Acts

Chapter 1 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A CELL TOWER RECEIPTS SPECIAL ACCOUNT FOR THE TOWN OF NORTH READING (see House, No. H.4020 ) Approved by the Governor, January 14, 2022
Chapter 2 AN ACT VALIDATING THE ACTIONS TAKEN AT THE ANNUAL TOWN MEETING AND A CERTAIN SPECIAL TOWN MEETING IN THE TOWN OF ROWLEY (see Senate, No. S.2550 ) Approved by the Governor, January 14, 2022
Chapter 3 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS HELD BY THE TOWN OF WESTFORD (see House, No. H.3724 ) Approved by the Governor, January 18, 2022
Chapter 4 AN ACT RELATIVE TO BIDDING REQUIREMENTS FOR A CERTAIN AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT IN THE TOWN OF BROOKLINE. (see House, No. H.4083 ) Approved by the Governor, January 20, 2022
Chapter 5 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE DIVISION OF CAPITAL ASSET MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE TO CONVEY A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND TO THE CLAREMONT REALTY TRUST IN THE CITY OF FRAMINGHAM. (see House, No. H.4252 ) Approved by the Governor, January 20, 2022
Chapter 6 AN ACT AMENDING THE CHARTER OF WHEATON COLLEGE. (see Senate, No. S.2592 ) Approved by the Governor, January 21, 2022
Chapter 7 AN ACT GRANTING 4 ADDITIONAL LIQUOR LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF WINES AND MALT BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES IN CONCORD. (see House, No. H.3712 A) Approved by the Governor, January 21, 2022
Chapter 8 AN ACT AUTHORIZING ALTERNATE MEMBERS FOR THE TYNGSBOROUGH CONSERVATION COMMISSION. (see House, No. H.3725 ) Approved by the Governor, January 21, 2022
Chapter 9 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF WESTFIELD TO CONVERT A SEASONAL LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES NOT TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES. (see Senate, No. S.2566 ) Approved by the Governor, January 25, 2022
Chapter 10 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE ELECTION OF TOWN MEETING MEMBERS IN THE TOWN OF ARLINGTON AT THE ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION. (see House, No. H.3745 ) Approved by the Governor, January 26, 2022
Chapter 11 AN ACT DEFINING A QUORUM OF CERTAIN PUBLIC BODIES IN THE TOWN OF MONSON. (see Senate, No. S.2610 ) Approved by the Governor, January 28, 2022
Chapter 12 AN ACT CHANGING THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN OF THE TOWN OF WEST TISBURY TO THE SELECT BOARD. (see House, No. H.4222 ) Approved by the Governor, February 1, 2022
Chapter 13 AN ACT CHANGING THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN OF THE TOWN OF SHARON TO A SELECT BOARD. (see House, No. H.3987 ) Approved by the Governor, February 1, 2022
Chapter 14 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF ANDOVER TO TRANSFER CONSERVATION LAND (see House, No. H.2193 ) Approved by the Governor, February 1, 2022
Chapter 15 AN ACT FURTHER REGULATING TOWN ELECTIONS IN THE TOWN OF WILBRAHAM. (see House, No. H.3935 ) Approved by the Governor, February 1, 2022
Chapter 16 AN ACT CHANGING THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN OF THE TOWN OF PLAINFIELD TO A SELECT BOARD. (see House, No. H.3859 ) Approved by the Governor, February 1, 2022
Chapter 17 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF MIDDLEBOROUGH TO LEASE A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND TO THE TOWN OF PLYMPTON. (see Senate, No. S.1353 ) Approved by the Governor, February 2, 2022
Chapter 18 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF NEW BEDFORD TO CONVEY CERTAIN LAND ACQUIRED FOR OPEN SPACE AND PLAY GROUND PURPOSES. (see Senate, No. S.29 ) Approved by the Governor, February 3, 2022
Chapter 19 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CAMBRIDGE TO USE CERTAIN LAND FOR GENERAL MUNICIPAL PURPOSES AND THE INSTALLATION OF SUBSURFACE GEOTHERMAL WELLS. (see House, No. H.3996 ) Approved by the Governor, February 3, 2022
Chapter 20 AN ACT FURTHER REGULATING THE POWERS OF THE TOWN MANAGER IN THE TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER (see House, No. H.2190 ) Approved by the Governor, February 7, 2022
Chapter 21 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF EASTHAM TO MAKE UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS ON PRIVATE ROADS IN THE TOWN. (see House, No. H.3986 ) Approved by the Governor, February 9, 2022
Chapter 22 AN ACT MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2022 TO PROVIDE FOR SUPPLEMENTING CERTAIN EXISTING APPROPRIATIONS AND FOR CERTAIN OTHER ACTIVITIES AND PROJECTS (see House, No. H.4345 ) Approved by the Governor, February 12, 2022
Chapter 23 AN ACT ALLOWING HUMANE TRANSPORTATION OF K9 PARTNERS AKA NERO'S LAW (see Senate, No. S.2573 ) Approved by the Governor, February 15, 2022
Chapter 24 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF NORTHAMPTON TO AMEND A CERTAIN CONSERVATION EASEMENT (see House, No. H.3900 ) Approved by the Governor, February 16, 2022
Chapter 25 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE DIVISION OF CAPITAL ASSET MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE TO CONVEY A CERTAIN EASEMENT IN THE TOWN OF SAVOY (see House, No. H.4251 ) Approved by the Governor, February 16, 2022
Chapter 26 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR JULIE DEROSA, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH (see House, No. H.3915 ) Approved by the Governor, February 23, 2022
Chapter 27 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR ALECIA SIMMONS, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE OFFICE OF THE COMPTROLLER (see Senate, No. S.2654 ) Approved by the Governor, February 28, 2022
Chapter 28 AN ACT AUTHORIZING CERTAIN INVESTMENTS BY THE TREASURER OF THE TOWN OF GROTON (see House, No. H.3909 ) Approved by the Governor, March 2, 2022
Chapter 29 AN ACT CHANGING THE TERM OF OFFICE OF THE MAYOR IN THE CITY KNOWN AS THE TOWN OF AGAWAM TO 4 YEARS (see Senate, No. S.2523 ) Approved by the Governor, March 3, 2022
Chapter 30 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF A CONSERVATION RESTRICTION ON THE LAND KNOWN AS INTER LOCHEN PARK IN THE TOWN OF SHARON. (see House, No. H.3867 ) Approved by the Governor, March 11, 2022
Chapter 31 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF WAREHAM TO GRANT AN ADDITIONAL LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF MALT BEVERAGES NOT TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES. (see Senate, No. S.2587 ) Approved by the Governor, March 14, 2022
Chapter 32 AN ACT AMENDING THE RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT FOR THE EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT IN THE TOWN OF HUDSON. (see House, No. H.3919 ) Approved by the Governor, March 14, 2022
Chapter 33 AN ACT CREATING SELECT BOARD-TOWN MANAGER FORM OF GOVERNMENT IN THE TOWN OF WAYLAND. (see House, No. H.4315 ) Approved by the Governor, March 16, 2022
Chapter 34 AN ACT ABOLISHING THE BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS IN THE CITY OF FALL RIVER (see House, No. H.2646 ) Approved by the Governor, March 25, 2022
Chapter 35 AN ACT ABOLISHING THE BOARD OF POLICE IN THE CITY OF FALL RIVER. (see House, No. H.2645 ) Approved by the Governor, March 25, 2022
Chapter 36 AN ACT MAKING CERTAIN PROVISIONS FOR THE MUNICIPAL ELECTION IN THE TOWN OF HINGHAM. (see Senate, No. S.2775 ) Approved by the Governor, March 25, 2022
Chapter 37 AN ACT RENAMING THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN IN THE TOWN OF HINGHAM TO THE SELECT BOARD. (see Senate, No. S.2588 ) Approved by the Governor, March 25, 2022
Chapter 38 AN ACT CHANGING THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN OF THE TOWN OF CLINTON TO THE SELECT BOARD. (see House, No. H.2183 ) Approved by the Governor, March 25, 2022
Chapter 39 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF LANCASTER TO CONTINUE THE EMPLOYMENT OF KEVIN LAMB (see House, No. H.3761 ) Approved by the Governor, March 28, 2022
Chapter 40 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF SUDBURY TO TRANSFER A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND. (see House, No. H.4108 ) Approved by the Governor, March 28, 2022
Chapter 41 AN ACT CHANGING THE POSITION OF TOWN CLERK IN THE TOWN OF GROTON FROM AN ELECTED POSITION TO AN APPOINTED POSITION (see House, No. H.4580 ) Approved by the Governor, April 1, 2022
Chapter 42 AN ACT MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022 TO PROVIDE FOR SUPPLEMENTING CERTAIN EXISTING APPROPRIATIONS AND FOR CERTAIN OTHER ACTIVITIES AND PROJECTS (see House, No. H.4578 ) Approved (in part) by the Governor, April 1, 2022
Chapter 43 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE DIVISION OF CAPITAL ASSET MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE TO CONVEY A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND TO THE TOWN OF HUDSON. (see House, No. H.4126 ) Approved by the Governor, April 4, 2022
Chapter 44 AN ACT EXPANDING ACCESS TO ADOPTION. (see Senate, No. S.2616 ) Approved by the Governor, April 8, 2022
Chapter 45 AN ACT AMENDING THE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF BLACKSTONE BY ELIMINATING THE TOWN ADMINISTRATOR RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT (see House, No. H.3998 ) Approved by the Governor, April 12, 2022
Chapter 46 AN ACT EXEMPTING THE CITY OF NORTHAMPTON FROM APPOINTMENTS TO THE NORTHAMPTON LICENSE COMMISSION ON THE BASIS OF PARTY AFFILIATION (see House, No. H.4284 ) Approved by the Governor, April 15, 2022
Chapter 47 AN ACT REGULATING POLLING PLACES IN THE CITY KNOWN AS THE TOWN OF BRAINTREE (see House, No. H.4353 ) Approved by the Governor, April 15, 2022
Chapter 48 AN ACT AMENDING THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF HOLYOKE (see House, No. H.4501 ) Approved by the Governor, April 20, 2022
Chapter 49 AN ACT CHANGING THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN IN THE TOWN OF DUXBURY TO A SELECT BOARD (see House, No. H.3937 ) Approved by the Governor, April 20, 2022
Chapter 50 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR KIM SOUZA, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE BRISTOL SUPERIOR COURT PROBATION DEPARTMENT IN THE SUPERIOR COURT DEPARTMENT OF THE TRIAL COURT OF THE COMMONWEALTH (see Senate, No. S.2702 ) Approved by the Governor, April 28, 2022
Chapter 51 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR SHANA HICKS, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (see Senate, No. S.2792 ) Approved by the Governor, April 28, 2022
Chapter 52 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF AMHERST TO CONTINUE THE EMPLOYMENT OF WALTER (TIM) NELSON (see House, No. H.4593 ) Approved by the Governor, April 28, 2022
Chapter 53 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF LANCASTER TO CONTINUE THE EMPLOYMENT OF MAURICE BATEMAN (see House, No. H.3760 ) Approved by the Governor, April 28, 2022
Chapter 54 AN ACT DESIGNATING THE PODOKESAURUS HOLYOKENSIS AS THE OFFICIAL DINOSAUR OF THE COMMONWEALTH (see House, No. H.3190 ) Approved by the Governor, April 29, 2022
Chapter 55 AN ACT CHANGING THE NAME OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN IN THE TOWN OF NORWELL. (see House, No. H.3916 ) Approved by the Governor, May 4, 2022
Chapter 56 AN ACT RENAMING THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN IN THE TOWN OF COHASSET TO THE SELECT BOARD AND MAKING CERTAIN OTHER RELATED GENDER-NEUTRAL CHANGES. (see Senate, No. S.2706 ) Approved by the Governor, May 4, 2022
Chapter 57 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE INVESTMENT OF CERTAIN TRUST FUNDS IN THE TOWN OF WESTON (see House, No. H.3894 ) Approved by the Governor, May 6, 2022
