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The 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Senator Michael J. Barrett Democrat - Third Middlesex

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Assistant Majority Leader
  Mike.Barrett@masenate.gov

State House

24 Beacon St.
Room 312-B
Boston, MA, 02133
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(617) 722-1572
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  HD.410 An Act authorizing the town of Concord to establish a fee for checkout bags
  HD.5020 By Representative Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile and James K. Hawkins relative to emergency preparedness and responsible deployment of the Massachusetts National Guard. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.41  SD.399 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 41) of Jason M. Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford, Joan B. Lovely, Susannah M. Whipps and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a comprehensive statewide policy concerning streaming entertainment services and the recovery of municipal costs for digital infrastructure. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.
S.117  SD.1813 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 117) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Michael J. Barrett and John F. Keenan for legislation to establish basic needs assistance for Massachusetts immigrant residents. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.118  SD.1818 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 118) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Joanne M. Comerford, Mark C. Montigny and other members of the General Court for legislation to lift kids out of deep poverty. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.139  SD.930 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 139) of John F. Keenan, Michael J. Barrett, Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida, Jacob R. Oliveira 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.
S.150  SD.1358 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 150) of Joan B. Lovely and Michael J. Barrett for legislation relative to persons with developmental disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.155  SD.1390 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 155) of Joan B. Lovely, Sean Garballey, Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida, James K. Hawkins and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to supported decision-making agreements for certain adults with disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.197  SD.501 By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 197) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Rebecca L. Rausch, Michael O. Moore, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect reproductive health access, LGBTQ lives, religious liberty, and freedom of movement by banning the sale of cell phone location information. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
S.214  SD.1878 By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 214) of John J. Cronin relative to alleviating the burden of medical debt for patients and families. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.243  HD.2762 By Representatives Garballey of Arlington and Cataldo of Concord, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 243) of Sean Garballey, Simon Cataldo and others relative to terminology and investigative practices related to the protection of persons with disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.246  SD.976 By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 246) of Adam Gomez, Michael J. Barrett and Jacob R. Oliveira for legislation to provide increased access to hearing aids. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
S.311  SD.841 By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 311) of Joanne M. Comerford, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Adam Gomez, Jacob R. Oliveira and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish farm to school grants to promote healthy eating and strengthen the agricultural economy. Education.
S.312  SD.856 By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 312) of Joanne M. Comerford, Jason M. Lewis, Michael J. Barrett, James B. Eldridge and other members of the Senate for legislation to prohibit the use of Native American mascots by public schools in the Commonwealth. Education.
S.318  SD.1070 By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 318) of Brendan P. Crighton and Michael J. Barrett for legislation to modernize school construction. Education.
S.340  SD.1777 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 340) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Michael J. Barrett, Cindy F. Friedman, Manny Cruz and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to healthy youth. Education.
S.368  SD.997 By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 368) of Adam Gomez, Michael J. Barrett, Joanne M. Comerford, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the Senate for legislation to reduce exclusionary discipline for grooming and dress code violations. Education.
S.436  SD.1208 By Mr. Payano, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 436) of Pavel M. Payano, Sal N. DiDomenico, Jason M. Lewis, Vanna Howard and others for legislation to affirm and maintain equal access to public education for English learners. Education.
S.468  SD.2319 By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 468) of Adam Gomez, Jason M. Lewis, Paul W. Mark, John F. Keenan and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve care and prepare for the new era of Alzheimer’s and dementia by developing a public awareness campaign on brain health. Elder Affairs.
S.505  SD.667 By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 505) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Rebecca L. Rausch, Joanne M. Comerford, Carmine Lawrence Gentile and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish same day voter registration. Election Laws.
S.507  SD.1766 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 507) of Sal N. DiDomenico, John F. Keenan, Bruce E. Tarr, Paul W. Mark and others for legislation to improve campaign finance reporting by state ballot question committees. Election Laws.
S.531  SD.2194 By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 531) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Michael J. Barrett, Joanne M. Comerford, Erika Uyterhoeven and others for legislation to provide a local option for ranked choice voting in municipal elections. Election Laws.
