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Cannabis Policy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H143/2025","subjects":["health","agriculture","cannabis","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003996,"bill_number":"H144","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Dedicating one-percent of the recreational marijuana excise tax to youth substance use prevention","description":"Relative to dedicating one-percent of the recreational marijuana excise to youth substance use prevention. Cannabis Policy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H144/2025","subjects":["finance","cannabis"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003351,"bill_number":"H145","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Expanding access to legal, regulated cannabis delivery","description":"For legislation to expand cannabis delivery. Cannabis Policy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H145/2025","subjects":["cannabis"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002917,"bill_number":"H146","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To create efficient cannabis testing standards","description":"For legislation to create cannabis testing standards. Cannabis Policy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H146/2025","subjects":["cannabis"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000720,"bill_number":"H147","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To modernize cannabis retail operations","description":"Relative to cannabis retail operations. Cannabis Policy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H147/2025","subjects":["cannabis"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003530,"bill_number":"H148","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To create efficiencies in the cannabis employment process","description":"Relative to the cannabis employment process. Cannabis Policy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H148/2025","subjects":["labor","cannabis"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001331,"bill_number":"H149","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Related to cannabis retail licensees","description":"Relative to cannabis retail licensees. Cannabis Policy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H149/2025","subjects":["cannabis"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003912,"bill_number":"H150","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to seeds","description":"Relative to cannabis seeds. Cannabis Policy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H150/2025","subjects":["agriculture","cannabis"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001098,"bill_number":"H151","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to cannabis research","description":"Relative to medical cannabis research. 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Cannabis Policy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H153/2025","subjects":["health","cannabis"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001749,"bill_number":"H154","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To protect children from the use of alcohol and marijuana","description":"Relative to advertising for the distribution of alcohol or marijuana within a mile of a school zone. Cannabis Policy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H154/2025","subjects":["education","cannabis"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003610,"bill_number":"H155","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a special legislative commission to study the practice of lab shopping in the cannabis industry","description":"Relative to the practice of lab shopping in the cannabis industry. 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Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H217/2025","subjects":["housing","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002653,"bill_number":"H218","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Resolve establishing the Harmony commission to study and make recommendations related to the welfare and best interests of children in care and protection cases","description":"For legislation to establish the harmony commission to study the welfare of children in care and protection cases. 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Community Development and Small Businesses.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H315/2025","subjects":["transportation","energy","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001868,"bill_number":"H316","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To promote Massachusetts business competitiveness and affordable living","description":"By Representative Xiarhos of Barnstable, a petition of Steven George Xiarhos and Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr., for an investigation by a special committee on Massachusetts business competitiveness and affordable living, which shall be charged with oversight of matters to improve the ability of businesses, to form and thrive under law, and to lower the cost of living for residents and families. Community Development and Small Businesses.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H316/2025","subjects":["trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002861,"bill_number":"H317","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to professional licensure","description":"Relative to professional licensure. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H317/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002030,"bill_number":"H318","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to sales at retail","description":"Relative to sales at retail of meats, poultry and edible fish. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H318/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001293,"bill_number":"H319","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to transparency in optional credit card fees","description":"Relative to certain credit card fees. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H319/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004272,"bill_number":"H320","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To protect consumers of tickets","description":"Relative to consumers of tickets. 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Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H322/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003684,"bill_number":"H323","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To mandate domestic violence and sexual assault awareness education","description":"For legislation to mandate domestic violence and sexual assault awareness education for certain licensed professionals. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H323/2025","subjects":["education","public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004277,"bill_number":"H324","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to advancing the profession of commercial interior design","description":"Relative to registered interior designers. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H324/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002830,"bill_number":"H325","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relating to sales at certain venues","description":"Relative to the sale of alcoholic beverages at certain venues. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H325/2025","subjects":["cannabis"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001109,"bill_number":"H326","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to pipefitting licensure","description":"Relative to pipefitting licensure. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H326/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003848,"bill_number":"H327","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Regulating surgical assistants","description":"Relative to regulating surgical assistants. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H327/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003038,"bill_number":"H328","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the sale of wines and malt beverages by food stores","description":"Relative to the sale of wines and malt beverages by food stores. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H328/2025","subjects":["cannabis"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000522,"bill_number":"H329","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to license caps","description":"For legislation to further regulate the issuance liquor licenses. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H329/2025","subjects":["cannabis"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004056,"bill_number":"H330","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To clarify the minimum age for the sale and purchase of adult-use products","description":"Relative to the sale and purchase of adult-use products. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H330/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004429,"bill_number":"H331","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to certain hospitality venues","description":"For legislation to authorize smoking bars in certain gaming establishments. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H331/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001578,"bill_number":"H332","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Regulating internet gaming","description":"For legislation to regulate internet gaming. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H332/2025","subjects":["it"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002455,"bill_number":"H333","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the licensure of appraisers","description":"Relative to the licensure of appraisers. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H333/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002939,"bill_number":"H334","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Investigating the economic impact of certain Massachusetts laws","description":"For legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) to investigate the potential for beneficial economic impact from minimum pricing laws. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H334/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001095,"bill_number":"H335","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To promote equity among lessors","description":"For legislation to require that real estate brokers fees be paid by lessors. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H335/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003295,"bill_number":"H336","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to consumer rights of renters","description":"For legislation to prohibit certain supplemental fees levied against prospective tenants or current tenants. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H336/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003273,"bill_number":"H337","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the registration of veterinarians","description":"Relative to the registration of veterinarians. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H337/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002756,"bill_number":"H338","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to genetic counselors","description":"Relative to genetic counselors. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H338/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002717,"bill_number":"H339","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to funeral directors","description":"Relative to funeral directors. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H339/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003043,"bill_number":"H340","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to clarifying the self-storage law for consumers","description":"For legislation to clarify self-storage laws. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H340/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004399,"bill_number":"H341","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Extending live and simulcasted horse racing in the Commonwealth","description":"For legislation to further regulate simulcasted horse racing. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H341/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004190,"bill_number":"H342","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the issuance of a class 1 dealer license","description":"Relative to the issuance of class 1 dealers' licenses. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H342/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003198,"bill_number":"H343","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Requiring fair housing education for all real estate licensees","description":"For legislation to require real estate licensing education to include a fair housing training component. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H343/2025","subjects":["education","housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001897,"bill_number":"H344","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the responsible sale of alcoholic beverages","description":"Relative to the responsible sale of alcoholic beverages. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H344/2025","subjects":["cannabis"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004527,"bill_number":"H345","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to alcoholic beverage containers","description":"Relative to the size of alcoholic beverage containers. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H345/2025","subjects":["cannabis"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001945,"bill_number":"H346","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to posting information about the National Human Trafficking Resource Center hotline","description":"Relative to the posting of information about the National Human Trafficking Resource Center hotline at hair salons or cosmetology schools. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H346/2025","subjects":["education","transportation"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001009,"bill_number":"H347","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Further regulating thoroughbred breeding","description":"For legislation to further regulate thoroughbred breeding. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H347/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003657,"bill_number":"H348","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the licensure of behavior analysts","description":"Relative to the licensure of behavior analysts. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H348/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004375,"bill_number":"H349","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a commission to consider happy hour in the Commonwealth","description":"For legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) to examine repealing restrictions on the offer and sale of discounted alcoholic beverages. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H349/2025","subjects":["cannabis"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001905,"bill_number":"H350","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to governing private label of distilled spirits","description":"Relative to private labels of distilled spirits. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H350/2025","subjects":["cannabis"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001127,"bill_number":"H351","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the sale of liquor licenses","description":"For legislation to authorize cities and towns to assess a fee for the sale of a liquor license by a licensee to another licensee. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H351/2025","subjects":["cannabis"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001429,"bill_number":"H352","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to modernizing the pathway to becoming a certified public accountant","description":"For legislation to further regulate the licensing of certified public accountant. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H352/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001750,"bill_number":"H353","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to retail alcohol license caps","description":"Relative to retail alcohol license caps. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H353/2025","subjects":["cannabis"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002916,"bill_number":"H354","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to notifying automobile lien holders of certain towing and storage costs","description":"Relative to notifying automobile lien holders of certain towing and storage costs. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H354/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002265,"bill_number":"H355","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to animal telehealth","description":"Relative to animal telehealth. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H355/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001882,"bill_number":"H356","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Concerning horse racing and simulcasting within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts","description":"Relative to horse racing or simulcasting licensing in cities and towns. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H356/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002558,"bill_number":"H357","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To regulate hemp-derived beverages like alcohol","description":"For legislation to regulate hemp-derived beverages like alcohol. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H357/2025","subjects":["agriculture","cannabis"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001229,"bill_number":"H358","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the security of personal financial information","description":"Relative to the security of personal financial information. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H358/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000992,"bill_number":"H359","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to health equity and community health workers","description":"For legislation to assure coverage and reimbursement for covered health care services and to establish a community health worker workforce development task force (including members of the General Court) to provide health equity. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H359/2025","subjects":["health","labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003808,"bill_number":"H360","status":4,"status_name":"Passed","status_date":"2025-10-10","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to certain licenses for the sale of alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises in the city of Holyoke","description":"Relative to certain licenses for the sale of alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises in the city of Holyoke. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H360/2025","subjects":["cannabis"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001623,"bill_number":"H361","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Reducing electromagnetic radiation emitted by technology through settings, design, and specific limits","description":"Relative to corporate radiation limits. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H361/2025","subjects":["it"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004119,"bill_number":"H362","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to partial payment","description":"For legislation to further regulate residential contracting agreements. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H362/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002139,"bill_number":"H363","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Clarifying telephone solicitation","description":"Relative to further regulating telephone solicitation. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H363/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002793,"bill_number":"H364","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the collection of debt","description":"Relative to the collection of debt. 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Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H395/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002095,"bill_number":"H396","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to background checking for bidding privileges at auto auctions","description":"Relative to background checks for bidders at auto auctions. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H396/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003395,"bill_number":"H397","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to vehicle warranty fulfillment","description":"Relative to warranty for motor vehicles after certain sales. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H397/2025","subjects":["transportation"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003269,"bill_number":"H398","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to disclosure notice in the right to repair motor vehicle data law","description":"Relative to disclosure notice in the right to repair motor vehicle data law. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H398/2025","subjects":["transportation"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001519,"bill_number":"H399","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Authorizing the town of Swansea to grant additional alcoholic beverage licenses","description":"Relative to authorizing the town of Swansea to grant additional alcoholic beverage licenses. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. 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Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H401/2025","subjects":["trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004337,"bill_number":"H402","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the protection of open spaces","description":"Relative to certain billboards, signs and advertising devices. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H402/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000937,"bill_number":"H403","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to billboard advertising in the Commonwealth","description":"Relative to billboard advertising in the Commonwealth. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H403/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002725,"bill_number":"H404","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the Board of Registration of Cosmetology and Barbering exams","description":"Relative to exams of the Board of Registration of Cosmetology and Barbering. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H404/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003708,"bill_number":"H405","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Updating real estate appraiser record retention requirements","description":"Relative to real estate appraiser record retention requirements. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H405/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003533,"bill_number":"H406","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Further regulating business practices between motor vehicle dealers, manufacturers, and distributors","description":"Relative to further regulating business practices between motor vehicle dealers, manufacturers, and distributors. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H406/2025","subjects":["transportation"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000995,"bill_number":"H407","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Regulating the practice and licensure of veterinary technicians","description":"For legislation to regulate the practice and licensure of veterinary technicians. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H407/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002675,"bill_number":"H408","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to cider","description":"Relative to cider. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H408/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001338,"bill_number":"H409","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the race horse development fund","description":"For legislation to authorize the comptroller to transfer funds from the Race Horse Development Fund to the Community Preservation Trust Fund. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H409/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004431,"bill_number":"H410","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to fees at health clubs","description":"Relative to the return of health clubs fees to members who become physically or medically disabled. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H410/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002106,"bill_number":"H411","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to national criminal background checks for section 12 and 15 licenses","description":"Relative to authorizing the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission to obtain national criminal background checks for certain felons applying for alcoholic beverage licenses. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H411/2025","subjects":["public_safety","cannabis"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002582,"bill_number":"H412","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to creating uniform standards for section 12 and 15 license applications","description":"Relative to the issuance of alcoholic beverage licenses to certain felons. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H412/2025","subjects":["cannabis"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000559,"bill_number":"H413","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to transparency in health club cancellation policies","description":"Relative to transparency in health club cancellation policies. 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Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H415/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001870,"bill_number":"H416","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to motor vehicle debt waivers","description":"Relative to motor vehicle debt waivers. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H416/2025","subjects":["transportation","finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001475,"bill_number":"H417","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to notification of licenses","description":"For legislation to further regulate the notification of liquor licenses. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H417/2025","subjects":["cannabis"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002881,"bill_number":"H418","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the adjudicative process for the Board of State Examiners of Electricians","description":"Relative to the adjudicative process for the Board of State Examiners of Electricians. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H418/2025","subjects":["energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003936,"bill_number":"H419","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Alleviating the burden of medical debt for patients and families","description":"Relative to alleviating the burden of medical debt for patients and families. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H419/2025","subjects":["health","finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003239,"bill_number":"H420","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to increasing professional licensure opportunities","description":"For legislation to further regulate professional and occupational licensing. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H420/2025","subjects":["trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004406,"bill_number":"H421","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to streamlining licensure, compliance, and contracting opportunities","description":"Relative to streamlining licensure, compliance, and contracting opportunities. 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Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H423/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002081,"bill_number":"H424","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to consumer protection on online automobile franchise transactions","description":"Relative to certain online automobile franchise transactions. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H424/2025","subjects":["agriculture"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000782,"bill_number":"H425","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Authorizing the town of Ashland to grant additional liquor licenses for the sale of all alcohol beverages to be drunk on the premises","description":"That the town of Ashland be authorized to grant licenses for the sale of alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H425/2025","subjects":["cannabis"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001222,"bill_number":"H426","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To protect consumers from contributing to inhumane animal testing for cosmetics","description":"For legislation to regulate the selling of animal tested cosmetics. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H426/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002183,"bill_number":"H427","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the occupational therapist interstate licensure compact","description":"Relative to the occupational therapist interstate licensure compact. 