Chapter 58 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF WESTPORT TO CONVEY A NON-EXCLUSIVE ACCESS EASEMENT AT THE WESTPORT TOWN LANDING AT THE HEAD OF THE WESTPORT RIVER (see Senate, No. S.1357 ) Approved by the Governor, May 6, 2022
Chapter 59 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CONSERVATION COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF WESTFORD TO TRANSFER CERTAIN EASEMENTS TO THE SELECT BOARD OF THE TOWN OF WESTFORD (see House, No. H.4432 ) Approved by the Governor, May 6, 2022
Chapter 60 AN ACT AMENDING THE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF HULL TO MAKE IT MORE GENDER NEUTRAL (see House, No. H.4286 ) Approved by the Governor, May 11, 2022
Chapter 61 AN ACT CHANGING THE NAME OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN OF THE TOWN OF WARE TO SELECT BOARD (see House, No. H.2205 ) Approved by the Governor, May 11, 2022
Chapter 62 AN ACT CHANGING THE DATE OF THE ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION IN THE TOWN OF MONTAGUE (see House, No. H.4231 ) Approved by the Governor, May 12, 2022
Chapter 63 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF MAYNARD TO GRANT AN ADDITIONAL LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE CONSUMED OFF THE PREMISES (see House, No. H.387 ) Approved by the Governor, May 16, 2022
Chapter 64 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR MARIA A. CONTI, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (see House, No. H.4523 ) Approved by the Governor, May 18, 2022
Chapter 65 AN ACT EXEMPTING MARCEL CUFFY AND JOHN R. BAKER FROM THE MAXIMUM AGE REQUIREMENTS FOR FIREFIGHTERS IN THE TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER (see Senate, No. S.2498 ) Approved by the Governor, May 19, 2022
Chapter 66 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF MILLBURY TO GRANT AN ADDITIONAL LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES NOT TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES (see Senate, No. S.2477 ) Approved by the Governor, May 19, 2022
Chapter 67 AN ACT DIRECTING THE POLICE DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF BOSTON TO WAIVE THE MAXIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT FOR POLICE OFFICERS FOR DANIEL FLORES (see House, No. H.4233 ) Approved by the Governor, May 19, 2022
Chapter 68 AN ACT FURTHER REGULATING THE FILLING OF VACANCIES ON THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD (see House, No. H.4223 ) Approved by the Governor, May 19, 2022
Chapter 69 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF MANSFIELD TO GRANT ADDITIONAL LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES (see Senate, No. S.2591 ) Approved by the Governor, May 19, 2022
Chapter 70 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SELECT BOARD IN THE TOWN OF BOLTON (see House, No. H.4198 ) Approved by the Governor, May 24, 2022
Chapter 71 AN ACT RAISING THE INCOME THRESHOLD FOR SENIOR REAL PROPERTY TAX DEFERMENTS IN THE TOWN OF MILTON (see Senate, No. S.2526 ) Approved by the Governor, May 24, 2022
Chapter 72 AN ACT FURTHER REGULATING THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION IN THE TOWN OF SUDBURY (see House, No. H.4313 ) Approved by the Governor, May 24, 2022
Chapter 73 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT, CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF A SENIOR LOW-INCOME AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT LOCATED AT 144 GREENMONT AVENUE IN THE TOWN OF DRACUT (see House, No. H.3722 ) Approved by the Governor, May 26, 2022
Chapter 74 AN ACT CHANGING THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN IN THE TOWN OF WESTBOROUGH TO THE SELECT BOARD (see House, No. H.4302 ) Approved by the Governor, May 26, 2022
Chapter 75 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF STOUGHTON TO TRANSFER CERTAIN PARK PROPERTY IN EXCHANGE FOR ACQUISITION AND DEDICATION OF OTHER LAND TO PARK PURPOSES (see Senate, No. S.2732 ) Approved by the Governor, May 27, 2022
Chapter 76 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE CREATION OF A WOMEN'S RIGHTS HISTORY TRAIL (see House, No. H.4555 ) Approved by the Governor, May 26, 2022
Chapter 77 AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TRUST FUND AND THE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ADVISORY COMMISSION (see House, No. H.4288 ) Passed over veto, May 26, 2022
Chapter 78 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR JENNIFER ALMOND, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION. (see Senate, No. S.2694 ) Approved by the Governor, June 3, 2022
Chapter 79 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR JOHN CARLSON, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION (see Senate, No. S.2686 ) Approved by the Governor, June 3, 2022
Chapter 80 AN ACT RELATIVE TO CERTAIN RETIRED EMPLOYEES DURING THE OUTBREAK OF THE 2019 NOVEL CORONAVIRUS (see House, No. H.4456 ) Approved by the Governor, June 7, 2022
Chapter 81 AN ACT RELATIVE TO WORK AND FAMILY MOBILITY (see House, No. H.4805 ) Passed over veto, June 9, 2022
Chapter 82 AN ACT ELIMINATING A SUB-PRECINCT IN THE TOWN OF MEDWAY (see House, No. H.4708 ) Approved by the Governor, June 10, 2022
Chapter 83 AN ACT REQUIRING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH TO PROVIDE FOR EARLY INTERVENTION PROVIDERS TO SUPPORT INCREASED SALARIES, WAGES AND BENEFITS FOR EARLY INTERVENTION CLINICIANS AND SUPPORT STAFF (see House, No. H.4677 ) Approved by the Governor, June 10, 2022
Chapter 84 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A REGIONAL OLD COLONY COMMUNICATIONS CENTER ENTERPRISE FUND BY THE TOWN OF DUXBURY (see House, No. H.3748 ) Approved by the Governor, June 13, 2022
Chapter 85 AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE MINIMUM YEARS OF SERVICE REQUIRED TO BE PROMOTED TO FIRE LIEUTENANT IN THE FIRE DEPARTMENT OF THE TOWN OF FAIRHAVEN (see Senate, No. S.1747 ) Approved by the Governor, June 15, 2022
Chapter 86 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR DR. HEIDI TARR HENSON, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF LABOR AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT (see Senate, No. S.2863 ) Approved by the Governor, June 15, 2022
Chapter 87 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF DEERFIELD TO CONTINUE THE EMPLOYMENT OF POLICE OFFICER GARY SIBILIA (see House, No. H.3988 ) Approved by the Governor, June 15, 2022
Chapter 88 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR JACQUELYNE FOLEY, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EARLY EDUCATION AND CARE (see Senate, No. S.2884 ) Approved by the Governor, June 15, 2022
Chapter 89 AN ACT FINANCING IMPROVEMENTS TO MUNICIPAL ROADS AND BRIDGES (see House, No. H.4638 ) Approved by the Governor, June 17, 2022
Chapter 90 AN ACT AMENDING THE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF MEDWAY TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN TO SELECT BOARD (see House, No. H.4259 ) Approved by the Governor, June 21, 2022
Chapter 91 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF BERKLEY TO GRANT 1 ADDITIONAL LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES NOT TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES (see Senate, No. S.2788 ) Approved by the Governor, June 21, 2022
Chapter 92 AN ACT FOSTERING VOTER OPPORTUNITIES, TRUST, EQUITY AND SECURITY (see Senate, No. S.2924 ) Approved by the Governor, June 22, 2022
Chapter 93 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE EXCHANGE OF CERTAIN PARCELS OF LAND BETWEEN THE TOWN OF NANTUCKET AND THE NANTUCKET ISLANDS LAND BANK. (see House, No. H.4360 ) Approved by the Governor, June 22, 2022
Chapter 94 AN ACT PROVIDING FOR A GENDER NEUTRAL CHARTER IN THE TOWN OF MIDDLEBOROUGH (see Senate, No. S.2778 ) Approved by the Governor, June 22, 2022
Chapter 95 AN ACT AMENDING THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF EASTHAMPTON (see House, No. H.3981 ) Approved by the Governor, June 22, 2022
Chapter 96 AN ACT RELATIVE TO VOTING PRECINCT 3 OF WARD 4 IN THE CITY OF PEABODY (see House, No. H.4528 ) Approved by the Governor, June 27, 2022
Chapter 97 AN ACT FURTHER REGULATING THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE TOWN OF NANTUCKET. (see House, No. H.4123 ) Approved by the Governor, June 27, 2022
Chapter 98 AN ACT MAKING CERTAIN APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023 BEFORE FINAL ACTION ON THE GENERAL APPROPRIATION BILL (see House, No. H.4911 ) Approved by the Governor, June 27, 2022
Chapter 99 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF SOMERVILLE TO CONTINUE THE EMPLOYMENT OF CHARLES J. FEMINO AS ACTING CHIEF OF POLICE (see Senate, No. S.2841 ) Approved by the Governor, July 1, 2022
Chapter 100 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF MELROSE TO ESTABLISH A MEANS-TESTED SENIOR CITIZEN PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION (see House, No. H.3766 ) Approved by the Governor, July 6, 2022
Chapter 101 AN ACT TRANSFERRING CUSTODY AND CONTROL OF FULLER FIELD IN THE TOWN OF CLINTON (see House, No. H.2182 ) Approved by the Governor, July 6, 2022
Chapter 102 AN ACT DESIGNATING A CERTAIN BRIDGE IN THE TOWN OF IPSWICH AS THE GLOBAL WAR ON TERROR MEMORIAL BRIDGE (see Senate, No. S.2380 ) Approved by the Governor, July 8, 2022
Chapter 103 AN ACT MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022 TO PROVIDE FOR SUPPLEMENTING CERTAIN EXISTING APPROPRIATIONS AND FOR CERTAIN OTHER ACTIVITIES AND PROJECTS (see House, No. H.4932 ) Approved by the Governor, July 11, 2022
Chapter 104 AN ACT EXEMPTING CERTAIN AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN THE JAMAICA PLAIN SECTION OF THE CITY OF BOSTON FROM PUBLIC PROCUREMENT LAWS. (see House, No. H.4205 ) Approved by the Governor, July 12, 2022
Chapter 105 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF TAUNTON TO CONTRACT FOR THE RENEWAL OF SERVICES RELATIVE TO THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF ITS WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, SEWERS AND PUMP STATIONS, FOR A TERM NOT TO EXCEED 5 YEARS (see Senate, No. S.2705 ) Approved by the Governor, July 12, 2022
Chapter 106 AN ACT DESIGNATING A CERTAIN BOAT LAUNCH AREA IN THE TOWN OF RUTLAND AS THE DETECTIVE JOHN D. SONGY BOAT LAUNCH (see Senate, No. S.535 ) Approved by the Governor, July 12, 2022
Chapter 107 AN ACT RELATIVE TO EXTENDING CERTAIN STATE OF EMERGENCY ACCOMMODATIONS (see Senate, No. S.2985 A) Approved by the Governor, July 16, 2022
Chapter 108 AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE THIRD SATURDAY IN JULY AS NEGRO ELECTION DAY (see Senate, No. S.2703 ) Approved by the Governor, July 22, 2022
Chapter 109 AN ACT DESIGNATING A CERTAIN PLAYGROUND ON THE ESPLANADE IN THE CITY OF BOSTON AS THE GRONK PLAYGROUND (see House, No. H.3914 ) Approved by the Governor, July 22, 2022
Chapter 110 AN ACT MERGING CERTAIN VOTING PRECINCTS IN THE TOWN OF MIDDLETON (see House, No. H.4823 ) Approved by the Governor, July 22, 2022
Chapter 111 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF TISBURY TO HOLD 2022, 2023 AND 2024 TOWN MEETINGS OUTSIDE OF THE GEOGRAPHIC LIMITS OF THE TOWN IF NECESSARY FOR HEALTH AND SAFETY (see Senate, No. S.2990 ) Approved by the Governor, July 22, 2022
Chapter 112 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR PATRICK LAUGHLIN, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. (see House, No. H.4341 ) Approved by the Governor, July 22, 2022
Chapter 113 AN ACT RELATIVE TO CERTAIN VOTING PRECINCTS IN THE CITY OF QUINCY (see House, No. H.4875 ) Approved by the Governor, July 22, 2022