S.607  SD.1096 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 607) of Patricia D. Jehlen and Michael J. Barrett for legislation to respond to the threat of invasive species. Environment and Natural Resources.
S.616  SD.548 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 616) of Jason M. Lewis, Michael O. Moore, Marcus S. Vaughn, James K. Hawkins and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to ivory and rhonoceros horn trafficking. Environment and Natural Resources.
S.644  SD.1447 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 644) of Michael O. Moore, Carmine Lawrence Gentile, David T. Vieira, Paul W. Mark and other members of the General Court relative to pesticides. Environment and Natural Resources.
S.735  SD.1209 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 735) of James B. Eldridge, Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell, and Michael J. Barrett for legislation to establish the Debt Collection Fairness Act. Financial Services.
S.745  SD.1981 By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 745) of Paul R. Feeney and Michael J. Barrett for legislation to limit out of pocket health expenses. Financial Services.
S.763  SD.945 By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 763) of Adam Gomez, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Manny Cruz, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to telehealth and digital equity for patients. Financial Services.
S.772  SD.971 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 772) of John F. Keenan, James B. Eldridge, James K. Hawkins, Michael J. Barrett and others for legislation to increases mandatory coverage for addiction care recovery. Financial Services.
S.780  SD.1553 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 780) of Joan B. Lovely and Michael J. Barrett for legislation to require mental health parity for disability policies. Financial Services.
S.824  SD.2124 By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 824) of Rebecca L. Rausch, John F. Keenan and Manny Cruz for legislation relative to coverage for pain medication for IUD procedures. Financial Services.
S.872  SD.953 By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 872) of John F. Keenan, Joanne M. Comerford, Michael J. Barrett and Michael O. Moore for legislation to establish a community health center nurse practitioner residency program. Health Care Financing.
S.886  SD.1565 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 886) of Joan B. Lovely, Michael J. Barrett, Hannah Kane, James K. Hawkins and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to family members serving as caregivers. Health Care Financing.
S.891  SD.996 By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 891) of Liz Miranda, Joanne M. Comerford and Michael J. Barrett for legislation relative to the primary care workforce development and loan repayment grant program at community health centers. Health Care Financing.
S.962  SD.1913 By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 962) of Brendan P. Crighton, Manny Cruz, Mike Connolly, Sal N. DiDomenico and others for legislation to promote Yes in My Back Yard. Housing.
S.1046  SD.155 By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1046) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Jason M. Lewis, John F. Keenan, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to adoptions outside of the Commonwealth. The Judiciary.
S.1053  SD.503 By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1053) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Joanne M. Comerford, Rebecca L. Rausch, Michael J. Barrett and others for legislation to implement the recommendations of the special commission on facial recognition technology. The Judiciary.
S.1056  SD.752 By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1056) of Cynthia Stone Creem and Michael J. Barrett for legislation to amend the definition of hate crime. The Judiciary.
S.1114  SD.949 By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1114) of Cindy F. Friedman, Adam Gomez, Joanne M. Comerford, John F. Keenan and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide easier and greater access to record sealing. The Judiciary.
S.1117  SD.1634 By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1117) of Cindy F. Friedman, Michael J. Barrett, Russell E. Holmes, John F. Keenan and others for legislation relative to treatment, not incarceration. The Judiciary.
S.1122  SD.1107 By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1122) of Adam Gomez, Joanne M. Comerford, Jason M. Lewis, Rebecca L. Rausch and other members of the Senate for legislation relative to Massachusetts state sovereignty. The Judiciary.
S.1127  SD.2057 By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1127) of Adam Gomez, Robyn K. Kennedy, Joanne M. Comerford, Mike Connolly and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure access to equitable representation in immigration proceedings by creating the Immigrant Legal Defense Fund. The Judiciary.
S.1167  SD.1434 By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1167) of Joan B. Lovely, Michael D. Brady and Michael O. Moore for legislation to protect nonhuman primate infants in research institutions and product testing facilities. The Judiciary.
S.1244  SD.1858 By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1244) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Sally P. Kerans, Manny Cruz, Susannah M. Whipps and other members of the General Court for legislation to enhance access to abortion care. The Judiciary.
