Senate Passes Legislation Prohibiting Cat Declawing in Massachusetts
January 18, 2024Today, the Massachusetts Senate unanimously passed legislation that would prohibit declawing, tendonectomy, and similar procedures from being performed on cats in Massachusetts, except in cases of medical necessity to address a condition that jeopardizes a cat’s health—as determined by a licensed veterinarian.
Senate Acts to Modernize Massachusetts Laws, Repeal Anti-LGBTQIA+ Statutes
January 18, 2024Today, the Massachusetts Senate unanimously passed legislation to modernize the Commonwealth’s laws and strike outdated and non-inclusive statutes that are discriminatory against LGBTQ+ individuals in the state.
Senate Acts to Modernize Massachusetts Laws, Repeal Anti-LGBTQIA+ Statutes
January 18, 2024Today, the Massachusetts Senate unanimously passed legislation to modernize the Commonwealth’s laws and strike outdated and non-inclusive statutes that are discriminatory against LGBTQ+ individuals in the state.
Senate Overwhelmingly Passes Legislation to Increase The Commonwealth’s Competitive Advantage
January 11, 2024Today, the Massachusetts Senate passed S.2548, An Act to provide for competitiveness and infrastructure investment in Massachusetts, an economic development bill that takes advantage of the interest accrued from the Commonwealth’s Stabilization Fund and leverages that interest to ensure the state receives the maximum possible share of federal funds. The Commonwealth’s Stabilization fund currently has a historic balance of $8.2 billion.
Senate Ways & Means Committee Reports Out Bill to Increase the Commonwealth's Competitive Advantage
January 8, 2024Today, the Senate Committee on Ways and Means favorably reported out S2482, “An Act to provide for competitiveness and infrastructure investment in Massachusetts.” This bill aims to take advantage of the substantial interest accrued from the Commonwealth’s stabilization fund, currently at historic levels, and leveraging that interest to secure the state’s fair share of federal funds.
Wheelchair Warranty Reform Passed by Massachusetts Senate
January 4, 2024Today, the Massachusetts Senate voted unanimously to strengthen consumer protections for wheelchair users.
"Blue Envelope" Bill Supporting People with Autism Passes Senate
January 4, 2024Today, the Massachusetts Senate unanimously passed An Act facilitating better interactions between police officers and persons with autism spectrum disorder—also known as the “Blue Envelope” bill—to improve communication during traffic stops involving a person with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Senate Passes Legislation Legalizing Fentanyl Test Strips
January 4, 2024Today, the Massachusetts Senate debated and unanimously passed An Act relative to fentanyl test strips—S.2543—legislation to help prevent overdoses and save lives by making legal the sale, possession, and distribution of fentanyl test strips, and other testing equipment used to identify fentanyl, in the Commonwealth.