Chapter 114 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF SWANSEA TO ENTER INTO A LEASE AGREEMENT FOR MEDEIROS FARM (see House, No. H.4197 ) Approved by the Governor, July 22, 2022
Chapter 115 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF WHATELY TO CONTINUE THE EMPLOYMENT OF EDWIN ZANIEWSKI (see House, No. H.4206 ) Approved by the Governor, July 22, 2022
Chapter 116 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF BOURNE TO EXEMPT THE POSITION OF CHIEF OF POLICE FROM CIVIL SERVICE LAW (see House, No. H.3864 ) Approved by the Governor, July 22, 2022
Chapter 117 AN ACT PROHIBITING DISCRIMINATION BASED ON NATURAL AND PROTECTIVE HAIRSTYLES (see House, No. H.4554 ) Approved by the Governor, July 26, 2022
Chapter 118 AN ACT AUTHORIZING SENIOR WATER AND SEWER DISCOUNTS IN THE TOWN OF ARLINGTON (see House, No. H.3749 ) Approved by the Governor, July 27, 2022
Chapter 119 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF DANVERS TO CONVEY AND ACQUIRE CERTAIN PROPERTY (see House, No. H.3751 ) Approved by the Governor, July 27, 2022
Chapter 120 AN ACT ESTABLISHING RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE OFFICES OF MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL, AND SCHOOL COMMITTEE IN THE CITY OF REVERE (see House, No. H.3965 ) Approved by the Governor, July 27, 2022
Chapter 121 AN ACT FURTHER REGULATING THE APPOINTMENT OF RETIRED POLICE OFFICERS IN THE TOWN OF CANTON (see House, No. H.4838 ) Approved by the Governor, July 27, 2022
Chapter 122 AN ACT AMENDING THE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF SUTTON (see Senate, No. S.2799 ) Approved by the Governor, July 27, 2022
Chapter 123 AN ACT REGULATING TOWN MEETING MEMBERSHIP IN THE TOWN OF BURLINGTON (see House, No. H.4764 ) Approved by the Governor, July 27, 2022
Chapter 124 AN ACT AUTHORIZING SPECIAL POLICE OFFICERS IN THE TOWN OF NATICK TO SERVE UNTIL THE AGE OF 70 (see House, No. H.3762 ) Approved by the Governor, July 27, 2022
Chapter 125 AN ACT REGULATING VOTING PRECINCTS IN THE CITY OF CHICOPEE (see House, No. H.4860 ) Approved by the Governor, July 28, 2022
Chapter 126 AN ACT MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2023 FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF THE DEPARTMENTS, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, INSTITUTIONS, AND CERTAIN ACTIVITIES OF THE COMMONWEALTH, FOR INTEREST, SINKING FUND AND SERIAL BOND REQUIREMENTS, AND FOR CERTAIN PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS (see House, No. H.5050 ) Approved (in part) by the Governor, July 28, 2022
Chapter 127 AN ACT EXPANDING PROTECTIONS FOR REPRODUCTIVE AND GENDER-AFFIRMING CARE (see House, No. H.5090 ) Approved by the Governor, July 29, 2022
Chapter 128 AN ACT TO EXTEND LIVE HORSE RACING AND SIMULCASTING IN THE COMMONWEALTH (see House, No. H.5047 ) Approved by the Governor, August 1, 2022
Chapter 129 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR MICHAEL D'AMBRA, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE WORCESTER COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE (see Senate, No. S.2965 ) Approved by the Governor, August 2, 2022
Chapter 130 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE COMMISSIONER OF CAPITAL ASSET MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE TO CONVEY A PARCEL OF LAND TO THE TOWN OF BREWSTER (see House, No. H.4901 ) Approved by the Governor, August 2, 2022
Chapter 131 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE DIVISION OF CAPITAL ASSET MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE TO CONVEY CERTAIN PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF MALDEN TO THE CITY OF MALDEN (see House, No. H.5045 ) Approved by the Governor, August 2, 2022
Chapter 132 AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE DISPOSITION OF CERTAIN LAND IN THE TOWN OF WEST BROOKFIELD (see House, No. H.4519 ) Approved by the Governor, August 2, 2022
Chapter 133 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF HANSON TO AMEND A CERTAIN CONSERVATION RESTRICTION IN THE TOWN OF HANSON (see House, No. H.4631 ) Approved by the Governor, August 2, 2022
Chapter 134 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE ALTERNATIVE SUPERANNUATION RETIREMENT BENEFIT PROGRAM FOR TEACHERS (see House, No. H.4443 ) Approved by the Governor, August 3, 2022
Chapter 135 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF BARNSTABLE TO GRANT AN EASEMENT TO PARK CITY WIND LLC (see House, No. H.4986 ) Approved by the Governor, August 3, 2022
Chapter 136 AN ACT RELATIVE TO HIV PREVENTION SERVICES (see House, No. H.5115 ) Approved by the Governor, August 3, 2022
Chapter 137 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF CERTAIN LAND IN THE TOWNS OF LEE AND LENOX TO EDITH WHARTON RESTORATION, INC (see House, No. H.4215 ) Approved by the Governor, August 3, 2022
Chapter 138 AN ACT TO ESTABLISH AN INCUMBENT HEALTH CARE WORKER CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT (CNA) CERTIFICATION PILOT PROGRAM (see House, No. H.5128 ) Approved by the Governor, August 3, 2022
Chapter 139 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE USE OF ARTICLE NINETY-SEVEN LAND FOR ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS IN THE TOWN OF DUNSTABLE (see House, No. H.3936 ) Approved by the Governor, August 3, 2022
Chapter 140 AN ACT FINANCING THE GENERAL GOVERNMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE OF THE COMMONWEALTH (see House, No. H.5065 ) Approved by the Governor, August 4, 2022
Chapter 141 AN ACT RELATIVE TO A PURCHASE OPTION ON A UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS AT DARTMOUTH LEASED FACILITY IN NEW BEDFORD (see House, No. H.5130 ) Approved by the Governor, August 4, 2022
Chapter 142 AN ACT RELATIVE TO A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND IN THE TOWN OF TOWNSEND (see House, No. H.5048 ) Approved by the Governor, August 4, 2022
Chapter 143 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE MASSACHUSETTS WATER RESOURCES AUTHORITY TO RELEASE EASEMENTS UPON CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY IN THE TOWN OF CANTON (see House, No. H.4250 ) Approved by the Governor, August 4, 2022
Chapter 144 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE GOVERNANCE, STRUCTURE AND CARE OF VETERANS AT THE COMMONWEALTH’S VETERANS’ HOMES (see House, No. H.5106 ) Approved by the Governor, August 4, 2022
Chapter 145 AN ACT FURTHER REGULATING THE ENFORCEMENT OF ILLEGAL HUNTING PRACTICES (see House, No. H.4442 ) Approved by the Governor, August 4, 2022
Chapter 146 AN ACT RELATIVE TO TAKING OR TRANSMITTING IMAGES OF CRIME VICTIMS BY FIRST RESPONDERS (see House, No. H.1917 ) Approved by the Governor, August 4, 2022
Chapter 147 AN ACT RELATIVE TO REGULAR COMPENSATION FOR CERTAIN RETIREES AND ACTIVE RETIREMENT SYSTEM MEMBERS (see House, No. H.4338 ) Approved by the Governor, August 4, 2022
Chapter 148 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE COMMISSIONER OF CAPITAL ASSET MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE TO CONVEY A CERTAIN PARCEL IN THE ROXBURY SECTION OF THE CITY OF BOSTON (see House, No. H.5159 ) Approved by the Governor, August 4, 2022
Chapter 149 AN ACT PROTECTING RESEARCH ANIMALS (see House, No. H.901 ) Approved by the Governor, August 4, 2022
Chapter 150 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF MIDDLEBOROUGH TO CONVEY A CERTAIN PARCEL OF CONSERVATION LAND (see Senate, No. S.3029 ) Approved by the Governor, August 5, 2022
Chapter 151 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF CERTAIN LAND OF THE COMMONWEALTH TO THE CITY OF REVERE FOR MUNICIPAL PURPOSES (see House, No. H.4979 ) Approved by the Governor, August 5, 2022
Chapter 152 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE MARTHA'S VINEYARD LAND BANK COMMISSION TO TRANSFER 2 PARCELS OF LAND IN THE TOWN OF OAK BLUFFS TO THE MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (see House, No. H.5049 ) Approved by the Governor, August 5, 2022
Chapter 153 AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE TERMS OF CERTAIN BONDS FOR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENTS TO BE ISSUED BY THE COMMONWEALTH (see House, No. H.4981 ) Approved by the Governor, August 5, 2022
Chapter 154 AN ACT RELATIVE TO MILITARY SPOUSE-LICENSURE PORTABILITY, EDUCATION AND ENROLLMENT OF DEPENDENTS (see Senate, No. S.3075 ) Approved by the Governor, August 5, 2022
Chapter 155 AN ACT DESIGNATING A CERTAIN BRIDGE IN THE TOWN OF AUBURN AS THE ROBERT CONROY MEMORIAL BRIDGE (see House, No. H.3459 ) Approved by the Governor, August 5, 2022
Chapter 156 AN ACT DESIGNATING A CERTAIN BRIDGE IN THE TOWN OF DUXBURY AS THE LEWIS SISTERS BRIDGE (see House, No. H.4332 ) Approved by the Governor, August 5, 2022
Chapter 157 AN ACT DEDICATING THE GROVE AT HERITAGE STATE PARK IN THE CITY OF FALL RIVER AS THE DAVID ALMOND GROVE, IN HONOR OF THE LATE DAVID ALMOND (see House, No. H.4832 ) Approved by the Governor, August 5, 2022
Chapter 158 AN ACT GRANTING EQUAL ACCESS TO ORIGINAL BIRTH CERTIFICATES TO ALL PERSONS BORN IN MASSACHUSETTS (see House, No. H.2294 ) Approved by the Governor, August 5, 2022
Chapter 159 AN ACT DESIGNATING A CERTAIN BRIDGE IN THE TOWN OF DUXBURY AS THE CORA WILBURN BRIDGE (see House, No. H.4333 ) Approved by the Governor, August 5, 2022
Chapter 160 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE DIVISION OF CAPITAL ASSET MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE TO CONVEY CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND IN THE CITY OF LOWELL TO THE LOWELL HOUSING AUTHORITY (see House, No. H.4900 ) Approved by the Governor, August 9, 2022
Chapter 161 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF OAK BLUFFS AND THE MARTHA'S VINEYARD LAND BANK COMMISSION TO EXCHANGE CERTAIN PARCELS OF LAND. (see House, No. H.4321 ) Approved by the Governor, August 9, 2022
Chapter 162 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF EASEMENTS BY THE CITY OF FITCHBURG TO THE TOWN OF WESTMINSTER (see House, No. H.4946 ) Approved by the Governor, August 9, 2022
Chapter 163 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF PEPPERELL TO CONVEY A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND TO THE COMMONWEALTH (see House, No. H.4794 ) Approved by the Governor, August 9, 2022
Chapter 164 AN ACT RELATIVE TO SUSTAINABILITY AND RESILIENCY IN THE DORCHESTER SECTION OF THE CITY OF BOSTON (see Senate, No. S.3088 ) Approved by the Governor, August 9, 2022
Chapter 165 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF CERTAIN PARCELS OF REAL ESTATE BETWEEN THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND RECREATION AND THE TOWN OF HOLDEN (see Senate, No. S.3031 ) Approved by the Governor, August 9, 2022
Chapter 166 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR CHARLES H. BLETZER, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE TRIAL COURT OF THE COMMONWEALTH (see House, No. H.4323 ) Approved by the Governor, August 9, 2022
Chapter 167 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A BEACHWOOD/LENSTOCK MAINTENANCE DISTRICT IN THE TOWN OF STOCKBRIDGE (see House, No. H.4316 ) Approved by the Governor, August 10, 2022
Chapter 168 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE APPOINTMENT OF SPECIAL POLICE OFFICERS IN THE CITY OF FALL RIVER (see House, No. H.4870 ) Approved by the Governor, August 10, 2022
Chapter 169 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF BILLERICA TO TRANSFER CERTAIN PARCELS OF LAND (see Senate, No. S.3062 ) Approved by the Governor, August 10, 2022
Chapter 170 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF CARVER TO TRANSFER CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY, INCLUDING WATER WELLS AND A PUMPING STATION, TO THE CRANBERRY VILLAGE RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION, INC. FOR WATER SUPPLY PURPOSES (see Senate, No. S.3053 ) Approved by the Governor, August 10, 2022
