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The 193rd General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Representative Samantha Montaño Democrat - 15th Suffolk

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  HD.4215 By Representative Howard of Lowell, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Vanna Howard and Samantha Montaño for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to examine anti-slavery education in schools. Education.
  HD.4224 By Representative Uyterhoeven of Somerville, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Erika Uyterhoeven relative to educators’ pay. Education.
  HD.4420 By Representative Day of Stoneham, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael S. Day for legislation to further regulate firearms. The Judiciary.
H.26  HD.3188 By Representative Uyterhoeven of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by proposal for constitutional amendment, House, No. 26) of Erika Uyterhoeven and others for a legislative amendment to the Constitution relative to voting rights of certain persons incarcerated in correctional facilities due to felony convictions. Election Laws.
H.41  HD.1170 By Representative Schmid of Westport, a petition (accompanied by proposal for constitutional amendment, House, No. 41) of Paul A. Schmid, III and others for a legislative amendment to the Constitution relative to agricultural and horticultural lands. Revenue.
H.87  HD.498 By Representative Blais of Deerfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 87) of Natalie M. Blais and others for legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) to develop recommendations for supporting investments, policies and practices designed to promote equity in agriculture for socially disadvantaged groups. Agriculture.
H.88  HD.1801 By Representative Blais of Deerfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 88) of Natalie M. Blais and others for legislation to strengthen local food systems. Agriculture.
H.92  HD.400 By Representatives Duffy of Holyoke and Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 92) of Patricia A. Duffy, Daniel M. Donahue and others that the Food Policy Council appoint a food system coordinator as an employee. Agriculture.
H.101  HD.1171 By Representative Schmid of Westport, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 101) of Paul A. Schmid, III and others for legislation to establish the agricultural PFAS relief fund to assist farmers who have suffered losses due to the presence of PFAS in soil, water, or agricultural products. Agriculture.
H.128  HD.376 By Representative Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 128) of Christine P. Barber and others relative to ensuring equal access to medical treatments essential for people with a developmental disability, intellectual disability, or autism. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.134  HD.2673 By Representative Blais of Deerfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 134) of Natalie M. Blais for legislation to establish a network of community-based services and family resource centers for families and children in need of assistance. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.135  HD.2684 By Representatives Cabral of New Bedford and Garcia of Chelsea, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 135) of Antonio F. D. Cabral, Judith A. Garcia and others for legislation to establish basic needs assistance for Massachusetts immigrant residents. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.141  HD.424 By Representative Cutler of Pembroke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 141) of Josh S. Cutler and others for legislation to protect individuals with disabilities in MassHealth day habilitation programs. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.144  HD.507 By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 144) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to the payment standards for monthly benefits for parents with dependent children. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.145  HD.1962 By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 145) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to emergency housing assistance for children and families experiencing homelessness. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.146  HD.3059 By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 146) of Marjorie C. Decker, Samantha Montaño and David Paul Linsky relative to ensuring access to behavioral health services for children involved with state agencies. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.147  HD.3061 By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 147) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to childcare assistance to homeless families. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.149  HD.2762 By Representatives Domb of Amherst and Pignatelli of Lenox, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 149) of Mindy Domb, Smitty Pignatelli and others for legislation to establish a diaper insufficiency fund. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.150  HD.2737 By Representative Domb of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 150) of Mindy Domb and others for legislation to authorize agricultural healthy incentives program. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.151  HD.3136 By Representative Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 151) of Daniel M. Donahue, Vanna Howard and Jacob R. Oliveira relative to the establishment of an accessibility in the creative economy (ACE) grant program to be administered by the Office on Disability. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.153  HD.3742 By Representative Donato of Medford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 153) of Paul J. Donato and others that the Child Advocate report on disproportionality and inequity in services provided by child-serving state entities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.155  HD.287 By Representative Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 155) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier and others relative to making foster parents public employees and providing them with certain collective bargaining rights. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.157  HD.963 By Representative Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 157) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier and others relative to protecting benefits owed to foster children. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.158  HD.1429 By Representative Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 158) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier and others relative to establishing the Massachusetts foster care review office. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.164  HD.3395 By Representative Finn of West Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 164) of Michael J. Finn and others relative to establishing a bill of rights for children in foster care. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.165  HD.3469 By Representative Finn of West Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 165) of Michael J. Finn and others relative to the appointment of an education manager to support educational stability and success for elementary and secondary school students under the care of the Department of Children and Families. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.171  HD.3286 By Representatives Garballey of Arlington and Cataldo of Concord, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 171) of Sean Garballey, Simon Cataldo and others relative to Department of Developmental Services rates of payment for workers providing support and services for individuals with disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.180  HD.827 By Representative Gregoire of Marlborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 180) of Danielle W. Gregoire and others for legislation to prohibit the use of procedures which cause physical pain or deny a reasonable humane existence to persons with disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.189  HD.2751 By Representatives Khan of Newton and Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 189) of Kay Khan, Antonio F. D. Cabral and others for legislation to establish a Massachusetts children’s cabinet. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
S.190  SD.2140 By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 190) of Mark C. Montigny, Jack Patrick Lewis, Brian M. Ashe, Patrick M. O'Connor and others for legislation to prohibit inhumane feline declawing. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.191  HD.1014 By Representative Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 191) of Kay Khan and others relative to a livable wage for human services workers. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.193  HD.2695 By Representative Kushmerek of Fitchburg, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 193) of Michael P. Kushmerek and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to children and adolescents with intensive behavioral health needs. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.198  HD.2213 By Representative Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 198) of Jack Patrick Lewis and others that investigations of applications for adoption or foster parenting conducted by the Department of Children and Families include veterinary records of animals maintained on the premises. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.199  HD.2241 By Representative Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 199) of Jack Patrick Lewis, Natalie M. Higgins and James K. Hawkins that certain retail department stores be prohibited from dividing the display of certain childcare items into sections by gender. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.204  HD.2590 By Representative Meschino of Hull, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 204) of Joan Meschino and others relative to minimizing trauma to court-involved children and families. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.205  HD.1923 By Representative O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 205) of James J. O'Day and others relative to the emergency aid for elderly and disabled residents assistance program. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.206  HD.1926 By Representative O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 206) of James J. O'Day and others relative to the administration of the personal care attendant program by the Division of Medical Assistance. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.211  HD.107 By Representatives Pignatelli of Lenox and Moran of Lawrence, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 211) of Smitty Pignatelli, Frank A. Moran and others for legislation to establish a bill of rights for individuals experiencing homelessness. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.212  HD.275 By Representative Puppolo of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 212) of Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and Bud L. Williams for legislation to provide for diaper changing stations in public buildings and accommodations. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.214  HD.78 By Representatives Roy of Franklin and Pignatelli of Lenox, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 214) of Jeffrey N. Roy, Smitty Pignatelli and others for legislation to establish a student loan repayment program for human service workers to encourage individuals to enter the field and maintain employment at human service programs. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.216  HD.3284 By Representatives Scanlon of North Attleborough and Orrall of Lakeville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 216) of Adam Scanlon, Norman J. Orrall and others relative to allowing spouses to serve as caregivers in the MassHealth program for home-based care and services. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.228  HD.3803 By Representative Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 228) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others for legislation to promote downtown vitality. Community Development and Small Businesses.
H.259  HD.3199 By Representative Carey of Easthampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 259) of Daniel R. Carey and others relative to ensuring transparent ticket pricing. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.282  HD.3807 By Representative Day of Stoneham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 282) of Michael S. Day relative to a board of registration of massage therapy and alternative healing therapies. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.314  HD.2483 By Representative Gregoire of Marlborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 314) of Danielle W. Gregoire and others relative to licensing of dog day care businesses. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.315  HD.773 By Representative Haddad of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 315) of Patricia A. Haddad and others relative to registered interior designers. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.318  HD.2081 By Representative Hawkins of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 318) of James K. Hawkins and others for legislation to direct the Department of Environmental Protection to publish a toxic chemicals of concern consumer products list. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.348  HD.2527 By Representatives LeBoeuf of Worcester and Ultrino of Malden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 348) of David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf, Steven Ultrino and others for legislation to further regulate professional and occupational licensing. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.357  HD.3698 By Representative Lipper-Garabedian of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 357) of Kate Lipper-Garabedian and others relative to banning the sale of cell phone location information. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.359  HD.3786 By Representatives Madaro of Boston and González of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 359) of Adrian C. Madaro, Carlos González and Kevin G. Honan for legislation to further regulate real estate brokers and salespersons. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.360  HD.3826 By Representative Madaro of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 360) of Adrian C. Madaro and others relative to digital right to repair. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.378  HD.1845 By Representative O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 378) of James J. O'Day and others relative to wheelchair warranty protections for consumers with disabilities. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.386  HD.3855 By Representatives Sabadosa of Northampton and Owens of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 386) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Steven Owens and others relative to consumer health data. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.402  HD.1562 By Representative Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 402) of Christine P. Barber and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to alternative proteins and to develop a master plan of recommendations for fostering the appropriate expansion of protein innovation and the alternative protein industry. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
H.418  HD.238 By Representatives Muratore of Plymouth and LaNatra of Kingston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 418) of Mathew J. Muratore, Kathleen R. LaNatra and others for legislation to authorize the Massachusetts Gaming Commission to issue limited slot machine licenses to veterans’ organizations. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
H.433  HD.473 By Representative Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 433) of Christine P. Barber and others for legislation to improve augmentative and alternative communication opportunities for school children with disabilities. Education.
H.437  HD.1915 By Representative Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 437) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others relative to the training, assessment, and assignment of qualified school interpreters in educational settings. Education.
H.447  HD.651 By Representatives Cutler of Pembroke and Schmid of Westport, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 447) of Josh S. Cutler, Paul A. Schmid, III and others relative to student participation in 4-H programs. Education.
H.451  HD.3770 By Representative Day of Stoneham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 451) of Michael S. Day relative to nutrition in public schools. Education.
S.452  SD.1214 By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 452) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Patrick M. O'Connor, Steven Owens, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish the municipal reforestation program. Environment and Natural Resources.
H.453  HD.532 By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 453) of Marjorie C. Decker for legislation to ban school exclusion in pre-kindergarten through 3rd grade. Education.
H.454  HD.2251 By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 454) of Marjorie C. Decker and others for legislation to ensure equitable access to education and special education services for all students. Education.
H.456  HD.3080 By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 456) of Marjorie C. Decker for legislation to expand access to family, friend, and neighbor-provided childcare administered by the Department of Early Education and Care. Education.
H.465  HD.3568 By Representatives Doherty of Taunton and Hamilton of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 465) of Carol A. Doherty, Ryan M. Hamilton and others relative to establishing comprehensive school counseling programs. Education.
H.477  HD.3026 By Representative Fluker Oakley of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 477) of Brandy Fluker Oakley and others for legislation to prohibit the use of Native American mascots by public schools. Education.
H.478  HD.3883 By Representative Fluker Oakley of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 478) of Brandy Fluker Oakley and others for legislation to reduce disparities created by exclusionary school discipline policies. Education.
H.489  HD.2794 By Representatives Gordon of Bedford and Madaro of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 489) of Kenneth I. Gordon, Adrian C. Madaro and others relative to providing affordable and accessible high-quality early education and care to promote child development and well-being and support the economy. Education.
H.501  HD.4046 By Representative Howard of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 501) of Vanna Howard and others relative to universal prekindergarten access. Education.
H.515  HD.2781 By Representative Keefe of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 515) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa and others relative to educational rights for incarcerated youth. Education.
H.516  HD.686 By Representative Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 516) of Kay Khan and others relative to the implementation of social and emotional learning curricula in middle and high school athletic programs. Education.
H.517  HD.2273 By Representative Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 517) of Kay Khan and Samantha Montaño relative to school-based security personnel and the promotion of holistic school health and safety practices. Education.
H.528  HD.3681 By Representative Kushmerek of Fitchburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 528) of Michael P. Kushmerek and others that the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education develop an accelerated, tuition-free teacher occupational apprenticeship program. Education.
H.529  HD.2237 By Representative Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 529) of Jack Patrick Lewis and others relative to the teaching of Native American culture and history. Education.
H.534  HD.1783 By Representatives Livingstone of Boston and Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 534) of Jay D. Livingstone, Christine P. Barber and others for legislation to increase access to disposable menstrual products. Education.
H.538  HD.485 By Representatives Moran of Lawrence and Scanlon of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 538) of Frank A. Moran, Adam Scanlon and others for legislation to provide for a program of capital investments for vocational-technical education programs and regional vocational-technical schools. Education.
H.542  HD.3360 By Representatives Nguyen of Andover and Ultrino of Malden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 542) of Tram T. Nguyen, Steven Ultrino and others for legislation to promote racially inclusive curriculum in schools. Education.
H.544  HD.3874 By Representatives O'Day of West Boylston and Howard of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 544) of James J. O'Day, Vanna Howard and others that certain schools develop written policies ensuring parental or legal guardian notification of comprehensive sexual health education. Education.
