Assistant Minority Leader
peter.durant@masenate.gov
State House
24 Beacon St.
Room 520
Boston, MA, 02133
Room 520
Boston, MA, 02133
Phone:
(617) 722-1540
| Follow In My Legislature | Bill | Docket | Bill Pinslip/Title |
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| Link to Bill Detail page for SD.3155 | By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Peter J. Durant for legislation relative to creditable service for Vincent Provencher. Public Service. | ||
| Link to Bill Detail page for SD.3276 | By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Peter J. Durant for legislation to establish the Massachusetts Digital Settlement Sandbox Program. Financial Services. | ||
| Link to Bill Detail page for HD.5755 | By Representative Zlotnik of Gardner and Senator Durant, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Jonathan D. Zlotnik and Peter J. Durant for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Todd LaFreniere, an employee of the Department of Correction. Public Service. | ||
| Link to Bill Detail page for HD.6183 | By Representative Berthiaume of Spencer and Senator Durant, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr., establish a sick leave bank for Rosemarie Derry, an employee of the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. Public Service. | ||
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.223 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.235 | By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 223) of Peter J. Durant and Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr. relative to homeowners right to perform electrical work. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.347 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.653 | By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 347) of Peter J. Durant for legislation relative to the protection of medical exemptions for immunizations for school attendance. Education. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.510 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.628 | By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 510) of Peter J. Durant, John R. Gaskey, Joseph D. McKenna, Colleen M. Garry and others for legislation to provide a photo identification card to be used for voting purposes to ensure safe and secure elections. Election Laws. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.539 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1324 | By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 539) of Peter J. Durant, Daniel Seitz, and Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida relative to requiring proof of vaccination against COVID-19 as a condition of entry. Emergency Preparedness and Management. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.576 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.415 | By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 576) of Peter J. Durant, David F. DeCoste, Christopher M. Markey, Joseph D. McKenna and others for legislation relative to outdoor heritage. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.577 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.418 | By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 577) of Peter J. Durant, Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr., Christopher M. Markey, Joseph D. McKenna and others for legislation relative to the use of crossbows in hunting. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.578 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.419 | By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 578) of Peter J. Durant, Christopher M. Markey and Joseph D. McKenna for legislation relative to hunting near a dwelling. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.579 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.421 | By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 579) of Peter J. Durant, Hannah Kane, Joseph D. McKenna, James B. Eldridge and others for legislation to reimburse the Inland Fisheries and Game Fund. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.580 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.423 | By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 580) of Peter J. Durant, Ryan C. Fattman, Kimberly N. Ferguson, Brian M. Ashe and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to crumbling concrete foundations. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.581 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.430 | By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 581) of Peter J. Durant for legislation relative to the Underground Storage Tank Petroleum Cleanup Fund Administrative Review Board. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.582 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.431 | By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 582) of Peter J. Durant, Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr. and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to the Ware river watershed advisory committee. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.729 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.424 | By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 729) of Peter J. Durant and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to notify broker prior to termination of coverage. Financial Services. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.730 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.656 | By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 730) of Peter J. Durant and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to increase the Medicaid life insurance exemption. Financial Services. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.927 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.238 | By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 927) of Peter J. Durant and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to require higher educational institutions to provide certain information to students applying for or changing their major field of study. Higher Education. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.977 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.416 | By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 977) of Peter J. Durant, Joseph D. McKenna, Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr., James C. Arena-DeRosa and others for legislation relative to CHAMPS application upgrades. Housing. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.978 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.625 | By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 978) of Peter J. Durant, John R. Gaskey, Joseph D. McKenna, Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr. and others for legislation to define eligibility requirements for the HomeBase Program. Housing. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.979 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.626 | By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 979) of Peter J. Durant, John R. Gaskey, Joseph D. McKenna, Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr. and others for legislation to mandate the emergency housing assistance program only be available to residents of the commonwealth who have resided in the commonwealth for at least 1 year. Housing. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1074 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.234 | By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1074) of Peter J. Durant for legislation to update proof of age documentation. The Judiciary. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1075 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.661 | By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1075) of Peter J. Durant for legislation relative to Gardner District Court. The Judiciary. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1076 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1465 | By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1076) of Peter J. Durant and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to penalties for loan of money secured by weapons. The Judiciary. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1077 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2317 | By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1077) of Peter J. Durant and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to maintain parity in legal services for small property owners by providing financial assistance to both local and statewide programs that serve eligible clients. The Judiciary. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1519 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.428 | By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1519) of Peter J. Durant and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to medical records requests. Public Health. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1520 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1318 | By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1520) of Peter J. Durant, Susan E. Chester , and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to protect a patient’s right to a support person at health care facilities. Public Health. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1521 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1331 | By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1521) of Peter J. Durant and Julie Booras, for legislation to ensure municipal control in public health systems. Public Health. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for H.1590 | Link to Bill Detail page for HD.1490 | By Representative Berthiaume of Spencer and Senator Durant, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1590) of Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr., for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Eric J. Iwaniec, an employee of the Trial Court. The Judiciary. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1669 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.237 | By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1669) of Peter J. Durant, Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida, Joseph D. McKenna, Steven George Xiarhos and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to post-traumatic stress disorder in law enforcement officers. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1670 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.420 | By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1670) of Peter J. Durant and Bruce E. Tarr relative to permitting the manufacture and sale of sling shots. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1671 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.432 | By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1671) of Peter J. Durant, David F. DeCoste, Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr. and Steven George Xiarhos for legislation to repeal the firearms laws. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1672 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.433 | By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1672) of Peter J. Durant for legislation relative to registration of guns. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1673 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.434 | By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1673) of Peter J. Durant for legislation relative to live firearm training requirements. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1674 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.437 | By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1674) of Peter J. Durant for legislation relative to pre-ban magazines. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1675 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.629 | By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1675) of Peter J. Durant, John R. Gaskey, Joseph D. McKenna, Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr. and others for legislation to further define sanctuary policies in the commonwealth. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1676 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1453 | By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1676) of Peter J. Durant for legislation to repeal the nonresident ban on semiautomatic hunting. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1677 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1454 | By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1677) of Peter J. Durant for legislation relative to firearm identification card. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1678 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1469 | By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1678) of Peter J. Durant and David F. DeCoste for legislation relative to the licensing of ammunition sales. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1679 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.1471 | By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1679) of Peter J. Durant for legislation to protect personal data in ammunition transactions. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1830 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.223 | By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1830) of Peter J. Durant and Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr. (by the vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the town of Brookfield to continue employment of Herb Chaffee beyond the age of 65. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1831 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.226 | By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1831) of Peter J. Durant, Kimberly N. Ferguson, Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr. and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to provide killed in the line of duty benefits to Joanne Songy, surviving spouse of Detective John D. Songy, a police officer of the town of Rutland. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1832 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.231 | By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1832) of Peter J. Durant for legislation to allow Wayne Estes, a retired member of the Massachusetts DDS, an accidental disability retirement option. Public Service. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1833 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.414 | By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1833) of Peter J. Durant and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to Peace Corps creditable service. Public Service. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1834 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.429 | By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1834) of Peter J. Durant, Ryan C. Fattman and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation relative to retirement classification of licensed drinking water operators. Public Service. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1966 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.233 | By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1966) of Peter J. Durant and Bruce E. Tarr relative to certain payments in property sales by nonprofit organizations. Revenue. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1967 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.422 | By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1967) of Peter J. Durant for legislation relative to a bitcoin strategic reserve. Revenue. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1968 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.425 | By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1968) of Peter J. Durant and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to the small businesses operated on leased commonwealth property. Revenue. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2128 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.229 | By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2128) of Peter J. Durant and Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr. for legislation to authorize the commissioner of capital asset management and maintenance to convey certain land in the town of Brookfield. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2129 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.426 | By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2129) of Peter J. Durant and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to remote access for public bodies and town meetings. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2265 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.427 | By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2265) of Peter J. Durant and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to extending customer service hours for ride share companies. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2381 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.221 | By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2381) of Peter J. Durant and Bruce E. Tarr relative to transfers of motor vehicles on death. Transportation. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2382 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.236 | By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2382) of Peter J. Durant for legislation to designate certain portions of Route 9, Route 20 and Route 32 as the General Lafayette trail. Transportation. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2383 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.410 | By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2383) of Peter J. Durant and Kimberly N. Ferguson for legislation to designate a certain bridge in the town of Princeton as the Captain Christopher J. Sullivan memorial bridge. Transportation. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2384 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.439 | By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2384) of Peter J. Durant relative to special regulations for vehicle specific checkpoints. Transportation. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2385 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.440 | By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2385) of Peter J. Durant and Bruce E. Tarr relative to the prohibition of motor vehicle operators to make turns at certain red lights. Transportation. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2386 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.441 | By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2386) of Peter J. Durant and Bruce E. Tarr that the Registrar of Motor Vehicles be authorized to issue firefighter motorcycle license plates. Transportation. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2462 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.449 | By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2462) of Peter J. Durant and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to headstones for long-serving or perished members of the Massachusetts National Guard. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2505 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.222 | By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2505) (subject to Joint Rule 9) of Peter J. Durant and Kimberly N. Ferguson (by vote of the town) for legislation relative to the dissolution of the Holmes Park Water District. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2595 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.2921 | By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2595) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Peter J. Durant and Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr. for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Emily Coollick. Public Service. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2789 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.3444 | By Mr. Durant and Ms.Ferguson of Holden, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2789) of Peter J. Durant and Kimberly N. Ferguson (by vote of the town) for legislation to provide recall elections in the town of Rutland. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.2958 | Senate, February 17, 2026 -- Substituted as a new draft (Senator Durant) for the Senate Bill authorizing the commissioner of capital asset management and maintenance to convey certain land in the town of Brookfield (Senate, No. 2128). | ||
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.3091 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.3865 | By Mr. Durant and Mr.Ashe of Longmeadow, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 3091) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Peter J. Durant, Brian M. Ashe, Jacob R. Oliveira, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to create crumbling concrete relief for homeowners. Financial Services. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for H.4211 | Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4790 | By Representative Ferguson of Holden and Senator Durant, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4211) of Kimberly N. Ferguson (by vote of the town) relative to changing the term of the elected office of moderator in the town of Holden. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for H.4313 | Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4935 | By Representative Berthiaume of Spencer and Senator Durant, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4313) of Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr., and Peter J. Durant (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize digital legal notices for the town of North Brookfield. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for H.4521 | Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4997 | By Representative Berthiaume of Spencer and Senator Durant, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr., for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Kathleen Rodrigue, an employees of the Chief Medical Examiner's office. Public Service. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for H.4698 | Link to Bill Detail page for HD.4936 | By Representative Berthiaume of Spencer and Senator Durant, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr., and Peter J. Durant relative to the retirement benefits of Dale R. Kiley, a retired state trooper. Public Service. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for H.5189 | Link to Bill Detail page for HD.5296 | By Representative Berthiaume of Spencer and Senator Durant, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr., that Bradford G. Merkel be authorized to take the state police examination notwithstanding the maximum age requirement. Public Service. | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for H.5379 | Link to Bill Detail page for HD.6040 | By Representative Berthiaume of Spencer and Senator Durant, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5379) of Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr., (by vote of the town) relative to the transfer of interest in land in the town of West Brookfield. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for H.5468 | Link to Bill Detail page for HD.6182 | By Representative Ferguson of Holden and Senator Durant, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5468) of Kimberly N. Ferguson (by vote of the town) that the town of Princeton be authorized to continue the employment of police officer Paul Quinn, notwithstanding the maximum age requirement. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.] | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for SD.3176 | By Mr. Durant (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 0000) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James Cooke for legislation to allow individuals convicted of a second offense of operating under the influence to apply for a hardship license under certain conditions. Transportation. This bill is by request. * | ||
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1517 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.227 | By Mr. Durant (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1517) of Julie Farrell, for legislation to ban artificial fluoridation schemes. Public Health. This bill is by request. * | |
| Link to Bill Detail page for S.1518 | Link to Bill Detail page for SD.228 | By Mr. Durant (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1518) of Julie Farrell, for legislation relative to fluoride in water warnings. Public Health. This bill is by request. * |
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.