Chapter 171 AN ACT RELATIVE TO CERTAIN LAND IN THE TOWN OF WINCHESTER (see House, No. H.5142 ) Approved by the Governor, August 10, 2022
Chapter 172 AN ACT FURTHER REGULATING THE TRANSFER OF CARE AND CONTROL OF CERTAIN PARCELS OF LAND IN THE TOWN OF BRIDGEWATER FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF FIRE SERVICES (see Senate, No. S.3065 ) Approved by the Governor, August 10, 2022
Chapter 173 AN ACT REGULATING SPORTS WAGERING (see House, No. H.5164 ) Approved by the Governor, August 10, 2022
Chapter 174 AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A SECURE COMMON APPLICATION PORTAL FOR INDIVIDUALS TO SIMULTANEOUSLY APPLY FOR STATE-ADMINISTERED NEEDS-BASED BENEFITS AND SERVICES (see House, No. H.5108 ) Approved by the Governor, August 10, 2022
Chapter 175 AN ACT TO IMPROVE AND MODERNIZE THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS AND CAPACITIES OF THE JUDICIARY (see House, No. H.5163 ) Approved (in part) by the Governor, August 10, 2022
Chapter 176 AN ACT RELATIVE TO MASSACHUSETTS'S TRANSPORTATION RESOURCES AND CLIMATE (see House, No. H.5151 ) Approved (in part) by the Governor, August 10, 2022
Chapter 177 AN ACT ADDRESSING BARRIERS TO CARE FOR MENTAL HEALTH (see Senate, No. S.3097 ) Approved by the Governor, August 10, 2022
Chapter 178 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE COMMISSIONER OF CAPITAL ASSET MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE TO LEASE THE FORMER JOSEPH LEE POOL COMPLEX LOCATED IN THE CITY OF BOSTON (see Senate, No. S.3004 ) Approved by the Governor, August 10, 2022
Chapter 179 AN ACT DRIVING CLEAN ENERGY AND OFFSHORE WIND (see House, No. H.5060 ) Approved by the Governor, August 11, 2022
Chapter 180 AN ACT RELATIVE TO EQUITY IN THE CANNABIS INDUSTRY (see Senate, No. S.3096 ) Approved (in part) by the Governor, August 11, 2022
Chapter 181 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF THE CARE AND CONTROL OF CERTAIN PARCELS OF LAND IN THE TOWN OF MONSON (see Senate, No. S.3064 ) Approved by the Governor, August 11, 2022
Chapter 182 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE DIVISION OF CAPITAL ASSET MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE TO GRANT EASEMENTS TO THE TOWN OF HUBBARDSTON FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF THE EVERGREEN ROAD BRIDGE OVER MASON BROOK (see Senate, No. S.3073 ) Approved by the Governor, August 11, 2022
Chapter 183 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF CERTAIN PARCELS OF LAND IN THE TOWNS OF TEMPLETON, PHILLIPSTON AND ROYALSTON (see Senate, No. S.3020 ) Approved by the Governor, August 11, 2022
Chapter 184 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF AYER SELECT BOARD TO ACQUIRE A WATER LINE EASEMENT ON LAND OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND RECREATION (see House, No. H.5161 ) Approved by the Governor, August 11, 2022
Chapter 185 AN ACT TO PERMIT THE CREATION OF A RIGHT-TURN LANE FROM EDGELL ROAD TO CENTRAL STREET IN THE CITY OF FRAMINGHAM (see House, No. H.5095 ) Approved by the Governor, August 11, 2022
Chapter 186 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF WELLESLEY TO GRANT CERTAIN LICENSES FOR THE TEMPORARY SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES (see House, No. H.5016 ) Approved by the Governor, August 11, 2022
Chapter 187 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF LYNN TO GRANT A CONSERVATION RESTRICTION TO PARK LANDS, FOREST LANDS AND WATERSHED LANDS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND RECREATION AND THE ESSEX COUNTY GREENBELT ASSOCIATION, INC. IN LYNN, SAUGUS, AND LYNNFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS (see House, No. H.5155 ) Approved by the Governor, August 11, 2022
Chapter 188 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE COMMISSIONER OF CAPITAL ASSET MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE TO CONVEY A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND TO THE TOWN OF SALISBURY (see House, No. H.5150 ) Approved by the Governor, August 15, 2022
Chapter 189 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE INVESTMENT OF TOWN OF LUNENBURG LIBRARY TRUST FUNDS (see House, No. H.3727 ) Approved by the Governor, August 24, 2022
Chapter 190 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF HARVARD TO ESTABLISH A CAP ON PROPERTY TAXES FOR MEANS TESTED SENIOR CITIZENS (see House, No. H.5019 ) Approved by the Governor, August 24, 2022
Chapter 191 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF HULL TO GRANT 5 ADDITIONAL LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES (see House, No. H.4667 ) Approved by the Governor, August 24, 2022
Chapter 192 AN ACT REGULATING INCUMBENT TOWN MEETING MEMBERS IN THE TOWN OF BURLINGTON (see House, No. H.4765 ) Approved by the Governor, August 24, 2022
Chapter 193 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A PERMANENT SENIOR MEANS TESTED PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION IN THE TOWN OF CONCORD (see House, No. H.3731 ) Approved by the Governor, August 24, 2022
Chapter 194 AN ACT REMOVING THE RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT FOR THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE GRAND ARMY BUILDING IN THE CITY OF LYNN (see House, No. H.4624 ) Approved by the Governor, August 26, 2022
Chapter 195 AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE ELECTION OF AT-LARGE AND DISTRICT COUNCILORS AND SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEMBERS IN THE CITY OF HAVERHILL (see House, No. H.4636 ) Approved by the Governor, August 26, 2022
Chapter 196 AN ACT REGARDING LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES IN THE TOWN OF TISBURY (see House, No. H.4240 ) Approved by the Governor, August 26, 2022
Chapter 197 AN ACT FURTHER REGULATING ELECTIONS IN THE TOWN OF BRIDGEWATER (see Senate, No. S.3080 ) Approved by the Governor, August 26, 2022
Chapter 198 AN ACT RELATIVE TO SCHOOL OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY (see House, No. H.596 ) Approved by the Governor, August 26, 2022
Chapter 199 AN ACT DESIGNATING A CERTAIN BRIDGE IN THE CITY OF HAVERHILL AS THE TED AND MARY MURPHY BRIDGE (see House, No. H.4099 ) Approved by the Governor, August 26, 2022
Chapter 200 AN ACT FURTHER REGULATING THE AUTHORITY OF THE TOWN OF NORWOOD TO GRANT LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF WINES AND MALT BEVERAGES IN A CERTAIN AREA OF THE TOWN. (see House, No. H.4114 ) Approved by the Governor, August 26, 2022
Chapter 201 AN ACT DESIGNATING A CERTAIN NODE OF THE BLACKSTONE RIVER GREENWAY IN THE TOWN OF MILLVILLE AS THE MARGARET M. CARROLL MEMORIAL GREENWAY ACCESS AREA (see House, No. H.4213 ) Approved by the Governor, August 26, 2022
Chapter 202 AN ACT EXEMPTING THE POSITION OF APPRENTICE LINEMAN IN THE TOWN OF NORWOOD FROM THE CIVIL SERVICE LAW (see House, No. H.4093 ) Approved by the Governor, August 30, 2022
Chapter 203 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF NEEDHAM TO GRANT ADDITIONAL LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES NOT TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES (see House, No. H.4815 ) Approved by the Governor, August 30, 2022
Chapter 204 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE APPOINTMENT OF RETIRED FIREFIGHTERS AS SPECIAL FIREFIGHTERS IN THE CITY OF SALEM (see House, No. H.4265 ) Approved by the Governor, August 30, 2022
Chapter 205 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR RHONDA BREWSTER, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH (see House, No. H.4831 ) Approved by the Governor, August 30, 2022
Chapter 206 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF DUXBURY TO OFFSET BETTERMENT ASSESSMENTS FROM FUNDS RECEIVED FROM THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (see House, No. H.4809 ) Approved by the Governor, August 30, 2022
Chapter 207 AN ACT AUTHORIZING CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE WEBSTER FIRE DEPARTMENT TO BUY-BACK ELIGIBLE RETIREMENT SERVICE TIME (see House, No. H.3967 ) Approved by the Governor, August 30, 2022
Chapter 208 AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE CITY OF WORCESTER SCHOOL COMMITTEE ELECTION (see House, No. H.4326 ) Approved by the Governor, September 1, 2022
Chapter 209 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR HEATHER WORSTER, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH (see House, No. H.4241 ) Approved by the Governor, September 3, 2022
Chapter 210 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF ANDOVER TO ESTABLISH A MEANS TESTED SENIOR CITIZEN PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION (see Senate, No. S.2512 ) Approved by the Governor, September 3, 2022
Chapter 211 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF PLYMOUTH TO ESTABLISH AN AGE LIMIT FOR ORIGINAL APPOINTMENT TO THE POSITION OF POLICE OFFICER (see House, No. H.4258 ) Approved by the Governor, September 4, 2022
Chapter 212 AN ACT REMOVING THE RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT FOR MEMBERS OF THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION IN THE CITY OF LYNN (see House, No. H.4625 ) Approved by the Governor, September 4, 2022
Chapter 213 AN ACT FURTHER REGULATING A CERTAIN PROPERTY EXEMPTION IN THE TOWN OF HAMILTON (see Senate, No. S.2581 ) Approved by the Governor, September 4, 2022
Chapter 214 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF SOUTHBRIDGE TO GRANT ADDITIONAL LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES (see Senate, No. S.2818 ) Approved by the Governor, September 15, 2022
Chapter 215 AN ACT CHANGING THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN OF THE TOWN OF SHREWSBURY TO THE SELECT BOARD (see House, No. H.5011 ) Approved by the Governor, September 16, 2022
Chapter 216 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE DIVISION OF CAPITAL ASSET MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE TO CONVEY A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND TO THE TOWN OF DANVERS (see House, No. H.5162 ) Approved by the Governor, September 15, 2022
Chapter 217 AN ACT CHANGING THE NAME OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN IN THE TOWN OF NEWBURY TO THE SELECT BOARD AND AMENDING CERTAIN TRANSMITTAL REQUIREMENTS (see Senate, No. S.2875 ) Approved by the Governor, September 15, 2022
Chapter 218 AN ACT DESIGNATING A CERTAIN BRIDGE IN THE TOWN OF BEDFORD AS THE MAJOR BARRY ALLAN SEIDMAN, USAF MEMORIAL BRIDGE (see House, No. H.4446 ) Approved by the Governor, September 21, 2022
Chapter 219 AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE TERMS OF CERTAIN BONDS TO BE ISSUED BY THE COMMONWEALTH. (see House, No. H.5213 ) Approved by the Governor, September 23, 2022
Chapter 220 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF WATERTOWN TO ACQUIRE PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF WALTHAM (see House, No. H.5100 ) Approved by the Governor, September 23, 2022
Chapter 221 AN ACT RELATIVE TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR AFFORDABLE ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT RENTAL PROPERTIES IN THE CITY OF SALEM RESTRICTED AS AFFORDABLE HOUSING (see House, No. H.4300 ) Approved by the Governor, September 26, 2022
Chapter 222 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE DEVENS ENTERPRISE COMMISSION TO GRANT A LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF WINES AND MALT BEVERAGES NOT TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES. (see House, No. H.5017 ) Approved by the Governor, September 26, 2022
