Assistant Minority Leader
Patrick.OConnor@masenate.gov
State House
24 Beacon St.
Room 419
Boston, MA, 02133
Room 419
Boston, MA, 02133
Phone:
(617) 722-1646
| Follow In My Legislature | Bill | Docket | Bill Pinslip/Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| SD.3083 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bruce E. Tarr, Kelly A. Dooner, Peter J. Durant, Ryan C. Fattman and others for legislation to enhance background checks for early education providers. The Judiciary. | ||
| SD.3101 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bruce E. Tarr, Ryan C. Fattman, Patrick M. O'Connor, Peter J. Durant and others for legislation to prevent false impersonation of a federal official. The Judiciary. | ||
| SD.3218 | By Mr. Collins, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Nick Collins for legislation relative to the training, certification, and recognition of constables and civil deputy sheriffs. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | ||
| SD.3285 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 0000) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bruce E. Tarr, Kelly A. Dooner, Peter J. Durant, Ryan C. Fattman and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote emergency contract accountability and integrity. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | ||
| HD.4910 | By Representative Arriaga of Chicopee, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Shirley B. Arriaga relative to the sale of parrots. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | ||
| S.69 | SD.507 | By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 69) of Jacob R. Oliveira and Ryan C. Fattman for legislation to promote economic opportunities for cottage food entrepreneurs. Agriculture. | |
| S.102 | SD.2250 | By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 102) of Michael J. Barrett, James K. Hawkins, Joanne M. Comerford, John F. Keenan and other members of the General Court for legislation to require changing stations in public buildings. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.119 | SD.1820 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 119) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Joanne M. Comerford, James K. Hawkins, Kathleen R. LaNatra and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to a loan repayment program for human services workers. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.137 | SD.1115 | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 137) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Mark C. Montigny, Joanne M. Comerford, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.138 | SD.1173 | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 138) of Patricia D. Jehlen and James B. Eldridge for legislation to provide emergency aid to certain elderly and disabled residents. 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.149 | SD.1231 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 149) of Jason M. Lewis, James K. Hawkins, John F. Keenan, Manny Cruz and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase current medical providers' knowledge about autism in order to improve treatment. 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.165 | SD.413 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 165) of Michael O. Moore, Hannah Kane, David Paul Linsky, Colleen M. Garry and others for legislation to protect individuals with disabilities in MassHealth day habilitation programs. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.190 | SD.1481 | By Mr. Brady, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 190) of Michael D. Brady, Patrick M. O'Connor and Dylan A. Fernandes for legislation relative to professional licensure. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| S.192 | SD.2246 | By Mr. Collins, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 192) of Nick Collins for legislation to adopt regulations for the licensing of pipefitters and refrigeration technicians. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| S.195 | SD.1507 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 195) of Joanne M. Comerford, Cindy F. Friedman, Mark C. Montigny, Adam Gomez and other members of the Senate for legislation to eliminate harmful chemicals from children's products. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| 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.209 | SD.1246 | By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 209) of John J. Cronin and Thomas M. Stanley for legislation to modernize the pathway to becoming a certified public accountant. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| S.210 | SD.1384 | By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 210) of John J. Cronin, Cindy F. Friedman, Sally P. Kerans, Jacob R. Oliveira and other members of the General Court for legislation to expand wheelchair warranty protections for consumers with disabilities. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| S.218 | SD.1765 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 218) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Joanne M. Comerford, Manny Cruz, Paul R. Feeney and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to Social Work Uplifting Practices and Exam Removal (“The SUPER Act”). Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| S.252 | SD.1735 | By Ms. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 252) of Robyn K. Kennedy, Russell E. Holmes, Patricia D. Jehlen, Paul W. Mark and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish the social work licensure compact. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| H.261 | HD.3407 | By Representatives Livingstone of Boston and Finn of West Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 261) of Jay D. Livingstone, Michael J. Finn and others relative to supported decision-making agreements for certain adults with disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | |
| S.263 | SD.2265 | By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 263) of Mark C. Montigny, Michael O. Moore, James K. Hawkins, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect consumers from contributing to inhumane animal testing for cosmetics. 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.313 | SD.1662 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 313) of Joanne M. Comerford, Hannah Kane, James K. Hawkins, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation to strengthen transitional planning for persons with disabilities after high school graduation or the age of twenty-two. Education. | |
| S.334 | SD.280 | By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 334) of Julian Cyr and Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to the availability of sunscreen for students. Education. | |
| H.335 | HD.157 | By Representatives Chan of Quincy and Uyterhoeven of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 335) of Tackey Chan, Erika Uyterhoeven and others for legislation to require that real estate brokers fees be paid by lessors. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| S.349 | SD.595 | By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 349) of Ryan C. Fattman for legislation relative to fair educational practices. Education. | |
| S.351 | SD.630 | By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 351) of Ryan C. Fattman, Patrick M. O'Connor and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to create a task force to review and investigate indoor air quality in public school buildings. Education. | |
| S.374 | SD.1401 | By Mr. Gómez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 374) of Adam Gómez, Joanne M. Comerford, Patricia D. Jehlen, John F. Keenan and other members of the General Court for legislation to empower students and schools to thrive. Education. | |