H.549  HD.3621 By Representative Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 549) of Alice Hanlon Peisch and others relative to educator diversity. Education.
H.558  HD.350 By Representative Pignatelli of Lenox, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 558) of Smitty Pignatelli and others for legislation to establish a farm to school grants program within the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to promote healthy eating and strengthen the agricultural economy. Education.
H.565  HD.124 By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 565) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa relative to the location of school resource officers. Education.
H.577  HD.2136 By Representative Sena of Acton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 577) of Danillo A. Sena, John C. Velis and Ryan C. Fattman for legislation to establish an elementary and secondary school robotics grant program. Education.
S.580  SD.238 By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 580) of Bruce E. Tarr and Michelle M. DuBois for legislation to further protect research animals. Environment and Natural Resources.
H.584  HD.3948 By Representative Sousa of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 584) of Priscila S. Sousa and James C. Arena-DeRosa relative to student transportation costs. Education.
H.586  HD.4030 By Representative Sousa of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 586) of Priscila S. Sousa relative to public preschool facility construction, reconstruction or rehabilitation. Education.
H.597  HD.3558 By Representatives Ultrino of Malden and Meschino of Hull, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 597) of Steven Ultrino, Joan Meschino and others relative to educational achievement disparities of students. Education.
H.601  HD.2580 By Representatives Vargas of Haverhill and Domb of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 601) of Andres X. Vargas, Mindy Domb and others that the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education be authorized to promote and facilitate food literacy programs in school districts, charter schools, approved private day or residential schools, or collaborative schools. Education.
H.603  HD.766 By Representative Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 603) of Andres X. Vargas and others relative to universal school meals and requiring schools to promote the supplemental nutrition assistance program to families. Education.
H.604  HD.3251 By Representative Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 604) of Andres X. Vargas and Jack Patrick Lewis relative to routine childhood immunization reports made by schools. Education.
H.614  HD.1175 By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 614) of Bruce J. Ayers and others relative to services provided through the MassHealth frail elder home and community-based services waiver regarding early-onset Alzheimer's disease. Elder Affairs.
H.615  HD.3443 By Representative Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 615) of Ruth B. Balser and others for legislation to further regulate care in nursing homes. Elder Affairs.
H.629  HD.830 By Representative Gregoire of Marlborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 629) of Danielle W. Gregoire and others for legislation to improve Alzheimer's and dementia care in senior care options programs. Elder Affairs.
H.636  HD.2232 By Representatives Lewis of Framingham and Peake of Provincetown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 636) of Jack Patrick Lewis, Sarah K. Peake and others relative to racial and ethnic status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or HIV status of seniors. Elder Affairs.
H.637  HD.3515 By Representatives Lewis of Framingham and Peake of Provincetown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 637) of Jack Patrick Lewis, Sarah K. Peake and others relative to the rights of persons who identify as LGBTQI in transparency and accountability. Elder Affairs.
H.639  HD.3338 By Representative Madaro of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 639) of Adrian C. Madaro and others relative to increasing awareness of community based PACE programs for older adults. Elder Affairs.
H.645  HD.2344 By Representative Peake of Provincetown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 645) of Sarah K. Peake and others that persons diagnosed with HIV or AIDS be eligible for home care to be administered by the Executive Office of Elder Affairs. Elder Affairs.
H.648  HD.2564 By Representatives Stanley of Waltham and Lipper-Garabedian of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 648) of Thomas M. Stanley, Kate Lipper-Garabedian and others for legislation to improve quality and oversight of long-term care. Elder Affairs.
H.649  HD.2201 By Representatives Stanley of Waltham and Moran of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 649) of Thomas M. Stanley, Michael J. Moran and others for legislation to create safe environments for home care workers and consumers. Elder Affairs.
H.656  HD.3437 By Representative Arriaga of Chicopee, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 656) of Shirley B. Arriaga and others for legislation to further regulate mail in ballots. Election Laws.
H.669  HD.590 By Representatives Connolly of Cambridge and Meschino of Hull, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 669) of Mike Connolly, Joan Meschino and others relative to child care expenses for candidates while performing work or attending certain campaign events. Election Laws.
H.671  HD.3946 By Representative Connolly of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 671) of Mike Connolly relative to extending voting rights in municipal elections to noncitizen voters. Election Laws.
H.672  HD.3985 By Representative Connolly of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 672) of Mike Connolly and others relative to transparent political campaigning. Election Laws.
H.688  HD.2537 By Representative Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 688) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile and others relative to same day voter registration. Election Laws.
H.701  HD.3551 By Representative Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 701) of Kay Khan and others for legislation to ensure access to polling places for voters with disabilities. Election Laws.
H.707  HD.3498 By Representative Moran of Lawrence, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 707) of Frank A. Moran and others relative to decoupling the municipal census from voter registration. Election Laws.
H.711  HD.1183 By Representative Pignatelli of Lenox, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 711) of Smitty Pignatelli and others relative to providing a local option for ranked choice voting in municipal elections. Election Laws.
H.721  HD.3938 By Representatives Tyler of Boston and Domb of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 721) of Chynah Tyler, Mindy Domb and others relative to voting rights for convicted felons. Election Laws.
H.722  HD.1463 By Representative Uyterhoeven of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 722) of Erika Uyterhoeven and others relative to limiting political spending by foreign-influenced corporations. Election Laws.
H.724  HD.3153 By Representative Uyterhoeven of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 724) of Erika Uyterhoeven and others for legislation to restore voting rights to incarcerated felons. Election Laws.
H.725  HD.904 By Representatives Vargas of Haverhill and Fernandes of Falmouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 725) of Andres X. Vargas, Dylan A. Fernandes and others relative to municipal elections. Election Laws.
H.726  HD.2980 By Representative Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 726) of Andres X. Vargas and others relative to requiring risk-limiting election audits. Election Laws.
H.738  HD.2487 By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 738) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Joanne M. Comerford and others for an investigation by a special commission relative to threats posed by nuclear weapons and climate change. Emergency Preparedness and Management.
H.750  HD.3300 By Representatives Blais of Deerfield and Duffy of Holyoke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 750) of Natalie M. Blais, Patricia A. Duffy and others relative to establishing sustainable and equitable funding for climate change adaptation and mitigation. Environment and Natural Resources.
H.757  HD.3432 By Representative Blais of Deerfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 757) of Natalie M. Blais and others that certain sales tax revenues be dedicated to an outdoor recreation trust fund. Environment and Natural Resources.
H.764  HD.1033 By Representatives Ciccolo of Lexington and Owens of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 764) of Michelle L. Ciccolo, Steven Owens and others for legislation to establish guidelines and recommendations for best practices for industry entities to measure, track, and reduce emissions from embodied carbon of buildings. Environment and Natural Resources.
H.767  HD.3854 By Representative Ciccolo of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 767) of Michelle L. Ciccolo and others for legislation to reduce single-use plastics from the environment. Environment and Natural Resources.
H.768  HD.3861 By Representative Ciccolo of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 768) of Michelle L. Ciccolo and others relative to plastic bottle recycling. Environment and Natural Resources.
H.770  HD.3306 By Representatives Connolly of Cambridge and Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 770) of Mike Connolly, David M. Rogers and others for legislation to reduce packaging waste. Environment and Natural Resources.
H.777  HD.2448 By Representative Cutler of Pembroke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 777) of Josh S. Cutler and others relative to clean lighting. Environment and Natural Resources.
H.779  HD.3565 By Representative Day of Stoneham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 779) of Michael S. Day relative to recycling costs. Environment and Natural Resources.
H.783  HD.3077 By Representative Domb of Amherst and Senator Lewis, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 783) of Mindy Domb, Jason M. Lewis and others for legislation to establish the pesticide control modernization and environmental protection task force. Environment and Natural Resources.
H.784  HD.3075 By Representative Domb of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 784) of Mindy Domb and others relative to plastic bag reduction. Environment and Natural Resources.
H.814  HD.930 By Representative Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 814) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile and others relative to the powers of cities and town to regulate, restrict or prohibit the use, application or disposal of certain pesticides. Environment and Natural Resources.
S.817  SD.81 By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 817) of Brendan P. Crighton, Joanne M. Comerford, Jacob R. Oliveira, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide access to higher education opportunities for high school graduates in the Commonwealth. Higher Education.
H.823  HD.1156 By Representative Haddad of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 823) of Patricia A. Haddad and others relative to the recycling of certain paints. Environment and Natural Resources.
H.825  HD.577 By Representative Hawkins of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 825) of James K. Hawkins and others relative to pesticides. Environment and Natural Resources.
H.826  HD.1228 By Representatives Higgins of Leominster and Ferguson of Holden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 826) of Natalie M. Higgins, Kimberly N. Ferguson and others for legislation to further regulate the retail sale of certain domestic animals in new pet shops. Environment and Natural Resources.
H.843  HD.2715 By Representative Keefe of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 843) of Mary S. Keefe and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to opportunities for improving pollinator health. Environment and Natural Resources.
H.845  HD.1412 By Representative LaNatra of Kingston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 845) of Kathleen R. LaNatra and others relative to establishing an ecologically-based mosquito management program in the Commonwealth to protect public health. Environment and Natural Resources.
H.849  HD.3117 By Representatives Lewis of Framingham and Cutler of Pembroke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 849) of Jack Patrick Lewis, Josh S. Cutler and others for legislation to prohibit the sale of fur products. Environment and Natural Resources.
H.850  HD.2216 By Representative Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 850) of Jack Patrick Lewis and others relative to the use of animals in product testing. Environment and Natural Resources.
H.851  HD.3792 By Representative Lipper-Garabedian of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 851) of Kate Lipper-Garabedian and others relative to safe drinking water in schools. Environment and Natural Resources.
H.854  HD.3342 By Representatives Madaro of Boston and Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 854) of Adrian C. Madaro, Christine P. Barber and Michelle M. DuBois relative to the the monitoring of ultrafine particulates by the Department of Environmental Protection. Environment and Natural Resources.
H.861  HD.1557 By Representative Meschino of Hull, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 861) of Joan Meschino and others relative to maintaining adequate water supplies through effective drought management. Environment and Natural Resources.
H.869  HD.970 By Representatives Owens of Watertown and Armini of Marblehead, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 869) of Steven Owens, Jennifer Balinsky Armini and others for legislation to establish a municipal reforestation program within the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs. Environment and Natural Resources.
H.872  HD.3460 By Representative Owens of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 872) of Steven Owens and others relative to establishing a climate change superfund and promoting polluter responsibility. Environment and Natural Resources.
H.873  HD.3595 By Representative Owens of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 873) of Steven Owens, Joanne M. Comerford and Michelle L. Ciccolo relative to carbon dioxide equivalents and factors that impact statewide greenhouse gas emissions. Environment and Natural Resources.
H.876  HD.2371 By Representative Peake of Provincetown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 876) of Sarah K. Peake and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the voluntary acquisition of flood risk properties and structures across the Commonwealth. Environment and Natural Resources.
S.878  SD.818 By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 878) of Adam Gomez, Samantha Montaño, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and Lydia Edwards for legislation to secure housing for returning citizens. Housing.
H.890  HD.2472 By Representative Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 890) of David M. Rogers and others relative to the threat of invasive species. Environment and Natural Resources.
H.894  HD.4009 By Representatives Sabadosa of Northampton and Saunders of Belchertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 894) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Aaron L. Saunders and others relative to forest management and practices guidelines. Environment and Natural Resources.
H.895  HD.3907 By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 895) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Margaret R. Scarsdale and David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf for legislation to further regulate climate policy and regulate carbon emissions. Environment and Natural Resources.
H.904  HD.3519 By Representative Sena of Acton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 904) of Danillo A. Sena and others relative to wildlife management areas. Environment and Natural Resources.
H.906  HD.1988 By Representative Shand of Newburyport, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 906) of Dawne Shand and others for legislation to accelerate and streamline wetlands restoration. Environment and Natural Resources.
H.922  HD.3494 By Representative Vitolo of Brookline, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 922) of Tommy Vitolo, Rebecca L. Rausch and James B. Eldridge relative to water access equity through utility reporting requirements. Environment and Natural Resources.
H.942  HD.1551 By Representatives Barber of Somerville and Capano of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 942) of Christine P. Barber, Peter Capano and others relative to establishing a foreclosure prevention program. Financial Services.
H.943  HD.2478 By Representatives Barber of Somerville and Driscoll of Milton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 943) of Christine P. Barber, William J. Driscoll, Jr., and others for legislation to reduce health insurance co-pays for people with chronic conditions. Financial Services.
H.945  HD.2503 By Representatives Barber of Somerville and Santiago of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 945) of Christine P. Barber, Jon Santiago and others for legislation to ensure prescription drug cost transparency and affordability. Financial Services.
H.953  HD.788 By Representative Cahill of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 953) of Daniel Cahill relative to health insurance consumer deductibles. Financial Services.