S.1349  SD.382 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1349) of Jason M. Lewis, Michael J. Barrett, James B. Eldridge, Manny Cruz and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to raising the minimum wage closer to a living wage in the commonwealth. Labor and Workforce Development.
S.1447  SD.1084 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1447) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Adam Gomez, Mike Connolly, Paul W. Mark and other members of the General Court for legislation to enable cities and towns to stabilize rents and protect tenants. Municipalities and Regional Government.
S.1486  SD.1665 By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1486) of Joanne M. Comerford, Rebecca L. Rausch, Mindy Domb, Mark D. Sylvia and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to end of life options. Public Health.
S.1549  SD.1098 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1549) of Patricia D. Jehlen, John F. Keenan, Michael J. Barrett, Patrick M. O'Connor and other members of the Senate for legislation to increase access to disposable menstrual products. Public Health.
S.1555  SD.482 By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1555) of Edward J. Kennedy, Michael J. Barrett and Michael O. Moore for legislation to decrease food waste by standardizing the date labeling of food. Public Health.
S.1618  SD.2117 By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1618) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Michael J. Barrett, Erika Uyterhoeven, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote community immunity. Public Health.
S.1661  SD.1778 By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1661) of Sal N. DiDomenico and Michael J. Barrett for legislation relative to successful transition and re-entry to tomorrow for incarcerated persons. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1681  SD.1670 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1681) of James B. Eldridge, Liz Miranda, Joanne M. Comerford, Robyn K. Kennedy and other members of the Senate for legislation to protect the civil rights and safety of all Massachusetts residents. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1708  SD.1903 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1708) of Patricia D. Jehlen and Michael J. Barrett relative to fire safety education in schools and colleges. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.1937  SD.1216 By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1937) of Joanne M. Comerford, Adam Gomez, James B. Eldridge, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to grant a local option for a real estate transfer fee to fund affordable housing. Revenue.
S.2009  SD.663 By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2009) of Cindy F. Friedman and Michael J. Barrett for legislation relative to regional transportation ballot initiatives. Revenue.
S.2015  SD.1407 By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2015) of Adam Gomez, Michael J. Barrett and Manny Cruz for legislation to establish a tiered corporate minimum tax. Revenue.
S.2034  SD.2118 By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2034) of Jason M. Lewis and Michael J. Barrett for legislation to promote healthy alternatives to sugary drinks. Revenue.
S.2113  SD.670 By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2113) of Joanne M. Comerford, Rebecca L. Rausch, Michael J. Barrett, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the Senate for legislation to establish an Indigenous Peoples Day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.2114  SD.671 By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2114) of Joanne M. Comerford, Rebecca L. Rausch, Michael J. Barrett, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a jail and prison construction moratorium. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.2153  SD.1637 By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2153) of Cindy F. Friedman, Sean Garballey, Michael J. Barrett and James B. Eldridge for legislation to establish the fourth Thursday in March as Tuskegee Airmen Commemoration Day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
S.2156  SD.1177 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2156) of Patricia D. Jehlen, John F. Keenan, Patrick M. O'Connor, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase access to menstrual products in public buildings. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.2274  HD.1993 By Representative Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2274) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile and others relative to authorizing any town meeting to be held through remote participation or a hybrid of in-person and remote participation. Municipalities and Regional Government.
S.2328  SD.141 By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2328) of Julian Cyr, Jacob R. Oliveira, Mark D. Sylvia, Christopher Richard Flanagan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to free expression in school and public libraries. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
S.2463  SD.370 By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by resolutions, Senate, No. 2463) of James B. Eldridge and Michael J. Barrett for the adoption of resolutions for a United States Constitutional Amendment and a limited amendment proposing convention. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
S.2537  Senate, June 23, 2025 -- The committee on Financial Services to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 735) of James B. Eldridge, Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell, and Michael J. Barrett for legislation to establish the Debt Collection Fairness Act, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2537).
S.2546  Senate, July 10, 2025 -- The committee on Public Health to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1549) of Patricia D. Jehlen, John F. Keenan, Michael J. Barrett, Patrick M. O'Connor and other members of the Senate for legislation to increase access to disposable menstrual products, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2546).