| S.377 | SD.1359 | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 377) of Patricia D. Jehlen and James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to the board of elementary and secondary education. Education. | |
| S.379 | SD.1706 | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 379) of Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation relative to student assessment data. Education. | |
| S.388 | SD.1719 | By Ms. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 388) of Robyn K. Kennedy, Vanna Howard, Jacob R. Oliveira, Mike Connolly and other members of the General Court for legislation to fix the chapter 70 inflation adjustment. Education. | |
| S.425 | SD.499 | By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 425) of Jacob R. Oliveira, Steven George Xiarhos and Antonio F. D. Cabral for legislation to promote the inclusion of American Sign Language in the Commonwealth’s public schools. Education. | |
| S.428 | SD.1769 | By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 428) of Jacob R. Oliveira, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Lindsay N. Sabadosa, David Paul Linsky and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to school library standards. Education. | |
| S.430 | SD.2149 | By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 430) of Jacob R. Oliveira, Joanne M. Comerford, Vanna Howard, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation for a special commission to review and valuate the commonwealth’s current special education financing structure. Education. | |
| S.456 | SD.1277 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 456) of Bruce E. Tarr, Madeleine Elizabeth Jackman , Patrick M. O'Connor, Shirley B. Arriaga and others relative to requiring instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the use of defibrillators for high school graduation. Education. | |
| S.460 | SD.1085 | By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 460) of John C. Velis and Bradley H. Jones, Jr. for legislation to establish an elementary and secondary school robotics grant program. Education. | |
| S.464 | SD.556 | By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 464) of Julian Cyr, Rodney M. Elliott, Rebecca L. Rausch, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to strengthen the state home care program workforce by requiring each covered employer to enter into a labor peace agreement. Elder Affairs. | |
| 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.470 | SD.1036 | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 470) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Michael O. Moore, Paul K. Frost, John F. Keenan and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve Massachusetts home care. Elder Affairs. | |
| S.475 | SD.1357 | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 475) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Sal N. DiDomenico, Thomas M. Stanley, Patrick M. O'Connor and others for legislation to promote housing stability for older adults across the commonwealth. Elder Affairs. | |
| S.478 | SD.1546 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 478) of Joan B. Lovely, Jason M. Lewis, Brendan P. Crighton, Natalie M. Higgins and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to disclosing continuing care retirement community entrance fees. Elder Affairs. | |
| S.540 | SD.1444 | By Mr. Fernandes, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 540) of Dylan A. Fernandes that provisions be made to examine and report on the potential negative environmental and economic impacts of radioactive materials. Emergency Preparedness and Management. | |
| S.551 | SD.712 | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 551) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Joanne M. Comerford, Michael O. Moore, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to prohibit the sale of newly farmed fur products. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| S.557 | SD.1066 | By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 557) of Brendan P. Crighton, Joanne M. Comerford, James B. Eldridge, James K. Hawkins and other members of the General Court for legislation to accelerate and streamline wetlands restoration. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| S.558 | SD.1147 | By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 558) of Brendan P. Crighton and Hadley Luddy for legislation to promote nature-based approaches for resiliency and climate change adaptation throughout the Commonwealth. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| S.580 | 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. | |
| S.591 | SD.2572 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 591) of James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to greywater recycling. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| S.597 | SD.2276 | By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 597) of Paul R. Feeney, Joanne M. Comerford, James K. Hawkins, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to conserve and improve natural and working lands. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| H.611 | HD.1431 | By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 611) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others that schools be required to maintain non-patient specific epinephrine auto-injectors to be used in the event of anaphylactic emergencies. Education. | |
| 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.639 | SD.1527 | By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 639) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation to provide additional funding for animal welfare and safety programming. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| S.640 | SD.1640 | By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 640) of Mark C. Montigny, John F. Keenan, Joanne M. Comerford, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote humane cosmetics and other household products by limiting the use of animal testing. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| S.642 | SD.266 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 642) of Michael O. Moore, Paul K. Frost, Colleen M. Garry, Edward J. Kennedy and others for legislation relative to crumbling concrete prevention and protection. 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.685 | SD.747 | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 685) of Cynthia Stone Creem for legislation relative to transparency of consumer health insurance rights. Financial Services. | |
| S.690 | SD.1057 | By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 690) of Brendan P. Crighton, Marcus S. Vaughn, Steven George Xiarhos, Paul K. Frost and other members of the General Court for legislation to mandate access to cancer screenings for firefighters through health care benefits plans or programs provided by the public employer. Financial Services. | |
| S.692 | SD.1141 | By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 692) of Brendan P. Crighton, James B. Eldridge and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to facilitate timely access to quality health care by expanding access to patient navigation. Financial Services. | |
| S.704 | SD.694 | By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 704) of John J. Cronin, Joanne M. Comerford, Meghan K. Kilcoyne and Jason M. Lewis for legislation relative to the use of virtual credit cards by dental insurance providers. Financial Services. | |
| H.769 | HD.3983 | By Representative Gregoire of Marlborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 769) of Danielle W. Gregoire and others for legislation to improve care for Alzheimer’s and dementia. Elder Affairs. | |
| S.784 | SD.1596 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 784) of Joan B. Lovely, Susannah M. Whipps, Bruce E. Tarr, Hannah Kane and others for legislation to promote and enhance the sustainability of birth centers and the midwifery workforce. Financial Services. | |