S.956  SD.1592 By Ms. Edwards, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 956) of Lydia Edwards, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Sal N. DiDomenico, Jacob R. Oliveira and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote housing opportunity and mobility through eviction sealing (HOMES). The Judiciary.
H.967  HD.3094 By Representative Carey of Easthampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 967) of Daniel R. Carey relative to healthcare coverage and access to breast pumps. Financial Services.
H.975  HD.2677 By Representatives Connolly of Cambridge and Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 975) of Mike Connolly, Antonio F. D. Cabral and others for legislation to establish a Massachusetts public bank. Financial Services.
H.978  HD.851 By Representative Coppinger of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 978) of Edward F. Coppinger, Samantha Montaño and Natalie M. Higgins relative to healthcare access and affordability for patients. Financial Services.
H.982  HD.3943 By Representative Day of Stoneham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 982) of Michael S. Day relative to changes to health benefit plans that cause certain covered persons to switch to less costly alternate prescription drugs. Financial Services.
H.985  HD.4006 By Representatives Decker of Cambridge and Tyler of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 985) of Marjorie C. Decker, Chynah Tyler and others relative to healthcare coverage for postpartum home visiting services. Financial Services.
H.986  HD.3511 By Representatives Decker of Cambridge and Whipps of Athol, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 986) of Marjorie C. Decker, Susannah M. Whipps and others relative to telehealth and digital equity for patients. Financial Services.
H.994  HD.3984 By Representative Domb of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 994) of Mindy Domb and Samantha Montaño for legislation to increase access and transparency of health insurance data. Financial Services.
H.996  HD.2450 By Representative Donato of Medford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 996) of Paul J. Donato and others for legislation to encourage retirement planning by establishment of a Massachusetts secure choice savings program. Financial Services.
H.1000  HD.941 By Representative Driscoll of Milton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1000) of William J. Driscoll, Jr., relative to protections and health insurance coverage for living organ donors. Financial Services.
H.1023  HD.2411 By Representative Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1023) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile and Samantha Montaño relative to economic mobility through matched savings. Financial Services.
H.1037  HD.1289 By Representatives Higgins of Leominster and Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1037) of Natalie M. Higgins, Christine P. Barber and others relative to trans-inclusive health care access. Financial Services.
H.1042  HD.2160 By Representative Howard of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1042) of Vanna Howard relative to substance abuse healthcare coverage. Financial Services.
H.1061  HD.1061 By Representatives Kane of Shrewsbury and Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1061) of Hannah Kane, Jack Patrick Lewis and others relative to emergency insulin access. Financial Services.
H.1068  HD.687 By Representative Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1068) of Kay Khan, Samantha Montaño and Carol A. Doherty relative to health plan coverage for medically necessary mental health crisis stabilization services. Financial Services.
H.1069  HD.2135 By Representative Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1069) of Kay Khan and others relative to insurance coverage and access to nurse-midwifery services. Financial Services.
H.1072  HD.2389 By Representative Kilcoyne of Clinton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1072) of Meghan Kilcoyne and Edward R. Philips relative to healthcare coverage for behavioral health and nutrition counseling. Financial Services.
H.1073  HD.2391 By Representative Kilcoyne of Clinton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1073) of Meghan Kilcoyne and Edward R. Philips relative to telehealth parity for nutrition counseling. Financial Services.
H.1074  HD.2413 By Representative Kilcoyne of Clinton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1074) of Meghan Kilcoyne and others relative to cancer patient access to biomarker testing to provide appropriate therapy. Financial Services.
H.1084  HD.2228 By Representatives Lewis of Framingham and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1084) of Jack Patrick Lewis, Sean Garballey and others relative to applied behavioral analysis therapy healthcare coverage. Financial Services.
H.1090  HD.3941 By Representative Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1090) of Jay D. Livingstone and others relative to transportation network company fees. Financial Services.
H.1099  HD.2071 By Representative Moran of Lawrence, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1099) of Frank A. Moran and others relative to establishing a transportation network driver bill of rights. Financial Services.
H.1103  HD.1455 By Representative Murphy of Weymouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1103) of James M. Murphy and others relative to insurance coverage for mammograms and breast cancer screening. Financial Services.
H.1107  HD.682 By Representatives Nguyen of Andover and Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1107) of Tram T. Nguyen, Christine P. Barber and others relative to the collection of consumer debt. Financial Services.
H.1115  HD.2617 By Representatives Philips of Sharon and Giannino of Revere, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1115) of Edward R. Philips, Jessica Ann Giannino and others relative to healthcare coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer. Financial Services.
H.1137  HD.1582 By Representatives Sabadosa of Northampton and Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1137) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Ruth B. Balser and others relative to access to full spectrum pregnancy care. Financial Services.
H.1139  HD.2467 By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton and Senator Miranda, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1139) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Liz Miranda and others relative to insurance coverage for doula services. Financial Services.
H.1157  HD.783 By Representative Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1157) of Andres X. Vargas and others for legislation to direct the State Treasurer to establish a baby bonds trust fund to assist certain designated beneficiaries in pursuing opportunities for education, housing, and entrepreneurship. Financial Services.
H.1158  HD.3832 By Representative Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1158) of Andres X. Vargas and others relative to protections and accountability for transportation network and delivery network companies workers, consumers, and communities. Financial Services.
H.1161  HD.2269 By Representatives Williams of Springfield and Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1161) of Bud L. Williams, David M. Rogers and Rob Consalvo for legislation to to improve sickle cell disease care. Financial Services.
H.1162  HD.3914 By Representative Worrell of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1162) of Christopher J. Worrell and others relative to property foreclosures. Financial Services.
H.1165  HD.2254 By Representative Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1165) of Ruth B. Balser for legislation to make technical changes to the Betsy Lehman Center for patient safety and medical error reduction enabling statute. Health Care Financing.
H.1166  HD.3451 By Representative Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1166) of Ruth B. Balser and others for legislation to address the overuse of temporary nursing service agencies at Massachusetts skilled nursing facilities. Health Care Financing.
H.1168  HD.472 By Representative Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1168) of Christine P. Barber and others relative to the adjustment or recovery of medical assistance and protecting the homes of seniors and disabled people on MassHealth. Health Care Financing.
S.1170  SD.712 By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1170) of Paul R. Feeney, Samantha Montaño, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Christopher Hendricks and other members of the General Court for legislation to address workplace bullying, mobbing, and harassment, without regard to protected class status while promoting healthy workplaces. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1175  HD.267 By Representative Coppinger of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1175) of Edward F. Coppinger and others relative to the closing of hospital essential services. Health Care Financing.
H.1176  HD.850 By Representative Coppinger of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1176) of Edward F. Coppinger and others relative to promoting comprehensive transparency in the pharmaceutical industry. Health Care Financing.
H.1180  HD.778 By Representative Cutler of Pembroke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1180) of Josh S. Cutler and others relative to preventing discrimination against persons with disabilities in the provision of health care. Health Care Financing.
H.1186  HD.3361 By Representatives Driscoll of Milton and Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1186) of William J. Driscoll, Jr., Christine P. Barber and others that the Health Insurance Connector Authority implement a 5-year pilot program to extend eligibility for premium assistance payments or point-of-service cost-sharing subsidies. Health Care Financing.
H.1200  HD.753 By Representative Higgins of Leominster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1200) of Natalie M. Higgins and others relative to Medicaid eligibility for certain elders and persons with disabilities. Health Care Financing.
H.1202  HD.3327 By Representative Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1202) of Kate Hogan and others relative to the disposal of resources for determining eligibility for Medicaid. Health Care Financing.
H.1227  HD.808 By Representative Moran of Lawrence, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1227) of Frank A. Moran and others for legislation to promote health equity for certain acute care hospitals that predominantly serve communities that experience health disparities as a result of race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status. Health Care Financing.
H.1231  HD.636 By Representative Nguyen of Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1231) of Tram T. Nguyen and others relative to increasing the rates of payment for certain social service programs to promote an enhanced care worker minimum wage. Health Care Financing.
H.1232  HD.2455 By Representative O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1232) of James J. O'Day and others relative to family members serving as caregivers. Health Care Financing.
H.1237  HD.2153 By Representative Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1237) of David M. Rogers and others for legislation to ensure equitable health coverage for children. Health Care Financing.
H.1239  HD.1584 By Representatives Sabadosa of Northampton and Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1239) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Denise C. Garlick and others for legislation to provide equitable access to quality, affordable healthcare services by establishing Medicare for all persons in the Commonwealth. Health Care Financing.
H.1240  HD.2452 By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton and Senator Miranda, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1240) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Liz Miranda and others relative to Medicaid coverage for doula services. Health Care Financing.
H.1250  HD.2257 By Representatives Williams of Springfield and Garcia of Chelsea, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1250) of Bud L. Williams, Judith A. Garcia and others for legislation to advance health equity and to establish a secretary of equity. Health Care Financing.
H.1253  HD.2307 By Representatives Barber of Somerville and Kushmerek of Fitchburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1253) of Christine P. Barber, Michael P. Kushmerek and others that the Department of Education create and administer a field placement grant program to ensure a stable, diverse workforce of licensed social workers. Higher Education.
H.1255  HD.2912 By Representative Domb of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1255) of Mindy Domb and others relative to requiring menstrual products in buildings on public higher education campuses. Higher Education.
H.1260  HD.2755 By Representatives Garballey of Arlington and Duffy of Holyoke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1260) of Sean Garballey, Patricia A. Duffy and others relative to committing to higher education the resources to insure a strong and healthy public higher education system. Higher Education.
H.1265  HD.1215 By Representatives Higgins of Leominster and Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1265) of Natalie M. Higgins, Carmine Lawrence Gentile and others for legislation to establish a grant program to pay the equivalent of tuition and mandatory fees to eligible students at Massachusetts public higher education institutions. Higher Education.
H.1266  HD.2601 By Representative Higgins of Leominster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1266) of Natalie M. Higgins and others that institutions of higher education adopt policies on academic transcript notations and appeals relating to sexual misconduct. Higher Education.
H.1275  HD.2720 By Representatives Khan of Newton and Donaghue of Westborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1275) of Kay Khan, Kate Donaghue and others for legislation to establish a behavioral health workforce center of excellence at a state or community college. Higher Education.
H.1281  HD.3624 By Representatives Moran of Boston and Madaro of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1281) of Michael J. Moran, Adrian C. Madaro and others relative to in-state tuition rates and fees at public institutions of higher education. Higher Education.
H.1285  HD.3173 By Representative Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1285) of David M. Rogers and others for legislation to establish within the Board of Higher Education a fund to further educational opportunities for caregivers to adults with disabilities. Higher Education.
H.1293  HD.3873 By Representatives Vargas of Haverhill and Domb of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1293) of Andres X. Vargas, Mindy Domb and others for legislation to establish a hunger-free campus grant program. Higher Education.
H.1296  HD.377 By Representative Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1296) of Christine P. Barber and others relative to accessory dwelling units. Housing.
H.1297  HD.1176 By Representative Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1297) of Christine P. Barber and others relative to housing stability for families by strengthening the HomeBASE program. Housing.
H.1304  HD.3922 By Representative Connolly of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1304) of Mike Connolly and others for legislation to remove the prohibition on rent control and to provide tenant and foreclosure protections. Housing.
H.1307  HD.3864 By Representatives Cruz of Salem and Arriaga of Chicopee, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1307) of Manny Cruz, Shirley B. Arriaga and others that the Department of Housing and Community Development establish programs that create a healthier environment for certain residents. Housing.
H.1312  HD.1964 By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1312) of Marjorie C. Decker and others that the Department of Housing and Community Development administer a residential assistance for families in transition homelessness prevention program. Housing.
H.1329  HD.1930 By Representative Honan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1329) of Kevin G. Honan, Samantha Montaño and Rob Consalvo for legislation to prevent and respond to bullying of elderly and disabled residents. Housing.
H.1349  HD.2259 By Representative Lipper-Garabedian of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1349) of Kate Lipper-Garabedian and others for legislation to improve municipal access to general existing housing data. Housing.
H.1350  HD.3645 By Representatives Livingstone of Boston and Consalvo of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1350) of Jay D. Livingstone, Rob Consalvo and others relative to tenant’s first right of refusal. Housing.
H.1354  HD.216 By Representative Meschino of Hull, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1354) of Joan Meschino and others for legislation to create and implement a flexible housing subsidy pool program to address the medically complex needs of disabled men, women and children experiencing homelessness. Housing.
H.1377  HD.889 By Representatives Tyler of Boston and Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1377) of Chynah Tyler, David M. Rogers and others for legislation to establish an office of fair housing and a fair housing trust fund. Housing.
H.1379  HD.3252 By Representatives Vargas of Haverhill and Honan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1379) of Andres X. Vargas, Kevin G. Honan and others for legislation to increase housing development. Housing.
H.1399  HD.2611 By Representative Blais of Deerfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1399) of Natalie M. Blais and others relative to controlling and abusive litigation. The Judiciary.
