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The 193rd General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Representative Kay Khan Democrat - 11th Middlesex

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  Kay.Khan@mahouse.gov

State House

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Boston, MA, 02133
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  SD.3009 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bruce E. Tarr, Kathleen R. LaNatra, Joan B. Lovely, Susan Williams Gifford, and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to abandoned fishing gear. Environment and Natural Resources.
  HD.4752 By Representative Mom of Lowell, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Rady Mom, Brendan P. Crighton and James B. Eldridge relative to instruction on the Cambodian and Vietnamese American refugee experience, the Cambodian genocide and the history and culture of the Hmong people. Education.
H.74  HD.215 By Representatives Meschino of Hull and Muratore of Plymouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 74) of Joan Meschino, Mathew J. Muratore and others for legislation to establish a comprehensive statewide policy concerning streaming entertainment services and the recovery of municipal costs for the management and maintenance of digital infrastructure. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.
S.80  SD.2076 By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 80) of Ryan C. Fattman, Diana Dizoglio, Kay Khan, David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf and other members of the General Court for legislation to create an electronic backpack for foster children. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.101  HD.1171 By Representative Schmid of Westport, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 101) of Paul A. Schmid, III and others for legislation to establish the agricultural PFAS relief fund to assist farmers who have suffered losses due to the presence of PFAS in soil, water, or agricultural products. Agriculture.
H.128  HD.376 By Representative Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 128) of Christine P. Barber and others relative to ensuring equal access to medical treatments essential for people with a developmental disability, intellectual disability, or autism. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.141  HD.424 By Representative Cutler of Pembroke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 141) of Josh S. Cutler and others for legislation to protect individuals with disabilities in MassHealth day habilitation programs. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.149  HD.2762 By Representatives Domb of Amherst and Pignatelli of Lenox, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 149) of Mindy Domb, Smitty Pignatelli and others for legislation to establish a diaper insufficiency fund. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.171  HD.3286 By Representatives Garballey of Arlington and Cataldo of Concord, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 171) of Sean Garballey, Simon Cataldo and others relative to Department of Developmental Services rates of payment for workers providing support and services for individuals with disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.172  HD.2229 By Representatives Garballey of Arlington and Hamilton of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 172) of Sean Garballey, Ryan M. Hamilton and others relative to enhancing hospital care for those with autism and intellectual and developmental disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.174  HD.2744 By Representative Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 174) of Sean Garballey and others relative to updating terminology and investigative practices related to the protection of persons with disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.206  HD.1926 By Representative O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 206) of James J. O'Day and others relative to the administration of the personal care attendant program by the Division of Medical Assistance. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.207  HD.2520 By Representative O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 207) of James J. O'Day and others relative to persons with developmental disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.213  HD.2138 By Representative Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 213) of David M. Rogers and others relative to the safety of individuals with disabilities relying on life-support equipment. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.225  HD.65 By Representative Xiarhos of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 225) of Steven George Xiarhos relative to Department of Transitional Assistance benefits for diapers. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.246  SD.2067 By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 246) of Joanne M. Comerford, Liz Miranda, Adam Gomez, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to empower students and schools to thrive. Education.
S.257  SD.2312 By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 257) of John J. Cronin, Simon Cataldo, Sally P. Kerans, Patricia D. Jehlen and other members of the General Court for legislation to end discriminatory outcomes in vocational school admissions. Education.
S.311  SD.1831 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 311) of Jason M. Lewis, Manny Cruz, Joanne M. Comerford, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to educator diversity. Education.
H.318  HD.2081 By Representative Hawkins of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 318) of James K. Hawkins and others for legislation to direct the Department of Environmental Protection to publish a toxic chemicals of concern consumer products list. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.357  HD.3698 By Representative Lipper-Garabedian of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 357) of Kate Lipper-Garabedian and others relative to banning the sale of cell phone location information. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.386  HD.3855 By Representatives Sabadosa of Northampton and Owens of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 386) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Steven Owens and others relative to consumer health data. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.388  HD.286 By Representative Scanlon of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 388) of Adam Scanlon and others for legislation to further regulate the examining and licensing of pipefitters. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
S.388  SD.2091 By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 388) of Mark C. Montigny, Kay Khan, Paul A. Schmid, III and Christopher Hendricks that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to establish transparency and accountability for assisted living residences. Elder Affairs.
H.402  HD.1562 By Representative Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 402) of Christine P. Barber and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to alternative proteins and to develop a master plan of recommendations for fostering the appropriate expansion of protein innovation and the alternative protein industry. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
S.428  SD.1037 By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 428) of Liz Miranda, Adam Gomez, Mike Connolly and James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to voting rights. Election Laws.
H.440  HD.3617 By Representative Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 440) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others relative to admissions to vocational-technical schools or vocational-technical programs to provide for equitable workforce development. Education.
H.451  HD.3770 By Representative Day of Stoneham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 451) of Michael S. Day relative to nutrition in public schools. Education.
S.452  SD.1214 By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 452) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Patrick M. O'Connor, Steven Owens, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish the municipal reforestation program. Environment and Natural Resources.
S.458  SD.2402 By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 458) of Brendan P. Crighton, Kay Khan and Nick Collins for legislation to promote nature-based approaches for resiliency and climate change adaptation throughout the Commonwealth. Environment and Natural Resources.
S.475  SD.142 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 475) of James B. Eldridge, Michael O. Moore, Joanne M. Comerford, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to maintain adequate water supplies through effective drought management. Environment and Natural Resources.
H.477  HD.3026 By Representative Fluker Oakley of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 477) of Brandy Fluker Oakley and others for legislation to prohibit the use of Native American mascots by public schools. Education.
H.478  HD.3883 By Representative Fluker Oakley of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 478) of Brandy Fluker Oakley and others for legislation to reduce disparities created by exclusionary school discipline policies. Education.
