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The 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Senator John F. Keenan Democrat - Norfolk and Plymouth

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  John.Keenan@masenate.gov

State House

24 Beacon St.
Room 413-F
Boston, MA, 02133
Phone:
(617) 722-1494
Fax:
617-722-1055
Amendments Table
Bill Docket Bill Pinslip/Title
Link to Bill Detail page for S.115  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.809 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 115) of John F. Keenan, John C. Velis, James B. Eldridge, Michael O. Moore and other members of the Senate for legislation to ensure equal access to medical treatments essential for people with a developmental disability, intellectual disability, or autism. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.116  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.962 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 116) of John F. Keenan for legislation relative to eligibility for disability services. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.117  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1107 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 117) of John F. Keenan, Michael O. Moore, Susannah M. Whipps, John Barrett, III and other members of the General Court for legislation to update terminology and investigative practices related to the protection of persons with disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.212  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.662 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 212) of John F. Keenan for legislation to further define gas fitting under the regulation of plumbing. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.345  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.743 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 345) of John F. Keenan and James M. Murphy for legislation to create a facilities loan program for private special education schools. Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.685  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.242 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 685) of John F. Keenan, Elizabeth A. Malia and James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to dual diagnosis treatment coverage. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.686  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.246 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 686) of John F. Keenan, Sean Garballey, Mindy Domb, James M. Murphy and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote continuity of care for multiple sclerosis treatment. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.687  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.255 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 687) of John F. Keenan and Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to remove barriers to non-opioid pain management. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.688  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.617 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 688) of John F. Keenan for legislation to prevent inappropriate denials by insurers for medically necessary services. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.689  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.708 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 689) of John F. Keenan and Crystal Evans for legislation relative to the care and treatment of patients with mitochondrial disease. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.775  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.576 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 775) of John F. Keenan and Elizabeth A. Malia for legislation to provide access to patient protection services for MassHealth consumers. Health Care Financing.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.776  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.577 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 776) of John F. Keenan and Elizabeth A. Malia for legislation to provide equitable access to behavorial health for MassHealth consumers. Health Care Financing.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.777  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.789 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 777) of John F. Keenan, Brendan P. Crighton, Diana DiZoglio, Christina A. Minicucci and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote workforce development and provider retention at community health centers. Health Care Financing.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.778  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.966 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 778) of John F. Keenan for legislation relative to hospital closures and health planning. Health Care Financing.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.779  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.999 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 779) of John F. Keenan for legislation to utilize public health benefits by large employers. Health Care Financing.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.780  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1013 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 780) of John F. Keenan for legislation relative to accountable care. Health Care Financing.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.781  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1063 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 781) of John F. Keenan for legislation relative to applied behavioral health clinic rates. Health Care Financing.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.782  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1716 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 782) of John F. Keenan, Anne M. Gobi, Jack Patrick Lewis, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure more affordable care. Health Care Financing.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.783  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1718 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 783) of John F. Keenan, James J. O'Day, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure transparency for high-cost hospitals. Health Care Financing.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.839  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1259 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 839) of John F. Keenan for legislation to establish a behavioral health workforce center. Higher Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.892  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.711 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 892) of John F. Keenan for legislation relative to bed bugs. Housing.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1060  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.493 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1060) of John F. Keenan, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Thomas M. Stanley, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase transparency in the Massachusetts land record systems to protect the property rights of homeowners and businesses. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1061  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.812 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1061) of John F. Keenan and Norfolk District Attorney Michael Morrissey for legislation relative to the Massachusetts Sentencing Commission. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1062  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1052 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1062) of John F. Keenan and Kevin Murphy for legislation relative to examinations for applicants to the trial court. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1217  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.644 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1217) of John F. Keenan, Jason M. Lewis, Rebecca L. Rausch, Diana DiZoglio and other members of the Senate for legislation relative to transparency in employee benefits reporting in private construction. Labor and Workforce Development.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1218  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1548 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1218) of John F. Keenan, Jack Patrick Lewis, James B. Eldridge, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to expand access to commuter transit benefits offered by employers. Labor and Workforce Development.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1289  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.524 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1289) of John F. Keenan for legislation to establish a commission to examine methamphetamine use in the Commonwealth. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1290  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.525 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1290) of John F. Keenan for legislation to establish a commission to encourage acceptance of insurance by outpatient mental health providers. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1291  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.571 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1291) of John F. Keenan and Elizabeth A. Malia for legislation to improve access to behavioral health services. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1292  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.702 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1292) of John F. Keenan, Michael J. Barrett, Elizabeth A. Malia, John C. Velis and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide access to full spectrum addiction treatment services. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1293  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.790 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1293) of John F. Keenan for legislation to allow increased data access in opiate overdose reports. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1294  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.791 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1294) of John F. Keenan for legislation to strengthen prescription drug safety and drug stewardship. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1295  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1024 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1295) of John F. Keenan and Elizabeth A. Malia for legislation to remove administrative barriers to behavioral health services. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1296  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1621 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1296) of John F. Keenan and John C. Velis for legislation relative to consistent care for addiction rooted in evidence. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1297  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1724 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1297) of John F. Keenan, Elizabeth A. Malia, James B. Eldridge, Tami L. Gouveia and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect children's mental health services. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1341  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.210 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1341) of John F. Keenan, Kris Macdonald and Colleen M. Garry for legislation to protect animal welfare in cities and towns. Municipalities and Regional Government.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1342  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.997 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1342) of John F. Keenan for legislation to ban billboards on MBTA property in the city of Quincy. Municipalities and Regional Government.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1448  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.247 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1448) of John F. Keenan for legislation relative to the determination of need of new technology. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1449  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.287 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1449) of John F. Keenan for legislation to regulate surgical assistants. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1450  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.511 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1450) of John F. Keenan, Jack Patrick Lewis, Carol A. Doherty, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to notification of front-line health care workers to exposure of Coronavirus. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1451  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.615 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1451) of John F. Keenan for legislation relative to the prescription monitoring program. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1452  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.689 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1452) of John F. Keenan, Steven G. Xiarhos, Joan B. Lovely, Jason M. Lewis and others for legislation relative to recovery coach licensure. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1736  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.244 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1736) of John F. Keenan for legislation relative to surplus in retirement systems. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1737  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.245 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1737) of John F. Keenan and Mark J. Cusack for legislation relative to the membership of the PRIM board. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1738  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.518 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1738) of John F. Keenan for legislation to add employees of a city or town who are employed as licensed building inspectors to Group 2. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1739  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.556 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1739) of John F. Keenan, Jack Patrick Lewis, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Diana DiZoglio and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to residency requirements.. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1740  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.810 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1740) of John F. Keenan for legislation to allow for payment in lieu of a disability allowance. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1890  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1340 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1890) of John F. Keenan, Thomas M. Stanley, Jason M. Lewis, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to commuter transit benefits. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1947  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.2496 By Representative Cusack of Braintree and Senator Keenan, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1947) of Mark J. Cusack and John F. Keenan relative to family and medical leave. Labor and Workforce Development.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2073  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.253 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2073) of John F. Keenan, Thomas Emswiler, Christine P. Barber, Maria Duaime Robinson and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to Massachusetts time zones. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2194  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.557 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2194) of John F. Keenan, Mark J. Cusack and Hannah Kane for legislation relative to municipal light plants. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2195  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1001 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2195) of John F. Keenan for legislation relative to wifi and cellular infrastructure along rail lines. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2341  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.517 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2341) of John F. Keenan for legislation relative to private detectives and private investigators. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2342  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.959 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2342) of John F. Keenan for legislation to direct the Department of Transportation to conduct a highway noise study in Quincy. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2343  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.990 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2343) of John F. Keenan and Mark J. Cusack for legislation to direct the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority to install sound barriers in Quincy and Braintree. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2405  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.805 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2405) of John F. Keenan for legislation to increase the annuities paid to certain disabled veterans and their families. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2492  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2665 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2492) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of John F. Keenan for legislation relative to collaborative drug therapy management optimization. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2508  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2706 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2508) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of John F. Keenan for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Li Zhang, an employee of the Department of Unemployment Assistance. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.476  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.209 By Mr. Keenan (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 476) of Gene John Cass for legislation relative to town committee elections and membership. Election Laws. This bill is by request. *
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1888  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1010 By Mr. Keenan (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1888) of Robert Jaruse for legislation relative to lot rent abatement for veterans. Revenue. This bill is by request. *
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1889  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1071 By Mr. Keenan (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1889) of William J. Banks for legislation relative to the senior circuit breaker tax credit. Revenue. This bill is by request. *
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.