by request. * | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1637 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2289 | By Mr. Velis (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1637) of Kirstin Beatty, for legislation to require medical facilities and nursing homes to support safer electromagnetic radiation exposures and to support reduction of other environmental hazards through facility wiring and training. Public Health. This bill is by request. * |
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.