| S.785 | SD.2387 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 785) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation to further regulate insurance claims. Financial Services. | |
| S.809 | SD.532 | By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 809) of Jacob R. Oliveira, Michael O. Moore, Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Thomas M. Stanley and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to patient access to biomarker testing to provide appropriate therapy. Financial Services. | |
| S.841 | SD.668 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 841) of Joanne M. Comerford, Jason M. Lewis, Brendan P. Crighton, Jacob R. Oliveira and other members of the Senate for legislation to support equal access to community care for elders and the disabled. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.869 | SD.1130 | By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 869) of Adam Gomez, James K. Hawkins, Jacob R. Oliveira, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to prevent discrimination against persons with disabilities in the provision of health care. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.870 | SD.1034 | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 870) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Hannah Kane, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to clarify rate setting processes for home health and home care services. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.871 | SD.924 | By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 871) of John F. Keenan, James B. Eldridge, James K. Hawkins, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to require MassHealth to cover medical treatments essential for people with a developmental disability, intellectual disability, or autism. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.874 | SD.981 | By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 874) of John F. Keenan, James B. Eldridge, James K. Hawkins, David Paul Linsky and other members of the General Court for legislation to strengthen mental health centers. Health Care Financing. | |
| S.877 | SD.1702 | By Ms. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 877) of Robyn K. Kennedy, Paul W. Mark, James B. Eldridge, John F. Keenan and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote an enhanced care worker minimum wage. 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. | |
| H.898 | HD.2926 | By Representative Badger of Plymouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 898) of Michelle L. Badger relative to the use of horseshoe crabs for bait. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| S.939 | SD.1567 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 939) of Joan B. Lovely, Joanne M. Comerford, Michael D. Brady, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish the hunger-free campus initiative that would provide grants to institutions of public higher education to address student food insecurity and hunger. Higher Education. | |
| S.989 | SD.2368 | By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 989) of Paul R. Feeney for legislation to establish the missing-middle starter home development and home ownership program. Housing. | |
| H.990 | HD.2107 | By Representative Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 990) of Jack Patrick Lewis and others for legislation to prohibit the sale of farmed fur products. Environment and Natural Resources. | |
| S.998 | SD.1068 | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 998) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Adam Gomez, James K. Hawkins, Mike Connolly and other members of the General Court for legislation to guarantee a tenant’s first right of refusal. Housing. | |
| S.1008 | SD.1573 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1008) of Joan B. Lovely, James K. Hawkins, James B. Eldridge, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the Massachusetts rental voucher program. Housing. | |
| S.1022 | SD.817 | By Mr. Payano, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1022) of Pavel M. Payano, Sal N. DiDomenico, Michael O. Moore, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation to maintain stable housing for families with pets. 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.1069 | SD.1816 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1069) of Sal N. DiDomenico and Michael O. Moore for legislation to protect survivors of rape and their children. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1115 | SD.1194 | By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1115) of Cindy F. Friedman and John F. Keenan for legislation to provide critical community services. 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. | |
| H.1117 | HD.2842 | By Representatives Cruz of Salem and Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1117) of Manny Cruz, Natalie M. Higgins and others relative to coverage of birth centers and the midwifery workforce. Financial Services. | |
| S.1132 | SD.886 | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1132) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Joanne M. Comerford and Adam Gomez for legislation relative to compensation for victims of wrongful conviction. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1138 | SD.926 | By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1138) of John F. Keenan, Jason M. Lewis, Brendan P. Crighton, Patrick M. O'Connor and others for legislation to clarify a right of a durable power of attorney. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1143 | SD.1728 | By Ms. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1143) of Robyn K. Kennedy for legislation relative to privileged communications in defamation actions. 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.1171 | SD.1643 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1171) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation relative to the well-being of new mothers and infants. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1190 | SD.1398 | By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1190) of Mark C. Montigny, John F. Keenan, Michael O. Moore, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation to enhance the issuance of citations for cruel conditions for animals. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1199 | SD.87 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1199) of Michael O. Moore for legislation to add law enforcement councils to the definition of employer under the tort claim law. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1205 | SD.94 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1205) of Michael O. Moore, Joanne M. Comerford, Jacob R. Oliveira, Joan B. Lovely and other members of the Senate for legislation relative to controlling and abusive litigation. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1206 | SD.133 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1206) of Michael O. Moore, Michael D. Brady, James K. Hawkins, Jacob R. Oliveira and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to pets in divorce and separation. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1207 | SD.134 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1207) of Michael O. Moore, Michael D. Brady, James K. Hawkins, Manny Cruz and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the ownership of pets by convicted animal abusers. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1227 | HD.2335 | By Representative Kilcoyne of Clinton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1227) of Meghan K. Kilcoyne and others relative to cancer patient access to biomarker testing to provide appropriate therapy. Financial Services. | |