S.480  SD.1211 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 480) of James B. Eldridge, Vanna Howard and Lindsay N. Sabadosa for legislation to protect wastewater and sewerage systems through the labeling of non-flushable wipes. Environment and Natural Resources.
S.487  SD.1144 By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 487) of Paul R. Feeney, Jack Patrick Lewis, Sean Garballey, Vanna Howard and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to pesticides. Environment and Natural Resources.
S.488  SD.2204 By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 488) of Paul R. Feeney, Joanne M. Comerford, Thomas M. Stanley, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation to create the outdoor recreation program. Environment and Natural Resources.
H.489  HD.2794 By Representatives Gordon of Bedford and Madaro of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 489) of Kenneth I. Gordon, Adrian C. Madaro and others relative to providing affordable and accessible high-quality early education and care to promote child development and well-being and support the economy. Education.
H.495  HD.3162 By Representatives Hawkins of Attleboro and Montaño of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 495) of James K. Hawkins, Samantha Montaño and others relative to the comprehensive support and improvement of schools. Education.
S.508  SD.941 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 508) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Michael J. Barrett, Michael O. Moore, Thomas M. Stanley and other members of the General Court for legislation to respond to the threat of invasive species. Environment and Natural Resources.
H.515  HD.2781 By Representative Keefe of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 515) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa and others relative to educational rights for incarcerated youth. Education.
H.529  HD.2237 By Representative Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 529) of Jack Patrick Lewis and others relative to the teaching of Native American culture and history. Education.
H.535  HD.2323 By Representative McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 535) of Paul McMurtry, Kathleen R. LaNatra and Priscila S. Sousa relative to neurodiversity education. Education.
H.536  HD.932 By Representative Montaño of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 536) of Samantha Montaño and others relative to the creation of a permanent commission relative to the education of American Indian and Alaska Native residents. Education.
H.538  HD.485 By Representatives Moran of Lawrence and Scanlon of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 538) of Frank A. Moran, Adam Scanlon and others for legislation to provide for a program of capital investments for vocational-technical education programs and regional vocational-technical schools. Education.
S.542  SD.1749 By Ms. Moran, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 542) of Susan L. Moran and Mathew J. Muratore for legislation to establish safe paint stewardship. Environment and Natural Resources.
H.544  HD.3874 By Representatives O'Day of West Boylston and Howard of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 544) of James J. O'Day, Vanna Howard and others that certain schools develop written policies ensuring parental or legal guardian notification of comprehensive sexual health education. Education.
H.549  HD.3621 By Representative Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 549) of Alice Hanlon Peisch and others relative to educator diversity. Education.
S.557  SD.1154 By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 557) of Marc R. Pacheco, Michael O. Moore, Thomas M. Stanley, Julian Cyr and other members of the General Court that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to determine the feasibility of voluntary acquisition of flood risk properties and structures. Environment and Natural Resources.
H.592  HD.1568 By Representative Tyler of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 592) of Chynah Tyler and others for legislation to establish within the office of the Governor a workforce skills cabinet to expand student pathways to success. Education.
S.600  SD.629 By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 600) of Cynthia Stone Creem for legislation to improve access to breast pumps. Financial Services.
H.603  HD.766 By Representative Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 603) of Andres X. Vargas and others relative to universal school meals and requiring schools to promote the supplemental nutrition assistance program to families. Education.
H.614  HD.1175 By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 614) of Bruce J. Ayers and others relative to services provided through the MassHealth frail elder home and community-based services waiver regarding early-onset Alzheimer's disease. Elder Affairs.
H.615  HD.3443 By Representative Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 615) of Ruth B. Balser and others for legislation to further regulate care in nursing homes. Elder Affairs.
H.616  HD.3662 By Representative Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 616) of Ruth B. Balser and Andrea Joy Campbell relative to the authority of the Attorney General to protect nursing home residents and other patients from abuse and neglect. Elder Affairs.
H.617  HD.380 By Representative Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 617) of Christine P. Barber and others relative to protecting the rights of assisted living residents. Elder Affairs.
H.629  HD.830 By Representative Gregoire of Marlborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 629) of Danielle W. Gregoire and others for legislation to improve Alzheimer's and dementia care in senior care options programs. Elder Affairs.
H.639  HD.3338 By Representative Madaro of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 639) of Adrian C. Madaro and others relative to increasing awareness of community based PACE programs for older adults. Elder Affairs.
H.640  HD.1013 By Representative Mendes of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 640) of Rita A. Mendes and others that the Executive Office of Health and Human Services be directed to establish a mandatory infection control training program for personal home care attendants. Elder Affairs.
H.648  HD.2564 By Representatives Stanley of Waltham and Lipper-Garabedian of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 648) of Thomas M. Stanley, Kate Lipper-Garabedian and others for legislation to improve quality and oversight of long-term care. Elder Affairs.
H.649  HD.2201 By Representatives Stanley of Waltham and Moran of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 649) of Thomas M. Stanley, Michael J. Moran and others for legislation to create safe environments for home care workers and consumers. Elder Affairs.
H.738  HD.2487 By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 738) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Joanne M. Comerford and others for an investigation by a special commission relative to threats posed by nuclear weapons and climate change. Emergency Preparedness and Management.
H.757  HD.3432 By Representative Blais of Deerfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 757) of Natalie M. Blais and others that certain sales tax revenues be dedicated to an outdoor recreation trust fund. Environment and Natural Resources.
S.816  SD.2092 By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 816) of Joanne M. Comerford, Paul W. Mark, Sal N. DiDomenico, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to commit to higher education the resources to insure a strong and healthy public higher education system. Higher Education.
H.823  HD.1156 By Representative Haddad of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 823) of Patricia A. Haddad and others relative to the recycling of certain paints. Environment and Natural Resources.
H.825  HD.577 By Representative Hawkins of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 825) of James K. Hawkins and others relative to pesticides. Environment and Natural Resources.