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Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H450/2025","subjects":["energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002496,"bill_number":"H451","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to professional licensure and citizenship","description":"Relative to required identification for applicants for professional licensure. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H451/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002498,"bill_number":"H452","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the right to repair for agricultural equipment","description":"Relative to the right to repair for agricultural equipment. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H452/2025","subjects":["agriculture"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001316,"bill_number":"H453","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to modernizing licensure of dietitians and nutritionists","description":"Relative to the licensure of dietitians and nutritionists. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H453/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004334,"bill_number":"H454","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to credit card surcharges","description":"Relative to credit card surcharges. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H454/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003276,"bill_number":"H455","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the dental licensure compact in Massachusetts","description":"Relative to a interstate dental and dental hygiene licensure compact. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H455/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001509,"bill_number":"H456","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the creation of additional business opportunities for alcohol retailers","description":"Relative to the transportation of alcoholic beverages. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H456/2025","subjects":["transportation","cannabis","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003442,"bill_number":"H457","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to greenwashing in recycling","description":"For legislation to further regulate the packaging of consumer goods that contain deceptive or misleading claims about the recyclability of the product or packaging. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H457/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000654,"bill_number":"H458","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to cosmetic labeling","description":"Relative to labeling by professional cosmetic manufacturers. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H458/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001967,"bill_number":"H459","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Enhancing podiatric profession's registration and oversight","description":"Relative to the board of registration in podiatry within the board of registration in medicine. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H459/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004202,"bill_number":"H460","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to updating construction safety standards","description":"Relative to construction safety standards. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H460/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003169,"bill_number":"H461","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to consumer health data","description":"Relative to consumer health data. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H461/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001169,"bill_number":"H462","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing senior psychologist licensure","description":"Relative to establishing senior psychologist licensure. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H462/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002688,"bill_number":"H463","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To raise awareness of carbon dioxide emissions at gas stations","description":"Relative to warnings on pumps or other dispensing devices from which motor fuel is sold. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H463/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001997,"bill_number":"H464","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Warning consumers of the health risks of gas stoves","description":"By Representative Sangiolo of Newton, a petition of Amy Mah Sangiolo, Carmine Lawrence Gentile and Patrick Joseph Kearney that gas stoves sold in the Commonwealth bear warning labels. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H464/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001099,"bill_number":"H465","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the licensing of limited registration dentists","description":"Relative to the licensing of limited registration dentists. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H465/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004068,"bill_number":"H466","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Authorizing the town of Palmer to grant additional licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages","description":"That the town of Palmer be authorized to issue five additional licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises and one additional license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premise in said town. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. 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Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H468/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003045,"bill_number":"H469","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"In relation to prohibiting price gouging with respect to goods, services and supplies during a declared public health emergency","description":"Relative to prohibiting price gouging of goods, services and supplies during a declared public health emergency. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H469/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003521,"bill_number":"H470","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to stores offering digital coupons","description":"Relative to stores offering digital coupons. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H470/2025","subjects":["it"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003906,"bill_number":"H471","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the profession of fire-resistant material applicators","description":"Relative to licensing of the profession of fire-resistant material applicators. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H471/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001378,"bill_number":"H472","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to furthering dealership transparency","description":"Relative to motor vehicle dealership transparency. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H472/2025","subjects":["transportation","elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004038,"bill_number":"H473","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the registration of irrigation contractors","description":"For legislation to establish a board of registration of irrigation contractors. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H473/2025","subjects":["agriculture","water"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001356,"bill_number":"H474","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to vehicle recalls","description":"Relative to vehicle recalls. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H474/2025","subjects":["transportation","elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000581,"bill_number":"H475","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Eliminating the residency requirement for fortune tellers","description":"Relative to eliminating residency requirements for fortune tellers. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H475/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003402,"bill_number":"H476","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to medical debt exclusion from creditor reports","description":"Relative to medical debt exclusion from creditor reports. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H476/2025","subjects":["health","finance","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002430,"bill_number":"H477","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Modernizing the Massachusetts laws","description":"Relative to licenses authorizing the sale of alcoholic beverages. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H477/2025","subjects":["cannabis"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003350,"bill_number":"H478","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the sale of malt beverages produced by a pub brewery","description":"Relative to the sale of malt beverages produced by a pub brewery. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H478/2025","subjects":["agriculture"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002711,"bill_number":"H479","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to limited liability company fees","description":"Relative to limited liability company fees. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H479/2025","subjects":["trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002117,"bill_number":"H480","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to supporting veterans organizations","description":"Relative to authorizing video gaming activities and certain veterans organizations. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H480/2025","subjects":["veterans","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002157,"bill_number":"H481","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To encourage capital investment in retail sports wagering facilities","description":"For legislation to further regulate category 2 sports wagering licenses. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H481/2025","subjects":["labor","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000723,"bill_number":"H482","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to designated port areas","description":"For legislation to establish a designated port area community fund. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H482/2025","subjects":["trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001376,"bill_number":"H483","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to non-outcome based or performance based wagers","description":"Relative to non-outcome based or performance based wagers. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H483/2025","subjects":["labor","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004228,"bill_number":"H484","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the town of Avon","description":"Relative to the membership of the Brockton Economic Target Area. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H484/2025","subjects":["trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002727,"bill_number":"H485","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to state grants targeting minority communities","description":"By Representative González of Springfield, a petition of Carlos González that certain state grants target minority communities and businesses. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H485/2025","subjects":["trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001515,"bill_number":"H486","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to LLC reporting fees","description":"Relative to reporting fees for limited liability companies. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H486/2025","subjects":["trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001279,"bill_number":"H487","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a commission to study the financial relationship between Massachusetts entities and companies owned by the Chinese government","description":"Relative to establishing a commission (including members of the General Court) to study the financial relationship between Massachusetts entities and companies owned by the Chinese government. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H487/2025","subjects":["trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003288,"bill_number":"H488","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the Community Preservation Trust Fund","description":"Relative to the Community Preservation Trust Fund. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H488/2025","subjects":["trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001770,"bill_number":"H489","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the student entrepreneurial and economic investment fund","description":"For legislation to establish a student entrepreneurial and economic investment fund. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H489/2025","subjects":["education","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001989,"bill_number":"H490","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Preparing Massachusetts for the next economy","description":"Relative to the preparation of the built environment for the next economy, including an inventory of infrastructure, buildings, and land use regulations. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H490/2025","subjects":["environment","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000843,"bill_number":"H491","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Including worker-owned businesses in economic development programs","description":"For legislation to include worker-owned businesses in certain economic development programs. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H491/2025","subjects":["labor","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004037,"bill_number":"H492","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing an advisory commission on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics","description":"For legislation to establish an advisory commission (including members of the General Court) on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H492/2025","subjects":["it","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001146,"bill_number":"H493","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing the Puerto Rico trade commission","description":"For legislation to establish a Puerto Rico trade commission. 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Elder Affairs.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H764/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001598,"bill_number":"H765","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to councils on aging","description":"Relative to councils on aging. Elder Affairs.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H765/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004028,"bill_number":"H766","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to acute hospital and nursing home governance","description":"Relative to acute hospital and nursing home governance. Elder Affairs.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H766/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002576,"bill_number":"H767","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Clarifying rate setting processes for home health and home care services","description":"By Representative Gentile of Sudbury, a petition of Carmine Lawrence Gentile and others clarifying rate setting processes for home health and home care services. Elder Affairs.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H767/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001444,"bill_number":"H768","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to certified medical directors at skilled nursing facilities","description":"Relative to certified medical directors at skilled nursing facilities. 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Elder Affairs.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H782/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004081,"bill_number":"H783","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to Massachusetts home care eligibility","description":"By Representative Moran of Boston, a petition of John Francis Moran and Samantha Montaño that persons diagnosed with HIV or AIDS be eligible for home care to be administered by the Executive Office of Elder Affairs. Elder Affairs.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H783/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001708,"bill_number":"H784","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to assisted living facility residences appeal of findings","description":"Relative to assisted living facility residences appeal of findings. Elder Affairs.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H784/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003829,"bill_number":"H785","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Protecting 340B contract pharmacies","description":"Relative to 340B contract pharmacies. Elder Affairs.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H785/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003687,"bill_number":"H786","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Protecting vulnerable elders from abuse","description":"Relative to protecting vulnerable elders from abuse. Elder Affairs.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H786/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001286,"bill_number":"H787","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a special commission to investigate and study the feasibility of dedicated senior shelters in Massachusetts","description":"Relative to dedicated senior shelters in Massachusetts. Elder Affairs.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H787/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004551,"bill_number":"H788","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To ensure senior care organization quality and accountability","description":"For legislation to ensure senior care organization quality and accountability. Elder Affairs.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H788/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002931,"bill_number":"H789","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To improve Massachusetts home care","description":"For legislation to create safe environments for home care workers and consumers. Elder Affairs.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H789/2025","subjects":["environment","labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004562,"bill_number":"H790","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To support quality improvement in nursing homes","description":"Relative to providing technical assistance to long-term care facilities. 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Elder Affairs.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H792/2025","subjects":["trade"],"agencies":["Statewide Long"]},{"bill_id":2003838,"bill_number":"H793","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Protecting the rights of older adults and people with disabilities","description":"Relative to the rights of older adults and people with disabilities. Elder Affairs.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H793/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002999,"bill_number":"H794","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Clarifying responsibility for policy and budgetary decision-making in nursing homes","description":"Relative to policy and budgetary decision-making in nursing homes. Elder Affairs.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H794/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001933,"bill_number":"H795","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Promoting infection prevention and privacy for residents of nursing homes","description":"Relative to single-occupancy rooms in nursing homes. Elder Affairs.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H795/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003662,"bill_number":"H796","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To establish the office of older adult advocate","description":"For legislation to establish the office of elder advocate. 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Elder Affairs.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H798/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004092,"bill_number":"H799","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Decoupling the municipal census from voter registration","description":"For legislation to further regulate voter registration rolls. Election Laws.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H799/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001666,"bill_number":"H800","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Assuring that polling places are accessible to elderly and physically challenged voters","description":"For legislation to ensure that polling places are accessible to handicapped and elderly voters. Election Laws.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H800/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001655,"bill_number":"H801","status":4,"status_name":"Passed","status_date":"2025-08-20","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the town of Cheshire's special election","description":"For legislation to validate the results of the special election held in the town of Cheshire on August 12, 2024. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H801/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002774,"bill_number":"H802","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Requiring photo ID’s to vote","description":"For legislation to require the showing of valid photo form of identification to election officials prior to voting. Election Laws.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H802/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002341,"bill_number":"H803","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to candidate information on ballots","description":"Relative to candidate information on ballots. Election Laws.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H803/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001544,"bill_number":"H804","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to gender neutral language in elections law","description":"Relative to gender-neutral language in elections laws. 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Election Laws.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H806/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003752,"bill_number":"H807","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To provide to certain employees of the Commonwealth the right to participate collectively in the political process","description":"Relative to political contributions by certain public employees. Election Laws.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H807/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002623,"bill_number":"H808","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Requiring a residency affidavit by a candidate","description":"Relative to requiring residency affidavits for candidates for public office. 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Election Laws.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H816/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004164,"bill_number":"H817","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the disclosure of the political party offices campaign contributions","description":"Relative to the disclosure of the political party offices' campaign contributions. Election Laws.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H817/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002750,"bill_number":"H818","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Requiring major policy makers to disclose donations to entities engaging in political activity","description":"Relative to the disclosure of donations by major policy makers engaging in political activity. Election Laws.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H818/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002296,"bill_number":"H819","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to random placement for candidate names and removal of incumbent information on primary and state ballots","description":"Relative to random placement of candidate names and removal of incumbent information on primary and state ballots. Election Laws.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H819/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001408,"bill_number":"H820","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Enforcing accessibility for voters with disabilities","description":"For legislation to ensure access to polling places for voters with disabilities. Election Laws.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H820/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001237,"bill_number":"H821","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Promoting political participation","description":"For legislation to create a payroll deduction for voluntary contributions to not-for-profit social welfare organizations and candidate or other political committees. Election Laws.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H821/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002036,"bill_number":"H822","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to absentee voting","description":"Relative to absentee voting. Election Laws.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H822/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004456,"bill_number":"H823","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to election emergencies","description":"Relative to the regulation of elections in certain emergency situations. Election Laws.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H823/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000777,"bill_number":"H824","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to political designations","description":"Relative to political designations. Election Laws.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H824/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000661,"bill_number":"H825","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Supporting caregivers running for public office","description":"Relative to adult-care service expenses of dependent adults for candidates while performing work or attending certain campaign events. Election Laws.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H825/2025","subjects":["elections","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003869,"bill_number":"H826","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to candidates for public office reporting public assistance","description":"Relative to candidates for public office reporting public assistance. Election Laws.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H826/2025","subjects":["elections","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000685,"bill_number":"H827","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the voting procedures for presidential electors","description":"Relative to the voting procedures of presidential electors. Election Laws.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H827/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002151,"bill_number":"H828","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Proposed ordinance D-FY22-009: Bridgewater town charter article III, elected officials recall provision","description":"That the town of Bridgewater be authorized to hold recall elections. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H828/2025","subjects":["transportation","elections","water"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004490,"bill_number":"H829","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Bridgewater town charter article II, legislative branch, term limits","description":"Relative to term limits in the town of Bridgewater. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H829/2025","subjects":["transportation","agriculture","elections","water"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002673,"bill_number":"H830","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the preparation of street lists by registrars","description":"Relative to the preparation of street lists by registrars. Election Laws.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H830/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000874,"bill_number":"H831","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to age requirements in local elections","description":"Relative to age requirements in local elections. Election Laws.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H831/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004015,"bill_number":"H832","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to uniformity of ballots in polling places","description":"Relative to uniformity of ballots in polling places. Election Laws.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H832/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001245,"bill_number":"H833","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Ensuring the election integrity through voter identification","description":"Relative to the identification requirements for voters. Election Laws.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H833/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000903,"bill_number":"H834","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing same day registration of voters","description":"Relative to same day voter registration. Election Laws.