Chapter 223 AN ACT AMENDING THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF LYNN (see House, No. H.4623 ) Approved by the Governor, September 26, 2022
Chapter 224 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR JULIE A. HALL, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE TRIAL COURT OF THE COMMONWEALTH (see House, No. H.5098 ) Approved by the Governor, September 26, 2022
Chapter 225 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF LEICESTER TO EXEMPT FROM TAXATION CERTAIN REAL ESTATE OWNED AND OCCUPIED BY THE SURVIVING SPOUSE OF RUTLAND POLICE DETECTIVE AND TOWN OF LEICESTER RESIDENT JOHN D. SONGY (see House, No. H.3989 ) Approved by the Governor, September 26, 2022
Chapter 226 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TREASURER OF THE TOWN OF MIDDLEBOROUGH TO PAY FROM AVAILABLE FUNDS TO MIDDLEBOROUGH HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, PARENTS OR GUARDIANS AMOUNTS PAID BUT NOT REIMBURSED FOR THE COSTS OF THE 2020 SENIOR TRIP (see Senate, No. S.2518 ) Approved by the Governor, September 28, 2022
Chapter 227 AN ACT EXEMPTING A CERTAIN AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT IN THE CITY OF BROCKTON FROM PUBLIC PROCUREMENT LAWS (see Senate, No. S.2864 ) Approved by the Governor, September 28, 2022
Chapter 228 AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE LAYING OUT AND ACCEPTANCE OF CERTAIN WAYS BY THE CITY OF ATTLEBORO (see House, No. H.4355 ) Approved by the Governor, September 29, 2022
Chapter 229 AN ACT RELATIVE TO DESIGNATING CERTAIN PORTIONS OF INTERSTATE HIGHWAY ROUTE 495 AS THE SUSANNAH NORTH MARTIN HIGHWAY (see Senate, No. S.3015 ) Approved by the Governor, September 28, 2022
Chapter 230 AN ACT RELATIVE TO MUNICIPAL LIGHT PLANT PARTICIPATION IN GREEN COMMUNITIES (see House, No. H.4351 ) Approved by the Governor, September 30, 2022
Chapter 231 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF MILFORD TO GRANT AN ADDITIONAL LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES NOT TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES (see House, No. H.4663 ) Approved by the Governor, October 3, 2022
Chapter 232 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CREATION OF A LINKAGE FEE FOR DEVELOPMENT IN THE CITY OF CHELSEA (see House, No. H.4789 ) Approved by the Governor, October 4, 2022
Chapter 233 AN ACT AUTHORIZING SAUGUS TOWN MEETING TO ADOPT A PROCESS TO ALLOW NON-BINDING RESOLUTIONS (see House, No. H.5067 ) Approved by the Governor, October 5, 2022
Chapter 234 AN ACT CHANGING THE NAME OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN IN THE TOWN OF GOSHEN TO SELECT BOARD (see Senate, No. S.2513 A) Approved by the Governor, October 5, 2022
Chapter 235 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF PLAINVILLE TO GRANT AN ADDITIONAL LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES NOT TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES (see House, No. H.4664 ) Approved by the Governor, October 12, 2022
Chapter 236 AN ACT FURTHER REGULATING PUBLIC SAFETY IN THE CITY OF SOMERVILLE. (see Senate, No. S.1596 ) Approved by the Governor, October 17, 2022
Chapter 237 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF CLINTON TO GRANT AN ADDITIONAL LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES NOT TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES (see House, No. H.4669 ) Approved by the Governor, October 17, 2022
Chapter 238 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF SALEM TO GRANT AN ADDITIONAL LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF WINE AND MALT BEVERAGES NOT TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES. (see House, No. H.4665 ) Approved by the Governor, October 17, 2022
Chapter 239 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF MILFORD TO GRANT AN ADDITIONAL LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES NOT TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES (see House, No. H.4668 ) Approved by the Governor, October 17, 2022
Chapter 240 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF BERNARDSTON TO CONTINUE THE EMPLOYMENT OF FIRE DEPARTMENT MEMBER LLOYD GROVER (see Senate, No. S.3111 ) Approved by the Governor, October 19, 2022
Chapter 241 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF MENDON TO ESTABLISH A MEANS-TESTED SENIOR CITIZEN PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION (see House, No. H.3901 ) Approved by the Governor, October 19, 2022
Chapter 242 AN ACT CHANGING THE NUMBER OF MEMBERS OF THE INSURANCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR THE TOWN OF MILFORD (see House, No. H.4275 ) Approved by the Governor, October 19, 2022
Chapter 243 AN ACT CHANGING THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN OF THE TOWN OF MILFORD TO A SELECT BOARD (see House, No. H.4556 ) Approved by the Governor, October 24, 2022
Chapter 244 AN ACT ELIMINATING THE REQUIREMENT FOR THE GERIATRIC AUTHORITY TO MAKE PAYMENT TO THE TOWN OF MILFORD IN LIEU OF TAXES (see House, No. H.3023 ) Approved by the Governor, October 27, 2022
Chapter 245 AN ACT RELATIVE TO REVERE AND SON HERITAGE TRUST CORPORATION (see House, No. H.5054 ) Approved by the Governor, October 27, 2022
Chapter 246 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE LEASING OF A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND IN THE CITY OF GARDNER (see House, No. H.4980 ) Approved by the Governor, October 27, 2022
Chapter 247 AN ACT FURTHER REGULATING THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE FIRE CHIEF OF THE WARE FIRE DEPARTMENT (see House, No. H.2774 ) Approved by the Governor, October 27, 2022
Chapter 248 AN ACT SEPARATING THE POSITIONS OF TOWN CLERK AND TREASURER-TAX COLLECTOR IN THE TOWN OF DEERFIELD (see House, No. H.4846 ) Approved by the Governor, October 31, 2022
Chapter 249 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE DIVISION OF CAPITAL ASSET MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE TO CONVEY A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND TO THE SCHOOL DEPARTMENT IN THE CITY OF WESTFIELD (see House, No. H.5156 ) Approved by the Governor, October 31, 2022
Chapter 250 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR MOLLY URQUHART AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES (see House, No. H.5230 ) Approved by the Governor, November 1, 2022
Chapter 251 AN ACT ABOLISHING THE PERMANENT INTERMITTENT POLICE FORCE IN THE CITY OF METHUEN (see House, No. H.2147 ) Approved by the Governor, November 1, 2022
Chapter 252 AN ACT ESTABLISHING AN ASSISTANT CLERK OF THE CITY COUNCIL IN THE CITY OF METHUEN (see House, No. H.4779 ) Approved by the Governor, November 1, 2022
Chapter 253 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF AVON TO GRANT 1 ADDITIONAL LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES NOT TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES (see Senate, No. S.3112 ) Approved by the Governor, November 1, 2022
Chapter 254 AN ACT RELATIVE TO STEP THERAPY AND PATIENT SAFETY (see House, No. H.4929 ) Approved by the Governor, November 1, 2022
Chapter 255 AN ACT DESIGNATING JULY 8 AS MASSACHUSETTS EMANCIPATION DAY ALSO KNOWN AS QUOCK WALKER DAY (see House, No. H.3117 ) Approved by the Governor, November 1, 2022
Chapter 256 AN ACT EXEMPTING THE POSITIONS OF POLICE CHIEF AND POLICE CAPTAIN IN THE CITY OF LEOMINSTER FROM THE CIVIL SERVICE LAW (see House, No. H.3756 ) Approved by the Governor, November 2, 2022
Chapter 257 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF NORTHFIELD TO ESTABLISH THE GRANDIN WATER DISTRICT (see Senate, No. S.3116 ) Approved by the Governor, November 3, 2022
Chapter 258 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SPECIAL FUND FOR RECAPTURED FUNDS FROM DEMOLITION LIENS OR RELATED GRANTS IN THE TOWN OF TEMPLETON (see Senate, No. S.2575 A) Approved by the Governor, November 7, 2022
Chapter 259 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF SHUTESBURY TO ESTABLISH A MEANS-TESTED SENIOR CITIZEN PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION (see House, No. H.4559 ) Approved by the Governor, November 7, 2022
Chapter 260 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF FALL RIVER HOUSING AUTHORITY TO CONVEY A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND TO SOUTHCOAST HOSPITALS GROUP, INC (see Senate, No. S.2503 ) Approved by the Governor, November 10, 2022
Chapter 261 AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE APPOINTMENT AND REMOVAL AUTHORITY OF THE TOWN ADMINISTRATOR OF THE TOWN OF WILBRAHAM. (see House, No. H.3997 ) Approved by the Governor, November 10, 2022
Chapter 262 AN ACT EXEMPTING CERTAIN AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN THE CITY OF WORCESTER FROM PUBLIC PROCUREMENT LAWS (see House, No. H.4850 ) Approved by the Governor, November 10, 2022
Chapter 263 AN ACT PROVIDING FOR PROVISIONAL LICENSURE FOR SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS (see House, No. H.5094 ) Approved by the Governor, November 10, 2022
Chapter 264 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF MIDDLEFIELD TO CONTINUE THE EMPLOYMENT OF RONALD RADWICH (see House, No. H.4717 ) Approved by the Governor, November 10, 2022
Chapter 265 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF NEWBURYPORT TO CONTINUE THE EMPLOYMENT OF POLICE OFFICER CHARLES VORDERIS (see House, No. H.4871 ) Approved by the Governor, November 10, 2022
Chapter 266 AN ACT EXPANDING MEMBERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES IN LOCAL CULTURAL COUNCILS (see House, No. H.3378 ) Approved by the Governor, November 10, 2022
Chapter 267 AN ACT AMENDING THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF METHUEN (see House, No. H.4690 ) Approved by the Governor, November 10, 2022
Chapter 268 AN ACT RELATING TO ECONOMIC GROWTH AND RELIEF FOR THE COMMONWEALTH (see House, No. H.5374 ) Approved by the Governor, November 10, 2022
Chapter 269 AN ACT RELATIVE TO COST-OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENTS FOR RETIREES (see House, No. H.5124 ) Approved by the Governor, November 16, 2022
Chapter 270 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY KNOWN AS THE TOWN OF WEST SPRINGFIELD TO GRANT 7 ADDITIONAL LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES (see House, No. H.5253 ) Approved by the Governor, November 16, 2022
Chapter 271 AN ACT REDESIGNATING CERTAIN BRIDGES IN THE CITY OF LAWRENCE (see House, No. H.4319 ) Approved by the Governor, November 16, 2022
Chapter 272 AN ACT REMOVING THE RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT FOR THE WATER AND SEWER COMMISSION IN THE CITY OF LYNN (see House, No. H.4626 ) Approved by the Governor, November 17, 2022
Chapter 273 AN ACT DESIGNATING THE PORTION OF UNITED STATES HIGHWAY ROUTE 20 IN MASSACHUSETTS THE MEDAL OF HONOR HIGHWAY (see House, No. H.4436 ) Approved by the Governor, November 17, 2022
Chapter 274 AN ACT PRESERVING OPEN SPACE IN THE COMMONWEALTH (see House, No. H.5381 ) Approved by the Governor, November 17, 2022
Chapter 275 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE COMMISSIONER OF THE DIVISION OF CAPITAL ASSET MANAGEMENT TO CONVEY CERTAIN FORMER BOSTON STATE HOSPITAL LAND IN THE CITY OF BOSTON (see House, No. H.4899 ) Approved by the Governor, November 18, 2022
Chapter 276 AN ACT EXEMPTING JONATHAN DILLON FROM THE MAXIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT FOR ORIGINAL APPOINTMENT AS A POLICE OFFICER IN THE TOWN OF DEDHAM (see House, No. H.4999 ) Approved by the Governor, November 18, 2022
Chapter 277 AN ACT PROVIDING FOR TENANT MEMBER APPOINTMENT TO THE BOARD OF THE NEEDHAM HOUSING AUTHORITY (see House, No. H.4964 ) Approved by the Governor, November 28, 2022