H.849  HD.3117 By Representatives Lewis of Framingham and Cutler of Pembroke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 849) of Jack Patrick Lewis, Josh S. Cutler and others for legislation to prohibit the sale of fur products. Environment and Natural Resources.
H.850  HD.2216 By Representative Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 850) of Jack Patrick Lewis and others relative to the use of animals in product testing. Environment and Natural Resources.
H.851  HD.3792 By Representative Lipper-Garabedian of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 851) of Kate Lipper-Garabedian and others relative to safe drinking water in schools. Environment and Natural Resources.
H.852  HD.2727 By Representative Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 852) of Jay D. Livingstone and others relative to the establishment of a water infrastructure improvement fund to provide assistance to cities and towns for clean water and economic development. Environment and Natural Resources.
H.861  HD.1557 By Representative Meschino of Hull, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 861) of Joan Meschino and others relative to maintaining adequate water supplies through effective drought management. Environment and Natural Resources.
H.869  HD.970 By Representatives Owens of Watertown and Armini of Marblehead, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 869) of Steven Owens, Jennifer Balinsky Armini and others for legislation to establish a municipal reforestation program within the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs. Environment and Natural Resources.
H.872  HD.3460 By Representative Owens of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 872) of Steven Owens and others relative to establishing a climate change superfund and promoting polluter responsibility. Environment and Natural Resources.
H.876  HD.2371 By Representative Peake of Provincetown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 876) of Sarah K. Peake and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the voluntary acquisition of flood risk properties and structures across the Commonwealth. Environment and Natural Resources.
H.890  HD.2472 By Representative Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 890) of David M. Rogers and others relative to the threat of invasive species. Environment and Natural Resources.
H.942  HD.1551 By Representatives Barber of Somerville and Capano of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 942) of Christine P. Barber, Peter Capano and others relative to establishing a foreclosure prevention program. Financial Services.
S.956  SD.1592 By Ms. Edwards, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 956) of Lydia Edwards, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Sal N. DiDomenico, Jacob R. Oliveira and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote housing opportunity and mobility through eviction sealing (HOMES). The Judiciary.
H.964  HD.2576 By Representative Carey of Easthampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 964) of Daniel R. Carey and others relative to healthcare coverage for treatment for genetic craniofacial conditions. Financial Services.
H.967  HD.3094 By Representative Carey of Easthampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 967) of Daniel R. Carey relative to healthcare coverage and access to breast pumps. Financial Services.
H.975  HD.2677 By Representatives Connolly of Cambridge and Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 975) of Mike Connolly, Antonio F. D. Cabral and others for legislation to establish a Massachusetts public bank. Financial Services.
S.980  SD.1472 By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 980) of Cindy F. Friedman, John J. Cronin, Hannah Kane, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide critical community services. The Judiciary.
S.1012  SD.724 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1012) of John F. Keenan, James K. Hawkins, Walter F. Timilty, Kay Khan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to transmit indecent visual depictions by teens and the unlawful distribution of explicit images. The Judiciary.
H.1020  HD.1343 By Representative Garry of Dracut, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1020) of Colleen M. Garry and others relative to colon cancer under the age of 50 years of age, prevalence, screening and insurance coverage and care. Financial Services.
H.1074  HD.2413 By Representative Kilcoyne of Clinton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1074) of Meghan Kilcoyne and others relative to cancer patient access to biomarker testing to provide appropriate therapy. Financial Services.
H.1084  HD.2228 By Representatives Lewis of Framingham and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1084) of Jack Patrick Lewis, Sean Garballey and others relative to applied behavioral analysis therapy healthcare coverage. Financial Services.
H.1085  HD.3104 By Representative Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1085) of Jack Patrick Lewis and others for legislation to address barriers to HIV prevention medication healthcare coverage. Financial Services.
H.1093  HD.2787 By Representatives McMurtry of Dedham and Fernandes of Falmouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1093) of Paul McMurtry, Dylan A. Fernandes and others for legislation to provide health insurance coverage for certain medically necessary functional repair or restoration of craniofacial disorders. Financial Services.
H.1137  HD.1582 By Representatives Sabadosa of Northampton and Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1137) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Ruth B. Balser and others relative to access to full spectrum pregnancy care. Financial Services.
H.1145  HD.605 By Representatives Scanlon of North Attleborough and Donaghue of Westborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1145) of Adam Scanlon, Kate Donaghue and others relative to healthcare insurance coverage for certain behavioral health services. Financial Services.
H.1166  HD.3451 By Representative Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1166) of Ruth B. Balser and others for legislation to address the overuse of temporary nursing service agencies at Massachusetts skilled nursing facilities. Health Care Financing.
H.1168  HD.472 By Representative Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1168) of Christine P. Barber and others relative to the adjustment or recovery of medical assistance and protecting the homes of seniors and disabled people on MassHealth. Health Care Financing.
S.1194  SD.1800 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1194) of John F. Keenan, James C. Arena-DeRosa, Rodney M. Elliott, Mathew J. Muratore and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to transparency in employee benefits reporting in private construction. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1200  HD.753 By Representative Higgins of Leominster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1200) of Natalie M. Higgins and others relative to Medicaid eligibility for certain elders and persons with disabilities. Health Care Financing.
H.1202  HD.3327 By Representative Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1202) of Kate Hogan and others relative to the disposal of resources for determining eligibility for Medicaid. Health Care Financing.
S.1208  SD.1500 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1208) of Michael O. Moore, Rodney M. Elliott, James C. Arena-DeRosa, Adam Scanlon and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to apprenticeship programs. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1229  HD.856 By Representative Murray of Milford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1229) of Brian W. Murray, Kay Khan and Kate Lipper-Garabedian relative to the treatment of life estates in MassHealth eligibility. Health Care Financing.
H.1231  HD.636 By Representative Nguyen of Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1231) of Tram T. Nguyen and others relative to increasing the rates of payment for certain social service programs to promote an enhanced care worker minimum wage. Health Care Financing.