| S.1247 | SD.2125 | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1247) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to criminalize sexual assault of a passenger by a rideshare operator. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1258 | HD.1854 | By Representative McMurtry of Dedham and Senator Rush, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1258) of Paul McMurtry, David F. DeCoste and others relative to coverage of medically necessary oral and dental care for head and neck cancer survivors. Financial Services. | |
| S.1277 | SD.1108 | By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1277) of John C. Velis, Joanne M. Comerford, Michael O. Moore, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the humane protection of animals. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1291 | HD.805 | By Representative Puppolo of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1291) of Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Lindsay N. Sabadosa and Meghan K. Kilcoyne relative to further clarifying the delivery of health care and dentistry. Financial Services. | |
| H.1292 | HD.806 | By Representative Puppolo of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1292) of Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Lindsay N. Sabadosa and Meghan K. Kilcoyne relative to financial services contracts for dental benefits corporations. Financial Services. | |
| S.1310 | SD.466 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1310) of James B. Eldridge for legislation to protect injured workers. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.1312 | SD.574 | By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1312) of Ryan C. Fattman, Joseph D. McKenna, Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to ensure domestic violence victims' protections for all employees in the commonwealth. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.1318 | SD.2038 | By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1318) of Paul R. Feeney, Jason M. Lewis, Sal N. DiDomenico, Michael O. Moore and other members of the Senate for legislation relative to compliance with the prevailing wage laws of the Commonwealth. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.1319 | SD.2039 | By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1319) of Paul R. Feeney and Jason M. Lewis for legislation relative to unemployment compensation and labor disputes. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.1325 | SD.2273 | By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1325) of Paul R. Feeney, James K. Hawkins, Jason M. Lewis, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to wage rates for direct care staff and support employees. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.1339 | SD.1113 | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1339) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Joanne M. Comerford, Vanna Howard, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide paid family and medical leave to all educators. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| H.1343 | HD.1776 | By Representative Walsh of Peabody, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1343) of Thomas P. Walsh and others for legislation to prohibit denials of certain payments for health care service. Financial Services. | |
| S.1343 | SD.919 | By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1343) of John F. Keenan, Michael O. Moore, David F. DeCoste, Rebecca L. Rausch and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide collective bargaining rights for legislative employees. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.1351 | SD.1169 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1351) of Jason M. Lewis for legislation to improve the Massachusetts paid family medical leave law. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.1352 | SD.1178 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1352) of Jason M. Lewis for legislation to amend the Massachusetts Paid Family Medical Leave law definitions of a covered business entity and a covered contract worker. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.1362 | SD.1980 | By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1362) of Jacob R. Oliveira, Rodney M. Elliott, Rebecca L. Rausch, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to prohibit mandatory overtime. Labor and Workforce Development. | |
| S.1403 | SD.2471 | By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1403) of Cindy F. Friedman, Joanne M. Comerford, Mike Connolly, Adam Gómez and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to reducing administrative burden. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | |
| S.1411 | SD.992 | By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1411) of Liz Miranda and John F. Keenan for legislation to establish a perinatal behavioral health care workforce trust fund. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | |
| S.1449 | SD.955 | By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1449) of John F. Keenan, Marcus S. Vaughn, Steven George Xiarhos, Paul K. Frost and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to firefighter residency. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| S.1458 | SD.1017 | By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1458) of Mark C. Montigny, Michael O. Moore, Michael D. Brady, James K. Hawkins and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to updating animal health inspections. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| S.1469 | SD.1753 | By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1469) of Jacob R. Oliveira relative to school district special education reserve funds. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| H.1476 | HD.1307 | By Representative Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1476) of Tackey Chan and others for legislation relative to pet ownership for residents of state-aided public housing for the elderly. Housing. | |
| S.1483 | SD.674 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1483) of Joanne M. Comerford, Rebecca L. Rausch, John F. Keenan, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the Senate for legislation relative to menstrual product ingredient disclosure. Public Health. | |
| S.1484 | SD.676 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1484) of Joanne M. Comerford, Mark C. Montigny, Danillo A. Sena, Paul K. Frost and other members of the General Court for legislation to reduce incidence and death from pancreatic cancer. Public Health. | |
| S.1504 | SD.2403 | By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1504) of Julian Cyr, Joanne M. Comerford, James B. Eldridge, John F. Keenan and others for legislation to protect Massachusetts public health from Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) a group of chemicals that are used in many consumer products and industrial processes. Public Health. | |
| S.1531 | SD.2521 | By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1531) of Ryan C. Fattman for legislation to prohibit the use of harmful food dyes in competitive school foods. Public Health. | |
| S.1537 | SD.2605 | By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1537) of Paul R. Feeney and Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to establish testing protocol and care for victims of date rape drugs. Public Health. | |
| S.1546 | SD.2074 | By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1546) of Adam Gomez, Sal N. DiDomenico, John F. Keenan and Jason M. Lewis for legislation to create a task force to identify, monitor, and remediate indoor air pollution and indoor mold contamination in schools, long term care facilities, correctional facilities, early childhood education facilities, public housing and privately-owned residential buildings. Public Health. | |