Chapter 278 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE SELECT BOARD OF EASTON TO LEASE A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND (see Senate, No. S.3131 ) Approved by the Governor, November 28, 2022
Chapter 279 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF WEST STOCKBRIDGE TO CONTINUE THE EMPLOYMENT OF STEVEN TRAVER (see House, No. H.4297 ) Approved by the Governor, November 29, 2022
Chapter 280 AN ACT AMENDING THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF NEWBURYPORT (see House, No. H.3925 ) Approved by the Governor, November 29, 2022
Chapter 281 AN ACT AUTHORIZING NIKOS SOFRONAS TO TAKE THE CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION FOR THE POSITION OF FIREFIGHTER IN THE CITY OF HAVERHILL NOTWITHSTANDING THE MAXIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT (see Senate, No. S.1697 ) Approved by the Governor, November 30, 2022
Chapter 282 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE PREPARATION OF CERTAIN BILINGUAL BALLOTS IN THE CITY OF MALDEN (see House, No. H.4793 ) Approved by the Governor, November 30, 2022
Chapter 283 AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE FRAMINGHAM ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION IN THE CITY OF FRAMINGHAM (see House, No. H.4352 ) Approved by the Governor, December 1, 2022
Chapter 284 AN ACT EXEMPTING A CERTAIN AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT IN THE TOWN OF ACTON FROM PUBLIC PROCUREMENT LAWS (see House, No. H.5010 ) Approved by the Governor, December 1, 2022
Chapter 285 AN ACT AMENDING THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF METHUEN (see House, No. H.4274 ) Approved by the Governor, December 1, 2022
Chapter 286 AN ACT REGULATING PRIVATE STREET BETTERMENT ASSESSMENTS IN THE CITY OF WORCESTER (see House, No. H.4327 ) Approved by the Governor, December 1, 2022
Chapter 287 AN ACT TO IMPLEMENT MEDICAL LOSS RATIOS FOR DENTAL BENEFIT PLANS. (see House, No. H.4378 ) Approved by the People at the State Election, November 8, 2022
Chapter 288 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF MILFORD TO GRANT AN ADDITIONAL LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES NOT TO BE CONSUMED ON THE PREMISES (see House, No. H.5176 ) Approved by the Governor, December 5, 2022
Chapter 289 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF MILFORD TO GRANT AN ADDITIONAL LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF WINE AND MALT BEVERAGES NOT TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES (see House, No. H.5177 ) Approved by the Governor, December 5, 2022
Chapter 290 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF MONTAGUE TO GRANT AN ADDITIONAL LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES (see House, No. H.5252 ) Approved by the Governor, December 5, 2022
Chapter 291 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF PLYMOUTH TO HOLD REMOTE REPRESENTATIVE TOWN MEETINGS (see House, No. H.4988 ) Approved by the Governor, December 8, 2022
Chapter 292 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE APPOINTMENT OF RETIRED POLICE OFFICERS AS SPECIAL POLICE OFFICERS IN THE TOWN OF ROWLEY (see Senate, No. S.2876 A) Approved by the Governor, December 8, 2022
Chapter 293 AN ACT PROVIDING CERTAIN DEATH BENEFITS FOR THE WIDOW OF A FORMER FIREFIGHTER OF THE CITY OF BOSTON (see House, No. H.4454 ) Approved by the Governor, December 8, 2022
Chapter 294 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR CLARA BETT, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE TRIAL COURT OF THE COMMONWEALTH (see Senate, No. S.3117 ) Approved by the Governor, December 8, 2022
Chapter 295 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR MOLLY SHAHVARI, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (see House, No. H.5345 ) Approved by the Governor, December 8, 2022
Chapter 296 AN ACT DIRECTING THE HAVERHILL RETIREMENT BOARD TO GRANT CREDITABLE SERVICE TO JOHN FARRELL (see House, No. H.5014 ) Approved by the Governor, December 8, 2022
Chapter 297 AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE MERGER OF THE SHELBURNE HOUSING AUTHORITY WITH THE FRANKLIN COUNTY REGIONAL HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AND FOR THE RESTRUCTURING OF THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE FRANKLIN COUNTY REGIONAL HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (see House, No. H.4772 ) Approved by the Governor, December 13, 2022
Chapter 298 AN ACT PROVIDING CREDITABLE SERVICE FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL IN THE CITY OF REVERE (see House, No. H.4572 ) Approved by the Governor, December 13, 2022
Chapter 299 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF SOUTHAMPTON TO GRANT AN ADDITIONAL LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES NOT TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES. (see House, No. H.5223 ) Approved by the Governor, December 13, 2022
Chapter 300 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF BOSTON TO GRANT FIVE ADDITIONAL LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES (see House, No. H.5251 ) Approved by the Governor, December 13, 2022
Chapter 301 AN ACT AMENDING THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF AMESBURY (see Senate, No. S.3133 ) Approved by the Governor, December 15, 2022
Chapter 302 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF WATERTOWN TO ADOPT AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING LINKAGE FEE (see House, No. H.5383 ) Approved by the Governor, December 15, 2022
Chapter 303 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR PHILIP CLOUTIER, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH (see Senate, No. S.3134 ) Approved by the Governor, December 15, 2022
Chapter 304 AN ACT FURTHER REGULATING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS IN THE TOWN OF WESTBOROUGH (see House, No. H.3918 ) Approved by the Governor, December 15, 2022
Chapter 305 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF HINSDALE TO CONTINUE THE EMPLOYMENT OF POLICE CHIEF SUSAN RATHBUN (see House, No. H.5062 ) Approved by the Governor, December 15, 2022
Chapter 306 AN ACT EXEMPTING CERTAIN AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN THE SOUTH BOSTON SECTION OF THE CITY OF BOSTON FROM PUBLIC PROCUREMENT LAWS (see House, No. H.5036 ) Approved by the Governor, December 20, 2022
Chapter 307 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF ANDOVER TO GRANT 7 ADDITIONAL LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES NOT TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES (see Senate, No. S.3139 ) Approved by the Governor, December 20, 2022
Chapter 308 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF RAYNHAM TO GRANT AN ADDITIONAL LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF WINES AND MALT BEVERAGES NOT TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES (see House, No. H.4746 ) Approved by the Governor, December 20, 2022
Chapter 309 AN ACT DESIGNATING A CERTAIN BRIDGE IN THE TOWN OF ORLEANS AS THE NORMAN WOOD FINCH MEMORIAL BRIDGE (see House, No. H.3969 ) Approved by the Governor, December 20, 2022
Chapter 310 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR BRITTANY S. KETCHAM, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND SECURITY (see House, No. H.5376 ) Approved by the Governor, December 20, 2022
Chapter 311 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION IN THE TOWN OF TEMPLETON (see Senate, No. S.2574 ) Approved by the Governor, December 20, 2022
Chapter 312 AN ACT PROVIDING FOR A GENDER-NEUTRAL CHARTER IN THE CITY OF SOMERVILLE (see Senate, No. S.3129 ) Approved by the Governor, December 20, 2022
Chapter 313 AN ACT CONFIRMING AND AUTHORIZING COMMERCIAL WHARF EAST CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION’S USES AND STRUCTURES LOCATED ON PRIVATE TIDELANDS (see House, No. H.5080 ) Approved by the Governor, December 22, 2022
Chapter 314 AN ACT EXEMPTING JESUS MELENDEZ FROM THE MAXIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT FOR APPOINTMENT AS A FIREFIGHTER IN THE TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER (see Senate, No. S.3024 ) Approved by the Governor, December 22, 2022
Chapter 315 AN ACT REGULATING SPECIAL POLICE OFFICERS IN THE CITY KNOWN AS THE TOWN OF AGAWAM (see Senate, No. S.2589 ) Approved by the Governor, December 22, 2022
Chapter 316 AN ACT AMENDING THE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER WITH RESPECT TO TOWN MEETING WARRANT POSTING (see House, No. H.3747 ) Approved by the Governor, December 22, 2022
Chapter 317 AN ACT AMENDING THE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF EASTHAM (see House, No. H.3794 ) Approved by the Governor, December 22, 2022
Chapter 318 AN ACT CHANGING THE NAME OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN OF THE TOWN OF TYNGSBOROUGH TO SELECT BOARD (see House, No. H.4483 ) Approved by the Governor, December 28, 2022
Chapter 319 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF WAREHAM TO GRANT 7 ADDITIONAL LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES (see Senate, No. S.3141 ) Approved by the Governor, December 28, 2022
Chapter 320 AN ACT AUTHORIZING MELANIE FIGUEROA TO TAKE THE CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION FOR THE POSITION OF FIREFIGHTER IN THE CITY OF HAVERHILL NOTWITHSTANDING THE MAXIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT (see House, No. H.5278 ) Approved by the Governor, December 28, 2022
Chapter 321 AN ACT AUTHORIZING LAUREN BONNELL TO TAKE THE CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION FOR THE POSITION OF POLICE OFFICER IN THE CITY OF HAVERHILL NOTWITHSTANDING THE MAXIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT (see House, No. H.5283 ) Approved by the Governor, December 28, 2022
Chapter 322 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF DUDLEY TO GRANT ADDITIONAL LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES NOT TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES (see House, No. H.5015 ) Approved by the Governor, December 28, 2022
Chapter 323 AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF A STORMWATER OFFICER IN THE TOWN OF REHOBOTH (see House, No. H.5282 ) Approved by the Governor, December 28, 2022
Chapter 324 AN ACT ESTABLISHING CERTAIN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS FOR THE TOWN OF MILFORD (see House, No. H.4887 ) Approved by the Governor, December 28, 2022
Chapter 325 AN ACT DESIGNATING THE QUABBIN VISITOR CENTER IN THE TOWN OF BELCHERTOWN AS THE LES AND TERRY CAMPBELL QUABBIN VISITOR CENTER (see Senate, No. S.544 ) Approved by the Governor, December 28, 2022
Chapter 326 AN ACT DESIGNATING SCHOOL CUSTODIAN DAY (see Senate, No. S.2126 ) Approved by the Governor, December 28, 2022
Chapter 327 AN ACT FURTHER REGULATING STORAGE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES (see House, No. H.338 ) Approved by the Governor, December 28, 2022
Chapter 328 AN ACT DESIGNATING THE LAST DAY OF FEBRUARY AS RARE DISEASE DAY IN THE COMMONWEALTH (see House, No. H.3101 ) Approved by the Governor, December 28, 2022
Chapter 329 AN ACT PROVIDING FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS IN THE CITY OF CAMBRIDGE (see House, No. H.3858 ) Approved by the Governor, December 28, 2022
Chapter 330 AN ACT FURTHER REGULATING EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS FOR THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS IN THE TOWN OF UPTON (see House, No. H.5191 ) Approved by the Governor, December 28, 2022