H.1232  HD.2455 By Representative O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1232) of James J. O'Day and others relative to family members serving as caregivers. Health Care Financing.
H.1240  HD.2452 By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton and Senator Miranda, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1240) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Liz Miranda and others relative to Medicaid coverage for doula services. Health Care Financing.
H.1253  HD.2307 By Representatives Barber of Somerville and Kushmerek of Fitchburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1253) of Christine P. Barber, Michael P. Kushmerek and others that the Department of Education create and administer a field placement grant program to ensure a stable, diverse workforce of licensed social workers. Higher Education.
H.1260  HD.2755 By Representatives Garballey of Arlington and Duffy of Holyoke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1260) of Sean Garballey, Patricia A. Duffy and others relative to committing to higher education the resources to insure a strong and healthy public higher education system. Higher Education.
H.1280  HD.3806 By Representatives Madaro of Boston and Tyler of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1280) of Adrian C. Madaro, Chynah Tyler and others relative to advanced placement examinations and college credit. Higher Education.
H.1285  HD.3173 By Representative Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1285) of David M. Rogers and others for legislation to establish within the Board of Higher Education a fund to further educational opportunities for caregivers to adults with disabilities. Higher Education.
H.1296  HD.377 By Representative Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1296) of Christine P. Barber and others relative to accessory dwelling units. Housing.
S.1299  SD.1818 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1299) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Adam Gomez, Susannah M. Whipps, Jack Patrick Lewis 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.1330  SD.264 By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1330) of Joanne M. Comerford, Ryan C. Fattman, William N. Brownsberger, Carmine Lawrence Gentile and other members of the General Court for legislation to reduce incidence and death from pancreatic cancer. Public Health.
S.1356  SD.2053 By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1356) of Julian Cyr, Kate Hogan, Jack Patrick Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect Massachusetts public health from PFAS. Public Health.
H.1379  HD.3252 By Representatives Vargas of Haverhill and Honan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1379) of Andres X. Vargas, Kevin G. Honan and others for legislation to increase housing development. Housing.
S.1388  SD.2107 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1388) of John F. Keenan, Lydia Edwards, John C. Velis, Kay Khan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to recovery coach licensure. Public Health.
H.1391  HD.3540 By Representative Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1391) of Ruth B. Balser and others relative to court considerations of persons having alcohol or substance use disorders and needing treatment. The Judiciary.
H.1399  HD.2611 By Representative Blais of Deerfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1399) of Natalie M. Blais and others relative to controlling and abusive litigation. The Judiciary.
S.1415  SD.2401 By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1415) of Liz Miranda, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Paul W. Mark, Tram T. Nguyen and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to birthing justice in the Commonwealth. Public Health.
H.1495  HD.3409 By Representative Fluker Oakley of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1495) of Brandy Fluker Oakley and others relative to promoting diversion of juveniles to community supervision and services. The Judiciary.
S.1499  SD.447 By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1499) of Julian Cyr, Jack Patrick Lewis, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to promote rehabilitation including guaranteed health, treatment, and safety for incarcerated LGBTQI+ people. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1510  SD.1937 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1510) of James B. Eldridge, Liz Miranda, Ruth B. Balser, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect the civil rights and safety of all Massachusetts residents. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1511  SD.2383 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1511) of James B. Eldridge, Liz Miranda, Michael J. Barrett, Vanna Howard and others for legislation to provide criminal justice reform protections to all prisoners in segregated confinement. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1534  SD.2246 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1534) of Patricia D. Jehlen and Lindsay N. Sabadosa for legislation to reform parole supervision in the interest of justice. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.1536  HD.787 By Representative Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1536) of Kenneth I. Gordon relative to the statute of limitations relating to civil rights actions and criminal prosecutions for the sexual assault and rape of a child. The Judiciary.
S.1540  SD.1004 By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1540) of Liz Miranda and Lindsay N. Sabadosa for legislation to reform parole supervision in the interest of justice. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1545  SD.1054 By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1545) of Liz Miranda, Rebecca L. Rausch, Patricia D. Jehlen and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to create an independent correctional oversight office to facilitate the recommendations of the Special Legislative Commission on Structural Racism in Correctional Facilities of the Commonwealth. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.1547  HD.1844 By Representatives Higgins of Leominster and Nguyen of Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1547) of Natalie M. Higgins, Tram T. Nguyen and others relative to domestic violence protections. The Judiciary.
H.1597  HD.3295 By Representatives Keefe of Worcester and Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1597) of Mary S. Keefe, Tricia Farley-Bouvier and others for legislation to strengthen justice and support for sex trade survivors. The Judiciary.
H.1598  HD.2693 By Representative Keefe of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1598) of Mary S. Keefe and others relative to the sealing of certain records. The Judiciary.
H.1619  HD.356 By Representative Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1619) of David Paul Linsky and others relative to increasing penalties for the illegal sale and possession of firearms. The Judiciary.
H.1677  HD.1581 By Representative Meschino of Hull, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1677) of Joan Meschino and others relative to access to justice for persons aggrieved by actions of intentional discrimination. The Judiciary.
H.1690  HD.3625 By Representative Moran of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1690) of Michael J. Moran and others relative to evictions. The Judiciary.
H.1694  HD.3314 By Representative Muratore of Plymouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1694) of Mathew J. Muratore and others for legislation to create a new court-supervised community-based mental health treatment process. The Judiciary.
H.1701  HD.639 By Representatives Nguyen of Andover and Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1701) of Tram T. Nguyen, Christine P. Barber and others relative to supporting survivors of trafficking and abuse and encouraging increased access to opportunities through expungement and/or sealing of records. The Judiciary.
H.1702  HD.625 By Representatives Nguyen of Andover and Higgins of Leominster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1702) of Tram T. Nguyen, Natalie M. Higgins and others relative to protections for sexual assault survivors. The Judiciary.
H.1710  HD.3510 By Representatives O'Day of West Boylston and Cruz of Salem, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1710) of James J. O'Day, Manny Cruz and others relative to the age of criminal majority. The Judiciary.