| S.1548 | SD.1086 | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1548) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Joanne M. Comerford, Jacob R. Oliveira, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the Senate for legislation to improve outdoor and indoor air quality for communities burdened by transportation pollution. 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.1573 | SD.1421 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1573) of Joan B. Lovely, Jason M. Lewis, Paul K. Frost, Ryan C. Fattman and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to newborn screenings for congenital cytomegalovirus. Public Health. | |
| S.1616 | SD.2425 | By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1616) of Jacob R. Oliveira for legislation to establish an advisory committee on the accessibility of fresh food retail in communities throughout the Commonwealth. Public Health. | |
| H.1625 | HD.1952 | By Representative Consalvo of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1625) of Rob Consalvo relative to assault upon and aggravated harassment of sports officials. The Judiciary. | |
| H.1634 | HD.2209 | By Representative Davis of Great Barrington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1634) of Leigh Davis and others for legislation relative to sexual assaults by adults in positions of authority or trust. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1646 | SD.2485 | By Mr. Collins, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1646) of Nick Collins for legislation to develop a database to collect data on written notices of code violations and fines relative to hot work processes. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1647 | SD.2487 | By Mr. Collins, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1647) of Nick Collins for legislation to implement the recommendations of the Walsh-Kennedy Commission Report. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1649 | SD.669 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by resolutions, Senate, No. 1649) of Joanne M. Comerford, Patrick M. O'Connor, Samantha Montaño, Patrick Joseph Kearney and others for the adoption of resolutions to embrace the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons and move the US back from the brink of nuclear war. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1718 | SD.1639 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1718) of Joan B. Lovely, Vanna Howard, Hannah Kane, Paul W. Mark and other members of the General Court for legislation to require health care employers to develop and implement programs to prevent workplace violence. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1719 | SD.2171 | By Mr. Mark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1719) of Paul W. Mark for legislation to enhance safety of first responders with initiatives, including training, protective equipment, and emergency response planning.. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.1723 | HD.241 | By Representative Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1723) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Mary S. Keefe and Michael O. Moore for legislation to eliminate the charitable immunity defense in certain court actions. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1737 | SD.109 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1737) of Michael O. Moore and Steven George Xiarhos for legislation to establish a standing commission on operating under the influence and impaired driving. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1741 | SD.113 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1741) of Michael O. Moore, James K. Hawkins, Steven S. Howitt, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to police training in appropriate interactions with persons on the autism spectrum and other intellectual and developmental disabilities. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1747 | SD.1079 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1747) of Michael O. Moore, David F. DeCoste, John J. Marsi, Rodney M. Elliott and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to public safety on private college and university campuses. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.1788 | SD.64 | By Mr. Brady, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1788) of Michael D. Brady, Marcus S. Vaughn, Steven George Xiarhos, Paul K. Frost and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to PTSD and accidental disability retirement. Public Service. | |
| S.1794 | SD.800 | By Mr. Brady, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1794) of Michael D. Brady, Vanna Howard, Jacob R. Oliveira, James K. Hawkins and other members of the General Court for legislation to require administrators of certain retirement plans to disclose conflicts of interest. Public Service. | |
| S.1797 | SD.1940 | By Mr. Collins, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1797) of Nick Collins for legislation relative to disability or death caused by infectious diseases, presumption. Public Service. | |
| S.1821 | SD.1787 | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1821) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Marcus S. Vaughn, Steven George Xiarhos, Paul K. Frost and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the disability or death caused by post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Public Service. | |
| S.1829 | SD.2558 | By Mr. Driscoll, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1829) of William J. Driscoll, Jr. and Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to certain licensed pipefitters and refrigeration technicians. Public Service. | |
| S.1835 | SD.304 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1835) of James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to death benefits to surviving spouses of call and volunteer firefighters. Public Service. | |
| H.1853 | HD.1717 | By Representative Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1853) of Jay D. Livingstone relative to testimony after grant of immunity to witnesses. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1860 | SD.2295 | By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1860) of Paul R. Feeney, Marcus S. Vaughn, Steven George Xiarhos, Paul K. Frost and other members of the General Court for legislation to expand the cancer presumption for firefighters. Public Service. | |
| S.1863 | SD.848 | By Mr. Fernandes, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1863) of Dylan A. Fernandes, Norman J. Orrall, David F. DeCoste, Kathleen R. LaNatra and other members of the General Court for legislation to grant group 4 status to officers who retire from the Bureau of Criminal Investigation at the Plymouth County Sheriff’s Department. Public Service. | |
| S.1884 | SD.2208 | By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1884) of Liz Miranda, Sal N. DiDomenico, Michael F. Rush, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to teacher retirement election. Public Service. | |
| S.1895 | SD.539 | By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1895) of Jacob R. Oliveira, Ryan C. Fattman, Paul W. Mark, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide equity to police officers disabled by cardiac disease. Public Service. | |
| S.1900 | SD.566 | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1900) of Michael F. Rush and John J. Cronin for legislation relative to creditable service for retirement purposes for non-public school service. Public Service. | |
| S.1910 | SD.56 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1910) of Bruce E. Tarr and Steven George Xiarhos for legislation to provide the next of kin of a police officer or firefighter killed in the line of duty with the flags of the Commonwealth and the United States. Public Service. | |