S.2551  An Act relative to fairness in debt collection
S.2556  Senate, July 24, 2025 -- The committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 41) of Jason M. Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford, Joan B. Lovely, Susannah M. Whipps and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a comprehensive statewide policy concerning streaming entertainment services and the recovery of municipal costs for digital infrastructure, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2556).
S.2557  Senate, July 17, 2025 -- The committee on Education to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 436) of Pavel M. Payano, Sal N. DiDomenico, Jason M. Lewis, Vanna Howard and others for legislation to affirm and maintain equal access to public education for English learners, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2557).
S.2559  Senate, July 17, 2025 -- Text of the Senate Bill relative to fairness in debt collection (Senate, No. 2559) (being the text of Senate, No. 2551, printed as amended).
S.2623  Senate, October 14, 2025 -- The committee on Public Health to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1618) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Michael J. Barrett, Erika Uyterhoeven, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote community immunity, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2623).
S.2640  Senate, October 9, 2025 -- The committee on Senate Ways and Means, to whom was referred the Senate Bill to increase access to disposable menstrual products (Senate, No. 2546),- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 2640).
S.2696  Senate, November 6, 2025 -- The committee on Senate Ways and Means, to whom was referred the Senate Bill regarding free expression (Senate, No. 2328),- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 2696).
S.2705  Senate, Novmber 19, 2025 -- The committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 188) of Michael J. Barrett and Pavel M. Payano for legislation to allow the board of state examiners of plumbers and gas fitters to vary regulations to advance reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2705).
S.2721  Senate, November 19, 2025 -- The committee on Environment and Natural Resources to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 644) of Michael O. Moore, Carmine Lawrence Gentile, David T. Vieira, Paul W. Mark and other members of the General Court restricting the use of rodenticides in the environment, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2721).
S.2726  Senate, November 13, 2025 -- Text of the Senate Bill regarding free expression (being the text of Senate document 2696, printed as amended)
H.3042  HD.409 By Representatives Cataldo of Concord and Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3042) of Simon Cataldo and Carmine Lawrence Gentile (by vote of the town) that town of Concord be authorized to establish a building permit fee surcharge for affordable housing in said town. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]
H.3043  HD.411 By Representatives Cataldo of Concord and Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3043) of Simon Cataldo and Carmine Lawrence Gentile (by vote of the town) that the town of Concord be authorized to establish a real estate transfer fee upon the transfer of property in said town. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]
H.4133  HD.4655 By Representative Ciccolo of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4133) of Michelle L. Ciccolo (by vote of the town) that the town of Lexington be authorized to regulate the application of second generation anticoagulant rodenticides in said town. Environment and Natural Resources. [Local Approval Received.]
H.4323  HD.4895 By Representative Stanley of Waltham, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Thomas M. Stanley and Michael J. Barrett for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Alexandra Schwartz, an employee of the Massachusetts Department of State Police. Public Service.
H.4500  HD.5118 By Representatives Cataldo of Concord and Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4500) of Simon Cataldo (by vote of the town) that the town of Concord be authorized to ban second generation anticoagulant rodenticides within said town. Environment and Natural Resources. [Local Approval Received.]
H.4522  HD.5127 By Representatives Cataldo of Concord and Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4522) of Simon Cataldo (by vote of the town) relative to remote participation at town meetings and special town meetings in the town of Concord. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]
H.4684  HD.4886 By Representative Hawkins of Attleboro, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James K. Hawkins and others relative to penalties for law enforcement officers wearing masks or personal disguises while interacting with the public in the performance of their duties. The Judiciary.
H.4713  HD.5148 By Representatives Gentile of Sudbury and Cataldo of Concord, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4713) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Simon Cataldo and Michael J. Barrett (by vote of the town) relative to ranked choice voting in the town of Concord. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]
H.4723  HD.5231 By Representatives Arciero of Westford and Cataldo of Concord, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James Arciero that a certain bridge on Gorham Street in the town of Chelmsford be designated as the Ferreira brothers bridge. Transportation.
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.