H.1713  HD.2348 By Representatives Peake of Provincetown and Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1713) of Sarah K. Peake, Hannah Kane and others for legislation to provide that every child have the same rights and protections under law as any other child without regard to the marital status, gender, gender identity, or sexual orientation of the parent or parents. The Judiciary.
H.1731  HD.3657 By Representatives Rogers of Cambridge and Day of Stoneham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1731) of David M. Rogers, Michael S. Day and others relative to promoting access to counsel and housing stability. The Judiciary.
H.1745  HD.83 By Representative Roy of Franklin, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1745) of Jeffrey N. Roy and others relative to transmitting indecent visual depictions by teens and the unlawful distribution of explicit images. The Judiciary.
H.1759  HD.3678 By Representative Santiago of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1759) of Jon Santiago and Kay Khan relative to establishing medical civil rights. The Judiciary.
H.1795  HD.799 By Representative Tyler of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1795) of Chynah Tyler and others relative to establishing a jail and prison construction moratorium. The Judiciary.
H.1796  HD.822 By Representative Tyler of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1796) of Chynah Tyler and others relative to telephone service for inmates in correctional institutions. The Judiciary.
H.1805  HD.2726 By Representative Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1805) of Andres X. Vargas and James B. Eldridge relative to structural racism in the parole process. The Judiciary.
H.1820  HD.2243 By Representative Worrell of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1820) of Christopher J. Worrell and others relative to compensation for victims of wrongful conviction. The Judiciary.
H.1821  HD.2267 By Representative Worrell of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1821) of Christopher J. Worrell and others relative to parole and establishing a restorative justice program. The Judiciary.
H.1849  HD.2814 By Representatives Cutler of Pembroke and Fluker Oakley of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1849) of Josh S. Cutler, Brandy Fluker Oakley and others relative to salary range transparency by certain employers. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1851  HD.66 By Representatives Cutler of Pembroke and Lipper-Garabedian of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1851) of Josh S. Cutler, Kate Lipper-Garabedian and others relative to education and training programs specializing in uses of blockchain technology. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1854  HD.77 By Representative Cutler of Pembroke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1854) of Josh S. Cutler and others relative to establishing the re-entry works fund. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1860  HD.196 By Representative Cutler of Pembroke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1860) of Josh S. Cutler and others for legislation to include bone marrow and organ donation in the paid family and medical leave program. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1877  HD.2995 By Representative Fluker Oakley of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1877) of Brandy Fluker Oakley and others for legislation to establish a hospital and community health center worker minimum wage. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1888  HD.1063 By Representative Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1888) of Kenneth I. Gordon and others relative to the Massachusetts Paid Family Medical Leave Law. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1889  HD.1064 By Representative Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1889) of Kenneth I. Gordon and others relative to the definitions of covered business entity and covered contract worker under the Massachusetts Paid Family Medical Leave Law. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1900  HD.1872 By Representative Hunt of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1900) of Daniel J. Hunt and others for legislation to include certain bona fide apprenticeship and training programs under the prevailing wage law. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1909  HD.2556 By Representative Keefe of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1909) of Mary S. Keefe and others for legislation to establish a strong communities and workforce development fund to be reinvested in communities affected by incarceration. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1918  HD.3239 By Representative Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1918) of Jay D. Livingstone and others relative to employment protections for victims of abusive behavior. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1924  HD.347 By Representative Moran of Lawrence, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1924) of Frank A. Moran and others for legislation to promote the recruitment and retention of hospital workers. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1925  HD.3965 By Representatives Nguyen of Andover and Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1925) of Tram T. Nguyen, Daniel M. Donahue and others relative to the minimum wage. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1927  HD.622 By Representative Nguyen of Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1927) of Tram T. Nguyen and others for legislation to protect injured workers. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1940  HD.4039 By Representatives Rogers of Cambridge and Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1940) of David M. Rogers, Christine P. Barber and others relative to the publishing of aggregate wage data reports. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1965  HD.2370 By Representative Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1965) of Ruth B. Balser and Lindsay N. Sabadosa relative to quality mental health services in state correctional facilities. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
H.1966  HD.2465 By Representative Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1966) of Ruth B. Balser and others relative to access to addiction services. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
H.1967  HD.3275 By Representative Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1967) of Ruth B. Balser and others for legislation to provide medication for addiction treatment to certain incarcerated persons. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
S.1979  SD.661 By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1979) of Joanne M. Comerford, Jason M. Lewis, Michael J. Barrett, Rebecca L. Rausch and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a jail and prison construction moratorium. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.1981  HD.2682 By Representatives Fernandes of Falmouth and Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1981) of Dylan A. Fernandes, Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to preventing overdose deaths and increasing access to treatment. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
S.1982  SD.820 By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1982) of Cynthia Stone Creem and Kay Khan for legislation relative to the use of low embodied carbon concrete in state projects. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.1984  HD.2965 By Representative Fluker Oakley of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1984) of Brandy Fluker Oakley and others for legislation to expand equitable perinatal mental health services. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
S.1990  SD.1066 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1990) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Rebecca L. Rausch, Joanne M. Comerford, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to language access and inclusion. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.2005  HD.3672 By Representative O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2005) of James J. O'Day and others for legislation to establish a board of registration of licensed recovery coaches. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
H.2006  HD.3833 By Representative O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2006) of James J. O'Day and Daniel M. Donahue relative to applied behavioral health clinic rates. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
H.2019  HD.2497 By Representative Ashe of Longmeadow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2019) of Brian M. Ashe and others relative to kennel safety. Municipalities and Regional Government.