| H.1914 | HD.336 | By Representatives Nguyen of Andover and Howard of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1914) of Tram T. Nguyen, Vanna Howard and others relative to a temporary possession ban of animals for animal abusers. The Judiciary. | |
| S.1914 | SD.795 | By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1914) of John C. Velis, Marcus S. Vaughn, Steven George Xiarhos, Paul K. Frost and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to Parkinson's disease disability and death in firefighters. Public Service. | |
| S.1920 | SD.1163 | By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1920) of John C. Velis, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Michael O. Moore, Hannah Kane and other members of the General Court for legislation to correct inequities regarding the retirement of state-employed and special authority-employed police officers. Public Service. | |
| S.1921 | SD.1618 | By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1921) of John C. Velis, Simon Cataldo, Sean Garballey, Vanna Howard and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to retirement equity for parenting teachers. Public Service. | |
| S.1934 | SD.1931 | By Mr. Collins, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1934) of Nick Collins for legislation relative to funding of the Massachusetts State House police memorial. Revenue. | |
| H.1969 | HD.2077 | By Representative Roy of Franklin, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1969) of Jeffrey N. Roy relative to assaults upon sports officials. The Judiciary. | |
| S.2033 | SD.1684 | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2033) of Jason M. Lewis, Liz Miranda, Paul W. Mark, Carmine Lawrence Gentile and other members of the General Court for legislation to close corporate tax loopholes and create progressive revenue. Revenue. | |
| H.2057 | HD.465 | By Representatives Xiarhos of Barnstable and Wells of Milton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2057) of Steven George Xiarhos, Steven J. Ouellette and others for legislation to establish penalties for the intent to impede or interfere, threaten or harass first responders performing such duties. The Judiciary. | |
| S.2099 | SD.467 | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2099) of James B. Eldridge, Patricia D. Jehlen, Mike Connolly, Erika Uyterhoeven and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide sunlight to state government. Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently. | |
| 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. | |
| S.2167 | SD.1428 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2167) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation to promote American manufacturing. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.2219 | SD.48 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2219) of Bruce E. Tarr and Michael O. Moore for legislation to enhance cooperative purchasing opportunities for cities and towns. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| S.2239 | SD.742 | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2239) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Steven Owens, Adam Gomez, Paul W. Mark and other members of the General Court for legislation to prohibit the use of ratepayer funds for utility lobbying, promotions or perks. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.2305 | SD.2607 | By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 2305) of Mark C. Montigny, Patrick M. O'Connor, Mark D. Sylvia, Michelle L. Badger 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 study the high cost of electricity delivery. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.2306 | SD.126 | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2306) of Michael O. Moore, Ryan C. Fattman and Estela A. Reyes for legislation relative to utility meters and the rights of utility ratepayers. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| S.2326 | SD.2131 | By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2326) of John C. Velis, Adam Gomez and Michael O. Moore for legislation relative to certain exemptions to the vehicle emissions standards. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| 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. | |
| H.2337 | HD.2293 | By Representative Sullivan-Almeida of Abington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2337) of Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida relative to inspectors of plumbing and gas fitting inspectors. Municipalities and Regional Government. | |
| S.2348 | SD.853 | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2348) of Joanne M. Comerford, Michael D. Brady, James B. Eldridge, James K. Hawkins and other members of the General Court for legislation to use blue envelopes to facilitate better interactions between police officers and persons with autism spectrum disorder. Transportation. | |
| S.2368 | SD.1424 | By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2368) of Julian Cyr, Joanne M. Comerford, David Paul Linsky, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to end debt-based driving restrictions and remove economic roadblocks. Transportation. | |
| H.2382 | HD.1391 | By Representative Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2382) of Tackey Chan and others relative to office-based surgical centers. Public Health. | |
| H.2385 | HD.2234 | By Representative Davis of Great Barrington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2385) of Leigh Davis and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to mitigating the risks of avian influenza also known as H5N1. Public Health. | |
| S.2390 | SD.1867 | By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 2390) of Paul R. Feeney and Steven George Xiarhos that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a task force relative to roadside litter prevention and cleanup. Transportation. | |
| S.2399 | SD.1712 | By Ms. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2399) of Robyn K. Kennedy, John F. Keenan and Joan B. Lovely for legislation to provide identification to youth and adults experiencing homelessness. Transportation. | |
| S.2411 | SD.1498 | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2411) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation relative to online driver education. Transportation. | |
| S.2449 | SD.248 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2449) of Bruce E. Tarr and Steven George Xiarhos for legislation to establish the Blue Star Family license plate. Transportation. | |
| H.2489 | HD.2447 | By Representatives Luddy of Orleans and Diggs of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2489) of Hadley Luddy, Kip A. Diggs and Patrick M. O'Connor relative to including inflammatory breast cancer awareness in nursing education. Public Health. | |
| H.2496 | HD.4095 | By Representative McKenna of Sutton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2496) of Joseph D. McKenna relative to the sale or provision of certain competitive foods at schools. Public Health. | |
| S.2498 | SD.374 | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2498) of Bruce E. Tarr and Steven George Xiarhos for legislation to properly recognize merchant marine veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| H.2500 | HD.2589 | By Representative Moakley of Falmouth and Senator Cyr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2500) of Thomas W. Moakley relative to increasing access to epinephrine. Public Health. | |
| S.2502 | SD.1160 | By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2502) of John C. Velis for legislation to increase annuity for disabled Veterans and Gold Star families. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| S.2519 | Senate, May 20, 2025 -- Text of amendment (245) (offered by Senator Fattman) to the Ways and Means amendment (Senate, No. 3) to the House Bill making appropriations for the fiscal year 2026 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions, and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund, and serial bond requirements, and for certain permanent improvements. | ||