Chapter 331 AN ACT PROVIDING FOR VOTING PRECINCTS IN THE CITY OF REVERE (see House, No. H.5328 ) Approved by the Governor, December 28, 2022
Chapter 332 AN ACT CHANGING THE NAME OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN OF THE TOWN OF CHILMARK TO SELECT BOARD (see House, No. H.3985 ) Approved by the Governor, December 29, 2022
Chapter 333 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF UPTON TO ESTABLISH A MEANS TESTED SENIOR CITIZEN PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION (see House, No. H.4755 ) Approved by the Governor, December 29, 2022
Chapter 334 AN ACT FURTHER REGULATING PROCUREMENTS BY THE CITY OF BOSTON (see House, No. H.5039 ) Approved by the Governor, December 29, 2022
Chapter 335 AN ACT EXEMPTING THE REDEVELOPMENT OF CERTAIN AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND BRANCH LIBRARY SPACE IN THE CHINATOWN SECTION OF THE CITY OF BOSTON FROM PUBLIC PROCUREMENT LAWS. (see House, No. H.5097 ) Approved by the Governor, December 29, 2022
Chapter 336 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE INVESTMENT OF TRUST FUNDS BENEFITING THE TOWN OF SHERBORN LIBRARY (see Senate, No. S.1355 ) Approved by the Governor, December 29, 2022
Chapter 337 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE TOWN ADMINISTRATOR IN THE TOWN OF MILTON (see Senate, No. S.3127 ) Approved by the Governor, December 29, 2022
Chapter 338 AN ACT ESTABLISHING RECALL ELECTIONS IN THE TOWN OF OTIS (see House, No. H.826 ) Approved by the Governor, December 29, 2022
Chapter 339 AN ACT DESIGNATING MAY 6 AS MOYAMOYA DISEASE AWARENESS DAY (see House, No. H.3211 ) Approved by the Governor, December 29, 2022
Chapter 340 AN ACT AMENDING THE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF TEWKSBURY TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN TO SELECT BOARD (see Senate, No. S.3128 ) Approved by the Governor, December 29, 2022
Chapter 341 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF WESTFORD TO GRANT AN ADDITIONAL LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES NOT TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES. (see House, No. H.4666 ) Approved by the Governor, December 29, 2022
Chapter 342 AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE POSITION OF TOWN MANAGER IN THE TOWN OF TYNGSBOROUGH (see House, No. H.5359 ) Approved by the Governor, December 29, 2022
Chapter 343 AN ACT FURTHER REGULATING THE COMMISSION ON FALLS PREVENTION (see Senate, No. S.1446 ) Approved by the Governor, December 29, 2022
Chapter 344 AN ACT DESIGNATING A CERTAIN BRIDGE IN THE TOWN OF DUXBURY AS THE GEORGE W. W. SCOTT BRIDGE (see House, No. H.4334 ) Approved by the Governor, December 29, 2022
Chapter 345 AN ACT DESIGNATING A CERTAIN BRIDGE IN THE TOWN OF PEMBROKE AS THE JUDITH WINSOR SMITH MEMORIAL BRIDGE (see House, No. H.4889 ) Approved by the Governor, December 29, 2022
Chapter 346 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY KNOWN AS THE TOWN OF FRANKLIN TO GRANT AN ADDITIONAL LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES NOT TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES (see House, No. H.5395 ) Approved by the Governor, December 30, 2022
Chapter 347 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF NEWTON TO LEASE THE WEST NEWTON ARMORY FOR A TERM OF YEARS NOT EXCEEDING 99 YEARS (see House, No. H.5365 ) Approved by the Governor, December 30, 2022
Chapter 348 AN ACT REGULATING REAL ESTATE ACQUISITIONS FOR AND FUNDING OF CAPITAL PROJECTS AT NANTUCKET AIRPORT IN THE TOWN OF NANTUCKET. (see House, No. H.3792 ) Approved by the Governor, December 30, 2022
Chapter 349 AN ACT DESIGNATING A CERTAIN BRIDGE IN THE CITY OF NORTH ADAMS AS THE WILLIAM F. EVANS MEMORIAL BRIDGE (see House, No. H.4661 ) Approved by the Governor, January 2, 2023
Chapter 350 AN ACT CHANGING THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN IN THE TOWN OF LEE TO THE SELECT BOARD (see House, No. H.4729 ) Approved by the Governor, January 2, 2023
Chapter 351 AN ACT DESIGNATING A CERTAIN PORTION OF STATE HIGHWAY IN THE TOWN OF PLYMOUTH AS PLIMOTH PATUXET HIGHWAY (see House, No. H.4743 ) Approved by the Governor, January 2, 2023
Chapter 352 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF DEDHAM TO CONTINUE THE EMPLOYMENT OF WILLIAM SPILLANE AS CHIEF OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT (see House, No. H.4998 ) Approved by the Governor, January 2, 2023
Chapter 353 AN ACT FURTHER REGULATING SEWER PRIVILEGE FEES IN THE TOWN OF MILLBURY (see Senate, No. S.1350 ) Approved by the Governor, January 2, 2023
Chapter 354 AN ACT FURTHER REGULATING WASTEWATER SERVICES IN THE TOWN OF NORFOLK (see Senate, No. S.3113 ) Approved by the Governor, January 2, 2023
Chapter 355 AN ACT EXPANDING THE SELECT BOARD OF THE TOWN OF WENHAM (see Senate, No. S.3147 ) Approved by the Governor, January 2, 2023
Chapter 356 AN ACT FURTHER REGULATING TAX TITLE EXPENSE (see House, No. H.2150 ) Approved by the Governor, January 2, 2023
Chapter 357 AN ACT IMPROVING FIRE SAFETY IN THE COMMONWEALTH (see House, No. H.2517 ) Approved by the Governor, January 2, 2023
Chapter 358 AN ACT TO REDUCE TRAFFIC FATALITIES (see House, No. H.5103 ) Approved by the Governor, January 2, 2023
Chapter 359 AN ACT DESIGNATING THE FIRST TUESDAY OF OCTOBER AS INFLAMMATORY BREAST CANCER AWARENESS DAY (see House, No. H.3147 ) Approved by the Governor, January 4, 2023
Chapter 360 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF TISBURY TO CONTINUE THE EMPLOYMENT OF CERTAIN FIREFIGHTERS AND FIRE ENGINEERS (see House, No. H.4622 ) Approved by the Governor, January 4, 2023
Chapter 361 AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE PROCEDURE FOR MUNICIPAL ACCEPTANCE OF SUBDIVISION ROADS IN THE TOWN OF EAST BRIDGEWATER (see House, No. H.4972 ) Approved by the Governor, January 4, 2023
Chapter 362 AN ACT ABOLISHING THE RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT FOR THE TOWN MANAGER IN THE TOWN OF WILLIAMSTOWN (see House, No. H.4995 ) Approved by the Governor, January 4, 2023
Chapter 363 AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE POSITION OF THE TREASURER-COLLECTOR IN THE TOWN OF HARDWICK (see House, No. H.5242 ) Approved by the Governor, January 4, 2023
Chapter 364 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF NORTON TO GRANT 2 ADDITIONAL LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES NOT TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES (see House, No. H.5302 ) Approved by the Governor, January 4, 2023
Chapter 365 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF HAMPDEN TO CONTINUE EMPLOYMENT OF FIRE DEPARTMENT MEMBER PETER HATCH (see House, No. H.5369 ) Approved by the Governor, January 4, 2023
Chapter 366 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF HAMPDEN TO CONTINUE EMPLOYMENT OF POLICE DEPARTMENT MEMBER JAMES GORMALLY (see House, No. H.5378 ) Approved by the Governor, January 4, 2023
Chapter 367 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT OF ANTHONY DEL SIGNORE, THE ASSISTANT FIRE CHIEF OF THE TOWN OF READING (see House, No. H.5403 ) Approved by the Governor, January 4, 2023
Chapter 368 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF TAUNTON TO ESTABLISH AN AGE LIMIT FOR ORIGINAL APPOINTMENT TO THE POSITION OF POLICE OFFICER. (see Senate, No. S.2870 ) Approved by the Governor, January 4, 2023
Chapter 369 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF ACTON TO ADOPT ALTERNATIVE METHODS FOR NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS (see House, No. H.5439 ) Approved by the Governor, January 4, 2023
Chapter 370 AN ACT AMENDING THE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF WALPOLE (see House, No. H.5140 ) Approved by the Governor, January 4, 2023
Chapter 371 AN ACT DIRECTING THE NORTHAMPTON RETIREMENT BOARD TO GRANT CREDITABLE SERVICE TO WILLIAM DWIGHT (see House, No. H.5232 ) Approved by the Governor, January 4, 2023
Chapter 372 AN ACT ABOLISHING THE TOWN OF HARDWICK SEWER COMMISSION AND DELEGATING TO THE SELECT BOARD CONTROL OVER THE HARDWICK SEWER REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT (see House, No. H.5241 ) Approved by the Governor, January 4, 2023
Chapter 373 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE MONTAGUE CENTER FIRE DISTRICT TO CONTINUE THE EMPLOYMENT OF FIRE DEPARTMENT MEMBERS GARY DION, DAVID HANSEN, MARK FISK, ANN FISK AND CHRIS RICE (see House, No. H.5385 ) Approved by the Governor, January 4, 2023
Chapter 374 AN ACT PROVIDING FOR ALTERNATE MEMBERS OF THE CONSERVATION COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF LYNNFIELD (see House, No. H.5400 ) Approved by the Governor, January 4, 2023
Chapter 375 AN ACT VALIDATING THE ACTIONS TAKEN AT THE MILFORD ANNUAL TOWN MEETING (see House, No. H.5382 ) Approved by the Governor, January 4, 2023
Chapter 376 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE INCREASE OF CERTAIN MAXIMUM FINES FOR MOTOR VEHICLE PARKING VIOLATIONS IN THE TOWN OF PLYMOUTH (see House, No. H.5380 ) Approved by the Governor, January 4, 2023
Chapter 377 AN ACT DIRECTING CERTAIN REVENUES OF THE TOWN OF WAREHAM TO THE WAREHAM MUNICIPAL AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST (see Senate, No. S.3011 ) Approved by the Governor, January 4, 2023
Chapter 378 AN ACT FURTHER REGULATING THE SUBMISSION OF ARTICLES TO TOWN MEETINGS IN THE TOWN OF WAREHAM (see Senate, No. S.3012 ) Approved by the Governor, January 4, 2023
Chapter 379 AN ACT MODIFYING CERTAIN TITLES AND PROVIDING FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF CERTAIN POSITIONS BY THE TOWN ADMINISTRATOR OF THE TOWN OF NEWBURY (see Senate, No. S.3120 ) Approved by the Governor, January 4, 2023
Chapter 380 AN ACT DESIGNATING MARCH 5 AS UNITED STATES NAVY SEABEES DAY (see Senate, No. S.3159 ) Approved by the Governor, January 4, 2023
Chapter 381 AN ACT ESTABLISHING RIGHT WHALE DAY (see House, No. H.3869 ) Approved by the Governor, January 4, 2023
Chapter 382 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF CLINTON TO ACCEPT CERTAIN STREETS AS PUBLIC WAYS (see House, No. H.4247 ) Approved by the Governor, January 4, 2023
Chapter 383 AN ACT DESIGNATING A CERTAIN INTERSECTION IN THE TOWN OF DUXBURY AS THE CHARLOTTE BRADFORD MEMORIAL SQUARE (see House, No. H.4335 ) Approved by the Governor, January 4, 2023
Chapter 384 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE SWANSEA WATER COMMISSIONER HEALTH BENEFITS (see House, No. H.4651 ) Approved by the Governor, January 4, 2023
Chapter 385 AN ACT RELATIVE TO CHANGING THE SWANSEA WATER DISTRICT COMMISSIONER ELECTION AND TERM (see House, No. H.4652 ) Approved by the Governor, January 4, 2023
Chapter 386 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE NEW BEDFORD POLICE ASSOCIATION (see House, No. H.5066 ) Approved by the Governor, January 4, 2023
Chapter 387 AN ACT CHANGING THE ROOM OCCUPANCY EXCISE OF THE TOWN OF PROVINCETOWN (see House, No. H.5083 ) Approved by the Governor, January 4, 2023
Chapter 388 AN ACT TO FURTHER REGULATE THE ATTENDANCE BY POLICE OFFICERS AT POLICE ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETINGS (see House, No. H.2163 ) Approved by the Governor, January 5, 2023
Chapter 389 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF ORLEANS TO ADOPT A SEWER ASSESSMENT BYLAW (see House, No. H.2196 ) Approved by the Governor, January 5, 2023
Chapter 390 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF MELROSE TO REGULATE CERTAIN PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ELDERLY (see House, No. H.3767 ) Approved by the Governor, January 5, 2023
Chapter 391 AN ACT REGARDING A HARDSHIP EXEMPTION FOR PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF 60 IN THE TOWN OF HARWICH (see House, No. H.3802 ) Approved by the Governor, January 5, 2023