H.1401  HD.3902 By Representative Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1401) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others relative to existing agreements by the Commonwealth, law enforcement agencies, municipalities, or other subdivisions. The Judiciary.
H.1402  HD.3937 By Representative Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1402) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others for legislation to establish a youth restorative justice fund. The Judiciary.
S.1415  SD.2401 By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1415) of Liz Miranda, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Paul W. Mark, Tram T. Nguyen and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to birthing justice in the Commonwealth. Public Health.
H.1426  HD.1261 By Representative Consalvo of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1426) of Rob Consalvo and others for legislation to establish a regional keep safe facility within Suffolk County for the detention of persons arrested upon probable cause or warrant or a person arrested under a civil process. The Judiciary.
H.1446  HD.3979 By Representative Day of Stoneham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1446) of Michael S. Day relative to eliminating liability limits for abuse of minors. The Judiciary.
H.1451  HD.2746 By Representatives Decker of Cambridge and Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1451) of Marjorie C. Decker, Kay Khan and others relative to the expungement of juvenile and young adult records. The Judiciary.
H.1476  HD.922 By Representatives Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield and Ashe of Longmeadow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1476) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier, Brian M. Ashe and others relative to threats of suicide while in court custody. The Judiciary.
H.1493  HD.2963 By Representative Fluker Oakley of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1493) of Brandy Fluker Oakley and others for legislation to remove collateral consequences and protect the presumption of innocence. The Judiciary.
H.1495  HD.3409 By Representative Fluker Oakley of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1495) of Brandy Fluker Oakley and others relative to promoting diversion of juveniles to community supervision and services. The Judiciary.
H.1528  HD.4010 By Representatives González of Springfield and Holmes of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1528) of Carlos González, Russell E. Holmes and others for legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to increasing racial diversity among judges. The Judiciary.
H.1529  HD.3923 By Representatives González of Springfield and Pignatelli of Lenox, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1529) of Carlos González, Smitty Pignatelli and others relative to discrimination in the leasing of certain dwelling units. The Judiciary.
H.1536  HD.787 By Representative Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1536) of Kenneth I. Gordon relative to the statute of limitations relating to civil rights actions and criminal prosecutions for the sexual assault and rape of a child. The Judiciary.
H.1539  HD.3903 By Representative Gregoire of Marlborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1539) of Danielle W. Gregoire and others relative to health care proxies. The Judiciary.
H.1547  HD.1844 By Representatives Higgins of Leominster and Nguyen of Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1547) of Natalie M. Higgins, Tram T. Nguyen and others relative to domestic violence protections. The Judiciary.
H.1554  HD.3241 By Representative Holmes of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1554) of Russell E. Holmes relative to the juvenile offender law. The Judiciary.
H.1594  HD.223 By Representative Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1594) of Hannah Kane and others relative to liability for civil damages for injuries related to the donation of food to persons in need. The Judiciary.
H.1597  HD.3295 By Representatives Keefe of Worcester and Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1597) of Mary S. Keefe, Tricia Farley-Bouvier and others for legislation to strengthen justice and support for sex trade survivors. The Judiciary.
H.1598  HD.2693 By Representative Keefe of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1598) of Mary S. Keefe and others relative to the sealing of certain records. The Judiciary.
H.1599  HD.3434 By Representative Kerans of Danvers and Senator Rausch, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1599) of Sally P. Kerans, Rebecca L. Rausch and others relative to further regulating access to abortion care. The Judiciary.
H.1600  HD.1820 By Representative Kerans of Danvers, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1600) of Sally P. Kerans and others relative to insurance liability for foster care providers. The Judiciary.
H.1601  HD.2670 By Representatives Khan of Newton and Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1601) of Kay Khan, Jay D. Livingstone and others relative to adults with disabilities in family and juvenile court proceedings. The Judiciary.
H.1602  HD.2745 By Representatives Khan of Newton and Scanlon of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1602) of Kay Khan, Adam Scanlon and others relative to the rights and protections of children. The Judiciary.
H.1603  HD.1803 By Representative Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1603) of Kay Khan and Samantha Montaño relative to sexual exploitation prevention and victim assistance. The Judiciary.
H.1614  HD.3804 By Representative Lawn of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1614) of John J. Lawn, Jr., Carol A. Doherty and Vanna Howard for legislation to eliminate the statute of limitation in civil child sexual abuse cases. The Judiciary.
H.1640  HD.1777 By Representatives Livingstone of Boston and Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1640) of Jay D. Livingstone, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and others for legislation to repeal certain archaic laws and to establish a permanent law revision commission (including members of the General Court) to examine common laws and statutes. The Judiciary.
H.1669  HD.2288 By Representative McGonagle of Everett, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1669) of Joseph W. McGonagle, Jr., and others relative to the offense of assault and battery upon transit workers. The Judiciary.
H.1677  HD.1581 By Representative Meschino of Hull, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1677) of Joan Meschino and others relative to access to justice for persons aggrieved by actions of intentional discrimination. The Judiciary.
H.1688  HD.2444 By Representative Moran of Lawrence, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1688) of Frank A. Moran and others relative to mandatory minimum sentences based on juvenile adjudications. The Judiciary.
H.1690  HD.3625 By Representative Moran of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1690) of Michael J. Moran and others relative to evictions. The Judiciary.
H.1701  HD.639 By Representatives Nguyen of Andover and Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1701) of Tram T. Nguyen, Christine P. Barber and others relative to supporting survivors of trafficking and abuse and encouraging increased access to opportunities through expungement and/or sealing of records. The Judiciary.
S.1702  SD.1049 By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1702) of Liz Miranda, Nick Collins, Samantha Montaño, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to teacher retirement election. Public Service.
H.1703  HD.640 By Representatives Nguyen of Andover and Howard of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1703) of Tram T. Nguyen, Vanna Howard and others for legislation to protect animals from convicted animal abusers. The Judiciary.
H.1707  HD.1852 By Representative Nguyen of Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1707) of Tram T. Nguyen and Simon Cataldo relative to the malicious doxing of personal information. The Judiciary.
H.1708  HD.1853 By Representative Nguyen of Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1708) of Tram T. Nguyen and others for legislation to further regulate investment practices. The Judiciary.
H.1710  HD.3510 By Representatives O'Day of West Boylston and Cruz of Salem, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1710) of James J. O'Day, Manny Cruz and others relative to the age of criminal majority. The Judiciary.
H.1713  HD.2348 By Representatives Peake of Provincetown and Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1713) of Sarah K. Peake, Hannah Kane and others for legislation to provide that every child have the same rights and protections under law as any other child without regard to the marital status, gender, gender identity, or sexual orientation of the parent or parents. The Judiciary.
H.1718  HD.3285 By Representatives Philips of Sharon and Giannino of Revere, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1718) of Edward R. Philips, Jessica Ann Giannino and others for legislation relative to the humane protection of animals and establishing a task force to complete a systematic review of the laws pertaining to animal cruelty and protection. The Judiciary.
H.1723  HD.109 By Representative Pignatelli of Lenox, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1723) of Smitty Pignatelli and others relative to legal advertisements in online-only newspapers. The Judiciary.
H.1731  HD.3657 By Representatives Rogers of Cambridge and Day of Stoneham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1731) of David M. Rogers, Michael S. Day and others relative to promoting access to counsel and housing stability. The Judiciary.
H.1739  HD.3955 By Representative Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1739) of David M. Rogers relative to life sentences without eligibility for parole. The Judiciary.
H.1740  HD.3963 By Representative Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1740) of David M. Rogers relative to establishing reasonable limitations on the solitary confinement of inmates 21 years of age or younger. The Judiciary.
H.1752  HD.3111 By Representative Roy of Franklin, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1752) of Jeffrey N. Roy relative to compensation for victims of wrongful conviction. The Judiciary.
H.1754  HD.1450 By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1754) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa and others relative to legalizing certain plant medicine. The Judiciary.
H.1756  HD.2830 By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1756) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa and others for legislation to prohibit the use of deception during juvenile custodial interrogations. The Judiciary.
H.1758  HD.2874 By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1758) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa and others for legislation to prevent human trafficking and improve the health and safety of sex workers. The Judiciary.
H.1760  HD.178 By Representatives Scanlon of North Attleborough and Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1760) of Adam Scanlon, Hannah Kane and others relative to the statute of limitations for the crime of rape and establishing a DNA exception rule. The Judiciary.
H.1795  HD.799 By Representative Tyler of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1795) of Chynah Tyler and others relative to establishing a jail and prison construction moratorium. The Judiciary.
H.1796  HD.822 By Representative Tyler of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1796) of Chynah Tyler and others relative to telephone service for inmates in correctional institutions. The Judiciary.
H.1797  HD.900 By Representative Tyler of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1797) of Chynah Tyler and Christopher J. Worrell relative to the application of good conduct sentence deductions for completion credits earned during pre-trial detention. The Judiciary.
H.1802  HD.1707 By Representative Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1802) of Andres X. Vargas and others relative to improving juvenile justice data collection. The Judiciary.
H.1820  HD.2243 By Representative Worrell of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1820) of Christopher J. Worrell and others relative to compensation for victims of wrongful conviction. The Judiciary.
H.1821  HD.2267 By Representative Worrell of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1821) of Christopher J. Worrell and others relative to parole and establishing a restorative justice program. The Judiciary.
H.1845  HD.588 By Representatives Connolly of Cambridge and Uyterhoeven of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1845) of Mike Connolly, Erika Uyterhoeven and others relative to securing the right to strike for certain public employees. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1849  HD.2814 By Representatives Cutler of Pembroke and Fluker Oakley of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1849) of Josh S. Cutler, Brandy Fluker Oakley and others relative to salary range transparency by certain employers. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1864  HD.3758 By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1864) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to clean energy workforce standards and accountability. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1865  HD.3769 By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1865) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to the transition to clean energy and the training of employees on alternative energy generation and distribution. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1867  HD.1781 By Representative Doherty of Taunton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1867) of Carol A. Doherty and others relative to mandatory overtime protections in collective bargaining agreements entered into by hospitals and labor organizations. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1868  HD.2895 By Representative Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1868) of Daniel M. Donahue and others for legislation to prevent wage theft, promote employer accountability, and enhance public enforcement. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1877  HD.2995 By Representative Fluker Oakley of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1877) of Brandy Fluker Oakley and others for legislation to establish a hospital and community health center worker minimum wage. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1882  HD.2569 By Representatives Giannino of Revere and Doherty of Taunton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1882) of Jessica Ann Giannino, Carol A. Doherty and others relative to psychological abuse workplace safety. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1883  HD.564 By Representative Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1883) of Kenneth I. Gordon relative to the unemployment insurance law for workers with fluctuating work schedules. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1888  HD.1063 By Representative Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1888) of Kenneth I. Gordon and others relative to the Massachusetts Paid Family Medical Leave Law. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1889  HD.1064 By Representative Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1889) of Kenneth I. Gordon and others relative to the definitions of covered business entity and covered contract worker under the Massachusetts Paid Family Medical Leave Law. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1915  HD.2255 By Representatives Livingstone of Boston and Nguyen of Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1915) of Jay D. Livingstone, Tram T. Nguyen and Patricia D. Jehlen relative to the definition of employee under the unemployment insurance program. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1918  HD.3239 By Representative Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1918) of Jay D. Livingstone and others relative to employment protections for victims of abusive behavior. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1921  HD.3974 By Representative Mendes of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1921) of Rita A. Mendes, Michelle M. DuBois and Patrick Joseph Kearney relative to establishing equality and safety in the workplace. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1922  HD.217 By Representative Meschino of Hull, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1922) of Joan Meschino and others relative to non-fault unemployment insurance overpayments. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1924  HD.347 By Representative Moran of Lawrence, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1924) of Frank A. Moran and others for legislation to promote the recruitment and retention of hospital workers. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1925  HD.3965 By Representatives Nguyen of Andover and Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1925) of Tram T. Nguyen, Daniel M. Donahue and others relative to the minimum wage. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1926  HD.628 By Representatives Nguyen of Andover and Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1926) of Tram T. Nguyen, Kenneth I. Gordon and others for legislation to increase unemployment insurance benefits for low wage workers. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1927  HD.622 By Representative Nguyen of Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1927) of Tram T. Nguyen and others for legislation to protect injured workers. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1940  HD.4039 By Representatives Rogers of Cambridge and Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1940) of David M. Rogers, Christine P. Barber and others relative to the publishing of aggregate wage data reports. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1943  HD.106 By Representative Roy of Franklin, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1943) of Jeffrey N. Roy and others relative to compliance with prevailing wage laws for offsite fabrication. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1961  HD.274 By Representative Worrell of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1961) of Christopher J. Worrell relative to bereavement leave. Labor and Workforce Development.