| S.2523 | Senate, May 20, 2025 -- Text of amendment (250) (offered by Senator Tarr) to the Ways and Means amendment (Senate, No. 3) to the House Bill making appropriations for the fiscal year 2026 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions, and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund, and serial bond requirements, and for certain permanent improvements. | ||
| S.2531 | SD.2665 | By Mr. Collins, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2531) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Nick Collins, Bruce E. Tarr, Patrick M. O'Connor, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the Senate for legislation relative to assault and battery by means of bodily substance upon a transit worker. The Judiciary. | |
| S.2535 | Senate, June 23, 2025 -- The committee on Higher Education to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 939) of Joan B. Lovely, Joanne M. Comerford, Michael D. Brady, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish the hunger-free campus initiative that would provide grants to institutions of public higher education to address student food insecurity and hunger, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2535). | ||
| 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.2549 | Senate, July 10, 2025 -- The committee on Education, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 323) of Brendan P. Crighton and Mark C. Montigny for legislation to prohibit the use to personal electronic devices in schools; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 333) of John J. Cronin and Mark C. Montigny for legislation to prohibiting the use of wireless communication devices in K-12 public schools by students; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 335) of Julian Cyr, Andrea Joy Campbell, Attorney General , Nick Collins and Barry R. Finegold for legislation to promote safe technology use and distraction-free education for youth; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 381) of John F. Keenan, Mark C. Montigny and Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr. for legislation to limit cell phones in classrooms; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 424) of Patrick M. O'Connor and Mark C. Montigny for legislation to regulate the use of mobile communication devices in educational institutions; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 461) of John C. Velis, Carmine Lawrence Gentile, James C. Arena-DeRosa, Paul R. Feeney and other members of the General Court for legislation to prohibit access to personal electronic devices and social media in public schools; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 463) of Kirstin Beatty, for legislation to regulate screen time and technology privacy in early and K-12 education, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2549). | ||
| S.2555 | Senate, July 25 -- The committee on Aging and Independence to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 470) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Michael O. Moore, Paul K. Frost, John F. Keenan and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve Massachusetts home care, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2555). | ||
| S.2558 | An Act facilitating better interactions between police officers and persons with autism spectrum disorder | ||
| S.2561 | The committee on Senate Ways and Means to whom was referred the Senate Bill to promote student learning and mental health (Senate, No. 2549), - reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 2561). | ||
| S.2563 | Senate, July 24, 2025 -- Text of the Senate Bill amending certain laws relative to individuals with disabilities (Senate, No. 2563) (being the text of Senate, No. 137, printed as amended) | ||
| S.2565 | Senate, July 24, 2025 -- Text of the Senate Bill facilitating better interactions between police officers and persons with autism spectrum disorder (Senate, No. 2565) (being the text of Senate No. 2558, printed as amended) | ||
| S.2571 | The committee on Environment and Natural Resources to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 597) of Paul R. Feeney, Joanne M. Comerford, James K. Hawkins, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to conserve and improve natural and working lands, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2571). | ||
| S.2581 | Senate, July 31, 2025 -- Text of the Senate Bill to promote student learning and mental health (Senate, No. 2581) (being the text of Senate document numbered 2561, printed as amended) | ||
| S.2586 | Senate, August 14, 2025 -- The committee on Public Service to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2584) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Irene O'Rourke, employee of the Executive Office of Health and Human Services, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2586). | ||
| S.2590 | Senate, September 2, 2025-- The committee on Higher Education to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 218) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Joanne M. Comerford, Manny Cruz, Paul R. Feeney and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to Social Work Uplifting Practices and Exam Removal (“The SUPER Act”), report the accompanying bill (Senate, No.2590).. | ||
| S.2636 | SD.2627 | By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2636) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Ryan C. Fattman, Bruce E. Tarr, Kelly W. Pease, Manny Cruz and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish compact agreements between certain states allowing cosmetology licensees to move freely between member states. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. | |
| 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.2641 | Senate, October 9, 2025 -- The committee on Senate Ways and Means, to whom was referred the Senate Bill relative to menstrual product ingredient disclosure (Senate, No. 1483),- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 2641). | ||
| H.2657 | HD.2309 | By Representative Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2657) of Jack Patrick Lewis and Patrick M. O'Connor that the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security establish a purple alert program to assist in identifying and locating missing persons with a disabilities. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.2660 | Senate, November 10, 2025 -- The committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 195) of Joanne M. Comerford, Cindy F. Friedman, Mark C. Montigny, Adam Gomez and other members of the Senate for legislation to eliminate harmful chemicals from children's products, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2660). | ||
| S.2662 | Senate, November 10, 2025 -- The committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 210) of John J. Cronin, Cindy F. Friedman, Sally P. Kerans, Jacob R. Oliveira and other members of the General Court for legislation to expand wheelchair warranty protections for consumers with disabilities, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2662). | ||
| 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). | ||
