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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.72  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2021 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 72) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Sonia Chang-Diaz and Adam Gomez for legislation to ensure equitable host community agreements and increase small business opportunity. Cannabis Policy.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.114  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2466 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 114) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Kay Khan, Susan L. Moran, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.342  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.751 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 342) of Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation relative to student assessment data. Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.343  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.752 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 343) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Elizabeth A. Malia and James J. O'Day for legislation relative to the financial impact of charter schools. Education.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.344  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1495 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 344) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Jack Patrick Lewis, Christopher Hendricks, Mary S. Keefe 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.405  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.704 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 405) of Patricia D. Jehlen, James B. Eldridge, Jack Patrick Lewis, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to Massachusetts home care eligibility. Elder Affairs.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.406  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.705 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 406) of Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation relative to regulations for small house nursing homes. Elder Affairs.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.407  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.706 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 407) of Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to establish regulations at rest homes. Elder Affairs.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.408  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.754 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 408) of Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to further regulating the Assisted Living Advisory Council. Elder Affairs.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.409  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.756 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 409) of Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to authorize common sense health services in assisted living. Elder Affairs.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.410  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.757 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 410) 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.411  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.758 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 411) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Joanne M. Comerford, Joan B. Lovely and Thomas M. Stanley for legislation to provide emergency aid to certain elderly and disabled residents. Elder Affairs.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.412  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.771 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 412) of Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to increase the personal care allowance of residents of long-term care facilities. Elder Affairs.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.413  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1060 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 413) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Jack Patrick Lewis, Carol A. Doherty, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve employer standards for Massachusetts nursing homes. Elder Affairs.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.414  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1844 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 414) of Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to ensure quality of care in nursing homes. Elder Affairs.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.475  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.994 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 475) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Mike Connolly, Joan Meschino, 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.563  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1661 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 563) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Michael J. Barrett, Paul R. Feeney, Mike Connolly 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.564  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2354 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 564) of Patricia D. Jehlen and Nick Collins for legislation to establish a food justice frontline. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.683  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.707 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 683) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Meghan Kilcoyne and James B. Eldridge for legislation to provide greater fairness in insurance policies. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.684  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1114 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 684) of Patricia D. Jehlen and Brian W. Murray for legislation to reduce the cost of pharmacy benefits. Financial Services.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.773  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.749 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 773) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Jason M. Lewis, Walter F. Timilty, Mark C. Montigny 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.774  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1260 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 774) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Jack Patrick Lewis, Adam J. Scanlon, Rebecca L. Rausch and other members of the General Court for legislation to clarify rate setting processes for home health and home care services. Health Care Financing.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.837  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.745 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 837) 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.838  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.750 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 838) 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.889  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1667 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 889) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Jack Patrick Lewis, Sal N. DiDomenico, Carmine Lawrence Gentile and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the stabilization of rents and evictions in towns and cities facing distress in the housing market. Housing.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.890  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1672 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 890) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Jack Patrick Lewis, Carlos González, Erika Uyterhoeven and other members of the General Court for legislation to guarantee a tenant’s first right of refusal. Housing.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.891  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1802 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 891) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Adam Gomez, Mike Connolly, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to prevent COVID-19 evictions and foreclosures and promote an equitable housing recovery.. Housing.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1055  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1487 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1055) of Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation relative to compensation for victims of wrongful conviction. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1056  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1492 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1056) of Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to enhance justice for families harmed by lead. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1057  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1659 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1057) of Patricia D. Jehlen and Elizabeth A. Malia for legislation relative to probation violations. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1058  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1660 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1058) of Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation relative to caregiver authorization affidavits. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1059  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1664 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1059) of Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation relative to electronic signatures for electronic applications for criminal complaints. The Judiciary.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1208  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.414 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1208) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Kay Khan, James B. Eldridge, Rebecca L. Rausch and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to wage transparency. Labor and Workforce Development.