S.2024  SD.2017 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2024) of Jason M. Lewis, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Joanne M. Comerford, Brian W. Murray and other members of the General Court for legislation to modernize participation in public meetings. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.2034  SD.1525 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2034) of Michael O. Moore, Rodney M. Elliott, James C. Arena-DeRosa, Adam Scanlon and other members of the General Court for legislation to define fraud in public construction bid laws. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.2102  SD.1219 By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2102) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Edward J. Kennedy, Paul W. Mark, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the Senate for legislation to promote energy efficient lighting, conserve energy, regulate outdoor night lighting, and reduce light pollution. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2103  HD.3953 By Representatives Rogers of Cambridge and Montaño of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2103) of David M. Rogers, Samantha Montaño and others relative to enabling cities and towns to stabilize rents and protect tenants. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.2131  HD.2474 By Representatives Barber of Somerville and Connolly of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2131) of Christine P. Barber, Mike Connolly and others for legislation to improve outdoor and indoor air quality for communities burdened by pollution. Public Health.
H.2133  HD.2263 By Representatives Barber of Somerville and Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2133) of Christine P. Barber, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and others relative to hormonal contraceptives. Public Health.
H.2135  HD.866 By Representative Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2135) of Christine P. Barber and others relative to the licensing, supervision and scope of practice of physicians assistants. Public Health.
H.2178  HD.3108 By Representative Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2178) of Denise C. Garlick and others for legislation to strengthen the public health infrastructure to address Alzheimer’s Disease and dementia. Public Health.
H.2182  HD.393 By Representatives Gentile of Sudbury and Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2182) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Hannah Kane and others for legislation to reduce incidence and death from pancreatic cancer. Public Health.
H.2183  HD.1609 By Representative Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2183) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile and others for legislation to improve food allergy awareness. Public Health.
H.2193  HD.1224 By Representatives Higgins of Leominster and Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2193) of Natalie M. Higgins, Jack Patrick Lewis and others relative to expanding after-death options and the disposal of human bodies. Public Health.
H.2197  HD.3324 By Representative Hogan of Stow and Senator Cyr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2197) of Kate Hogan, Julian Cyr and others for legislation to protect public health from PFAS. Public Health.
H.2204  HD.712 By Representatives Kane of Shrewsbury and Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2204) of Hannah Kane, Denise C. Garlick and others relative to accelerating improvements to the local and regional public health system to address disparities in the delivery of public health services. Public Health.
H.2221  HD.1490 By Representative Lawn of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2221) of John J. Lawn, Jr., and others that the Department of Public Health establish a voluntary certification training program for care of certain patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities including autism. Public Health.
H.2225  HD.2238 By Representative Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2225) of Jack Patrick Lewis and others relative to enabling pharmacists to prescribe, dispense and, administer pre-exposure prophylaxis. Public Health.
S.2230  SD.1587 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2230) of Sal N. DiDomenico and Michael J. Barrett for legislation relative to class 3 electric bicycles. Transportation.
H.2245  HD.634 By Representative Nguyen of Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2245) of Tram T. Nguyen and others for legislation to strengthen the direct care and dementia workforce. Public Health.
H.2246  HD.2342 By Representatives O'Day of West Boylston and Philips of Sharon, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2246) of James J. O'Day, Edward R. Philips and others for legislation to authorize attending physicians to prescribe medical aid in dying medication that will end the life of patients in a peaceful manner. Public Health.
H.2256  HD.1221 By Representative Pignatelli of Lenox, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2256) of Smitty Pignatelli and others relative to membership in the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact. Public Health.
H.2264  HD.1653 By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton and Senator Mark, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2264) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Paul W. Mark and others that the Executive Office of Health and Human Services establish a grant program to increase the availability of non-law-enforcement, unarmed community-based response options for emergency calls. Public Health.
H.2288  HD.2459 By Representatives Balser of Newton and Cruz of Salem, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2288) of Ruth B. Balser, Manny Cruz and others for legislation to prohibit local and state involvement in federal immigration enforcement, unless required by law. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2314  HD.3056 By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2314) of Marjorie C. Decker relative to unreasonable limits on in-person visitation of inmates. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2319  HD.3779 By Representative Domb of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2319) of Mindy Domb and others relative to access to medical parole. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2325  HD.2972 By Representative Fluker Oakley of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2325) of Brandy Fluker Oakley and others for legislation to maximize out-of-cell time and opportunities for incarcerated people to attend education, training, employment, and other programs. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2360  HD.352 By Representative Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2360) of David Paul Linsky and others relative to 3D printed weapons and ghost guns. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2361  HD.353 By Representative Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2361) of David Paul Linsky and others relative to banning semi-automatic firearms. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2362  HD.355 By Representative Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2362) of David Paul Linsky and others for legislation to establish a firearm violence institute within the Department of Public Health. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2363  HD.357 By Representative Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2363) of David Paul Linsky and others relative to the sale, transfer, or possession of large capacity ammunition gun feeding devices. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2364  HD.361 By Representative Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2364) of David Paul Linsky and others for legislation to require liability insurance by gun owners. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2365  HD.363 By Representative Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2365) of David Paul Linsky and others for legislation to require that firearms safety courses provide live fire practice for firearms licenses. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2366  HD.365 By Representative Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2366) of David Paul Linsky and others relative to prosecution for the sale of illegal firearms. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2367  HD.368 By Representative Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2367) of David Paul Linsky and others relative to universal background checks for private gun sales. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2368  HD.370 By Representative Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2368) of David Paul Linsky and others for legislation to further regulate illegal trafficking and gun violence. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.2384  SD.2583 By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2384) of Cynthia Stone Creem, John J. Lawn, Jr., Ruth B. Balser and Kay Khan (with approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation relative to the appointment of special police officers in the city of Newton. Public Service. [Local approval received]
H.2394  HD.3087 By Representatives Rogers of Cambridge and Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2394) of David M. Rogers, Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to the right of persons incarcerated in correctional institutions, state prisons, jails or houses of correction to confer with news media representative. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2397  HD.3018 By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton and Senator Miranda, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2397) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Liz Miranda and others relative to parole review for aging incarcerated persons. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2398  HD.1984 By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2398) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa and others relative to access to parole. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.2448  SD.2771 By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2448) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Ruth B. Balser, Kay Khan and John J. Lawn, Jr. (with approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation to authorize the City of Newton to prohibit the application of second generation anti-coagulant rodenticides within its borders. Environment and Natural Resources. [Local Approval Received.]