H.1966  HD.2465 By Representative Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1966) of Ruth B. Balser and others relative to access to addiction services. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
H.1979  HD.3057 By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1979) of Marjorie C. Decker relative to establishing a child and adolescent behavioral health implementation coordinating council. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
H.1981  HD.2682 By Representatives Fernandes of Falmouth and Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1981) of Dylan A. Fernandes, Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to preventing overdose deaths and increasing access to treatment. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
H.1984  HD.2965 By Representative Fluker Oakley of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1984) of Brandy Fluker Oakley and others for legislation to expand equitable perinatal mental health services. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
H.1993  HD.1809 By Representative Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1993) of Kay Khan and others for legislation to allow for emergency hospitalization of persons suffering dangerous or violent mental illness. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
H.1994  HD.1832 By Representative Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1994) of Kay Khan, Samantha Montaño and Rebecca L. Rausch relative to inpatient mental health care treatment. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
H.2006  HD.3833 By Representative O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2006) of James J. O'Day and Daniel M. Donahue relative to applied behavioral health clinic rates. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
H.2007  HD.2612 By Representative Philips of Sharon, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2007) of Edward R. Philips relative to authorizing physician assistants to issue psychiatric holds and ensure adequate training on their use. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
H.2008  HD.1555 By Representative Pignatelli of Lenox and Senator Lovely, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2008) of Smitty Pignatelli, Joan B. Lovely and others relative to the requirements and procedures necessary for first responders to provide urgent help to persons at risk of serious and deadly harm from opioids and opioid overdose. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
H.2019  HD.2497 By Representative Ashe of Longmeadow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2019) of Brian M. Ashe and others relative to kennel safety. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.2033  HD.3179 By Representative Biele of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2033) of David Biele and others relative to reimbursement of training expenses for peace officers. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.2059  HD.2852 By Representative Giannino of Revere, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2059) of Jessica Ann Giannino and others that cities and towns not be allowed to prohibit or regulate family child care homes and large family child care homes in private residences in zoning ordinances or by-laws. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.2061  HD.3927 By Representative González of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2061) of Carlos González and others relative to the permitting and construction of accessory dwelling units. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.2102  HD.2139 By Representative Puppolo of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2102) of Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., and others relative to enhancing the issuance of citations for cruel conditions for animals. Municipalities and Regional Government.
H.2131  HD.2474 By Representatives Barber of Somerville and Connolly of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2131) of Christine P. Barber, Mike Connolly and others for legislation to improve outdoor and indoor air quality for communities burdened by pollution. Public Health.
H.2133  HD.2263 By Representatives Barber of Somerville and Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2133) of Christine P. Barber, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and others relative to hormonal contraceptives. Public Health.
H.2135  HD.866 By Representative Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2135) of Christine P. Barber and others relative to the licensing, supervision and scope of practice of physicians assistants. Public Health.
H.2146  HD.3254 By Representatives Domb of Amherst and Ferguson of Holden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2146) of Mindy Domb, Kimberly N. Ferguson and others relative to prohibiting nonconsensual intimate examinations of anesthetized or unconscious patients. Public Health.
H.2151  HD.2749 By Representative Donato of Medford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2151) of Paul J. Donato and others relative to immunizations against infectious disease which give rise to a declared public health state of emergency. Public Health.
S.2152  SD.1508 By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2152) of Michael O. Moore, James C. Arena-DeRosa, Estela A. Reyes and Ryan M. Hamilton for legislation relative to utility meters and the rights of utility ratepayers. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.2178  HD.3108 By Representative Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2178) of Denise C. Garlick and others for legislation to strengthen the public health infrastructure to address Alzheimer’s Disease and dementia. Public Health.
H.2182  HD.393 By Representatives Gentile of Sudbury and Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2182) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Hannah Kane and others for legislation to reduce incidence and death from pancreatic cancer. Public Health.
H.2183  HD.1609 By Representative Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2183) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile and others for legislation to improve food allergy awareness. Public Health.
H.2193  HD.1224 By Representatives Higgins of Leominster and Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2193) of Natalie M. Higgins, Jack Patrick Lewis and others relative to expanding after-death options and the disposal of human bodies. Public Health.
H.2194  HD.748 By Representative Higgins of Leominster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2194) of Natalie M. Higgins and others relative to prescriptions for testosterone therapy medications. Public Health.
H.2196  HD.2491 By Representative Higgins of Leominster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2196) of Natalie M. Higgins and others relative to registered nurse patient assignment. Public Health.
H.2197  HD.3324 By Representative Hogan of Stow and Senator Cyr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2197) of Kate Hogan, Julian Cyr and others for legislation to protect public health from PFAS. Public Health.
H.2204  HD.712 By Representatives Kane of Shrewsbury and Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2204) of Hannah Kane, Denise C. Garlick and others relative to accelerating improvements to the local and regional public health system to address disparities in the delivery of public health services. Public Health.
H.2209  HD.3100 By Representatives Khan of Newton and Fluker Oakley of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2209) of Kay Khan, Brandy Fluker Oakley and others for legislation to establish a board of registration in midwifery and further regulating out-of-hospital birth access and safety. Public Health.
H.2210  HD.1812 By Representatives Khan of Newton and Santiago of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2210) of Kay Khan, Jon Santiago and others relative to prohibiting the marketing of certain drinks with added sugar on school grounds. Public Health.
H.2211  HD.999 By Representative Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2211) of Kay Khan and others for legislation to update postural screenings in schools. Public Health.
H.2215  HD.1810 By Representative Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2215) of Kay Khan and others relative to protecting children from harmful diet pills and muscle-building supplements. Public Health.
H.2216  HD.1814 By Representative Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2216) of Kay Khan and others relative to the services provided by dental hygienists. Public Health.
H.2217  HD.1815 By Representative Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2217) of Kay Khan and others relative to limited service clinics. Public Health.
H.2218  HD.3273 By Representative Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2218) of Kay Khan and others relative to newborn screenings for congenital cytomegalovirus. Public Health.
H.2224  HD.3112 By Representatives Lewis of Framingham and Domb of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2224) of Jack Patrick Lewis, Mindy Domb and others relative to improving healthcare delivery for underserved residents. Public Health.
H.2225  HD.2238 By Representative Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2225) of Jack Patrick Lewis and others relative to enabling pharmacists to prescribe, dispense and, administer pre-exposure prophylaxis. Public Health.
H.2236  HD.314 By Representative McKenna of Webster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2236) of Joseph D. McKenna and others for legislation relative to LSDs (Lysosomal Storage Disorders) in infants. Public Health.
H.2244  HD.953 By Representative Murray of Milford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2244) of Brian W. Murray and others relative to consumer access and the right to practice complementary and alternative health care services. Public Health.
H.2245  HD.634 By Representative Nguyen of Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2245) of Tram T. Nguyen and others for legislation to strengthen the direct care and dementia workforce. Public Health.
H.2246  HD.2342 By Representatives O'Day of West Boylston and Philips of Sharon, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2246) of James J. O'Day, Edward R. Philips and others for legislation to authorize attending physicians to prescribe medical aid in dying medication that will end the life of patients in a peaceful manner. Public Health.
H.2253  HD.111 By Representative Pignatelli of Lenox, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2253) of Smitty Pignatelli and others for legislation to expand patient access to oral health care. Public Health.
H.2255  HD.1127 By Representative Pignatelli of Lenox, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2255) of Smitty Pignatelli and others that public health dental hygienists be able to bill third-party insurance carriers for services provided. Public Health.
H.2264  HD.1653 By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton and Senator Mark, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2264) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Paul W. Mark and others that the Executive Office of Health and Human Services establish a grant program to increase the availability of non-law-enforcement, unarmed community-based response options for emergency calls. Public Health.
H.2275  HD.3898 By Representative Sousa of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2275) of Priscila S. Sousa for legislation to increase the accountability of hospitals that interrupt or divert required services. Public Health.
H.2288  HD.2459 By Representatives Balser of Newton and Cruz of Salem, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2288) of Ruth B. Balser, Manny Cruz and others for legislation to prohibit local and state involvement in federal immigration enforcement, unless required by law. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2313  HD.2265 By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2313) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to fire safety education in schools and colleges. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2314  HD.3056 By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2314) of Marjorie C. Decker relative to unreasonable limits on in-person visitation of inmates. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2317  HD.2239 By Representative Doherty of Taunton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2317) of Carol A. Doherty and others relative to the establishment of the PFAS research and development public safety fund to be administered by the Secretary of Public Safety and Security. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2319  HD.3779 By Representative Domb of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2319) of Mindy Domb and others relative to access to medical parole. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2325  HD.2972 By Representative Fluker Oakley of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2325) of Brandy Fluker Oakley and others for legislation to maximize out-of-cell time and opportunities for incarcerated people to attend education, training, employment, and other programs. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2326  HD.3682 By Representative Fluker Oakley of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2326) of Brandy Fluker Oakley and others relative to successful transitions and re-entries for incarcerated persons. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2330  HD.1835 By Representative Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2330) of Denise C. Garlick and others relative to providing protections for health care employees who are victims of violence or assault and battery. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2339  HD.1201 By Representative Hawkins of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2339) of James K. Hawkins and others relative to the reduction of certain toxic chemicals in firefighter personal protective equipment. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2342  HD.736 By Representatives Higgins of Leominster and Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2342) of Natalie M. Higgins, Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others that the crime laboratory within the Department of the State Police conduct an audit of offender DNA profiles included on the state DNA databank system. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2349  HD.2426 By Representatives Khan of Newton and Sousa of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2349) of Kay Khan, Priscila S. Sousa and others relative to health education in women's correctional institutions. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2350  HD.2428 By Representatives Khan of Newton and Sousa of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2350) of Kay Khan, Priscila S. Sousa and others for legislation to further amend the anti-shackling statute for incarcerated pregnant women. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2371  HD.2760 By Representatives Livingstone of Boston and Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2371) of Jay D. Livingstone, Kay Khan and others for legislation to provide reproductive health care to incarcerated individuals. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2394  HD.3087 By Representatives Rogers of Cambridge and Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2394) of David M. Rogers, Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to the right of persons incarcerated in correctional institutions, state prisons, jails or houses of correction to confer with news media representative. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2397  HD.3018 By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton and Senator Miranda, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2397) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Liz Miranda and others relative to parole review for aging incarcerated persons. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2398  HD.1984 By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2398) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa and others relative to access to parole. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.2404  HD.4049 By Representatives Sousa of Framingham and Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2404) of Priscila S. Sousa, Kay Khan and others relative to the postpartum treatment of women in correctional facilities. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.2408  Senate, June 29, 2023 -- The committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 185) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation relative to advancing the profession of interior design; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 315) of Patricia A. Haddad and others relative to registered interior designers, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2408).
H.2420  HD.2270 By Representative Worrell of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2420) of Christopher J. Worrell and Michelle M. DuBois for legislation to provide for an audit and an investigation by a special commission concerning gun violence prevention and intervention funding. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
S.2478  The committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 142) of Michael D. Brady, Sal N. DiDomenico, Anne M. Gobi, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to digital right to repair; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 360) of Adrian C. Madaro and others relative to digital right to repair, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2478).
H.2483  HD.1594 By Representative Consalvo of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2483) of Rob Consalvo and others relative to teacher retirement election. Public Service.
S.2492  Senate, October 30, 2023 -- The committee on Health Care Financing, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 732) of John J. Cronin for legislation to promote comprehensive transparency in the pharmaceutical industry; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 749) of Cindy F. Friedman, Rebecca L. Rausch, Susannah M. Whipps, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to pharmaceutical access, costs and transparency; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 767) of Jason M. Lewis for legislation to define modest meals and refreshments in prescriber education settings; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 778) of Paul W. Mark for legislation to bring down the cost of prescription drugs; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 783) of Mark C. Montigny and Michael J. Barrett for legislation to promote transparency and prevent price gouging of pharmaceutical drug prices; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 784) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation relative to coverage for chronic illness; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 797) of Jacob R. Oliveira for legislation to bring down the cost of prescription drugs; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 619) of Nicholas A. Boldyga relative to establishing a prescription drug rebate program for seniors; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1176) of Edward F. Coppinger and others relative to promoting comprehensive transparency in the pharmaceutical industry; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1201) of Kate Hogan relative to the pricing of prescription drugs; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1205) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others that the Health Policy Commission and health insurers create listings of certain high cost prescription drugs and that the Attorney General require drug manufacturers to provide information to justify increases in costs; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1206) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to contracts between the MassHealth program and pharmaceutical benefit managers; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1215) of John J. Lawn, Jr., and others relative to pharmacy benefit managers; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1246) of William M. Straus relative to drug prices paid by carriers; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1247) of Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida, Michael J. Soter and David F. DeCoste relative to pharmacy benefit managers reimbursements to pharmacies in the Commonwealth, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2492).
S.2499  An Act relative to pharmaceutical access, costs and transparency
H.2501  HD.2210 By Representatives Doherty of Taunton and Xiarhos of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2501) of Carol A. Doherty, Steven George Xiarhos and others relative to providing for Group 4 retirement benefits for police officers working on public higher education campuses. Public Service.
H.2503  HD.3680 By Representative Domb of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2503) of Mindy Domb and others for legislation to require the public pension fund to divest from ammunition and firearms. Public Service.