| H.2702 | HD.4191 | By Representative Soter of Bellingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2702) of Michael J. Soter and others for legislation to protect correctional officers. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| S.2720 | Senate November 19, 2025 -- The committee on Environment and Natural Resources, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 618) of Jason M. Lewis, Michael O. Moore, Michael D. Brady, James K. Hawkins and other members of the General Court for legislation to ban the retail sale of dogs, cats, rabbits, and guinea pigs in pet shops; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 650) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Michael O. Moore, Michael D. Brady, James K. Hawkins and other members of the General Court for legislation banning the retail sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in pet shops; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 651) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Michael O. Moore, Marcus S. Vaughn, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation to ban the retail sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in new pet shops, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2720). | ||
| 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) | ||
| S.2736 | SD.2972 | By Mr. Cyr and Ms.Luddy of Orleans, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2736) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Julian Cyr, Hadley Luddy and Patrick M. O'Connor relative to inspections of buildings or structures occupied in short-term rentals. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.2740 | HD.3928 | By Representative Xiarhos of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2740) of Steven George Xiarhos for legislation to establish safety standards for BMX bicycle and motorcross tracks. Public Safety and Homeland Security. | |
| H.2769 | HD.255 | By Representatives Cataldo of Concord and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2769) of Simon Cataldo, Sean Garballey and others relative to creditable service for part-time employment for certain teachers. Public Service. | |
| H.2792 | HD.3116 | By Representative Cusack of Braintree, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2792) of Mark J. Cusack relative to retirement benefits for Brian P. Costello, Jr. Public Service. | |
| H.2796 | HD.3143 | By Representative Cusack of Braintree, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2796) of Mark J. Cusack and Joanne M. Comerford relative to post-retirement earnings for certain public safety retirees. Public Service. | |
| H.2803 | HD.3040 | By Representatives DeCoste of Norwell and Kearney of Scituate, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2803) of David F. DeCoste, Patrick Joseph Kearney and Patrick M. O'Connor (with the approval of the county commissioners) that the Plymouth County Retirement System be authorized to grant creditable service to David Osborne. Public Service. | |
| H.2932 | HD.3452 | By Representatives Peisch of Wellesley and Consalvo of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2932) of Alice Hanlon Peisch, Rob Consalvo and others relative to retirement benefits for teachers. Public Service. | |
| H.2971 | HD.3047 | By Representative Soter of Bellingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2971) of Michael J. Soter and others for legislation to provide public safety telecommunicators with the same internal benefits as first responders. Public Service. | |
| H.2972 | HD.3623 | By Representative Soter of Bellingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2972) of Michael J. Soter and Steven George Xiarhos relative to reclassifying certain Unit 9 employees of the Massachusetts Department of Correction in Group 2 of the contributory retirement system for public employees. Public Service. | |
| H.3245 | HD.3044 | By Representative Soter of Bellingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3245) of Michael J. Soter and others relative to property taxes for 100% disabled veterans. Revenue. | |
| H.3246 | HD.3050 | By Representative Soter of Bellingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3246) of Michael J. Soter and others relative to a taxpayer exemption for adopted children. Revenue. | |
| H.3248 | HD.4099 | By Representative Soter of Bellingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3248) of Michael J. Soter and Joseph D. McKenna relative to an income tax exemption for certain manufacturing corporations during the first five years of operation. Revenue. | |
| H.3249 | HD.4195 | By Representative Soter of Bellingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3249) of Michael J. Soter and Joseph D. McKenna for legislation to establish a high school trade partnership program and to provide tax credits for money expended for said program. Revenue. | |
| H.3250 | HD.4223 | By Representative Soter of Bellingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3250) of Michael J. Soter and others relative to income tax relief for senior citizens. Revenue. | |
| H.3251 | HD.4224 | By Representative Soter of Bellingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3251) of Michael J. Soter and others for legislation relative to exclude tipped wages from taxable income. Revenue. | |
| H.3299 | HD.368 | By Representative Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3299) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others relative to participation in public meetings. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | |
| H.3572 | HD.3637 | By Representative Soter of Bellingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3572) of Michael J. Soter and others relative to the sale of zero-emission vehicles. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. | |
| H.3591 | HD.2546 | By Representative Hawkins of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3591) of James K. Hawkins for legislation to encourage the improvement of free libraries and library systems. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development. | |
| H.3594 | HD.625 | By Representatives John Francis Moran of Boston and Scanlon of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3594) of John Francis Moran, Adam J. Scanlon and others relative to the right of students to freedom of expression in public schools. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development. | |
| H.3595 | HD.1221 | By Representative Murray of Milford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3595) of Brian W. Murray and others for legislation to authorize library access to electronic books and digital audiobooks and for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to challenges facing public libraries and digital resource collections. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development. | |
| H.3853 | HD.1045 | By Representative Hunt of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3853) of Daniel J. Hunt and John C. Velis relative to annuities for Gold Star Spouses. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| H.3888 | HD.727 | By Representative Xiarhos of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by resolutions, House, No. 3888) of Steven George Xiarhos, Joseph D. McKenna and David T. Vieira for the adoption of resolutions memorializing the Congress of the United States to convene a Constitutional Convention. Veterans and Federal Affairs. | |
| H.4147 | HD.4482 | By Representative LaNatra of Kingston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Kathleen R. LaNatra and Patrick M. O'Connor that the Massachusetts State Board of Retirement be authorized to credit Joseph Suppa with certain creditable service. Public Service. | |
| H.4339 | An Act relative to patient access to biomarker testing to provide appropriate therapy | ||
| H.4361 | An Act relative to benefits for teachers | ||
| H.4538 | An Act relative to preventing educator sexual misconduct and abuse of children and youth | ||
| H.4553 | An Act requiring coverage of medically necessary oral and dental care for head and neck cancer survivor | ||
| H.4607 | An Act relative to increasing access to epinephrine |
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.