Chapter 392 AN ACT PROVIDING FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSES IN THE TOWN OF DUNSTABLE (see House, No. H.3812 ) Approved by the Governor, January 5, 2023
Chapter 393 AN ACT FURTHER REGULATING THE PROVINCETOWN PUBLIC PIER CORPORATION (see House, No. H.4190 ) Approved by the Governor, January 5, 2023
Chapter 394 AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE TRANSFER OF ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS FROM THE TOWN OF STOCKBRIDGE TO THE STOCKBRIDGE-MUNSEE COMMUNITY OF THE MOHICAN NATION (see House, No. H.4627 ) Approved by the Governor, January 5, 2023
Chapter 395 AN ACT CHANGING THE NAME OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN IN THE TOWN OF MASHPEE TO SELECT BOARD. (see House, No. H.4682 ) Approved by the Governor, January 10, 2023
Chapter 396 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A CHARTER FOR THE TOWN OF BREWSTER (see House, No. H.4738 ) Approved by the Governor, January 5, 2023
Chapter 397 AN ACT PROVIDING FOR A CERTAIN PAYMENT IN LIEU OF TAX AGREEMENT WITH OWNERS OF PILGRIM NUCLEAR POWER PLANT IN THE TOWN OF PLYMOUTH (see House, No. H.4768 ) Approved by the Governor, January 5, 2023
Chapter 398 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE COMMISSIONER OF CAPITAL ASSET MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE TO CONVEY A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND TO THE CITY OF FITCHBURG (see House, No. H.4902 ) Approved by the Governor, January 5, 2023
Chapter 399 AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE NORTH BEDFORD STREET SEWER DISTRICT IN THE TOWN OF EAST BRIDGEWATER (see House, No. H.4971 ) Approved by the Governor, January 10, 2023
Chapter 400 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE MILLICENT LIBRARY IN THE TOWN OF FAIRHAVEN (see House, No. H.5006 ) Approved by the Governor, January 5, 2023
Chapter 401 AN ACT FURTHER REGULATING THE HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION IN THE TOWN OF SUDBURY (see House, No. H.5037 ) Approved by the Governor, January 5, 2023
Chapter 402 AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE WEST COUNTY SENIOR SERVICES DISTRICT (see House, No. H.5068 ) Approved by the Governor, January 28, 2023
Chapter 403 AN ACT AMENDING THE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF PROVINCETOWN (see House, No. H.5081 ) Approved by the Governor, January 5, 2023
Chapter 404 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE SOUTH BOSTON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION (see House, No. H.5120 ) Approved by the Governor, January 5, 2023
Chapter 405 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF BELMONT TO GRANT ADDITIONAL LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES NOT TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES (see House, No. H.5215 ) Approved by the Governor, January 5, 2023
Chapter 406 AN ACT RELATING TO THE RETIREMENT CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN EMPLOYEES OF THE TOWN OF BELMONT (see House, No. H.5217 ) Approved by the Governor, January 5, 2023
Chapter 407 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE SALE OF VEHICLE CATALYTIC CONVERTERS (see House, No. H.5356 ) Approved by the Governor, January 5, 2023
Chapter 408 AN ACT AMENDING THE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF BOURNE (see House, No. H.5370 ) Approved by the Governor, January 5, 2023
Chapter 409 AN ACT ALLOWING THE APPOINTMENT OF RETIRED WILBRAHAM POLICE OFFICERS AS SPECIAL POLICE OFFICERS (see House, No. H.5373 ) Approved by the Governor, January 5, 2023
Chapter 410 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SHELLFISH MITIGATION RECEIPTS RESERVED FUND IN THE TOWN OF BOURNE (see House, No. H.5375 ) Approved by the Governor, January 5, 2023
Chapter 411 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE WESTBOROUGH BOARD OF ASSESSORS TO APPROVE ADDITIONAL TAX EXEMPTIONS OF QUALIFYING SENIOR RESIDENTS (see House, No. H.5391 ) Approved by the Governor, January 5, 2023
Chapter 412 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF READING TO ESTABLISH A MEANS TESTED SENIOR CITIZEN PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION (see House, No. H.5405 ) Approved by the Governor, January 5, 2023
Chapter 413 AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE PLACEMENT OF A PLAQUE OR OTHER SUITABLE MARKER AT THE CRONIN MEMORIAL ARENA IN THE CITY OF REVERE IN HONOR OF JOSEPH DESANTIS (see House, No. H.5406 ) Approved by the Governor, January 5, 2023
Chapter 414 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR JOHN CARLSON, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE POLICE (see House, No. H.5414 ) Approved by the Governor, January 5, 2023
Chapter 415 AN ACT RELATIVE TO LICENSURE SIMPLIFICATION (see House, No. H.5421 ) Approved by the Governor, January 5, 2023
Chapter 416 AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE CONVEYANCE AND CHANGE OF USE OF A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND CONVEYED BY THE COMMONWEALTH TO THE CITY OF NORTHAMPTON. (see House, No. H.5423 ) Approved by the Governor, January 5, 2023
Chapter 417 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR CHRISTOPHER KING, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (see House, No. H.5425 ) Approved by the Governor, January 5, 2023
Chapter 418 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR KIMBERLY HOWLAND, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE APPELLATE TAX BOARD (see House, No. H.5428 ) Approved by the Governor, January 5, 2023
Chapter 419 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF MIDDLETON TO GRANT UP TO 8 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES LICENSES (see House, No. H.5429 ) Approved by the Governor, January 5, 2023
Chapter 420 AN ACT AMENDING THE ARLINGTON TOWN MANAGER ACT RELATIVE TO FINANCIAL ESTIMATES AND BUDGET REPORTING (see House, No. H.5432 ) Approved by the Governor, January 5, 2023
Chapter 421 AN ACT FURTHER REGULATING PRELIMINARY ELECTION DATES AND THE FILLING OF VACANCIES IN THE OFFICES OF MAYOR AND COUNCILLOR IN THE CITY OF SALEM (see House, No. H.5435 ) Approved by the Governor, January 5, 2023
Chapter 422 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF ATHOL TO GRANT 6 ADDITIONAL LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES (see House, No. H.5437 ) Approved by the Governor, January 5, 2023
Chapter 423 AN ACT RELATIVE TO TEMPORARY REGISTRATION PLATES (see House, No. H.5446 ) Approved by the Governor, January 5, 2023
Chapter 424 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF THE LOWELL CIVIC STADIUM IN THE CITY OF LOWELL TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS BUILDING AUTHORITY (see House, No. H.5449 ) Approved by the Governor, January 5, 2023
Chapter 425 AN ACT REGARDING THE DISABILITY PENSION FOR HARRY JEAN ADMINISTERED BY THE BOSTON RETIREMENT BOARD (see House, No. H.5451 ) Approved by the Governor, January 5, 2023
Chapter 426 AN ACT REGARDING THE DISABILITY PENSION FOR RYAN LENANE ADMINISTERED BY THE BOSTON RETIREMENT BOARD (see House, No. H.5452 ) Approved by the Governor, January 5, 2023
Chapter 427 AN ACT REGARDING THE DISABILITY PENSION FOR TERRY COTTON ADMINISTERED BY THE BOSTON RETIREMENT BOARD (see House, No. H.5453 ) Approved by the Governor, January 5, 2023
Chapter 428 AN ACT REGARDING THE DISABILITY PENSION FOR RICHARD CINTOLO ADMINISTERED BY THE BOSTON RETIREMENT BOARD (see House, No. H.5454 ) Approved by the Governor, January 5, 2023
Chapter 429 AN ACT REGARDING THE DISABILITY PENSION FOR SCOTT O’BRIEN ADMINISTERED BY THE BOSTON RETIREMENT BOARD (see House, No. H.5455 ) Approved by the Governor, January 5, 2023
Chapter 430 AN ACT REGARDING THE DISABILITY PENSION FOR ELAINA MCALISTER ADMINISTERED BY THE BOSTON RETIREMENT BOARD (see House, No. H.5456 ) Approved by the Governor, January 5, 2023
Chapter 431 AN ACT REGARDING THE DISABILITY PENSION FOR KURT STOKINGER ADMINISTERED BY THE BOSTON RETIREMENT BOARD (see House, No. H.5457 ) Approved by the Governor, January 5, 2023
Chapter 432 AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE RETIREMENT OF RICHARD SEIBERT, A POLICE OFFICER IN THE CITY KNOWN AS THE TOWN OF BRAINTREE. (see House, No. H.5458 ) Approved by the Governor, January 5, 2023
Chapter 433 AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE RETIREMENT OF MATTHEW DONOGHUE, A POLICE OFFICER IN THE CITY KNOWN AS THE TOWN OF BRAINTREE. (see House, No. H.5459 ) Approved by the Governor, January 5, 2023
Chapter 434 AN ACT REGARDING THE DISABILITY PENSION FOR MATTHEW MORRIS ADMINISTERED BY THE BOSTON RETIREMENT BOARD (see House, No. H.5462 ) Approved by the Governor, January 5, 2023
Chapter 435 AN ACT AMENDING THE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF WAREHAM (see Senate, No. S.2562 ) Approved by the Governor, January 5, 2023
Chapter 436 AN ACT RELATIVE TO EXPANDING EQUITABLE ACCESS TO MATERNAL POSTPARTUM CARE (see Senate, No. S.2731 A) Approved by the Governor, January 5, 2023
Chapter 437 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF BROOKLINE TO ESTABLISH A MEANS-TESTED SENIOR CITIZEN PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION (see Senate, No. S.2803 ) Approved by the Governor, January 5, 2023
Chapter 438 AN ACT EXTENDING THE DURATION OF THE FITCHBURG AREA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (see Senate, No. S.2852 ) Approved by the Governor, January 5, 2023
Chapter 439 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A FOSTER PARENTS' BILL OF RIGHTS (see Senate, No. S.2980 ) Approved by the Governor, January 5, 2023
Chapter 440 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE INCREASE OF A TAX EXEMPTION FOR ELIGIBLE SENIORS IN THE TOWN OF TEWKSBURY (see Senate, No. S.3114 ) Approved by the Governor, January 5, 2023
Chapter 441 AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE INCREASE OF A TAX EXEMPTION FOR ELIGIBLE VETERANS IN THE TOWN OF TEWKSBURY (see Senate, No. S.3115 ) Approved by the Governor, January 11, 2023
Chapter 442 AN ACT PROVIDING FOR A REVISED CHARTER FOR THE CITY OF TAUNTON (see Senate, No. S.3156 ) Approved by the Governor, January 11, 2023
Chapter 443 AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF BOXFORD TO ESTABLISH THE BOXFORD SMALL REPAIR GRANTS TRUST (see Senate, No. S.3157 ) Approved by the Governor, January 5, 2023
Chapter 444 AN ACT DIRECTING THE COMMISSIONER OF CAPITAL ASSET MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE TO CONVEY CERTAIN PARCELS OF LAND IN THE CITY OF LOWELL TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS BUILDING AUTHORITY (see Senate, No. S.3158 ) Approved by the Governor, January 5, 2023
Chapter 445 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR NICOLE SUMNER, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES, AND SOLANGE ENCARNACION, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE REGISTRY OF MOTOR VEHICLES (see Senate, No. S.3160 ) Approved by the Governor, January 5, 2023
Chapter 446 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A SICK LEAVE BANK FOR SEAN BRUEN, AN EMPLOYEE OF THE TRIAL COURT OF THE COMMONWEALTH (see Senate, No. S.3165 ) Approved by the Governor, January 5, 2023
Chapter 447 AN ACT CHANGING THE NAME OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN IN THE TOWN OF WILMINGTON TO THE SELECT BOARD (see Senate, No. S.3166 ) Approved by the Governor, January 5, 2023
Chapter 448 AN ACT ELIMINATING THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND BUDGET IN THE TOWN OF GROVELAND (see Senate, No. S.2742 ) Approved by the Governor, January 5, 2023

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