H.2505  HD.2901 By Representative Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2505) of Daniel M. Donahue and others relative to public employee retiree benefits. Public Service.
H.2510  HD.2258 By Representative DuBois of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2510) of Michelle M. DuBois and others relative to the retirement benefits of certain employees of the Department of Public Health. Public Service.
H.2512  HD.2486 By Representative Elliott of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2512) of Rodney M. Elliott and others relative to retirement for certain nuclear energy related employees of University of Massachusetts Lowell. Public Service.
S.2520  An Act relative to pharmaceutical access, costs and transparency
H.2527  HD.2691 By Representatives Garcia of Chelsea and Ryan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2527) of Judith A. Garcia, Daniel J. Ryan and others for legislation relative to retirement benefits for care givers at the Soldiers' Homes. Public Service.
S.2552  Senate, January 16, 2024 -- The committee on Senate Ways and Means, to whom was referred the Senate Bill prohibiting inhumane feline declawing (Senate, No. 190),- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 2552).
S.2555  SD.2860 By Mr. Collins, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2555) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Nick Collins for legislation to prevent overdoses in the commonwealth. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
S.2562  Senate, January 22, 2024 --The committee on Labor and Workforce Development, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1145) of Michael J. Barrett and Sean Garballey for legislation to ensure bereavement leave; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1205) of Liz Miranda and Lydia Edwards for legislation relative to bereavement leave; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1879) of Sean Garballey, David M. Rogers and others relative to bereavement leave under the family and medical leave act; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1961) of Christopher J. Worrell relative to bereavement leave, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2562).
S.2564  Senate, January 29, 2024 --The committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 175) of Cindy F. Friedman, Joanne M. Comerford, Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Lydia Edwards and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the disclosure of toxic chemicals in children’s products; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 318) of James K. Hawkins and others for legislation to direct the Department of Environmental Protection to publish a toxic chemicals of concern consumer products list, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2564).
S.2566  Senate, January 25, 2024 --The committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 180) of Adam Gomez, Joanne M. Comerford, James B. Eldridge, John F. Keenan and others for legislation to end housing discrimination in the Commonwealth; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 359) of Adrian C. Madaro, Carlos González and Kevin G. Honan for legislation to further regulate real estate brokers and salespersons, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2566).
H.2582  HD.1045 By Representative LeBoeuf of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2582) of David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf and others relative to health insurance benefits for certain state employees. Public Service.
H.2591  HD.2335 By Representative Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2591) of Jay D. Livingstone, Deborah B. Goldberg (Treasurer and Receiver General) and Lindsay N. Sabadosa relative to requiring public pension fund divestment from ammunition and firearms. Public Service.
S.2593  Senate, February 29, 2024 --The committee on The Judiciary, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 959) of James B. Eldridge and Liz Miranda for legislation to prevent the imposition of mandatory minimum sentences based on juvenile adjudications; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1688) of Frank A. Moran and others relative to mandatory minimum sentences based on juvenile adjudications, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2593).
S.2603  Senate, March 4, 2024 -- The committee on Labor and Workforce Development, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1171) of Paul R. Feeney, Marc R. Pacheco, Jacob R. Oliveira, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation to include offsite fabrication work for qualified projects under the prevailing wage laws of the Commonwealth; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1943) of Jeffrey N. Roy and others relative to compliance with prevailing wage laws for offsite fabrication, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2603).
S.2604  Senate, February 29, 2024 --The committee on Elder Affairs, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 381) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Rebecca L. Rausch, Jack Patrick Lewis, Susannah M. Whipps and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish an LGBTQI long-term care facility bill of rights; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 637) of Jack Patrick Lewis, Sarah K. Peake and others relative to the right, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2604).
H.2605  HD.1545 By Representative Meschino of Hull, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2605) of Joan Meschino, Samantha Montaño and Vanna Howard relative to expanding access to civil service examinations. Public Service.
S.2605  Senate, March 4, 2024 --The committee on Labor and Workforce Development, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1197) of Jason M. Lewis, Rebecca L. Rausch, Jack Patrick Lewis, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve the Massachusetts paid family medical leave law; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1198) of Jason M. Lewis, Lydia Edwards, James B. Eldridge and Paul R. Feeney for legislation to amend the Massachusetts Paid Family Medical Leave law definitions of a covered business entity and a covered contract worker; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1858) of Josh S. Cutler and others relative to the publication of hearing decisions by the Department of Family and Medical Leave; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1859) of Josh S. Cutler and others relative to data reporting by the Department of Family and Medical Leave; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1860) of Josh S. Cutler and others for legislation to include bone marrow and organ donation in the paid family and medical leave program; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1888) of Kenneth I. Gordon and others relative to the Massachusetts Paid Family Medical Leave Law; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1889) of Kenneth I. Gordon and others relative to the definitions of covered business entity and covered contract worker under the Massachusetts Paid Family Medical Leave Law; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1942) of Jeffrey N. Roy relative to unemployment benefits for replacement workers, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2605).
H.2611  HD.3626 By Representative Moran of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2611) of Michael J. Moran and others relative to the collective bargaining rights for employees of the Committee on Public Counsel Services. Public Service.
S.2619  An Act providing affordable and accessible high-quality early education and care to promote child development and well-being and support the economy in the Commonwealth
H.2630  HD.3384 By Representative Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2630) of Alice Hanlon Peisch and others relative to retirement benefits for teachers. Public Service.
H.2665  HD.1200 By Representative Smola of Warren, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2665) of Todd M. Smola and others for legislation to include certain certified emergency telecommunicators in Group 2 of the contributory retirement system for public employees. Public Service.
H.2667  HD.174 By Representative Soter of Bellingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2667) of Michael J. Soter and others for legislation to provide public safety telecommunicators with the same internal benefits as first responders. Public Service.
S.2707  Senate, March 14, 2024 -- Text of the Senate Bill ensuring affordability, readiness and learning for our youth and driving economic development (Senate, No. 2707) (being the text of Senate, No. 2697, printed as amended)
H.2708  HD.388 By Representatives Barber of Somerville and Uyterhoeven of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2708) of Christine P. Barber, Erika Uyterhoeven and others relative to further regulating the inclusion of federal gross income in the calculation of the taxation of corporations and to create progressive revenue. Revenue.
H.2725  HD.751 By Representative Capano of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2725) of Peter Capano and others relative to requiring public disclosures by publicly-traded corporate taxpayers. Revenue.
S.2734  April 22, 2024 --- The committee on Public Health, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1415) of Liz Miranda, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Paul W. Mark, Tram T. Nguyen and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to birthing justice in the Commonwealth, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2734).
H.2737  HD.2521 By Representatives Ciccolo of Lexington and Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2737) of Michelle L. Ciccolo, Jack Patrick Lewis and others for legislation to authorize cities and towns to impose tax surcharges on single subjects of taxation and to establish local and regional transportation ballot initiatives. Revenue.
H.2743  HD.418 By Representative Connolly of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2743) of Mike Connolly and others relative to establishing a tiered corporate minimum tax. Revenue.
H.2747  HD.2857 By Representative Connolly of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2747) of Mike Connolly and others for legislation to support affordable housing with a local option for a fee to be applied to certain real estate transactions. Revenue.
S.2756  An Act promoting diversion of juveniles to community supervision and services
S.2757  May 2, 2024 -- The committee on The Judiciary, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1142) of John C. Velis, Patrick M. O'Connor, Jack Patrick Lewis, Steven George Xiarhos and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the humane protection of animals; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1718) of Edward R. Philips, Jessica Ann Giannino and others for legislation relative to the humane protection of animals and establishing a task force to complete a systematic review of the laws pertaining to animal cruelty and protection, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2757).
H.2761  HD.3288 By Representatives Decker of Cambridge and Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2761) of Marjorie C. Decker, Andres X. Vargas and others relative to establishing a child and family tax credit. Revenue.
H.2762  HD.3457 By Representatives Decker of Cambridge and Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2762) of Marjorie C. Decker, Andres X. Vargas and others relative to the earned income tax credit. Revenue.
H.2777  HD.901 By Representative Driscoll of Milton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2777) of William J. Driscoll, Jr., relative to excluding the Segal AmeriCorps Educational Award from taxable income. Revenue.
S.2785  May 16, 2024 -- The committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1246) of Cindy F. Friedman, Rebecca L. Rausch and Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to provide more timely treatment of inpatient mental health care; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1994) of Kay Khan, Samantha Montaño and Rebecca L. Rausch relative to inpatient mental health care treatment, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2785).
H.2793  HD.3016 By Representative Fluker Oakley of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2793) of Brandy Fluker Oakley and others (with the approval of the mayor and city council) relative to real estate transfer fees and senior property tax relief in the city of Boston. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]
H.2802  HD.2630 By Representative Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2802) of Sean Garballey and others relative to rental housing deleading income tax credit. Revenue.
S.2803  Senate, June 6,2024 -- The committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 68) of Joanne M. Comerford, Sean Garballey and Vanna Howard for legislation to establish a bill of rights for children in foster care; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 164) of Michael J. Finn and others relative to establishing a bill of rights for children in foster care, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2803).
S.2804  Senate, June 6, 23024 -- The committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 71) of Cynthia Stone Creem for legislation to minimize trauma to children and families; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 80) of Ryan C. Fattman, Diana Dizoglio, Kay Khan, David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf and other members of the General Court for legislation to create an electronic backpack for foster children; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 120) of Susan L. Moran, Joanne M. Comerford, James B. Eldridge and Mark C. Montigny for legislation to eliminate disproportionality and inequities for at-risk children; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 124) of Jacob R. Oliveira, Michael J. Finn, Lydia Edwards, Patrick M. O'Connor and others for legislation to enhance child welfare protections; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 153) of Paul J. Donato and others that the Child Advocate report on disproportionality and inequity in services provided by child-serving state entities; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 156) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier and others relative to the powers of the Child Advocate to appear, intervene in or bring actions on behalf the Commonwealth; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 165) of Michael J. Finn and others relative to the appointment of an education manager to support educational stability and success for elementary and secondary school students under the care of the Department of Children and Families; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 175) of Denise C. Garlick and Patrick Joseph Kearney for legislation to provide educational stability for vulnerable children; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 190) of Kay Khan, David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf and others for legislation to authorize the Department of Children and Families to establish an electronic repository of foster youths educational records; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 195) of David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf, Bud L. Williams and Vanna Howard relative to educational support for children in foster care; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 204) of Joan Meschino and others relative to minimizing trauma to court-involved children and families, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2804).
S.2805  An Act relative to advancing the profession of commercial interior design
H.2811  HD.3916 By Representatives González of Springfield and Moran of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2811) of Carlos González, Michael J. Moran and others for legislation to establish a tax incentive program for micro businesses to hire formerly incarcerated individuals and individuals receiving transitional benefits. Revenue.
S.2820  Senate, 13, 2024 -- The committee on Environment and Natural Resources, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 549) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Adam Scanlon, Jack Patrick Lewis, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to ban the retail sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in new pet shops; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 550) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Steven S. Howitt, John F. Keenan 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, House, No. 826) of Natalie M. Higgins, Kimberly N. Ferguson and others for legislation to further regulate the retail sale of certain domestic animals in new pet shops, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2820).
H.2824  HD.735 By Representatives Higgins of Leominster and Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2824) of Natalie M. Higgins, Christine P. Barber and others relative to the imposition of an annual excise tax upon certain private institutions of higher learning. Revenue.
S.2839  Senate, June 27, 2024 -- The committee on Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development, to whom were referred ; the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2447) of Jacob R. Oliveira, Aaron L. Saunders, Jessica Ann Giannino, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect against attempts to ban, remove, or restrict library access to materials; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2528) of Julian Cyr, Natalie M. Higgins, John Francis Moran, Rebecca L. Rausch and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to free expression;(accompanied by bill, House, No. 4005) of James K. Hawkins and others for legislation to encourage the improvement of free libraries and library systems; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4229) of John Francis Moran and others relative to the right of students to freedom of expression in public schools; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4235) of Aaron L. Saunders and others for legislation to further regulate access to certain library materials; report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2839).
S.2853  Senate, July 3, 2024 -- The committee on The Judiciary, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 313) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation relative to supporting survivors of child sexual abuse; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 916) of William N. Brownsberger and Joan B. Lovely for legislation relative to governmental and charitable tort liability; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1038) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation to eliminate the statute of limitation in civil child sexual abuse cases; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1039) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation to amend the statute of limitations regarding criminal prosecutions for the crimes of sexual assault and rape of a child; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1446) of Michael S. Day relative to eliminating liability limits for abuse of minors; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1536) of Kenneth I. Gordon relative to the statute of limitations relating to civil rights actions and criminal prosecutions for the sexual assault and rape of a child; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1614) of John J. Lawn, Jr., Carol A. Doherty and Vanna Howard for legislation to eliminate the statute of limitation in civil child sexual abuse cases, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2853).