H.2483  HD.1594 By Representative Consalvo of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2483) of Rob Consalvo and others relative to teacher retirement election. Public Service.
S.2564  Senate, January 29, 2024 --The committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 175) of Cindy F. Friedman, Joanne M. Comerford, Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Lydia Edwards and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the disclosure of toxic chemicals in children’s products; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 318) of James K. Hawkins and others for legislation to direct the Department of Environmental Protection to publish a toxic chemicals of concern consumer products list, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2564).
S.2605  Senate, March 4, 2024 --The committee on Labor and Workforce Development, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1197) of Jason M. Lewis, Rebecca L. Rausch, Jack Patrick Lewis, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve the Massachusetts paid family medical leave law; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1198) of Jason M. Lewis, Lydia Edwards, James B. Eldridge and Paul R. Feeney for legislation to amend the Massachusetts Paid Family Medical Leave law definitions of a covered business entity and a covered contract worker; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1858) of Josh S. Cutler and others relative to the publication of hearing decisions by the Department of Family and Medical Leave; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1859) of Josh S. Cutler and others relative to data reporting by the Department of Family and Medical Leave; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1860) of Josh S. Cutler and others for legislation to include bone marrow and organ donation in the paid family and medical leave program; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1888) of Kenneth I. Gordon and others relative to the Massachusetts Paid Family Medical Leave Law; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1889) of Kenneth I. Gordon and others relative to the definitions of covered business entity and covered contract worker under the Massachusetts Paid Family Medical Leave Law; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1942) of Jeffrey N. Roy relative to unemployment benefits for replacement workers, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2605).
S.2619  An Act providing affordable and accessible high-quality early education and care to promote child development and well-being and support the economy in the Commonwealth
S.2667  April 1, 2024 -- The committee on Education, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 257) of John J. Cronin, Simon Cataldo, Sally P. Kerans, Patricia D. Jehlen and other members of the General Court for legislation to end discriminatory outcomes in vocational school admissions, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2667).
S.2681  March 14, 2024 -- The committee on Public Health, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1388) of John F. Keenan, Lydia Edwards, John C. Velis, Kay Khan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to recovery coach licensure, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2681).
S.2707  Senate, March 14, 2024 -- Text of the Senate Bill ensuring affordability, readiness and learning for our youth and driving economic development (Senate, No. 2707) (being the text of Senate, No. 2697, printed as amended)
S.2709  April 1, 2024 -- The committee on Education, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 239) of Michael D. Brady, James K. Hawkins, Patrick M. O'Connor and Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to establish a special commission on creating a more diversified teaching workforce in the Commonwealth; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 252) of Brendan P. Crighton for legislation to promote racially integrated schools; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 254) of Brendan P. Crighton for legislation to promote racially and culturally inclusive K-12 curriculum; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 259) of Julian Cyr, Jack Patrick Lewis, Vanna Howard and Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation relative to LGBTQ+ inclusive curriculum; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 286) of Adam Gomez and Vanna Howard for legislation to ensure diversity in public education; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 288) of Adam Gomez, Tram T. Nguyen, Steven Ultrino, Jack Patrick Lewis and others for legislation to promote racially inclusive curriculum in schools; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 299) of Robyn K. Kennedy, Steven Owens and Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to address racial and cultural bias training in educator professional development; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 311) of Jason M. Lewis, Manny Cruz, Joanne M. Comerford, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to educator diversity; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 318) of Liz Miranda, Joanne M. Comerford, Lydia Edwards, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a permanent commission on American Indian and Alaska Native education; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 340) of Pavel M. Payano for legislation to enable all students to thrive: protecting a high quality, diverse educator workforce; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 344) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Jack Patrick Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford, Vanna Howard and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to celebrate and teach Native American culture and history, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2709).
H.2908  HD.2236 By Representative O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2908) of James J. O'Day and others relative to excluding certain income from the calculation of the tax on incomes in excess of one million dollars. Revenue.
H.2909  HD.2310 By Representative O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2909) of James J. O'Day and others for legislation to require certain married couples to submit joint income tax returns. Revenue.