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1209  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1490 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1209) of Patricia D. Jehlen and Elizabeth A. Malia for legislation to ban noncompetition agreements in the Commonwealth. Labor and Workforce Development.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1210  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1497 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1210) of Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to consolidate multiple definitions of employee. Labor and Workforce Development.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1211  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1498 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1211) of Patricia D. Jehlen, James B. Eldridge, Patrick M. O'Connor, Anne M. Gobi and others for legislation relative to physician assistant non-competes. Labor and Workforce Development.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1212  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1678 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1212) of Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to promote equity for employees who take leave for the birth, adoption or placement for a foster child. Labor and Workforce Development.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1213  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1811 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1213) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Paul W. Mark, Jack Patrick Lewis, Harriette L. Chandler 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.1214  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1981 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1214) of Patricia D. Jehlen, James B. Eldridge, Jason M. Lewis, Eric P. Lesser and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase unemployment insurance benefits for low wage workers.. Labor and Workforce Development.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1215  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1989 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1215) of Patricia D. Jehlen, James B. Eldridge, Michael O. Moore, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to employee definition harmonization. Labor and Workforce Development.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1216  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2309 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1216) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Tram T. Nguyen and Andres X. Vargas for legislation to establish a Commission on Unemployment Trust Fund Solvency. Labor and Workforce Development.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1340  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1109 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1340) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Christine P. Barber, Mike Connolly and Erika Uyterhoeven (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.1445  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.748 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1445) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Michael J. Barrett, Joanne M. Comerford, 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.1446  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.755 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1446) of Patricia D. Jehlen and Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to further regulate the Commission on Falls Prevention. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1447  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1742 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1447) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Joanne M. Comerford, Jason M. Lewis, Carmine Lawrence Gentile and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve outdoor and indoor air quality for communities burdened by transportation pollution. Public Health.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1596  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1097 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1596) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Mike Connolly, Christine P. Barber and Erika Uyterhoeven (with approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation to authorize the city of Somerville to repeal the provisions of chapter 327 of the Acts of 2004 relative to public safety in the city of Somerville. Public Safety and Homeland Security. [Local approval received]
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1597  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1658 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1597) of Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation relative to the Massachusetts Probation Service. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1598  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1663 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1598) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Steven Ultrino and Joanne M. Comerford 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.1599  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2163 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1599) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Joanne M. Comerford and Lindsay N. Sabadosa for legislation to remove barriers to medical parole. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1600  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2212 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1600) of Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to reform parole supervision in the interest of justice. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1732  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.703 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1732) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Adam J. Scanlon, Jack Patrick Lewis, Carmine Lawrence Gentile and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide fair working conditions for public higher education adjunct faculty. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1733  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.744 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1733) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Jack Patrick Lewis, Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Erika Uyterhoeven 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.1734  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1098 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1734) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Christine P. Barber, Mike Connolly and Erika Uyterhoeven (with approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation to authorize the appointment of special firefighters in the city of Somerville. Public Service. [Local approval received]
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1735  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1496 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1735) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Erika Uyterhoeven and Jack Patrick Lewis for legislation relative to pension divestment from companies selling weapons to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Public Service.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1884  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1669 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1884) of Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation relative to the estate tax. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1885  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1670 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1885) of Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation relative to senior property tax deferral. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1886  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1976 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1886) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Jack Patrick Lewis, Carol A. Doherty, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to emergency tax relief to unemployed workers. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.1887  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2229 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1887) of Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to provide better notices and protections in the process for collecting delinquent property taxes. Revenue.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2072  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1491 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2072) 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.2340  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1541 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2340) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Harriette L. Chandler, Adam Gomez, Christine P. Barber and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to fare free buses. Transportation.
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2524  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2747 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2524) of Patricia D. Jehlen (with approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation to provide for a gender-neutral charter in the City of Somerville. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local approval received]
Link to Bill Detail page for S.2841  Link to Bill Detail page for SD.3114 By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2841) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Christine P. Barber, Mike Connolly and Erika Uyterhoeven (with approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation to authorize the city of Somerville to continue the employment of Charles J. Femino as acting chief of police. Public Service. [Local approval received]
Link to Bill Detail page for S.3129  Senate, October 17, 2022 -- Substituted as a new draft (Senator Jehlen) for the Senate Bill providing for a gender-neutral charter in the City of Somerville (Senate, No. 2524).
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.