H.2856  HD.2758 By Representative Keefe of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2856) of Mary S. Keefe and others relative to corporate tax rates. Revenue.
H.2859  HD.1813 By Representatives Khan of Newton and Santiago of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2859) of Kay Khan, Jon Santiago and others for legislation to impose an excise tax on distributors of certain drinks with added sugar and promoting healthy alternatives to such drinks. Revenue.
H.2860  HD.1019 By Representative Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2860) of Kay Khan, Samantha Montaño and Natalie M. Higgins for legislation to provide for credit against taxes for the costs of certain advertising campaigns that feature digitally unaltered images of human models. Revenue.
H.2861  HD.3101 By Representative Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2861) of Kay Khan and others for legislation to increase the excise tax on alcoholic beverages. Revenue.
H.2876  HD.2260 By Representative Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2876) of Jay D. Livingstone and others relative to the community investment tax credit. Revenue.
H.2908  HD.2236 By Representative O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2908) of James J. O'Day and others relative to excluding certain income from the calculation of the tax on incomes in excess of one million dollars. Revenue.
S.2908  An Act providing for the humane protection of animals
H.2909  HD.2310 By Representative O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2909) of James J. O'Day and others for legislation to require certain married couples to submit joint income tax returns. Revenue.
H.2932  HD.2376 By Representative Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2932) of David M. Rogers and others for legislation to establish a family caregiving tax credit. Revenue.
S.2932  An Act eliminating the statute of limitation in civil child sexual abuse cases
H.2960  HD.1465 By Representative Uyterhoeven of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2960) of Erika Uyterhoeven and others for legislation to raise the estate tax threshold. Revenue.
H.2963  HD.2091 By Representative Uyterhoeven of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2963) of Erika Uyterhoeven and others relative to payments in lieu of taxation by organizations exempt from the property tax. Revenue.
H.2974  HD.2933 By Representatives Vitolo of Brookline and Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2974) of Tommy Vitolo, David M. Rogers and others relative to senior property tax deferral. Revenue.
H.2989  HD.468 By Representative Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2989) of Christine P. Barber and others relative to the annual issuance of a proclamation from the Governor setting apart the second Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.3002  HD.1910 By Representative Cahill of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3002) of Daniel Cahill for legislation to further regulate provisions in state procurement contracts involving the use of low embodied carbon concrete. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.3003  HD.2864 By Representative Chan of Quincy and Senator Eldridge, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3003) of Tackey Chan, James B. Eldridge and others for legislation to require that government agencies make certain demographic data available to the public. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.3016  HD.3821 By Representatives Domb of Amherst and Blais of Deerfield, a petition (accompanied by resolutions, House, No. 3016) of Mindy Domb, Natalie M. Blais and others for the annual issuance of a proclamation by the Governor designating the first Monday in March as COVID-19 remembrance day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.3019  HD.3513 By Representative Domb of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3019) of Mindy Domb and others relative to the promulgation of State Building Code regulations to allow for gender-neutral bathrooms. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.3025  HD.911 By Representative Driscoll of Milton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3025) of William J. Driscoll, Jr., and others relative to remote access for public bodies and town meetings. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.3035  HD.2668 By Representative Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3035) of Sean Garballey for legislation to require state procurement of low-carbon building materials. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.3040  HD.3261 By Representative Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3040) of Denise C. Garlick and others relative to providing for hybrid access to public meetings. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.3052  HD.3730 By Representative Howard of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3052) of Vanna Howard and others for legislation to create a permanent commission on the status of people who practice Islam. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.3069  HD.2435 By Representative Kearney of Scituate, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3069) of Patrick Joseph Kearney and others relative to allowing legislative employees to unionize. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.3075  HD.540 By Representatives Kushmerek of Fitchburg and Diggs of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3075) of Michael P. Kushmerek, Kip A. Diggs and others for the issuance of an annual proclamation by the Governor to designate the fourth of February as Rosa Parks day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.3084  HD.3616 By Representatives Madaro of Boston and González of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3084) of Adrian C. Madaro, Carlos González and others for legislation to require state agencies to provide timely, culturally competent oral language services to all limited English proficiency individuals who seek to access services, programs, or activities. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.3095  HD.633 By Representatives Nguyen of Andover and Shand of Newburyport, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3095) of Tram T. Nguyen, Dawne Shand and others for legislation to promote diversity on public boards and commissions. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.3117  HD.1239 By Representatives Ultrino of Malden and Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3117) of Steven Ultrino, Carmine Lawrence Gentile and others for legislation to further regulate public procurement. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.3119  HD.2171 By Representative Uyterhoeven of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3119) of Erika Uyterhoeven, Steven Ultrino and Lydia Edwards for the annual issuance of a proclamation by the Governor setting apart January 30 of each year as Fred Korematsu Day of civil liberties and the Constitution. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.3121  HD.2204 By Representative Uyterhoeven of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3121) of Erika Uyterhoeven for legislation to make the General Court subject to the open meeting law. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.3137  HD.4047 By Representative Armini of Marblehead, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3137) of Jennifer Balinsky Armini and others relative to intervenors and utility work. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3139  HD.1543 By Representatives Barber of Somerville and Meschino of Hull, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3139) of Christine P. Barber, Joan Meschino and others relative to setting deadlines to electrify school buses and public fleets and establishing programs to encourage private fleet electrification. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3145  HD.3264 By Representative Blais of Deerfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3145) of Natalie M. Blais and others that the Department of Energy Resources establish the community access to electric bicycles grant initiative. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3147  HD.4059 By Representative Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3147) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others relative to offshore wind energy generation. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3150  HD.131 By Representative Cataldo of Concord, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3150) of Simon Cataldo and others relative to clean energy, equity, and innovation within municipal utilities. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3151  HD.136 By Representative Cataldo of Concord, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3151) of Simon Cataldo and Danillo A. Sena relative to the definition of net-zero buildings and establishing a pathway to net zero for residential and commercial new construction and major renovations. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3157  HD.2343 By Representative Ciccolo of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3157) of Michelle L. Ciccolo, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and Brian W. Murray for legislation to restore the clean environmental fund using revenue from unclaimed bottle deposits. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3159  HD.3207 By Representative Fernandes of Falmouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3159) of Dylan A. Fernandes, Patrick Joseph Kearney and Simon Cataldo relative to electric utility climate resilience and microgrids. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3160  HD.3701 By Representative Fernandes of Falmouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3160) of Dylan A. Fernandes and others that the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center govern and oversee the Mass Save program. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3161  HD.3969 By Representative Fernandes of Falmouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3161) of Dylan A. Fernandes and others relative to offshore wind. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3183  HD.2192 By Representatives Khan of Newton and Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3183) of Kay Khan, Jay D. Livingstone and Mike Connolly relative to the electrification of new and substantially remodeled or rehabilitated buildings. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3187  HD.4024 By Representative Madaro of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3187) of Adrian C. Madaro and others relative to energy facilities siting improvement to address environmental justice, climate, and public health. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3192  HD.2961 By Representative Meschino of Hull, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3192) of Joan Meschino and others relative to building energy and decarbonization. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3196  HD.3214 By Representative Moran of Lawrence, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3196) of Frank A. Moran and others relative to energy generation services for individual residential retail customers. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3203  HD.3954 By Representatives Owens of Watertown and Armini of Marblehead, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3203) of Steven Owens, Jennifer Balinsky Armini and others relative to the future of clean heat and establishing a thermal transition trust fund. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3210  HD.4000 By Representative Ramos of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3210) of Orlando Ramos, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and Michelle M. DuBois for legislation to remove woody biomass from the greenhouse gas emissions standard for municipal lighting plants. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3211  HD.4003 By Representative Ramos of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3211) of Orlando Ramos and Michelle M. DuBois relative to limiting the eligibility of woody biomass as an alternative energy supply. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3213  HD.3246 By Representative Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3213) of David M. Rogers and others for legislation to further regulate building performance standards. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3225  HD.2883 By Representatives Sabadosa of Northampton and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3225) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Sean Garballey and others for legislation to encourage solar energy development on buildings and disturbed land. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3227  HD.2971 By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3227) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Samantha Montaño and Michelle L. Ciccolo relative to expanding access to the fossil fuel free demonstration project. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3232  HD.776 By Representative Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3232) of Andres X. Vargas and others for legislation to establish a zero carbon renovation fund to provide for the costs associated with energy efficiency renovations of certain existing buildings. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3236  HD.2917 By Representative Vitolo of Brookline, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3236) of Tommy Vitolo and others relative to the specialized stretch energy code. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3237  HD.3794 By Representatives Williams of Springfield and Ramos of North Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3237) of Bud L. Williams, Adrianne Pusateri Ramos and others relative to establishing a moratorium on new gas system expansion. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3238  HD.3055 By Representative Williams of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3238) of Bud L. Williams and Lindsay N. Sabadosa for legislation to establish a moratorium on new gas system expansion. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3239  HD.3425 By Representative Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3239) of Ruth B. Balser and others relative to authorizing library access to electronic books and digital audiobooks. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
H.3241  HD.2340 By Representative Cahill of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3241) of Daniel Cahill, Vanna Howard and Jacob R. Oliveira for legislation to establish a trust to provide for the creation and preservation of creative space and presentation space in municipalities. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
H.3244  HD.2788 By Representative Duffy of Holyoke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3244) of Patricia A. Duffy and Vanna Howard relative to creating a program to increase cultural equity in tourism promotion. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
H.3245  HD.3142 By Representatives Fiola of Fall River and Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3245) of Carole A. Fiola, Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the use of elephants, big cats, primates, giraffes, and bears in traveling exhibits and shows. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
H.3246  HD.3110 By Representatives Keefe of Worcester and Ultrino of Malden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3246) of Mary S. Keefe, Steven Ultrino and others relative to establishing a program for local art and community engagement commission in support of local art and community engagement. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
H.3248  HD.1611 By Representatives Rogers of Cambridge and Biele of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3248) of David M. Rogers, David Biele and others relative to Native American heritage. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
H.3266  HD.1042 By Representatives Barber of Somerville and LeBoeuf of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3266) of Christine P. Barber, David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf and others for legislation to establish a Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority pilot program for fare free buses. Transportation.
H.3272  HD.2385 By Representative Blais of Deerfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3272) of Natalie M. Blais and others for legislation to increase regional transit accessibility. Transportation.
H.3288  HD.1303 By Representative Consalvo of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3288) of Rob Consalvo and others that the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority designate all commuter rail stations in the city of Boston as Zone 1A to promote fare equity. Transportation.
H.3290  HD.451 By Representative Coppinger of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3290) of Edward F. Coppinger and others relative to the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Board of Directors. Transportation.
H.3314  HD.3030 By Representative Fluker Oakley of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3314) of Brandy Fluker Oakley and others relative providing notices and taking certain other actions to reduce debt-based driving restrictions. Transportation.
H.3315  HD.3436 By Representative Fluker Oakley of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3315) of Brandy Fluker Oakley and others relative to service on the Fairmount commuter rail line. Transportation.
H.3360  HD.2780 By Representative Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3360) of Kay Khan and others that the Registrar of Motor Vehicles provide identification to youth and adults experiencing homelessness. Transportation.
H.3366  HD.2553 By Representative LeBoeuf of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3366) of David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf and others for legislation to require that new electric vehicles purchased by regional transit authorities be electric vehicles. Transportation.
H.3368  HD.1039 By Representative Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3368) of David Paul Linsky and Rebecca L. Rausch relative to gender identity on certain identification issued by the Registry of Motor Vehicles. Transportation.
H.3372  HD.3081 By Representative Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3372) of Jay D. Livingstone and others relative to third party delivery data reporting. Transportation.
H.3373  HD.3417 By Representative Madaro of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3373) of Adrian C. Madaro and others for legislation to authorize discounted transit fares for low income riders. Transportation.
H.3388  HD.3043 By Representative O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3388) of James J. O'Day and others that the Registrar of Motor Vehicles provide identification to youth and adults experiencing homelessness. Transportation.
H.3392  HD.2742 By Representatives Owens of Watertown and Armini of Marblehead, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3392) of Steven Owens, Jennifer Balinsky Armini and others relative to the electrification of commuter rail lines of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority. Transportation.
H.3470  HD.2924 By Representative Vitolo of Brookline, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3470) of Tommy Vitolo relative to roadway safety. Transportation.
H.3518  HD.3243 By Representative Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3518) of Jack Patrick Lewis and others relative to further regulating bonus eligibility for veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
H.3554  HD.4214 By Representative Kassner of Hamilton, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Kristin E. Kassner and Samantha Montaño relative to insurance coverage of hearing aids. Financial Services.
H.3579  HD.3900 By Representatives Lipper-Garabedian of Melrose and Hunt of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3579) of Kate Lipper-Garabedian, Daniel J. Hunt and others relative to child care for candidates for public office. Election Laws.
H.3581  HD.1899 By Representative Hunt of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3581) of Daniel J. Hunt and others relative to promoting nature-based approaches for resiliency and climate change adaptation. Environment and Natural Resources.