H.2989  HD.468 By Representative Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2989) of Christine P. Barber and others relative to the annual issuance of a proclamation from the Governor setting apart the second Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.3009  HD.3377 By Representatives Cutler of Pembroke and Lipper-Garabedian of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3009) of Josh S. Cutler, Kate Lipper-Garabedian and others for legislation to establish a workforce skills cabinet to serve as a cross-agency governance structure to improve and expand workforce skills and college and career readiness. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.3025  HD.911 By Representative Driscoll of Milton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3025) of William J. Driscoll, Jr., and others relative to remote access for public bodies and town meetings. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.3028  HD.3917 By Representative Fernandes of Falmouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3028) of Dylan A. Fernandes and others relative to the State Board of Building Regulations and Standards. [Corrected] State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.3033  HD.3929 By Representatives Garballey of Arlington and Domb of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3033) of Sean Garballey, Mindy Domb and others for legislation to further regulate public access to historical records. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.3084  HD.3616 By Representatives Madaro of Boston and González of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3084) of Adrian C. Madaro, Carlos González and others for legislation to require state agencies to provide timely, culturally competent oral language services to all limited English proficiency individuals who seek to access services, programs, or activities. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.3137  HD.4047 By Representative Armini of Marblehead, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3137) of Jennifer Balinsky Armini and others relative to intervenors and utility work. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3145  HD.3264 By Representative Blais of Deerfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3145) of Natalie M. Blais and others that the Department of Energy Resources establish the community access to electric bicycles grant initiative. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3159  HD.3207 By Representative Fernandes of Falmouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3159) of Dylan A. Fernandes, Patrick Joseph Kearney and Simon Cataldo relative to electric utility climate resilience and microgrids. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3164  HD.2747 By Representatives Garballey of Arlington and Cataldo of Concord, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3164) of Sean Garballey, Simon Cataldo and others relative to improving outdoor lighting and increasing dark-sky visibility. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3187  HD.4024 By Representative Madaro of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3187) of Adrian C. Madaro and others relative to energy facilities siting improvement to address environmental justice, climate, and public health. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3203  HD.3954 By Representatives Owens of Watertown and Armini of Marblehead, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3203) of Steven Owens, Jennifer Balinsky Armini and others relative to the future of clean heat and establishing a thermal transition trust fund. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3232  HD.776 By Representative Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3232) of Andres X. Vargas and others for legislation to establish a zero carbon renovation fund to provide for the costs associated with energy efficiency renovations of certain existing buildings. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3237  HD.3794 By Representatives Williams of Springfield and Ramos of North Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3237) of Bud L. Williams, Adrianne Pusateri Ramos and others relative to establishing a moratorium on new gas system expansion. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3239  HD.3425 By Representative Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3239) of Ruth B. Balser and others relative to authorizing library access to electronic books and digital audiobooks. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
H.3245  HD.3142 By Representatives Fiola of Fall River and Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3245) of Carole A. Fiola, Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the use of elephants, big cats, primates, giraffes, and bears in traveling exhibits and shows. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
H.3248  HD.1611 By Representatives Rogers of Cambridge and Biele of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3248) of David M. Rogers, David Biele and others relative to Native American heritage. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
H.3314  HD.3030 By Representative Fluker Oakley of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3314) of Brandy Fluker Oakley and others relative providing notices and taking certain other actions to reduce debt-based driving restrictions. Transportation.
H.3470  HD.2924 By Representative Vitolo of Brookline, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3470) of Tommy Vitolo relative to roadway safety. Transportation.
H.3581  HD.1899 By Representative Hunt of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3581) of Daniel J. Hunt and others relative to promoting nature-based approaches for resiliency and climate change adaptation. Environment and Natural Resources.
H.3616  HD.3966 By Representatives Cruz of Salem and Tyler of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3616) of Manny Cruz, Chynah Tyler and others relative to the regulations governing licensed birth centers. Public Health.
H.3681  HD.262 By Representative Coppinger of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3681) of Edward F. Coppinger and others relative to the availability of private utility construction contracts. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3682  HD.263 By Representative Coppinger of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3682) of Edward F. Coppinger and others relative to transparency in private utility construction contracts. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3689  HD.3348 By Representatives Decker of Cambridge and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3689) of Marjorie C. Decker, Sean Garballey and others relative to transitioning to clean electricity, heating and transportation. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3701  HD.1558 By Representative Giannino of Revere, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3701) of Jessica Ann Giannino and others relative to the prohibition of using plastics as fuel. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3929  An Act to improve quality and oversight of long-term care
H.3955  HD.3611 By Representative Holmes of Boston and Senator Miranda, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3955) of Russell E. Holmes, Liz Miranda and Lindsay N. Sabadosa for legislation to provide for second look review of the sentences of certain incarcerated persons. The Judiciary.
H.3956  HD.3646 By Representative Holmes of Boston and Senator Miranda, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3956) of Russell E. Holmes, Liz Miranda and others for legislation to authorize an independent correctional oversight office to facilitate the recommendations of the Special Legislative Commission on Structural Racism in Correctional Facilities of the Commonwealth. The Judiciary.
H.3987  HD.4442 By Representative Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3987) of Ruth B. Balser, Cynthia Stone Creem and Kay Khan (with the approval of the mayor and city council) relative to retired fire fighters in the city of Newton. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
H.4096  HD.4491 By Representative Muratore of Plymouth, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Mathew J. Muratore and others for legislation to authorize insurance coverage for prosthetic devices and orthotic devices. Financial Services.
H.4100  An Act relative to salary range transparency
H.4101  An Act relative to accelerating improvements to the local and regional public health system to address disparities in the delivery of public health services
H.4109  An Act relative to salary range transparency
H.4115  An Act to prevent abuse and exploitation
H.4121  HD.4578 By Representative Holmes of Boston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Russell E. Holmes for legislation to require automated external defibrillators at sporting events. Public Health.
H.4178  An Act to improve quality and oversight of long-term care
H.4193  An Act to improve quality and oversight of long-term care
H.4238  HD.4751 By Representative Puppolo of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4238) of Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., and others (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the city of Springfield be authorized to increase the age limit for the appointment of special police officers in said city. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
H.4241  An Act to prevent abuse and exploitation
H.4263  An Act to save recycling costs in the Commonwealth
H.4265  An Act relative to advanced placement examinations and college credit
H.4288  An Act protecting our soil and farms from PFAS contamination
H.4295  HD.4731 By Representative Donato of Medford, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul J. Donato relative to health insurance reimbursements for services provided by advanced practice registered nurses. Financial Services.
H.4356  An Act promoting housing opportunity and mobility through eviction sealing (HOMES)
H.4360  An Act promoting access to counsel and housing stability in Massachusetts
H.4393  An Act updating terminology and investigative practices related to the protection of persons with disabilities
H.4394  An Act allowing certain minors to consent to supportive services
H.4399  An Act to expand access to career technical education and other alternative pathways that improve student opportunities and outcomes
H.4400  An Act to reduce exclusionary discipline for violations of rules related to student grooming and dress
H.4433  An Act to expand access for those living with younger onset Alzheimer’s, dementia and other disabilities
H.4451  An Act relative to social work uplifting practices and exam removal
H.4486  An Act to protect Massachusetts public health from PFAS
H.4501  An Act to expedite permitting for electric decarbonization infrastructure projects
H.4502  An Act to promote transportation electrification infrastructure
H.4519  An Act relative to educator diversity
H.4527  An Act relative to the special commission on state institutions for persons with disabilities
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.