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The 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Senator Patricia D. Jehlen Democrat - Second Middlesex

Photo of  Patricia D. Jehlen
  Patricia.Jehlen@masenate.gov

State House

24 Beacon St.
Room 424
Boston, MA, 02133
Phone:
(617) 722-1578
Fax:
617-722-1117
Amendments Table
Bill Docket Bill Pinslip/Title
Link to Bill Detail page for S.51  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1896 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 51) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Mark C. Montigny, Kay Khan and Marcos A. Devers for legislation relative to individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.156  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1829 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 156) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., William N. Brownsberger, Bradford Hill and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect the rights of assisted living residents. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.296  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1396 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 296) of Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation relative to student assessment data. Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.297  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1731 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 297) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Mike Connolly, Joseph A. Boncore, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote the education success of court involved children. Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.298  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1892 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 298) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Jason M. Lewis, Elizabeth A. Malia and David M. Rogers for legislation relative to the financial impact of charter schools. Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.299  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1893 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 299) of Patricia D. Jehlen, David M. Rogers and Michael O. Moore for legislation to implement the Every Student Succeeds Act. Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.356  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1382 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 356) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Mary S. Keefe, Sal N. DiDomenico, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide emergency aid to certain elderly and disabled residents. Elder Affairs.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.357  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1390 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 357) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Jason M. Lewis, Steven Ultrino, John H. Rogers and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase the personal care allowance of residents of long-term care facilities. Elder Affairs.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.358  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1393 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 358) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Jason M. Lewis, Mathew J. Muratore, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to home care. Elder Affairs.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.359  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1397 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 359) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Danielle W. Gregoire, Jason M. Lewis, Steven Ultrino and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to protecting elders and persons with disabilities. Elder Affairs.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.360  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1401 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 360) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Steven Ultrino, Mark C. Montigny, Denise Provost and other members of the General Court for legislation to examine cost trends and financial performance among nursing facilities. Elder Affairs.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.361  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1402 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 361) of Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to direct the administration to amend the Frail Elder Home and Community-Based Waiver to permit eligible older adults to choose to reside in Certified Assisted Living Residences. Elder Affairs.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.362  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1404 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 362) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Steven Ultrino, Denise Provost and James B. Eldridge for legislation to establish regulations at rest homes. Elder Affairs.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.363  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1405 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 363) of Patricia D. Jehlen and Anne M. Gobi for legislation relative to regulations for small house nursing homes. Elder Affairs.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.364  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1894 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 364) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Michael O. Moore, William N. Brownsberger, Jennifer E. Benson and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to Massachusetts home care eligibility. Elder Affairs.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.365  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1897 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 365) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Steven Ultrino, Brian M. Ashe, Denise Provost and other members of the General Court for legislation to authorize the option of providing basic common sense health services for residents of assisted living residences. Elder Affairs.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.366  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1907 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 366) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Edward J. Kennedy and James B. Eldridge for legislation to support affordable senior housing and services. Elder Affairs.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.408  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.304 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 408) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Joan Meschino, Mike Connolly, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to support working parents who choose to run for public office. Election Laws.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.490  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1265 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 490) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Jason M. Lewis, Mike Connolly, Bruce E. Tarr and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote awareness of sewage pollution in public waters. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.491  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1266 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 491) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Carolyn C. Dykema, Mike Connolly, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to respond to the threat of invasive species. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.600  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1389 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 600) of Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to provide greater fairness in insurance policies. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.601  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1826 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 601) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Steven Ultrino, Bradley H. Jones, Jr., James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to reduce the cost of pharmacy benefits . Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.602  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1902 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 602) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Steven Ultrino, Anne M. Gobi, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish the Massachusetts secure choice retirement program and expand the Massachusetts CORE plan to all employers. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.688  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1400 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 688) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Jason M. Lewis, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to preserve special needs trusts for disabled seniors. Health Care Financing.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.748  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1392 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 748) of Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation relative to the rights of faculty members at the University of Massachusetts. Higher Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.749  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1895 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 749) of Patricia D. Jehlen and Elizabeth A. Malia for legislation to establish a special commission to evaluate the original infrastructure debt at the University of Massachusetts Boston. Higher Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.801  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1963 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 801) of Patricia D. Jehlen, José F. Tosado, Denise Provost and James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to tenants’ opportunity to purchase. Housing.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.955  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1297 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 955) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Denise Provost, James B. Eldridge, David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf and other members of the General Court for legislation to enhance justice for families harmed by lead . The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.956  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1306 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 956) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Marjorie C. Decker, Mike Connolly and other members of the General Court for legislation to remove the liability cap for malpractice resulting in serious injury or death. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.957  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1708 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 957) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Jason M. Lewis, Mary S. Keefe, Denise Provost and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to compensation for victims of wrongful conviction. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1081  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1296 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1081) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Christopher Hendricks, Denise Provost and James B. Eldridge for legislation to ensure that employees of companies that receive large tax breaks are paid a prevailing wage. Labor and Workforce Development.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1082  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1398 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1082) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Tricia Farley-Bouvier, James B. Eldridge, Sean Garballey and other members of the General Court for legislation to require one fair wage. Labor and Workforce Development.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1083  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1583 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1083) of Patricia D. Jehlen and Elizabeth A. Malia for legislation relative to banning noncompetition agreements in the Commonwealth. Labor and Workforce Development.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1084  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1704 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1084) of Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation relative to consolidating multiple definitions of employee. Labor and Workforce Development.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1274  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1381 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1274) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Julian Cyr, Lori A. Ehrlich, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase access to disposable menstrual products in prisons, homeless shelters, and public schools. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1275  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1403 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1275) of Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to further regulate the Commission on Falls Prevention. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1276  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1678 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1276) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Theodore C. Speliotis, Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Marjorie C. Decker and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure safe patient access to emergency care. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1278  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.816 By Representative Hecht of Watertown and Senator Jehlen, a joint petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 1278) of Jonathan Hecht, Patricia D. Jehlen and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the need for accessible homes for the elderly, returning veterans with disabilities and families that include persons with disabilities. Housing.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.1278  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.816 By Representative Hecht of Watertown and Senator Jehlen, a joint petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 1278) of Jonathan Hecht, Patricia D. Jehlen and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the need for accessible homes for the elderly, returning veterans with disabilities and families that include persons with disabilities. Housing.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1425  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1693 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1425) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Mary S. Keefe and Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to establishing a commission to review substance use in correctional facilities. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1547  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1898 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1547) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Mike Connolly, Thomas M. Stanley, Dylan A. Fernandes and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure fair public higher education workplaces. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1683  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1399 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1683) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Steven Ultrino, Edward J. Kennedy, Cindy F. Friedman and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase the property tax deferral for seniors. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1684  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1891 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1684) of Patricia D. Jehlen and David M. Rogers for legislation to prevent diversion of public revenue to private schools. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1685  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1901 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1685) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Ruth B. Balser, Jason M. Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure affordable health connector coverage. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1869  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1280 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1869) of Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation relative to sleep deprivation avoidance and promotion of good sleeping practices. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1980  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1274 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1980) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Thomas M. Stanley, Mike Connolly, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect ratepayers from gas pipeline expansion costs. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2102  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1262 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2102) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Denise Provost, James B. Eldridge, Cindy F. Friedman and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure equitable access to subway and bus service. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2165  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1302 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by resolutions, Senate, No. 2165) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Jack Patrick Lewis, Mike Connolly, James B. Eldridge and others for legislation to prevent the first use of nuclear weapons by the United States. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2307  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2510 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2307) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Christine P. Barber, Mike Connolly and Denise Provost (with approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation to authorize the City Council of the city of Somerville to appoint a clerk of committees and assistant clerks of committees. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2369  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2591 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2369) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Christine P. Barber, Mike Connolly and Denise Provost (with approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation relative to the terms for members of the city of Somerville's Zoning Board of Appeals. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2421  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2643 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2421) of Patricia D. Jehlen and Christine P. Barber (with approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation to further defining the purposes of the affordable housing trust in the city of Somerville. Housing. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2831  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2992 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2831) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Sal N. DiDomenico, Jason M. Lewis, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to guarantee housing stability during the COVID-19 emergency and recovery. Housing.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2927  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.3084 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2927) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Patricia D. Jehlen and Eric P. Lesser for legislation relative to additional unemployment benefits for the neediest recipients currently excluded from the Lost Wages Assistance program. Labor and Workforce Development.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.3308  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.584 By Representative Gordon of Bedford and Senator Jehlen, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3308) of Kenneth I. Gordon and Patricia D. Jehlen relative to persons authorized to perform marriage ceremonies. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4082  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4482 By Representative Donato of Medford and Senator Jehlen, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4082) of Paul J. Donato, Patricia D. Jehlen and others (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the city of Medford be authorized to exempt labor service positions of the department of public works, in said city, from the civil service law. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4439  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4883 By Representative Donato of Medford and Senator Jehlen, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4439) of Paul J. Donato, Patricia D. Jehlen and Sean Garballey (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the city of Medford be authorized to utilize funds received from the surrounding community agreement entered into between said city and Wynn MA LLC for the purposes set forth in the agreement. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
Link to Bill Detail page for H.4748  Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4962 By Representative Rogers of Cambridge and Senator Jehlen, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of David M. Rogers, Patricia D. Jehlen and others for legislation to further regulate unemployment assistance during public health or public safety emergencies. Labor and Workforce Development.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.409  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1699 By Ms. Jehlen (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 409) of Robin Chen for legislation to lower the voting age for state and local elections with guardian consent. Election Laws. This bill is by request. *
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.