H.3591  HD.3065 By Representative Garcia of Chelsea, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3591) of Judith A. Garcia, James C. Arena-DeRosa and Samantha Montaño relative to standard procedures in probate court. The Judiciary.
H.3592  HD.3066 By Representative Garcia of Chelsea, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3592) of Judith A. Garcia, James C. Arena-DeRosa and Samantha Montaño relative to the availability of court interpreters. The Judiciary.
H.3593  HD.3068 By Representative Garcia of Chelsea, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3593) of Judith A. Garcia and Samantha Montaño relative to certified translations in court proceedings. The Judiciary.
H.3594  HD.3069 By Representative Garcia of Chelsea, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3594) of Judith A. Garcia and Samantha Montaño relative to jurisdiction in paternity actions. The Judiciary.
H.3595  HD.3070 By Representative Garcia of Chelsea, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3595) of Judith A. Garcia, James C. Arena-DeRosa and Samantha Montaño relative to court petitions for special findings in relation to certain immigrant juveniles. The Judiciary.
H.3596  HD.3071 By Representative Garcia of Chelsea, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3596) of Judith A. Garcia and Samantha Montaño relative to improper service of process in certain custody or legal status of children cases. The Judiciary.
H.3616  HD.3966 By Representatives Cruz of Salem and Tyler of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3616) of Manny Cruz, Chynah Tyler and others relative to the regulations governing licensed birth centers. Public Health.
H.3627  HD.553 By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3627) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to the use of polystyrene containers and wares by certain food and retail establishments. Public Health.
H.3633  HD.1954 By Representative Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3633) of Andres X. Vargas relative to lead pipe safety. Public Health.
H.3676  HD.3912 By Representative Ciccolo of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3676) of Michelle L. Ciccolo and others relative to the provisions of the bottle bill, so-called. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3689  HD.3348 By Representatives Decker of Cambridge and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3689) of Marjorie C. Decker, Sean Garballey and others relative to transitioning to clean electricity, heating and transportation. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3690  HD.3420 By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3690) of Marjorie C. Decker and others for legislation to expand the bottle bill to include any drinkable liquid intended for human oral consumption. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3691  HD.3802 By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3691) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to energy assessments and energy efficiency improvements at schools and public institutions of higher education. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3694  HD.3309 By Representative Driscoll of Milton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3694) of William J. Driscoll, Jr., and others relative to the clean heat standard. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3701  HD.1558 By Representative Giannino of Revere, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3701) of Jessica Ann Giannino and others relative to the prohibition of using plastics as fuel. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3741  HD.4252 By Representative Worrell of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3741) of Christopher J. Worrell (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the city of Boston be authorized to grant additional licenses for the sale of alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises in said city. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]
H.3760  HD.2861 By Representative Cataldo of Concord and Senator Payano, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3760) of Simon Cataldo, Pavel M. Payano and others relative to higher education admissions. Higher Education.
H.3774  HD.3005 By Representative Meschino of Hull, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 9) of Joan Meschino and others for legislation to create a climate bank to facilitate innovative financing solutions for climate and clean energy innovations in the public, private, and non-profit sectors. Financial Services.
H.3783  HD.3120 By Representative Fluker Oakley of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3783) of Brandy Fluker Oakley and others relative to the promotion, display or advertising of cosmetic products that contain harmful ingredients. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
H.3786  HD.3689 By Representative Diggs of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3786) of Kip A. Diggs and Paul R. Feeney for legislation to protect victims and the public from sexual assault and other violent crimes. The Judiciary.
H.3795  HD.3403 By Representatives Garcia of Chelsea and Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3795) of Judith A. Garcia, Jack Patrick Lewis and others for legislation to include 911 emergency communicators in the heart law, so-called. Public Service.
H.3852  HD.4266 By Representative Vitolo of Brookline, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Tommy Vitolo, Samantha Montaño and Francisco E. Paulino relative to electrical load aggregation programs. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3867  HD.4054 By Representative Mendes of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3867) of Rita A. Mendes, Michelle M. DuBois and Samantha Montaño relative to community college tuition for graduates of Brockton public schools. Higher Education.
H.3868  HD.2877 By Representative Kerans of Danvers and Senator Lovely, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3868) of Sally P. Kerans, Joan B. Lovely and others relative to establishing the office of the tenant advocate in the Office of the Attorney General. The Judiciary.
H.3870  HD.4268 By Representative Barber of Somerville, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Christine P. Barber and Samantha Montaño for legislation to establish a protection and advocacy system for investigating abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation of persons with disabilities occurring and advocating for the civil and human rights of such persons. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H.3873  HD.3289 By Representative Connolly of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3873) of Mike Connolly and Lindsay N. Sabadosa relative to the development of mixed income social housing to be administered by the Massachusetts Housing Finance Authority. Housing.
H.3908  An Act improving rail service on the Fairmount commuter rail line
H.3913  HD.3397 By Representative Williams of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3913) of Bud L. Williams for legislation to protect Black women and girls in the Commonwealth. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
H.3921  HD.3115 By Representative Fluker Oakley of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3921) of Brandy Fluker Oakley relative to establishing a commission to study and develop proposals for lineage-based reparations programs in the Commonwealth. The Judiciary.
H.3929  An Act to improve quality and oversight of long-term care
H.3949  HD.3609 By Representative Holmes of Boston and Senator Miranda, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3949) of Russell E. Holmes and Liz Miranda for legislation to transfer jurisdiction of the Department of Correction and the Parole Board from the Executive Office of Public Safety to the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.3956  HD.3646 By Representative Holmes of Boston and Senator Miranda, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3956) of Russell E. Holmes, Liz Miranda and others for legislation to authorize an independent correctional oversight office to facilitate the recommendations of the Special Legislative Commission on Structural Racism in Correctional Facilities of the Commonwealth. The Judiciary.
H.3967  HD.4198 By Representative Meschino of Hull, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Joan Meschino and others for legislation to promote the development of clean energy. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H.3993  HD.3870 By Representatives Domb of Amherst and Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3993) of Mindy Domb, Andres X. Vargas and others relative to farm and school partnerships in school meals. Education.
H.4005  HD.4399 By Representative Hawkins of Attleboro, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James K. Hawkins and others for legislation to encourage the improvement of free libraries and library systems. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
H.4021  HD.4285 By Representative Capano of Lynn, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Peter Capano that the Secretary of Veterans' Services be authorized to create a veterans' benefits and services notice and that certain employers be required to post said notice. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
H.4058  HD.4101 By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Marjorie C. Decker and Russell E. Holmes relative to insurance coverage to expand access to mental health services. Financial Services.
H.4070  HD.4255 By Representative Kassner of Hamilton and Senator Tarr, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Kristin E. Kassner, Bruce E. Tarr and others for the issuance of an annual proclamation by the Governor to designate April 5 as Okur-Chung Neurodevelopmental Syndrome awareness day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
H.4096  HD.4491 By Representative Muratore of Plymouth, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Mathew J. Muratore and others for legislation to authorize insurance coverage for prosthetic devices and orthotic devices. Financial Services.
H.4100  An Act relative to salary range transparency
H.4101  An Act relative to accelerating improvements to the local and regional public health system to address disparities in the delivery of public health services
H.4109  An Act relative to salary range transparency
H.4115  An Act to prevent abuse and exploitation
H.4150  HD.4430 By Representative Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile and others for legislation to establish coordinated management guidelines for public forest lands. Environment and Natural Resources.
H.4178  An Act to improve quality and oversight of long-term care
H.4181  HD.4669 By Representative Blais of Deerfield, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Natalie M. Blais relative to establishing a state disaster relief fund for emergency management. Emergency Preparedness and Management.
H.4193  An Act to improve quality and oversight of long-term care
H.4198  HD.4651 By Representatives Ashe of Longmeadow and Puppolo of Springfield, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Brian M. Ashe, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., and Jacob R. Oliveira relative to entrance fee refund provisions in continuing care agreements and written residency agreements. Elder Affairs.
H.4229  HD.4713 By Representative Moran of Boston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of John Francis Moran and others relative to the right of students to freedom of expression in public schools. Education.
H.4235  HD.4443 By Representative Saunders of Belchertown, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Aaron L. Saunders and others for legislation to further regulate access to certain library materials. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
H.4241  An Act to prevent abuse and exploitation
H.4263  An Act to save recycling costs in the Commonwealth
H.4267  An Act requiring menstrual products in buildings on public higher education campuses
H.4276  An Act to secure while improving fans' tickets
H.4288  An Act protecting our soil and farms from PFAS contamination
H.4293  An Act prohibiting nonconsensual intimate examinations of anesthetized or unconscious patients
H.4355  An Act relative to the offense of assault and battery upon a transit worker
H.4356  An Act promoting housing opportunity and mobility through eviction sealing (HOMES)
H.4360  An Act promoting access to counsel and housing stability in Massachusetts
H.4387  An Act strengthening the Commonwealth’s farms and food systems
H.4389  An Act providing immediate child care assistance to homeless families
H.4393  An Act updating terminology and investigative practices related to the protection of persons with disabilities
H.4397  An Act requiring universal changing stations in public buildings
H.4399  An Act to expand access to career technical education and other alternative pathways that improve student opportunities and outcomes
H.4400  An Act to reduce exclusionary discipline for violations of rules related to student grooming and dress
H.4410  An Act relative to breast cancer equity and early detection
H.4416  An Act relative to the training, assessment, and assignment of qualified school interpreters in educational settings
H.4424  An Act relative to food literacy
H.4427  An Act relative to supporting student participation in 4-H programs
H.4429  An Act relative to fairness in debt collection
H.4433  An Act to expand access for those living with younger onset Alzheimer’s, dementia and other disabilities
H.4439  An Act relative to a just transition to clean energy
H.4451  An Act relative to social work uplifting practices and exam removal
H.4453  An Act establishing the hunger-free campus initiative
H.4486  An Act to protect Massachusetts public health from PFAS
H.4500  An Act supporting load aggregation programs in the Commonwealth
H.4501  An Act to expedite permitting for electric decarbonization infrastructure projects
H.4502  An Act to promote transportation electrification infrastructure
H.4503  An Act relative to clean energy generation
H.4519  An Act relative to educator diversity
H.4545  An Act creating a state disaster relief fund for emergency management
H.4562  An Act to protect pollinator habitat
H.4564  An Act to increase kennel safety, aka Ollie's Law
H.4566  An Act promoting access to midwifery care and out-of-hospital birth options
H.4602  An Act relative to increasing professional licensure opportunities
H.4620  An Act enhancing the market review process
H.4643  An Act enhancing the market review process
H.4653  House bill No. 4643, as amended and passed to be engrossed by the House. May 16, 2024.
H.4655  An Act establishing a child and adolescent behavioral health implementation coordinating council
H.4672  An Act to ensure legal parentage equality
H.4681  An Act relative to special education
H.4696  An Act authorizing additional licenses for the sale of alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises in Boston
H.4704  An Act protecting benefits owed to foster children
H.4744  An Act to prevent abuse and exploitation
H.4750  An Act to ensure legal parentage equality
H.4773  An Act promoting access to midwifery care and out-of-hospital birth options
H.4785  An Act promoting access to midwifery care and out-of-hospital birth options
H.4802  An Act addressing challenges facing public libraries and digital resource collections
H.4836  An Act to establish a DNA exception rule for victims of rape
H.4841  An Act to preserve special needs trusts for disabled seniors
H.4890  The committee of conference on the disagreeing votes of the two branches with reference to the Senate amendment of the House Bill relative to salary range transparency (House, No. 4109), reports, in part, recommending passage of the accompanying bill (House, No. 4890).
H.4911  An Act relative to animal welfare and reporting of animal cruelty, abuse or neglect
H.4915  An Act relative to the use of elephants, big cats, primates, giraffes and bears in traveling exhibits and shows
H.4918  An Act relative to medically necessary breast screenings and exams for equity and early detection
H.4919  An Act to increase kennel safety, aka Ollie's Law
H.4970  The committee of conference on the disagreeing votes of the two branches with reference to the Senate amendment of the House Bill to ensure legal parentage equality (House, No. 4750), reports recommending passage of the accompanying bill (House, No. 4970).
H.4982  An Act encouraging the donation of food to persons in need
H.4989  An Act relative to safety and justice
H.4999  The committee of conference on the disagreeing votes of the two branches with reference to the Senate amendment of the House Bill promoting access to midwifery care and out-of-hospital birth options (House, No. 4785), reports recommending passage of the accompanying bill (House, No. 4999).
H.5033  An Act to improve quality and oversight of long-term care
H.5039  The committee of conference on the disagreeing votes of the two branches with reference to the Senate amendment of the House Bill authorizing additional licenses for the sale of alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises in the city of Boston (House, No. 4696), reports recommending passage of the accompanying bill (House, No. 5039).
* — Legislator is not a sponsor of this measure.