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H834/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002279,"bill_number":"H835","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Amending the home rule charter of the city of Easthampton","description":"That the city of Easthampton be authorized to amend the charter of said city relative to ranked choice voting. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H835/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000989,"bill_number":"H836","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Expanding ballot access for regional school district votes","description":"Relative to ballot access for regional school district votes. Election Laws.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H836/2025","subjects":["education","elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002535,"bill_number":"H837","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to election ballots","description":"Relative to election ballots. Election Laws.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H837/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003480,"bill_number":"H838","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Authorizing a special election in the city of Methuen to fill a vacancy in the Office of Mayor","description":"For legislation to authorize a special election in the city of Methuen to fill a vacancy in the office of Mayor. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H838/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000601,"bill_number":"H839","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Increasing voter registration and participation to help prevent recidivism","description":"Relative to increasing voter registration and participation of people incarcerated for felony convictions to help prevent recidivism. Election Laws.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H839/2025","subjects":["public_safety","elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002822,"bill_number":"H840","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to special election scheduling","description":"Relative to special election scheduling. Election Laws.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H840/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002330,"bill_number":"H841","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Granting the city of Boston the authority to endow legal voting rights in municipal elections for city of Boston residents aged 16 and 17 years old","description":"Relative to the eligible age for voting in the city of Boston. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H841/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002595,"bill_number":"H842","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To increase the safety and security of unattended ballot boxes","description":"For legislation to increase the safety and security of unattended ballot boxes. Election Laws.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H842/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001304,"bill_number":"H843","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the voting procedures for presidential electors","description":"Relative to the voting procedures of presidential electors. Election Laws.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H843/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003119,"bill_number":"H844","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to pay-to-play schemes","description":"Relative to political contributions by investment advisors doing business with public entities. Election Laws.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H844/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003841,"bill_number":"H845","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the campaign finance reporting cycle","description":"Relative to the campaign finance reporting cycle. Election Laws.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H845/2025","subjects":["elections","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000625,"bill_number":"H846","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Enhancing disclosure requirements for synthetic media in political advertising","description":"Relative to disclosure requirements for synthetic media in political advertising. Election Laws.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H846/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001959,"bill_number":"H847","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to election laws","description":"Relative to voter information provided by the State Secretary. Election Laws.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H847/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003014,"bill_number":"H848","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to campaign finance reform","description":"Relative to campaign finance reform. Election Laws.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H848/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001691,"bill_number":"H849","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to inactive voters and municipal census administration","description":"Relative to inactive voters and municipal census administration. Election Laws.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H849/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000598,"bill_number":"H850","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to honest online political advertisement disclosure and election interference","description":"Relative to electioneering communication expenditures. Election Laws.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H850/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001618,"bill_number":"H851","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To ensure a complete, accurate, and equitable census count","description":"For legislation to ensure a complete, accurate, and equitable census count and to create a census equity commission (including members of the General Court) to ensure that censuses accurately and completely count all residents of the Commonwealth. Election Laws.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H851/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004546,"bill_number":"H852","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to youth voting and civic participation","description":"Relative to the eligibility of certain seventeen year old persons to vote in preliminary or primary elections. Election Laws.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H852/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001910,"bill_number":"H853","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Reforming the composition of the boards of registrars of voters","description":"Relative to the composition of the boards of registrars of voters. Election Laws.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H853/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001679,"bill_number":"H854","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to youth voter engagement","description":"For legislation to provide for voter pre-registration for persons 17 years of age. Election Laws.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H854/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001473,"bill_number":"H855","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Extending voting rights in municipal elections to noncitizen voters of the Commonwealth","description":"Relative to extending voting rights in municipal elections to noncitizens. Election Laws.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H855/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000756,"bill_number":"H856","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to reprecincting","description":"Relative to reprecincting. Election Laws.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H856/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002765,"bill_number":"H857","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Increasing voter participation in primary elections","description":"For legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) to investigate ways to increase voter participation in primary elections. Election Laws.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H857/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000834,"bill_number":"H858","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Providing disclosure of political phone calls","description":"Relative to providing disclosure of political phone calls and further regulating push polling, so-called. Election Laws.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H858/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003559,"bill_number":"H859","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To consolidate ballot request notifications","description":"For legislation to further regulate ballot request notifications. Election Laws.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H859/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003046,"bill_number":"H860","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to early voting and vote by mail","description":"Relative to early voting and vote by mail. Election Laws.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H860/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002361,"bill_number":"H861","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Authorizing local voting rights for permanent resident aliens residing in Sharon","description":"That the town of Sharon be authorized to grant local voting rights for permanent resident aliens in said town. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H861/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002969,"bill_number":"H862","status":4,"status_name":"Passed","status_date":"2026-02-13","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Regarding the recall of elected officers of the town of Sharon","description":"Relative to the recall of elected officers in the town of Sharon. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H862/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004035,"bill_number":"H863","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing same-day voter registration","description":"For legislation to establish same-day voter registration. Election Laws.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H863/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001566,"bill_number":"H864","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to mail-in ballots","description":"Relative to mail-in ballots. Election Laws.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H864/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002949,"bill_number":"H865","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the qualification of voters","description":"For legislation to further define felony convictions as relates to the disqualification of voters. Election Laws.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H865/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003970,"bill_number":"H866","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Enabling cities and towns to extend voting rights in municipal elections to certain noncitizens of the Commonwealth","description":"For legislation to enable cities and towns to extend voting rights in municipal elections to certain non-citizens of the Commonwealth. Election Laws.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H866/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000608,"bill_number":"H867","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to bake sales, farmer’s markets, or community festivals by political party committees","description":"Relative to campaign contributions at bake sales, farmer’s markets, or community festivals by political party committees. Election Laws.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H867/2025","subjects":["agriculture","elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004472,"bill_number":"H868","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Improving campaign finance reporting by state ballot question committees","description":"Relative to campaign finance reporting by state ballot question committees. Election Laws.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H868/2025","subjects":["elections","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001814,"bill_number":"H869","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to ranked choice voting in the town of Acton","description":"Relative to ranked choice voting in the town of Acton. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H869/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003394,"bill_number":"H870","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Granting the town of Acton the authority to provide legal voting rights in municipal elections for town residents aged 16 and 17 years old","description":"That the town of Acton be authorized to grant legal voting rights in municipal elections to town residents aged 16 and 17 years old. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H870/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000554,"bill_number":"H871","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Moving the date of regular primary elections","description":"For legislation to further regulate primary elections. Election Laws.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H871/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002393,"bill_number":"H872","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Further regulating the recall of elected officials in the town of Pembroke","description":"For legislation to further regulate the recall of elected officials in the town of Pembroke. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H872/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001836,"bill_number":"H873","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to voting rights","description":"Relative to voting rights for convicted felons. Election Laws.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H873/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004219,"bill_number":"H874","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to voting rights restoration","description":"For legislation to restore voting rights to incarcerated felons. Election Laws.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H874/2025","subjects":["public_safety","elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001462,"bill_number":"H875","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To limit political spending by foreign-influenced corporations","description":"Relative to limiting political spending by foreign-influenced corporations. Election Laws.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H875/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001667,"bill_number":"H876","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Strengthening the post-election audit process","description":"Relative to the post-election audit process. Election Laws.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H876/2025","subjects":["finance","elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001558,"bill_number":"H877","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to how Electoral College votes are delegated","description":"Relative to choosing presidential electors and the process which governs them. Election Laws.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H877/2025","subjects":["education","elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003236,"bill_number":"H878","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to public information requests","description":"Relative to the availability of voter lists. Election Laws.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H878/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001516,"bill_number":"H879","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To preserve local decision making during an emergency","description":"For legislation to authorize cities and towns to postpone town meetings due to certain short-term emergencies. Election Laws.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H879/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004185,"bill_number":"H880","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to city and town clerks mailing of early voting ballots","description":"Relative to mailing of early voting ballots by city and town clerks. Election Laws.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H880/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002970,"bill_number":"H881","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to voter registration","description":"Relative to voter registration. Election Laws.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H881/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000892,"bill_number":"H882","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Updating political terminology","description":"Relative to political designations and terminology. Election Laws.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H882/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002447,"bill_number":"H883","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to an emergency preparedness instructional awareness program","description":"Relative to providing for a school emergency preparedness instructional awareness program. Emergency Preparedness and Management.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H883/2025","subjects":["education","emergency"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001036,"bill_number":"H884","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To strengthen the Commonwealth's strategic preparedness stockpiles","description":"For legislation to strengthen the strategic preparedness stockpiles. Emergency Preparedness and Management.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H884/2025","subjects":["emergency"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000765,"bill_number":"H885","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Resolve providing for a special commission on the field of emergency management","description":"Relative to the field of emergency management. Emergency Preparedness and Management.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H885/2025","subjects":["emergency"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001603,"bill_number":"H886","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to paint recycling","description":"Relative to the recycling of certain paints. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H886/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002171,"bill_number":"H887","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to on-site sewage disposal systems","description":"Relative to on-site sewage disposal systems. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H887/2025","subjects":["environment","labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003401,"bill_number":"H888","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to recreation on private tidelands","description":"Relative to recreation on private tidelands. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H888/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003788,"bill_number":"H889","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to boat wrap recycling","description":"Relative to boat wrap recycling. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H889/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000534,"bill_number":"H890","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to crumbling concrete foundations","description":"Relative to concrete foundations. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H890/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003784,"bill_number":"H891","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Instructing the Massachusetts Department of Fish & Game to study the feasibility of repurposing the former Moon Island Sewage Treatment Plant for the purposes of fish and shellfish farms","description":"Relative to directing the Department of Fish and Game to study the feasibility of re-purposing the former Moon Island Sewage Treatment Plant for use as a fish and shellfish farm. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H891/2025","subjects":["environment","labor","agriculture"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000802,"bill_number":"H892","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Resolve to establish a special commission to perform an investigation and providing for a study relative to the long term management, maintenance and future use of the Boston Harbor Long and Moon Islands","description":"Relative to the long-term management and maintenance of certain harbor islands. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H892/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001351,"bill_number":"H893","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the sale of dogs and cats in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts","description":"Relative to the sale of dogs, cats and rabbits in pet shops. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H893/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001241,"bill_number":"H894","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to community preservation funds for coastal infrastructure","description":"Relative to community preservation funds for seawall repairs. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H894/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001681,"bill_number":"H895","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a revolving fund to supplement the funding of waterway projects and coastal protection initiatives","description":"Relative to the funding of waterway projects and coastal protection initiatives. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H895/2025","subjects":["environment","elections","water"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004275,"bill_number":"H896","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to Long and Moon Islands in Boston Harbor","description":"Relative to Long and Moon Islands in Boston Harbor. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H896/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002123,"bill_number":"H897","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To overcome coastal and environmental acidification and nutrient pollution","description":"Relative to coastal and environmental acidification and nutrient pollution. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H897/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003821,"bill_number":"H898","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To end the taking of horseshoe crabs for bait","description":"Relative to the use of horseshoe crabs for bait. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H898/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000957,"bill_number":"H899","status":2,"status_name":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-10-14","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Dedicating certain park and field space in the South Boston section of the city of Boston","description":"For legislation to dedicate certain park and field space in the South Boston section of the city of Boston. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H899/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001418,"bill_number":"H900","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Protecting drinking water quality in private wells","description":"For legislation to protect drinking water quality in private wells. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H900/2025","subjects":["environment","water"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002540,"bill_number":"H901","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Providing nature for all","description":"For legislation to provide funds for conserving and improving natural and working lands. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H901/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003363,"bill_number":"H902","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing an office of outdoor recreation","description":"By Representative Blais of Deerfield, a petition of Natalie M. Blais that the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs be authorized to establish the office of outdoor recreation. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H902/2025","subjects":["environment","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003373,"bill_number":"H903","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Authorizing the establishment of old growth forest reserves","description":"For legislation to establish old growth forest reserves in the Commonwealth. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H903/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004141,"bill_number":"H904","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to solar and battery decommissioning and recycling","description":"Relative to solar and battery decommissioning and recycling. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H904/2025","subjects":["environment","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000636,"bill_number":"H905","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Expanding pleasure boat access to Boston Harbor","description":"For legislation to expand pleasure boat access to Boston Harbor. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H905/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001542,"bill_number":"H906","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Authorizing and directing the director of the Division of Waterways to dredge the harbor area surrounding Houghs Neck in the city of Quincy","description":"For legislation to require the dredging of the harbor area surrounding Houghs Neck in the city of Quincy. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H906/2025","subjects":["environment","water"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001374,"bill_number":"H907","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to DCR yacht club fees reflecting waterway access","description":"Relative to the lease of property used by non-profit yacht clubs and other non-profit organizations operating boating programs. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H907/2025","subjects":["environment","water"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001090,"bill_number":"H908","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To \"Skip the Stuff\" to reduce restaurant waste","description":"Relative to food and beverage packaging waste. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H908/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000734,"bill_number":"H909","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To establish a grant and loan program for low noise, low emissions landscape maintenance equipment","description":"For legislation to establish a grant and loan program for small businesses and municipalities to transition landscape maintenance equipment to low noise, low emissions equipment. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H909/2025","subjects":["environment","transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004412,"bill_number":"H910","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To prevent the release of black plastic into the environment","description":"Relative to the release of black plastics into the environment. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H910/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003857,"bill_number":"H911","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to truth in labeling of recyclable and compostable goods","description":"Relative to deceptive or misleading claims regarding recyclability or compostability of certain products and containers. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H911/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001854,"bill_number":"H912","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To reduce polystyrene in the environment","description":"Relative to the use of polystyrene containers and wares by certain food and retail establishments. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H912/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004268,"bill_number":"H913","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To create fees for single use beverage containers","description":"Relative to fees for single use beverage containers. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H913/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003676,"bill_number":"H914","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To create fees for single use disposable food containers","description":"Relative to fees for single use disposable food containers. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H914/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001034,"bill_number":"H915","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Expanding access to trails for people of all abilities","description":"Relative to the access of trails and outdoor spaces. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H915/2025","subjects":["environment","transportation"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003538,"bill_number":"H916","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To reduce single use plastics in the environment","description":"For legislation to reduce single-use plastics from the environment. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H916/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002528,"bill_number":"H917","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Reducing packaging waste","description":"For legislation to reduce packaging waste. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H917/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001980,"bill_number":"H918","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Protecting drinking water and public health from sand mining pollution","description":"For legislation to creation of a advisory panel (including members of the General Court) to investigate the scope and scale of sand mining and its current and potential impact on drinking water. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H918/2025","subjects":["health","housing","environment","water"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003751,"bill_number":"H919","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To protect and preserve the northern right whale and other resident endangered whale and sea turtle species","description":"Relative to certain aquatic life in coastal waters. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H919/2025","subjects":["environment","water"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002825,"bill_number":"H920","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"For the establishment of a voucher program for home water filtration equipment","description":"For legislation to establish a voucher program for home water filtration equipment. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H920/2025","subjects":["environment","water"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002415,"bill_number":"H921","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to concurrent jurisdiction on National Park Service properties","description":"Relative to concurrent jurisdiction on National Park Service properties. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H921/2025","subjects":["housing","environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002269,"bill_number":"H922","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to greywater recycling","description":"For legislation to establish plumbing code regulations that provide building owners with guidelines for reusing greywater for toilet flushing and subsurface irrigation. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H922/2025","subjects":["environment","agriculture","water"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002080,"bill_number":"H923","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to reasonable Mass Wildlife Board expense reimbursement","description":"Relative to expense reimbursements for Mass Wildlife board members. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H923/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000596,"bill_number":"H924","status":4,"status_name":"Passed","status_date":"2026-02-11","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the Great Barrington Fire District","description":"For legislation to authorize the Great Barrington Fire District to supply the inhabitants of the town of Great Barrington with water for domestic and other purposes. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H924/2025","subjects":["environment","water"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000674,"bill_number":"H925","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To increase access to recycling","description":"For legislation to increase access to recycling in the Commonwealth. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H925/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003271,"bill_number":"H926","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To save recycling costs in the commonwealth","description":"Relative to recycling costs. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H926/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003853,"bill_number":"H927","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Resolve to review, consider, and evaluate, and to establish a suitable body and/or special commission to consider climate change economic consequences","description":"By Representative Day of Stoneham (by request), a petition of Vincent Lawrence Dixon for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to study the economic consequences of climate change. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H927/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004588,"bill_number":"H928","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"For environmental, and water testing requirements, and funding thereof","description":"Relative to environmental and water testing requirements. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H928/2025","subjects":["environment","water"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003194,"bill_number":"H929","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the board of registration of hazardous waste site cleanup professionals","description":"For legislation to establish the board of registration of hazardous waste site cleanup professionals. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H929/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004548,"bill_number":"H930","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to bow hunting for deer in Wompatuck State Park","description":"Relative to bow hunting for deer in Wompatuck State Park. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H930/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002497,"bill_number":"H931","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing the Blue Communities Program","description":"For legislation to establish a blue communities program to incentivize local action to reduce nutrient pollution and ocean acidification. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H931/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002641,"bill_number":"H932","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the pesticide board","description":"For legislation to establish the pesticide control modernization and environmental protection task force. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H932/2025","subjects":["environment","agriculture"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002224,"bill_number":"H933","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to plastic bag reduction","description":"Relative to plastic bag reduction. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H933/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002574,"bill_number":"H934","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Creating special funds for the division of fisheries and wildlife","description":"For legislation to create wildlife and natural heritage mitigation funds within the Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H934/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000523,"bill_number":"H935","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Limiting toxics release inventory facilities in environmental justice communities","description":"Relative to decreasing the siting or expansion of toxics release inventory facilities within certain low income or minority populated neighborhoods. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H935/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002834,"bill_number":"H936","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Protecting public drinking water by further regulating solid waste disposal facilities","description":"For legislation to further regulate the building or expansion of solid waste disposal facilities. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H936/2025","subjects":["environment","water"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002873,"bill_number":"H937","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Restricting the use of effluent water in cooling towers","description":"Relative to the use of effluent water in cooling towers. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H937/2025","subjects":["environment","water"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000642,"bill_number":"H938","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing sustainable and equitable funding for climate change adaptation and mitigation","description":"Relative to funding for climate change adaptation and mitigation. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H938/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002831,"bill_number":"H939","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To facilitate climate resiliency","description":"Relative to climate resiliency protection projects. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H939/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004452,"bill_number":"H940","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to beavers","description":"For legislation to repeal the law relative to the use of leghold traps for capturing furbearing animals. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H940/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001443,"bill_number":"H941","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Authorizing the use of bow and arrows for Sunday hunting","description":"Relative to authorizing the use of bow and arrows for Sunday hunting. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H941/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000686,"bill_number":"H942","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the siting of facilities dealing with refuse","description":"Relative to the siting of refuse facilities. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H942/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003055,"bill_number":"H943","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to dogs brought into the Commonwealth by animal rescue organizations","description":"Relative to dogs brought into the Commonwealth by animal rescue organizations. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H943/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001928,"bill_number":"H944","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to funding water infrastructure and addressing economic target areas","description":"Relative to funding water infrastructure and addressing economic target areas. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H944/2025","subjects":["environment","water"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000896,"bill_number":"H945","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Protecting wastewater and sewerage systems through the labeling of non-flushable wipes","description":"Relative to protecting wastewater and sewerage systems through the labeling of non-flushable wipes. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H945/2025","subjects":["environment","water"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003422,"bill_number":"H946","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Preserving public trust rights in land affected by ocean erosion","description":"Relative to preserving public trust rights in certain land affected by ocean erosion. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H946/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001903,"bill_number":"H947","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to brownsfields assessment and remediation funds accessibility","description":"Relative to communities being granted Brownsfields Assessment and Remediation Funds, notwithstanding the participation of the regional planning organization. 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Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H950/2025","subjects":["environment","agriculture"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002620,"bill_number":"H951","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To eliminate hydraulic fracturing in the Commonwealth","description":"For legislation to eliminate hydraulic fracturing in the Commonwealth. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H951/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000837,"bill_number":"H952","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to watershed forest protection","description":"Relative to watershed forest protection. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H952/2025","subjects":["environment","water"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004075,"bill_number":"H953","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to forest protection","description":"Relative to forest protection. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H953/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003238,"bill_number":"H954","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Empowering vulnerable municipalities to protect residents and the environment from harmful pesticides","description":"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.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H954/2025","subjects":["environment","energy","agriculture"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002481,"bill_number":"H955","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to solid waste byproduct management and control","description":"Relative to solid waste byproduct management and control. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H955/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004290,"bill_number":"H956","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Providing for the ownership and maintenance of the Town Line Brook and Linden Brook culverts and dams","description":"Relative to the ownership and maintenance of the Town Line Brook and Linden Brook culverts and dams. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H956/2025","subjects":["environment","water"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003018,"bill_number":"H957","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a commission to study dredging needs for recreational boating in Commonwealth waterways","description":"By Representative Giannino of Revere, a petition of Jessica Ann Giannino for an investigation by a special commission to study dredging needs for recreational boating in Commonwealth waterways. 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Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H959/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002266,"bill_number":"H960","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to requiring the sealing of containers transporting solid waste","description":"Relative to requiring the sealing of containers transporting solid waste. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H960/2025","subjects":["environment","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004318,"bill_number":"H961","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the Office of the State Climatologist","description":"Relative to the office of the state climatologist within the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H961/2025","subjects":["environment","energy"],"agencies":["Energy And Environmental Affairs"]},{"bill_id":2004438,"bill_number":"H962","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the use of chlorpyrifos in the Commonwealth","description":"Relative to the use of chlorpyrifos in the Commonwealth. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H962/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003196,"bill_number":"H963","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Further defining an environmental justice population","description":"Relative to further defining an environmental justice population. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H963/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001226,"bill_number":"H964","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Promoting responsible end-of-life management for electric and hybrid vehicle batteries","description":"Relative to end-of-life management for electric and hybrid vehicle batteries. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H964/2025","subjects":["environment","transportation","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001297,"bill_number":"H965","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Restricting the use of rodenticides in the environment","description":"Relative to the use of rodenticides. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H965/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001842,"bill_number":"H966","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Prohibiting the mistreatment of birds","description":"For legislation to prohibit the mistreatment of birds. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H966/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000902,"bill_number":"H967","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Banning the retail sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in new pet shops","description":"For legislation to further regulate to sale of certain domestic animals. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H967/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003471,"bill_number":"H968","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a lithium-ion battery stewardship program","description":"For legislation to establish a lithium-ion battery stewardship program. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H968/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001939,"bill_number":"H969","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to waste disposal","description":"Relative to illegally disposing of certain waste. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H969/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002345,"bill_number":"H970","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to septic installers","description":"Relative to the installation of septic tank pipes. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H970/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003108,"bill_number":"H971","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a pilot program for nature-based solutions to climate change","description":"For legislation to establish a climate change superfund and promoting polluter responsibility. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H971/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004205,"bill_number":"H972","status":4,"status_name":"Passed","status_date":"2025-08-05","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Authorizing the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority to supply water to the Lynnfield Center Water District within the town of Lynnfield","description":"By Representative Jones of North Reading and Senator Crighton, a joint petition of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and Brendan P. Crighton that the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority be authorized to supply water to the Lynnfield Center Water District in the town of Lynnfield. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H972/2025","subjects":["environment","water"],"agencies":["Massachusetts Water Resources Authority"]},{"bill_id":2001251,"bill_number":"H973","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to Title V approval","description":"Relative to subsurface systems for the disposal of domestic sewage. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H973/2025","subjects":["environment","labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004519,"bill_number":"H974","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to solar panel recycling","description":"Relative to solar panel recycling. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H974/2025","subjects":["environment","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003392,"bill_number":"H975","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Authorizing the town of Newbury to adopt a bylaw restricting the use of second generation anticoagulant rodenticides","description":"That the town of Newbury be authorized to prohibit use of second generation anticoagulant rodenticides in said town. Environment and Natural Resources. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H975/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003750,"bill_number":"H976","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To protect water supplies and the environment","description":"Relative to water supplies and the environment. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H976/2025","subjects":["environment","water"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001526,"bill_number":"H977","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to data collection on below threshold wells","description":"Relative to data collection on below threshold wells. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H977/2025","subjects":["environment","water"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001092,"bill_number":"H978","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To protect open space, historical resources, and community housing from coastal threats","description":"For legislation to protect open space, historical resources, and community housing from coastal threats. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H978/2025","subjects":["housing","environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000505,"bill_number":"H979","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to a marine special activity license program","description":"Relative to a marine special activity license program. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H979/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002119,"bill_number":"H980","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a flood mitigation and preparedness program","description":"For legislation to establish a flood mitigation and preparedness program. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H980/2025","subjects":["environment","emergency"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001390,"bill_number":"H981","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To protect pollinator habitat","description":"Relative to opportunities for improving pollinator health. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H981/2025","subjects":["environment","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003079,"bill_number":"H982","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to right of entry to prevent environmental violations","description":"Relative to right of entry of solid waste disposal facilities to prevent environmental violations. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H982/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001044,"bill_number":"H983","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to crumbling concrete prevention and protection","description":"Relative to crumbling concrete prevention and protection. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H983/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003419,"bill_number":"H984","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to water flow in the Central Plymouth County Water District","description":"Relative to water flow in the Central Plymouth County Water District. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H984/2025","subjects":["environment","water"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004042,"bill_number":"H985","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing an ecologically-based mosquito management program in the Commonwealth to protect public health","description":"Relative to establishing an ecologically-based mosquito management program in the Commonwealth to protect public health. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H985/2025","subjects":["health","environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004019,"bill_number":"H986","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the Department of Fish and Game","description":"Relative to the Department of Fish and Game. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H986/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004267,"bill_number":"H987","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the circular economy","description":"Relative to the circular economy. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H987/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003631,"bill_number":"H988","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the blue economy","description":"By Representative LaNatra of Kingston, a petition of Kathleen R. LaNatra that the Department of Environmental Protection establish programs to promote ocean health and the responsible use of the ocean. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H988/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004434,"bill_number":"H989","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Concerning the use of animals in product testing","description":"Relative to the use of animals in product testing. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H989/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004101,"bill_number":"H990","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Prohibiting the sale of newly farmed fur products","description":"For legislation to prohibit the sale of farmed fur products. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H990/2025","subjects":["environment","agriculture"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004157,"bill_number":"H991","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Ensuring safe drinking water in schools","description":"Relative to safe drinking water in schools. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H991/2025","subjects":["education","environment","water"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002617,"bill_number":"H992","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to municipal assistance for clean water and economic development infrastructure","description":"For legislation to provide bonding for municipal water infrastructure maintenance, repair, and expansion. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H992/2025","subjects":["environment","finance","water","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003113,"bill_number":"H993","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Permitting bow hunting on Sunday","description":"For legislation to permit bow hunting on Sunday. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H993/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002757,"bill_number":"H994","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Regulating the application of fertilizer used in the town of Orleans","description":"Relative to regulating the application of fertilizer used in the town of Orleans. Environment and Natural Resources. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H994/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002734,"bill_number":"H995","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Authorizing the town of Orleans to adopt a pesticide reduction bylaw","description":"That the town of Orleans be authorized to adopt a pesticide reduction bylaw in said town. Environment and Natural Resources. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H995/2025","subjects":["environment","agriculture"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001718,"bill_number":"H996","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to helium balloons","description":"Relative to the sale, distribution and release of balloons. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H996/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000889,"bill_number":"H997","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Improving air quality in airport environmental justice communities","description":"For legislation to require the Massachusetts Port Authority to conduct an environmental risk assessment of the health impacts of the General Lawrence Logan Airport in the East Boston section of the city of Boston and the town of Winthrop. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H997/2025","subjects":["environment","transportation","trade"],"agencies":["Massachusetts Port Authority"]},{"bill_id":2000993,"bill_number":"H998","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To reform the Toxics Use Reduction Act","description":"For legislation to further regulate toxic use reduction plans. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H998/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002232,"bill_number":"H999","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a deer population control commission","description":"Relative to deer population control. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H999/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001768,"bill_number":"H1000","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a coastal waters wastewater financing commission","description":"Relative to specific revenue sources to fund essential wastewater infrastructure improvements in response to nitrogen pollution on the south coast of Massachusetts. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1000/2025","subjects":["environment","finance","water"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002438,"bill_number":"H1001","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Create a crumbling foundations task force with the goal of identifying a source and method of funding","description":"Relative to the creation of a fund to assist homeowners with crumbling foundations. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1001/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003704,"bill_number":"H1002","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the Douglas State Forest Maintenance Trust Fund","description":"For legislation relative to the Douglas State Forest Maintenance Trust Fund. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1002/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001057,"bill_number":"H1003","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to maintaining adequate water supplies through effective drought management","description":"For legislation to establish a drought management task force. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1003/2025","subjects":["environment","water"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001417,"bill_number":"H1004","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Promoting climate safe buildings","description":"Relative to climate standards in state building codes. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1004/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002580,"bill_number":"H1005","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Investing in natural and working lands","description":"Relative to preventing the degradation and loss of natural and working lands. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1005/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001159,"bill_number":"H1006","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to incentives for nature as a climate solution","description":"Relative to incentive-based approaches to increasing carbon removal and sequestration by natural and working lands. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1006/2025","subjects":["environment","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002170,"bill_number":"H1007","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To provide for housing within the Manuel F. Correllus State Forest","description":"For legislation to provide for residency in the existing house within the Manuel F. Correllus State Forest. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1007/2025","subjects":["housing","environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000891,"bill_number":"H1008","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Creating the Manuel F. Correllus State Forest Trust Fund","description":"For legislation to authorize the establishment of the Manuel F. Correllus State Forest trust fund. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1008/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002316,"bill_number":"H1009","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To overcome coastal and environmental acidification and nutrient pollution","description":"Relative to coastal and environmental acidification and nutrient pollution. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1009/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003218,"bill_number":"H1010","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the use of shotguns","description":"Relative to the promulgation of regulations by the Director of Fisheries and Wildlife within the Department of Fisheries, Wildlife and Environmental Law Enforcement for the use and possession of shotgun ammunition types for the purposes of hunting. 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Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1012/2025","subjects":["environment","labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004033,"bill_number":"H1013","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing the municipal reforestation program","description":"For legislation to establish a municipal reforestation program within the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1013/2025","subjects":["environment","energy"],"agencies":["Energy And Environmental Affairs"]},{"bill_id":2003634,"bill_number":"H1014","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a climate change superfund","description":"For legislation to finance climate adaptation projects. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1014/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000936,"bill_number":"H1015","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To require producer responsibility for collection, reuse and recycling of discarded electronic products","description":"Relative to producer responsibility for the collection, reuse and recycling of discarded electronic products. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1015/2025","subjects":["it","environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002591,"bill_number":"H1016","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to hunting on Sunday","description":"Relative to hunting on Sunday. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1016/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001604,"bill_number":"H1017","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To provide priority antlerless deer permits for disabled veteran hunters","description":"For legislation to provide antlerless deer permits for disabled veteran hunters. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1017/2025","subjects":["environment","veterans"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004004,"bill_number":"H1018","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Updating the management of the Commonwealth's water resources","description":"Relative to water resources and protecting the rights of municipalities and districts. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1018/2025","subjects":["environment","water"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001038,"bill_number":"H1019","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the reduction of plastics","description":"Relative to the reduction of plastics. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1019/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004166,"bill_number":"H1020","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To improve the review and regulation of emerging contaminants on public water systems","description":"Relative to emerging contaminants on public water systems. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1020/2025","subjects":["environment","water"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002304,"bill_number":"H1021","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to local protection of water resources from nutrient pollution","description":"Relative to local protection of water resources from nutrient pollution. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1021/2025","subjects":["environment","water"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001654,"bill_number":"H1022","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to meeting the Commonwealth's water infrastructure future","description":"Relative to meeting the Commonwealth's water infrastructure future. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1022/2025","subjects":["environment","water"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003332,"bill_number":"H1023","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To establish a mattress recycling program in the Commonwealth","description":"For legislation to establish a mattress recycling program. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1023/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004330,"bill_number":"H1024","status":4,"status_name":"Passed","status_date":"2025-11-19","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Authorizing the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority to provide sewer services to a certain parcel of land in the town of Sharon","description":"For legislation to authorize the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority to provide sewer services to a certain parcel of land in the town of Sharon. 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Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1025/2025","subjects":["environment","water"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003397,"bill_number":"H1026","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a special commission to study the noise effects of hunting migratory game birds in neighborhoods and communities within established coastal zones","description":"Relative to the impacts, specific to noise, that persons hunting migratory game birds from a water craft have within the coastal zones. 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Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1028/2025","subjects":["environment","water"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003875,"bill_number":"H1029","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the protection of our drinking water from nitrosodimethylamine","description":"Relative to maximum containment levels for certain harmful compounds in drinking water. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1029/2025","subjects":["environment","water"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000484,"bill_number":"H1030","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the sewer rate relief fund","description":"By Representative Robertson of Tewksbury, a petition of David Allen Robertson for the allocation of a certain sum of money to the town of Tewksbury for sewer relief purposes from the Sewer Rate Relief Fund. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1030/2025","subjects":["environment","water"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001605,"bill_number":"H1031","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to combined sewer overflows","description":"Relative to combined sewer overflows. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1031/2025","subjects":["environment","water"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003585,"bill_number":"H1032","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To establish environmental accountability in the fashion industry","description":"For legislation to establish environmental accountability in the fashion industry. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1032/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002299,"bill_number":"H1033","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Responding to the threat of invasive species","description":"Relative to the threat of invasive species. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1033/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002340,"bill_number":"H1034","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Restricting distribution of single-use plastic straws","description":"Relative to restricting distribution of single-use plastic straws. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1034/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001803,"bill_number":"H1035","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To improve plastic bottles and their recycling","description":"Relative to the sale of single-use beverage containers and the minimum content standard for plastic beverage containers. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1035/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003486,"bill_number":"H1036","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To incentivize the reduction of residential waste disposal","description":"Relative to residential solid waste disposal and the implementation of mandatory reporting standards for cities and towns. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1036/2025","subjects":["environment","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003517,"bill_number":"H1037","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To require transparency and disclosure by materials recovery facilities","description":"For legislation to further regulate solid waste facilities. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1037/2025","subjects":["environment","elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002593,"bill_number":"H1038","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to enhancing circularity in recycling","description":"Relative to enhancing circularity in recycling. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1038/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004533,"bill_number":"H1039","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To assist municipal and district ratepayers","description":"Relative to the imposition of additional costs to cities or towns by the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1039/2025","subjects":["environment","energy"],"agencies":["Energy And Environmental Affairs"]},{"bill_id":2002601,"bill_number":"H1040","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Ban the use of tire-derived materials in playgrounds and playing fields in Massachusetts","description":"For legislation to further regulate the use of tire-derived materials in playgrounds and playing fields. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1040/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001962,"bill_number":"H1041","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To protect pollinators and public health","description":"Relative to the use and protection of pollinators by further regulating the spraying, release, deposit or application of a neonicotinoid on certain agricultural land. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1041/2025","subjects":["health","environment","agriculture"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002217,"bill_number":"H1042","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the Quabbin Watershed and regional equity","description":"For legislation to establish the the Quabbin host community trust fund. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1042/2025","subjects":["environment","water"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003136,"bill_number":"H1043","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the Quabbin Watershed Advisory Committee","description":"Relative to the membership of the Quabbin Watershed Advisory Committee. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1043/2025","subjects":["environment","water"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003476,"bill_number":"H1044","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Resolve establishing a special commission to study climate change staffing levels","description":"For legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) to study climate change staffing levels. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1044/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002782,"bill_number":"H1045","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to liability for release of hazardous materials","description":"Relative to liability for release of hazardous materials. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1045/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004234,"bill_number":"H1046","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To eliminate combined sewer overflows in Massachusetts waterways","description":"For legislation to eliminate combined sewer overflows in waterways. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1046/2025","subjects":["environment","water"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002357,"bill_number":"H1047","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Requiring nonlead ammunition when taking wildlife","description":"Relative to requiring lead free ammunition when taking wildlife. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1047/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003487,"bill_number":"H1048","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to increased protection of wildlife management areas","description":"Relative to increased protection of wildlife management areas. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1048/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000680,"bill_number":"H1049","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Promoting drinking water quality for all","description":"Relative to the quality of drinking water from private wells. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1049/2025","subjects":["environment","water"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000543,"bill_number":"H1050","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a Massachusetts flood risk protection program","description":"For legislation to assess the current and future flood risk to property statewide. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1050/2025","subjects":["housing","environment","emergency"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000864,"bill_number":"H1051","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To create a commission to determine the feasibility of voluntary acquisition of flood risk properties and structures","description":"Relative to the voluntary acquisition of flood risk properties and structures across the Commonwealth. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1051/2025","subjects":["environment","emergency"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000588,"bill_number":"H1052","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Accelerating wetlands restoration","description":"Relative to wetlands restoration. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1052/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002594,"bill_number":"H1053","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To create a Merrimack River Collaborative","description":"For legislation to create a Merrimack River Collaborative to monitor, improve, and restore water quality. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1053/2025","subjects":["environment","labor","water"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003152,"bill_number":"H1054","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Providing parks pass waiver for veterans","description":"For legislation to exempt veterans from Division of State Parks and Recreation fees. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1054/2025","subjects":["environment","veterans"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003654,"bill_number":"H1055","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the conservation of Atlantic striped bass","description":"Relative to the status of wild striped bass in the Commonwealth. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1055/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001311,"bill_number":"H1056","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the conservation of striped bass","description":"Relative to the Atlantic striped bass. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1056/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002552,"bill_number":"H1057","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Authorizing deer hunting on Sunday","description":"Relative to authorizing deer hunting on Sunday. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1057/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001821,"bill_number":"H1058","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to a cranberry water use transfer program","description":"Relative to a cranberry water use transfer program. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1058/2025","subjects":["environment","water"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002174,"bill_number":"H1059","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to fisheries conservation gear grant program","description":"By Representative Turco of Winthrop, a petition of Jeffrey Rosario Turco that the Division of Marine Fisheries establish a program for commercial fishing gear. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1059/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003787,"bill_number":"H1060","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to solid waste disposal facilities in environmental justice communities","description":"Relative to solid waste disposal facilities in environmental justice communities. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1060/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001359,"bill_number":"H1061","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To establish a study of Kingsbury Pond in the town of Norfolk","description":"By Representative Vaughn of Wrentham, a petition of Marcus S. Vaughn that the Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs be directed to perform a study of Kingsbury Pond in the town of Norfolk. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1061/2025","subjects":["housing","environment","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004229,"bill_number":"H1062","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to hunting with artificial light","description":"For legislation to authorize the hunting of coyote with artificial light. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1062/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003881,"bill_number":"H1063","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the environmental protection of Joint Base Cape Cod","description":"Relative to the environmental protection of Joint Base Cape Cod. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1063/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001054,"bill_number":"H1064","status":2,"status_name":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-12-04","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to a technical change to the George L. Darey Inland Fisheries and Game Fund","description":"Relative to changing the name of the Inland Fisheries and Game Fund to the George L. Darey inland fisheries and game fund. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1064/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001018,"bill_number":"H1065","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to outdoor heritage","description":"For legislation to further regulate bow and arrow hunting. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1065/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001139,"bill_number":"H1066","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Reimburse George L. Darey Inland Fisheries and Game Fund","description":"For legislation to reimburse the Inland Fisheries and Game Fund. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1066/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002156,"bill_number":"H1067","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Advancing water access equity through utility reporting requirement","description":"Relative to water access equity through utility reporting requirements. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1067/2025","subjects":["environment","energy","water","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003988,"bill_number":"H1068","status":2,"status_name":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-01-20","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to Department of Conservation and Recreation Title IX compliance","description":"Relative to ensuring equal accommodations for sexes in Department of Conservation and Recreation owned facilities. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1068/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000603,"bill_number":"H1069","status":2,"status_name":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-03-25","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing memorial markers in the towns of Milton and Canton in memory of certain law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty","description":"By Representative Wells of Milton, a petition of Richard G. Wells, Jr., that the Department of Conservation and Recreation erect and maintain memorial markers in the towns of Milton and Canton in memory of certain law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1069/2025","subjects":["public_safety","environment","water"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001326,"bill_number":"H1070","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To establish a free snowmobile weekend","description":"Relative to non-residents operating snowmobiles during a free snowmobile weekend. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1070/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002613,"bill_number":"H1071","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Waiving sporting, hunting or fishing license fees for people who use a wheelchair as their primary source of mobility","description":"Relative to authorizing the waiving of sporting, hunting or fishing license fees for people who use wheelchairs as their primary source of mobility. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1071/2025","subjects":["environment","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001746,"bill_number":"H1072","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Of improving environmental justice in Black communities","description":"By Representative Worrell of Boston, a petition of Christopher J. Worrell that the Executive Office of Environmental Affairs be authorized to conduct an environmental audit of environmental justice neighborhoods. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1072/2025","subjects":["environment","finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002429,"bill_number":"H1073","status":2,"status_name":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-04-09","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to wastewater treatment and disposal in the town of Sandwich","description":"Relative to wastewater treatment and disposal in the town of Sandwich. Environment and Natural Resources. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1073/2025","subjects":["environment","water"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004383,"bill_number":"H1074","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to certain hunting zones","description":"Relative to certain hunting zones. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1074/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002425,"bill_number":"H1075","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the use of shotgun ammunition for hunting","description":"Relative to the use of shotgun ammunition for hunting. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1075/2025","subjects":["public_safety","environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004305,"bill_number":"H1076","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to colon cancer screening","description":"Relative to colon cancer screening. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1076/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001883,"bill_number":"H1077","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to protecting homeowners after a property fire","description":"Relative to fire investigations. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1077/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003013,"bill_number":"H1078","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To allow municipalities to deposit in credit unions","description":"For legislation to authorize municipalities to invest in credit unions. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1078/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003795,"bill_number":"H1079","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To strengthen the state credit union charter","description":"Relative to the state credit union charter. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1079/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001724,"bill_number":"H1080","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to copay assistance","description":"Relative to copay assistance for certain branded drugs. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1080/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001686,"bill_number":"H1081","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to customer reimbursement in instances of financial fraud","description":"Relative to customer reimbursement in instances of financial fraud. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1081/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002475,"bill_number":"H1082","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To enact the pharmacy benefit manager compensation reform","description":"Relative to pharmacy benefit manager insurance compensation reform. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1082/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002093,"bill_number":"H1083","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Providing mortgage customers additional mandatory information regarding their accounts","description":"By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition of Bruce J. Ayers that banking and lending institutions be required to issue certain information on monthly statements to mortgage loan customers. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1083/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002079,"bill_number":"H1084","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to modernization of insurance laws","description":"Relative to the designation of beneficiaries for life insurance policies. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1084/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000908,"bill_number":"H1085","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to an investigation to review flood insurance rates","description":"Relative to flood insurance rates. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1085/2025","subjects":["emergency"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001070,"bill_number":"H1086","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Authorizing insurance providers to extend motor vehicle liability insurance rebates to customers with safe driving records","description":"By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition of Bruce J. Ayers that insurance companies be authorized to extend rebates to clients with safe driving records. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1086/2025","subjects":["transportation"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002698,"bill_number":"H1087","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to civil liability for improper flood hazard determinations","description":"Relative to civil liability for improper flood hazard determinations. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1087/2025","subjects":["emergency"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003234,"bill_number":"H1088","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to personal injury protection, benefits due and payable","description":"Relative to personal injury protection. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1088/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001464,"bill_number":"H1089","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Providing for regulation and reporting requirements for qualifying virtual currency kiosk operators","description":"Relative to virtual currency kiosk operators. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1089/2025","subjects":["trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003985,"bill_number":"H1090","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a Massachusetts foreclosure prevention program","description":"Relative to establishing a foreclosure prevention program. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1090/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002031,"bill_number":"H1091","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to pharmacists as healthcare providers","description":"Relative to pharmacists as healthcare providers. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1091/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003254,"bill_number":"H1092","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To ensure affordable prescription medications through accountability standards","description":"Relative to prescription medications. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1092/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003359,"bill_number":"H1093","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Prohibiting certain insurance liens","description":"Relative to prohibiting certain insurance liens. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1093/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003073,"bill_number":"H1094","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to notifying broker prior to termination of coverage","description":"Relative to insurers notifying agents prior to termination of certain insurance coverage. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1094/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001617,"bill_number":"H1095","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To increase the Medicaid life insurance exemption","description":"Relative to exemptions for life insurance policies with cash surrender value when determining Medicaid. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1095/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004108,"bill_number":"H1096","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to rate equity for community health centers","description":"Relative to rates for community health centers. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1096/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003145,"bill_number":"H1097","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to homeowners’ insurance","description":"Relative to homeowners’ insurance. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1097/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001096,"bill_number":"H1098","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Resolve establishing a commission to better protect consumers in Massachusetts","description":"By Representative Cabral of New Bedford, a petition of Antonio F. D. Cabral and Brian W. Murray for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to better protect consumers by studying and analyzing title insurance practices. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1098/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004323,"bill_number":"H1099","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To reform title insurance","description":"For legislation to further regulate title insurance. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1099/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001786,"bill_number":"H1100","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relating to insurance adjusters","description":"Relative to insurance adjusters. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1100/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002267,"bill_number":"H1101","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to consumer deductibles","description":"Relative to consumer deductibles. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1101/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000602,"bill_number":"H1102","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Protecting the use of bank names, trade names and trademarks in electronic communications","description":"Relative to the use of bank names, trade names and trademarks in electronic communications. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1102/2025","subjects":["it","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000541,"bill_number":"H1103","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to default insurance programs for certain public construction projects","description":"Relative to trade contracts secured by performance and payment bonds. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1103/2025","subjects":["finance","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004198,"bill_number":"H1104","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Amending the banking laws and related statutes","description":"Relative to banking laws and related statutes. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1104/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001673,"bill_number":"H1105","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relating to modernizing business to business commercial insurance transactions","description":"Relative to business to business commercial insurance transactions. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1105/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002073,"bill_number":"H1106","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to home investments","description":"Relative to home investments. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1106/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003688,"bill_number":"H1107","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Prohibiting discrimination against 340b drug discount program participants","description":"Relative to insurance coverage for discounted drugs. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1107/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002578,"bill_number":"H1108","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing portable benefit accounts for app-based-delivery drivers","description":"For legislation to establish portable benefit accounts for app-based-delivery drivers. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1108/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003478,"bill_number":"H1109","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To relative to an underinsurance issue","description":"Relative to motor vehicle underinsurance. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1109/2025","subjects":["transportation"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003344,"bill_number":"H1110","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To protect consumers by further defining subprime loans","description":"For legislation to further define subprime loans. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1110/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000592,"bill_number":"H1111","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To require financial institutions to pay late fees when it fails to conduct an electronic transfer","description":"For legislation to require financial institutions to pay late fees upon failure to conduct electronic transfers. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1111/2025","subjects":["it"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002658,"bill_number":"H1112","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to control share acquisitions","description":"Relative to control share acquisitions. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1112/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002864,"bill_number":"H1113","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Regarding public insurance adjusters","description":"Relative to public insurance adjusters. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1113/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003827,"bill_number":"H1114","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To establish a Massachusetts public bank","description":"For legislation to establish a Massachusetts public bank. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1114/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004054,"bill_number":"H1115","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Requiring full health insurance coverage for individuals with vitiligo","description":"For legislation to provide health insurance coverage for individuals with vitiligo. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1115/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003730,"bill_number":"H1116","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to sales tax reimbursement","description":"Relative to the sales tax for replacement of certain stolen vehicles. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1116/2025","subjects":["transportation","finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000548,"bill_number":"H1117","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Promoting and enhancing the sustainability of birth centers and the midwifery workforce","description":"Relative to coverage of birth centers and the midwifery workforce. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1117/2025","subjects":["environment","labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001548,"bill_number":"H1118","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to prior authorization requests","description":"By Representative Cusack of Braintree, a petition of Mark J. Cusack that health insurance plans be authorized to ensure adequate staffing during evenings, weekends, and holidays. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1118/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000589,"bill_number":"H1119","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to financial technology services","description":"Relative to licensing of earned wage access services providers by the Division of Banks. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1119/2025","subjects":["it","labor"],"agencies":["Banks"]},{"bill_id":2003914,"bill_number":"H1120","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to patient access to primary care services","description":"Relative to patient access to primary care services. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1120/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001022,"bill_number":"H1121","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Studying property insurance premiums on non-profit organizations","description":"By Representative Cusack of Braintree, a petition of Mark J. Cusack and others that the commissioner of insurance be authorized to conduct an investigation and study of the impact of property insurance premiums on non-profit organizations. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1121/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002789,"bill_number":"H1122","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Promoting consumer choice regarding the use of credit trigger leads","description":"Relative to the use of credit trigger leads. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1122/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001917,"bill_number":"H1123","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to notices by insurance companies","description":"Relative to electronic notices of the cancellation, renewal or nonrenewal of insurance policies. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1123/2025","subjects":["it"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000749,"bill_number":"H1124","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to automobile insurance premiums","description":"Relative to motor vehicle insurance premiums. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1124/2025","subjects":["transportation"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002456,"bill_number":"H1125","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to non-medical switching","description":"Relative to changes to health benefit plans that cause certain covered persons to switch to less costly alternate prescription drugs. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1125/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004556,"bill_number":"H1126","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To streamline patient disclosure requirements","description":"Relative to health care providers providing patients' health insurance carrier with estimates of the expected billing. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1126/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004009,"bill_number":"H1127","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To increase access to nurse-midwifery services","description":"Relative to insurance coverage and access to nurse-midwifery services. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1127/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003534,"bill_number":"H1128","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Preserving access to treatment for patients with serious mental illnesses","description":"Relative to access to treatment for patients with serious mental illnesses. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1128/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002959,"bill_number":"H1129","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To conform private with public subrogation policy","description":"For legislation to prevent medical bills from eroding an injury victim’s compensation received through a settlement or court award. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1129/2025","subjects":["health","public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002348,"bill_number":"H1130","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to telehealth and digital equity for patients","description":"Relative to telehealth and digital equity for patients. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1130/2025","subjects":["it","health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002237,"bill_number":"H1131","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Expanding access to mental health services","description":"Relative to expanding access to coverage for certain mental health services. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1131/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002052,"bill_number":"H1132","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to external reviews and patient protection","description":"Relative to external reviews and patient protections. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1132/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003516,"bill_number":"H1133","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to patient financial protection","description":"Relative to insurance coverage out-of-pocket limits for prescription drugs. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1133/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002867,"bill_number":"H1134","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To improve access and care coordination for people with pain","description":"For legislation to improve access and care coordination for people with pain. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1134/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001984,"bill_number":"H1135","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"For supportive care for serious mental illness","description":"Relative to healthcare insurance coverage for supportive care for serious mental illness. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1135/2025","subjects":["trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002923,"bill_number":"H1136","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Improving the health insurance prior authorization process","description":"Relative to the health insurance prior authorization process. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1136/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003519,"bill_number":"H1137","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To strengthen the control of contagious and infectious diseases in the Commonwealth","description":"Relative to cost sharing or required utilization review charges for contagious and infectious disease healthcare services. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1137/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001373,"bill_number":"H1138","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To increase health insurer reporting transparency","description":"For legislation to increase health insurer reporting transparency. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1138/2025","subjects":["elections","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000916,"bill_number":"H1139","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to motor vehicle service contracts","description":"Relative to motor vehicle service contracts. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1139/2025","subjects":["transportation"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003364,"bill_number":"H1140","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To remove barriers to patient care","description":"Relative to diagnostic evaluation by an advanced practice registered nurse. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1140/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000690,"bill_number":"H1141","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Increasing access to acute hospital at home services","description":"Relative to insurance coverage to expand access to acute hospital at home services. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1141/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002154,"bill_number":"H1142","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To promote increased access to patient care through equitable reimbursement","description":"Relative to reimbursements for patient care. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1142/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002412,"bill_number":"H1143","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To encourage retirement planning","description":"For legislation to encourage retirement planning by establishment of a Massachusetts secure choice savings program. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1143/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000768,"bill_number":"H1144","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To protect health care consumers from surprise billing","description":"Relative to non-contracted and non-emergency healthcare billing. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1144/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001256,"bill_number":"H1145","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Regulating certain mortgages","description":"Relative to regulating certain mortgages. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1145/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000748,"bill_number":"H1146","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To establish a Resolution Trust Fund for receipt of reasonable mortgage payments","description":"For legislation to establish a publicly owned and administered trust fund for receipt of reasonable mortgage payments. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1146/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000854,"bill_number":"H1147","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the sustainability of public health dental hygienists through adequate reimbursements","description":"Relative to reimbursement of public health dental hygienists. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1147/2025","subjects":["health","environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001133,"bill_number":"H1148","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the practice of acupuncture","description":"Relative to the practice and insurance coverage of acupuncture. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1148/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002626,"bill_number":"H1149","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to requiring dental insurance to cover CBCT scans","description":"Relative to requiring dental insurance to cover certain scans. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1149/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003971,"bill_number":"H1150","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Further regulating the withdrawal of local subscribers from the commission","description":"For legislation to further regulate the withdrawal of local subscribers from the Group Insurance Commission. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1150/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":["Group Insurance Commission"]},{"bill_id":2002874,"bill_number":"H1151","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to cognitive rehabilitation for individuals with an acquired brain injury","description":"Relative to healthcare insurance coverage for cognitive rehabilitation for individuals with an acquired brain injury. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1151/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002260,"bill_number":"H1152","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the licensure of automobile damage appraisers","description":"Relative to the licensure of motor vehicle damage appraisers. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1152/2025","subjects":["transportation","water"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004310,"bill_number":"H1153","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Requiring licensed auto insurance damage appraisers to provide safety notices to the owners of damaged motor vehicles","description":"Relative to requiring licensed auto insurance damage appraisers to provide safety notices to the owners of damaged motor vehicles. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1153/2025","subjects":["transportation","water"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002529,"bill_number":"H1154","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to insurance coverage of mobile integrated health","description":"Relative to insurance coverage of mobile integrated health. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1154/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001428,"bill_number":"H1155","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Empowering health care consumers","description":"Relative to empowering health care consumers by further regulating policies, contracts, agreements, plans or certificates of insurance. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1155/2025","subjects":["health","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003655,"bill_number":"H1156","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to uncollected co-pays, co-insurance and deductibles","description":"For legislation to require certain healthcare carriers to share accountability with providers for uncollectible patient obligations after insurance. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1156/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004424,"bill_number":"H1157","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To ensure access to prescription medication and community pharmacies","description":"Relative to prescription medication and community pharmacies. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1157/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001362,"bill_number":"H1158","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To promote economic mobility through matched savings","description":"Relative to economic mobility through matched savings. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1158/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000742,"bill_number":"H1159","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to payments for use of ambulance services","description":"Relative to insurance payments for use of ambulance services. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1159/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001745,"bill_number":"H1160","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Exempting visiting trainees from certain employment requirements","description":"Relative to unemployment insurance and family medical leave benefits for certain visiting trainees. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1160/2025","subjects":["health","labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002957,"bill_number":"H1161","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Regarding cervical cancer and women's preventative health","description":"Relative to insurance coverage for cervical cancer and women’s preventative health screenings. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1161/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003518,"bill_number":"H1162","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To reduce inequities in access to medical procedures","description":"Relative to reductions of insurance payments for certain medical procedures. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1162/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004246,"bill_number":"H1163","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the modernization of insurance stamps","description":"Relative to insurance stamps for motor vehicle liability policy certificates. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1163/2025","subjects":["transportation"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004030,"bill_number":"H1164","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To improve child and adolescent mental health services","description":"Relative to the definition of licensed mental health professional in the insurance laws. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1164/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004095,"bill_number":"H1165","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Providing for certain health insurance coverage","description":"Relative to providing certain health insurance coverage. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1165/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004072,"bill_number":"H1166","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Further regulating the rental of motor vehicles","description":"For legislation to further regulate the rental of motor vehicles. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1166/2025","subjects":["housing","transportation"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001024,"bill_number":"H1167","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To enact pharmacy benefit manager duties","description":"Relative to pharmacy benefit manager duties. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1167/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001911,"bill_number":"H1168","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to eliminating the PCP referral requirement for specialty gynecological care","description":"Relative to eliminating the health insurance referral requirement for certain specialty gynecological care. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1168/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002274,"bill_number":"H1169","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to colon cancer under the age of 50 years of age, prevalence, screening and insurance coverage and care in the Commonwealth aka Martha's Bill","description":"Relative to colon cancer under the age of 50 years of age, prevalence, screening and insurance coverage and care. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1169/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004512,"bill_number":"H1170","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to access to care for Ehler Danlos syndrome patients","description":"Relative to providing coverage for physical therapy preventative, ongoing chronic maintenance, and acute treatment for Ehlers-Danlos syndrome patients. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1170/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003164,"bill_number":"H1171","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Concerning the safety of autistic and alzheimer individuals","description":"For legislation to provide insurance coverage for the use of electronic tracking devices to protect the safety of persons with Autism spectrum disorder or Alzheimer’s disease. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1171/2025","subjects":["it"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004083,"bill_number":"H1172","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to insurance coverage for new treatment","description":"Relative to insurance coverage for gender-affirming health care services. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1172/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002780,"bill_number":"H1173","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To facilitate timely access to quality health care by expanding access to patient navigation","description":"For legislation to provide coverage for services to improve access to care for individuals who are eligible for screening, follow-up or treatment services. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1173/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002794,"bill_number":"H1174","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To create direct dental care agreements","description":"Relative to direct dental care agreements. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1174/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003379,"bill_number":"H1175","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To provide homeowners with fair insurance premiums","description":"Relative to insurance premiums for homeowners. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1175/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000899,"bill_number":"H1176","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to homeowners’ insurance complaint education","description":"Relative to homeowners’ insurance complaint education. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1176/2025","subjects":["education"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004021,"bill_number":"H1177","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to community reinvestment goals for banks","description":"Relative to community reinvestment goals for banks. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1177/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002407,"bill_number":"H1178","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To improve outcomes for persons with limb loss and limb difference","description":"For legislation to authorize insurance coverage for prosthetic devices and orthotic devices. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1178/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004027,"bill_number":"H1179","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Increasing access to universal dental care","description":"Relative to access to universal dental care. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1179/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003839,"bill_number":"H1180","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Ensuring life insurance coverage while taking Paid Family and Medical Leave","description":"Relative to life insurance coverage while taking Paid Family and Medical Leave. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1180/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003070,"bill_number":"H1181","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To redirect excessive health insurer reserves to support health care safety net programs","description":"By Representative Gregoire of Marlborough, a petition of Danielle W. Gregoire that the Division of Insurance be authorized to impose an assessment to support expenses associated with the delivery of health care services. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1181/2025","subjects":["health","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003742,"bill_number":"H1182","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to litigation financing","description":"Relative to regulation of litigation financing by the Division of Banks. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1182/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":["Banks"]},{"bill_id":2003648,"bill_number":"H1183","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to mortgage licensing in Massachusetts","description":"Relative to mortgage licensing fees. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1183/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003553,"bill_number":"H1184","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To amend the insurance law, in relation to providing protection to certain retirees from pension de-risking transactions","description":"For legislation to provide protection for certain pension plans. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1184/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004359,"bill_number":"H1185","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to health savings accounts","description":"Relative to health savings accounts. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1185/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002441,"bill_number":"H1186","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to pet insurance in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts","description":"Relative to pet insurance. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1186/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001177,"bill_number":"H1187","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to increasing consumer access to licensed rehabilitation counselors","description":"Relative to the definition of licensed mental health professionals under certain insurance laws. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1187/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003060,"bill_number":"H1188","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to trans-inclusive health care access","description":"Relative to healthcare coverage for certain gender affirming care. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1188/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002751,"bill_number":"H1189","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Providing insurance coverage for Alfi’s syndrome","description":"Relative to insurance coverage for Alfi’s syndrome. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1189/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002075,"bill_number":"H1190","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to modern family building","description":"Relative to fertility diagnostic care. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1190/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003052,"bill_number":"H1191","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Improving access to infertility treatment","description":"Relative to infertility treatment. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1191/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002704,"bill_number":"H1192","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"For health care non-discrimination","description":"Relative to establishing alternative payment arrangements to promote health care non-discrimination. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1192/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002818,"bill_number":"H1193","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to requiring insurance providers cover a minimum of 30 days for in-patient substance abuse treatment","description":"By Representatives Howard of Lowell and Rogers of Cambridge, a petition of Vanna Howard, David M. Rogers and David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf that insurance providers cover a minimum of 30 days for in-patient substance abuse treatment. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1193/2025","subjects":["health","transportation","water"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000848,"bill_number":"H1194","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the cleanup of accidental home heating oil spills","description":"Relative to homeowner's insurance coverage for the cleanup of accidental home heating oil spills. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1194/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002769,"bill_number":"H1195","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to eliminating surcharges for vehicle inspection violations","description":"Relative to eliminating surcharges for motor vehicle inspection violations. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1195/2025","subjects":["transportation"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004044,"bill_number":"H1196","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to unpaid health insurance deductibles","description":"Relative to unpaid health insurance deductibles. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1196/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002843,"bill_number":"H1197","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to insurance point surcharges","description":"Relative to exempting certain motor vehicle accidents from insurance point surcharges. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1197/2025","subjects":["transportation"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000518,"bill_number":"H1198","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To improve patient access to non-emergency medical transportation","description":"Relative to payment of patient access to non-emergency medical transportation. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1198/2025","subjects":["health","transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004541,"bill_number":"H1199","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Protecting consumers' privacy in mortgage applications","description":"Relative to mortgage applications privacy. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1199/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000940,"bill_number":"H1200","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to electronic automobile insurance charges","description":"Relative to electronic automobile insurance charges. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1200/2025","subjects":["it"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000851,"bill_number":"H1201","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to insurance surcharges","description":"Relative to insurance surcharges for driving with an expired inspection sticker. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1201/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004096,"bill_number":"H1202","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a commission to study maximum allowable costs lists","description":"Relative to maximum allowable costs lists utilized by payers and pharmaceutical benefit managers to identify the maximum amount health plans will pay for certain prescription drugs. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1202/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003780,"bill_number":"H1203","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to pharmaceutical gag clauses","description":"Relative to contracts for pharmacy services between health insurance carriers or pharmacy benefits' managers and pharmacies or pharmacists. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1203/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000730,"bill_number":"H1204","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing pregnancy as a qualifying event","description":"For legislation to establish pregnancy as a qualifying event for eligibility for special enrollment in certain health plans in the state health insurance exchange. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1204/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001154,"bill_number":"H1205","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a commission to study the promotion of preferred pharmacy networks","description":"Relative to establishing a commission (including members of the General Court) to study the promotion of preferred pharmacy networks where insurers can negotiate lower drug prices. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1205/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003219,"bill_number":"H1206","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to epinephrine injectors","description":"Relative to health insurance coverage for epinephrine injectors. 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Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1211/2025","subjects":["it","agriculture"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002925,"bill_number":"H1212","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to emergency insulin access","description":"Relative to emergency insulin access. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1212/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001767,"bill_number":"H1213","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to insurance discounts","description":"Relative to motor vehicle insurance discounts for marijuana impairment education courses. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1213/2025","subjects":["education","transportation","cannabis"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001948,"bill_number":"H1214","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To protect taxpayer confidentiality","description":"Relative to the disclosure of information of certain persons in the unclaimed property program. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1214/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004571,"bill_number":"H1215","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To assess the current status of the merged market","description":"Relative to the merged market for insured health coverage. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1215/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004016,"bill_number":"H1216","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to insurance coverage of hearing aids","description":"Relative to insurance coverage of hearing aids. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1216/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002607,"bill_number":"H1217","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to modernizing private flood insurance","description":"Relative to modernizing private flood insurance. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1217/2025","subjects":["emergency"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002193,"bill_number":"H1218","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to access to health care","description":"Relative to insurance coverage for stuttering speech therapy. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1218/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001827,"bill_number":"H1219","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to surcharges on motor vehicle insurance premiums","description":"Relative to surcharges on motor vehicle insurance premiums. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1219/2025","subjects":["transportation"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004057,"bill_number":"H1220","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Creating surcharge exceptions in motor vehicle insurance premiums","description":"Relative to motor vehicle insurance premiums. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1220/2025","subjects":["transportation"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004545,"bill_number":"H1221","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to investments by entities of the Commonwealth","description":"Relative to investments by entities of the Commonwealth. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1221/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002548,"bill_number":"H1222","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to prescription medication re-authorization","description":"Relative to prohibiting insurers from requiring annual re-authorizations for certain prescription drugs. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1222/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004187,"bill_number":"H1223","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To ensure access to scalp and facial hair prostheses for children and adults with alopecia areata","description":"Relative to providing health insurance coverage for scalp and facial hair prosthesis. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1223/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003630,"bill_number":"H1224","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Providing insurance coverage for biennial echocardiograms for persons under the age of 18","description":"Relative to providing insurance coverage for biennial echocardiograms and concussion analyses for persons under eighteen years of age. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1224/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003025,"bill_number":"H1225","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Ensuring sufficient notice to homeowners by insurance companies prior to an inspection","description":"Relative to ensuring sufficient notice to homeowners by insurance companies prior to inspections. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1225/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002380,"bill_number":"H1226","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to secure choice retirement savings plan","description":"For legislation to establish secure choice retirement savings plans. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1226/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003724,"bill_number":"H1227","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to patient access to biomarker testing to provide appropriate therapy","description":"Relative to cancer patient access to biomarker testing to provide appropriate therapy. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1227/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003192,"bill_number":"H1228","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To support behavioral health prevention for children","description":"Relative to behavioral health prevention for children. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1228/2025","subjects":["health","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004587,"bill_number":"H1229","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To further define medical necessity determinations","description":"For legislation to further define medical necessity determinations. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1229/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004416,"bill_number":"H1230","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Mandating access to cancer screenings for firefighters through health care benefits plans or programs provided by the public employer","description":"For legislation to mandate cancer screenings for firefighters through health care benefits plans or programs provided by the public employer. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1230/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004561,"bill_number":"H1231","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Providing for temporary emergency licensing of appraisers of motor vehicle damage covered by auto insurance policies","description":"Relative to appointing temporary qualified appraisers for damage covered by auto insurance policies. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1231/2025","subjects":["transportation","water"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003837,"bill_number":"H1232","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Making changes to certain references in the banking laws of the Commonwealth","description":"For legislation to make changes to certain references in banking laws. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1232/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003172,"bill_number":"H1233","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to insurance company rebates","description":"Relative to insurance company rebates. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1233/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001813,"bill_number":"H1234","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to pharmacy benefit managers","description":"Relative to pharmacy benefit managers insurance services. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1234/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001522,"bill_number":"H1235","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Updating the mandated benefit review process","description":"Relative to the mandated benefit review process. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1235/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002708,"bill_number":"H1236","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Directing the division of insurance to regularly report on the performance of the merged non-group and small-group health insurance markets","description":"Relative to the merged non-group and small-group health insurance market. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1236/2025","subjects":["trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002131,"bill_number":"H1237","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To further enhance rate review examinations conducted by the health care access bureau within the division of insurance","description":"Relative to oversight of the small group and individual health insurance market. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1237/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004106,"bill_number":"H1238","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a division of health insurance","description":"For legislation to establish a division of health insurance. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1238/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002398,"bill_number":"H1239","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Protecting vulnerable adults from financial exploitation","description":"Relative to the financial exploitation of adults. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1239/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002886,"bill_number":"H1240","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to insulin access","description":"Relative to insulin access. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1240/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001590,"bill_number":"H1241","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to fair access for qualifying patients","description":"Relative to eligibility for reimbursement by certain health plans. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1241/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001630,"bill_number":"H1242","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to insurers' usage of aerial images","description":"Relative to insurers' usage of aerial images. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1242/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003283,"bill_number":"H1243","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to housing rehabilitation grant programs","description":"Relative to homeowners insurance. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1243/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001216,"bill_number":"H1244","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Providing for prompt health insurance benefits for municipal employees","description":"Relative to health insurance for municipal employees. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1244/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001643,"bill_number":"H1245","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To address barriers to HIV prevention medication","description":"For legislation to address barriers to HIV prevention medication healthcare coverage. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1245/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002655,"bill_number":"H1246","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a public health option","description":"By Representative Lewis of Framingham, a petition of Jack Patrick Lewis that the Commonwealth Connector Authority provide for a public health insurance option. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1246/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002918,"bill_number":"H1247","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to preventing fraud and establishing regulations on certain virtual currencies","description":"Relative to regulations on certain virtual currencies. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1247/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004457,"bill_number":"H1248","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Providing living organ donor protections","description":"Relative to protections and health insurance coverage for living organ donors. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1248/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002927,"bill_number":"H1249","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to PANDAS/PANS screening in medical/clinical settings","description":"Relative to PANDAS/PANS screening in medical/clinical settings. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1249/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002492,"bill_number":"H1250","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to greater fairness in insurance","description":"Relative to insurance. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1250/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002082,"bill_number":"H1251","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to transportation network company fees","description":"Relative to transportation network company fees. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1251/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002200,"bill_number":"H1252","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to gender identity in insurance","description":"Relative to gender identity in insurance. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1252/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003660,"bill_number":"H1253","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to insurance coverage for certain surgeries","description":"Relative to insurance coverage for certain excess skin removal surgeries. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1253/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002587,"bill_number":"H1254","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorder","description":"Relative to the diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorder. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1254/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004284,"bill_number":"H1255","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to reducing unnecessary delays in patient care","description":"Relative to patient care. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1255/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000615,"bill_number":"H1256","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Reducing the costs for small business","description":"Relative to the organization of limited liability companies. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1256/2025","subjects":["trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003153,"bill_number":"H1257","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to ensuring treatment for genetic craniofacial conditions","description":"Relative to health insurance coverage for treatment for genetic craniofacial conditions. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1257/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001925,"bill_number":"H1258","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Requiring coverage of medically necessary oral and dental care for head and neck cancer survivor","description":"Relative to coverage of medically necessary oral and dental care for head and neck cancer survivors. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1258/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004392,"bill_number":"H1259","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to price-fixing prohibition, consumer transparency & tax fairness","description":"Relative to certain practices by payment card networks, issuers, and merchants. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1259/2025","subjects":["finance","elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001059,"bill_number":"H1260","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing the fair calculation of labor rates paid by insurance companies to auto repairers in the Commonwealth","description":"For legislation to authorize the Commissioner of the Division of Insurance to set labor rates paid by insurance companies to auto repairers. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1260/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002862,"bill_number":"H1261","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Protecting patients from surprise bills related to emergency ambulance service","description":"Relative to payment for ambulance services. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1261/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001748,"bill_number":"H1262","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to dental insurance","description":"Relative to dental insurance. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1262/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004301,"bill_number":"H1263","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to reducing racial and socioeconomic inequities in auto insurance premium pricing","description":"Relative to reducing racial and socioeconomic inequities in auto insurance premium pricing. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1263/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001081,"bill_number":"H1264","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Promoting responsible investment","description":"Relative to identifying all weapon of mass destruction entities in which the Public Fund holds investments. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1264/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001796,"bill_number":"H1265","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to auto insurance costs for traditionally low-and moderate income communities","description":"Relative to auto insurance costs for traditionally low-and moderate income communities. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1265/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002289,"bill_number":"H1266","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Enhancing the mission of credit unions and promoting fair competition among financial institutions","description":"Relative to the mission of credit unions and promoting competition among financial institutions. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1266/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003308,"bill_number":"H1267","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to unilateral contract changes","description":"For legislation to further regulate health insurance contracts. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1267/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000881,"bill_number":"H1268","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Supporting maternal and pediatric health","description":"Relative to healthcare insurance coverage for maternal and pediatric health. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1268/2025","subjects":["trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003573,"bill_number":"H1269","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Eliminate penalty charges when canceling auto insurance","description":"For legislation to eliminate penalty charges when cancelling motor vehicle insurance policies. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1269/2025","subjects":["transportation"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002159,"bill_number":"H1270","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Protecting seniors and adults with disabilities from financial exploitation","description":"For legislation to protect seniors and adults with disabilities from financial exploitation. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1270/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001960,"bill_number":"H1271","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to home owners insurance and funding repairs","description":"Relative to home owners insurance and funding repairs. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1271/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001321,"bill_number":"H1272","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to mortgage review boards and a small business loan review board within the Division of Banks","description":"Relative to mortgage review boards and a small business loan review board within the Division of Banks. 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Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1275/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003235,"bill_number":"H1276","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Improving access to community behavioral health centers","description":"Relative to coverage for behavioral health bundled services. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1276/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003910,"bill_number":"H1277","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to dual diagnosis treatment coverage","description":"Relative to dual diagnosis treatment healthcare coverage. 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Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1279/2025","subjects":["housing","water"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002783,"bill_number":"H1280","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Regulating insurance coverage for testing and deployment of autonomous vehicles and establishing school zone safety protocol","description":"Relative to insurance coverage for testing and deployment of and school zone safety protocol for autonomous vehicles. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1280/2025","subjects":["it","education","transportation","veterans"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001979,"bill_number":"H1281","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the uniform special deposit","description":"Relative to uniform special deposits. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1281/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003091,"bill_number":"H1282","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the Massachusetts Uniform Commercial Code","description":"Relative to the Massachusetts Uniform Commercial Code. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1282/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002230,"bill_number":"H1283","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to real estate disclosure forms","description":"Relative to real estate disclosure forms. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1283/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001877,"bill_number":"H1284","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Ensuring banking accessibility","description":"Relative to banking accessibility. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1284/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004059,"bill_number":"H1285","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the calculation of labor rates paid by insurance companies to auto repairers in the Commonwealth","description":"Relative to the calculation of labor rates paid by insurance companies to motor vehicle repair shops. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1285/2025","subjects":["transportation","labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004459,"bill_number":"H1286","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to colorectal and breast cancer screenings","description":"Relative to insurance coverage for colorectal cancer screenings and breast cancer screenings. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1286/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004554,"bill_number":"H1287","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the treatment of infantile cataracts","description":"By Representative Philips of Sharon, a petition of Edward R. Philips that health insurance policies that cover infantile cataract surgery be required to provide coverage for aphakic lenses for treatment and rehabilitation. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1287/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001485,"bill_number":"H1288","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to telehealth parity for nutrition counseling","description":"Relative to telehealth parity for nutrition counseling. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1288/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003301,"bill_number":"H1289","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Requiring reimbursement for the costs of providing competent interpreter services","description":"Relative to the reimbursement of interpreter services incurred by certain hospitals. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1289/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001953,"bill_number":"H1290","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to dental insurance coverage of periodontal treatments","description":"Relative to dental insurance coverage of periodontal treatments. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1290/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003191,"bill_number":"H1291","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Further clarifying the delivery of health care","description":"Relative to further clarifying the delivery of health care and dentistry. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1291/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004549,"bill_number":"H1292","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to financial services contracts for dental benefits corporations","description":"Relative to financial services contracts for dental benefits corporations. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1292/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003130,"bill_number":"H1293","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to preserving consumer choice in the purchase of motor vehicle service contracts","description":"Relative to motor vehicle service contracts. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1293/2025","subjects":["transportation"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002366,"bill_number":"H1294","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to ATM receipts","description":"Relative to ATM receipts. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1294/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001478,"bill_number":"H1295","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Promoting consumer choice in health care","description":"For legislation to require insurance companies to reimburse licensed athletic trainers for certain services. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1295/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000732,"bill_number":"H1296","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To protect 340B providers","description":"Relative to 340B pharmacies. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1296/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002301,"bill_number":"H1297","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to colon screenings","description":"Relative to co-payments, deductibles, coinsurance or other cost-sharing requirements for colon screenings. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1297/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004368,"bill_number":"H1298","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To increase enrollment in affordable health plan networks","description":"For legislation to increase enrollment in affordable health plan networks. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1298/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000771,"bill_number":"H1299","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To increase enrollment in affordable health plan networks","description":"For legislation to increase enrollment in affordable health plan networks. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1299/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004335,"bill_number":"H1300","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to cannabis for Medicare eligible patients","description":"Relative to cannabis for eligible patients. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1300/2025","subjects":["cannabis"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003699,"bill_number":"H1301","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to primary insurance","description":"Relative to primary insurance in the leasing of motor vehicles or trailers under the ''drive-it-yourself'' system, so-called. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1301/2025","subjects":["transportation"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003368,"bill_number":"H1302","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the remediation of home heating oil releases","description":"Relative to homeowners insurance coverage for the remediation of home heating oil releases. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1302/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003651,"bill_number":"H1303","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To provide prompt payment following settlement by insurance company","description":"Relative to payments following settlements by insurance companies. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1303/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001225,"bill_number":"H1304","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the compulsory automobile insurance limits","description":"Relative to the compulsory motor vehicle insurance limits. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1304/2025","subjects":["transportation"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002663,"bill_number":"H1305","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To help patients and reduce health care costs by ensuring patient adherence to medications","description":"Relative to further regulating individual or group health insurance policies providing prescription drug coverage. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1305/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003718,"bill_number":"H1306","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Ensuring transparency in the practice of dental leased networks","description":"Relative to dental leased networks. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1306/2025","subjects":["health","elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004120,"bill_number":"H1307","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to testing for Factor V Leiden","description":"Relative to testing for Factor V Leiden. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1307/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001624,"bill_number":"H1308","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to protecting reproductive destiny","description":"Relative to health insurance coverage for voluntary female sterilization. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1308/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003992,"bill_number":"H1309","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Assuring prompt access to health care","description":"Relative to reimbursements of costs for medically appropriate evaluations and management services in outpatient settings. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1309/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002733,"bill_number":"H1310","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To incentivize the adoption of local climate resilience policies","description":"Relative to the adoption of local climate resilience policies. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1310/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003728,"bill_number":"H1311","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Ensuring access to full spectrum pregnancy care","description":"Relative to access to full spectrum pregnancy care. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1311/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002033,"bill_number":"H1312","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to Insurance Coverage for Doula Services","description":"Relative to insurance coverage for Doula Services. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1312/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001468,"bill_number":"H1313","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relating to patient choice in dispensing of clinician-administered drugs","description":"Relative to patient choice in dispensing of clinician-administered drugs. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1313/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003082,"bill_number":"H1314","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Enhancing post-pregnancy mental health care","description":"Relative to enhancing post-pregnancy mental health care. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1314/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001258,"bill_number":"H1315","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to IUD pain management coverage","description":"Relative to IUD pain management coverage. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1315/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003356,"bill_number":"H1316","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to preventing home insurers from forcing tree removal","description":"Relative to preventing home insurers from forcing tree removal. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1316/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001203,"bill_number":"H1317","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Improving access to breast pumps","description":"Relative to the access of breast pumps. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1317/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003321,"bill_number":"H1318","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Allowing for increased investment in health care providers","description":"Relative to contracts, loans and investments by non-profit hospitals. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1318/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002743,"bill_number":"H1319","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Related to comprehensive clinical and extended support services","description":"Relative to insurance coverage for comprehensive clinical and extended support services. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1319/2025","subjects":["trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004488,"bill_number":"H1320","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to reducing the administrative burden for preauthorization","description":"Relative to the preauthorization process for certain health care services. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1320/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003087,"bill_number":"H1321","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to transparency of consumer health insurance rights","description":"Relative to the display of information on enrollment cards of health plans. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1321/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000611,"bill_number":"H1322","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Ensuring access to specialty medications","description":"Relative to access to specialty medications. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1322/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001164,"bill_number":"H1323","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to insurance coverage for individuals with autism","description":"Relative to insurance coverage for individuals with autism. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1323/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000966,"bill_number":"H1324","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to prescription drug pricing","description":"Relative to prescription drug pricing. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1324/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000728,"bill_number":"H1325","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To ensure access to generic medication","description":"Relative to access to generic medications. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1325/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001051,"bill_number":"H1326","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To ensure access to prescription medications","description":"For legislation to ensure access to prescription medications. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1326/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002719,"bill_number":"H1327","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to inactive bank account fees","description":"Relative to fees for certain inactive bank accounts. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1327/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001482,"bill_number":"H1328","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to annuity benefit insurance","description":"For legislation to increase maximum liabilities of annuity benefit insurance payable by the Massachusetts Life and Health Insurance Guaranty Association. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1328/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001539,"bill_number":"H1329","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Temporarily protecting recently widowed spouses from foreclosure","description":"By Representative Sousa of Framingham, a petition of Priscila S. Sousa that mortgage lenders delay foreclosure proceedings after certain borrower deaths. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1329/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004402,"bill_number":"H1330","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to pharmacy benefit managers reimbursements to pharmacies in the Commonwealth","description":"Relative to pharmacy benefit managers reimbursements to pharmacies in the Commonwealth. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1330/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003895,"bill_number":"H1331","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To increase financial access for all","description":"Relative to financial literacy and money management. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1331/2025","subjects":["education"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000912,"bill_number":"H1332","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To protect equity in real estate transactions","description":"Relative to shared appreciation mortgage agreements. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1332/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003616,"bill_number":"H1333","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To expand the doula workforce","description":"Relative to the doula workforce. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1333/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003865,"bill_number":"H1334","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To enact pharmacy benefit manager duties","description":"Relative to pharmacy benefit manager duties. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1334/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000697,"bill_number":"H1335","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to unclaimed property","description":"Relative to unclaimed property. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1335/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003740,"bill_number":"H1336","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to access to Paid Family and Medical Leave and unemployment insurance for graduate student workers","description":"Relative to unemployment insurance for graduate student workers. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1336/2025","subjects":["health","education","labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002347,"bill_number":"H1337","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to opioid use disorder treatment and rehabilitation coverage","description":"Relative to opioid use disorder treatment and rehabilitation. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1337/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002893,"bill_number":"H1338","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Allowing fair compensation of Massachusetts credit union directors","description":"Relative to credit union compensation to members of boards of directors. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1338/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001863,"bill_number":"H1339","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing protections and accountability for DNC workers, consumers, and communities","description":"Relative to protections and accountability for transportation network and delivery network companies workers, consumers, and communities. 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Health Care Financing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1358/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002162,"bill_number":"H1359","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to capping the price of epinephrine","description":"Relative to the price of epinephrine. Health Care Financing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1359/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000772,"bill_number":"H1360","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to preventing discrimination against persons with disabilities in the provision of health care","description":"Relative to preventing discrimination against persons with disabilities in the provision of health care. Health Care Financing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1360/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003000,"bill_number":"H1361","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To address health care costs through the cost benchmark and rate review processes","description":"Relative to health care costs. Health Care Financing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1361/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003274,"bill_number":"H1362","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to defining invasive surgical procedures","description":"Relative to defining certain invasive surgical procedures. 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Health Care Financing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1364/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000637,"bill_number":"H1365","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to changing Mass Health estate recoup for people with disabilities beyond age 55","description":"Relative to changing Mass Health estate recoup for people with disabilities beyond age 55. Health Care Financing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1365/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002328,"bill_number":"H1366","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To protect medically fragile children","description":"For legislation to further regulate the criteria for continuous skilled nursing services. 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Health Care Financing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1370/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002522,"bill_number":"H1371","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To support equal access to community care for elders and persons with disabilities","description":"Relative to Medicaid eligibility for certain elders and persons with disabilities. Health Care Financing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1371/2025","subjects":["health","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004103,"bill_number":"H1372","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To improve health care cost accountability","description":"For legislation to improve health care cost accountability. 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Health Care Financing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1392/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003345,"bill_number":"H1393","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To promote graduate medical education","description":"By Representative Moran of Lawrence, a petition of Frank A. Moran and others that MassHealth make payments for certain graduate medical education training. Health Care Financing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1393/2025","subjects":["health","education"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004002,"bill_number":"H1394","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to family members serving as caregivers","description":"Relative to family members serving as caregivers. Health Care Financing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1394/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002277,"bill_number":"H1395","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To provide retirement security to care workers","description":"Relative to authorizing the Executive Office of Health and Human Services and the Department of Early Education and Care to establish an individual retirement account program for personal care attendants. Health Care Financing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1395/2025","subjects":["health","education","labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004447,"bill_number":"H1396","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Strengthening mental health centers","description":"For legislation to increase minimum payment rates for certain behavioral health services. Health Care Financing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1396/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003598,"bill_number":"H1397","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Addressing unfair business practices in health care","description":"Relative to business practices in health care. Health Care Financing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1397/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003969,"bill_number":"H1398","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to hospital profit and fairness","description":"Relative to civil penalties for profits and excessive compensation at certain publicly funded hospitals. 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Higher Education.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1465/2025","subjects":["education","water"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004224,"bill_number":"H1466","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing the hunger free campus initiative","description":"For legislation to establish a hunger-free campus grant program. Higher Education.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1466/2025","subjects":["education","elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003847,"bill_number":"H1467","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To facilitate student financial assistance","description":"For legislation to facilitate student financial assistance. Higher Education.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1467/2025","subjects":["education"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001207,"bill_number":"H1468","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Designating the Senator Bill Owens Center at the University of Massachusetts Boston","description":"By Representative Worrell of Boston, a petition of Christopher J. Worrell that the Center for African, Caribbean and Community Development at the University of Massachusetts Boston be designated as the Senator Bill Owens center. 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Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1472/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001398,"bill_number":"H1473","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To expand housing opportunities through homesharing","description":"Relative to homesharing. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1473/2025","subjects":["housing","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004266,"bill_number":"H1474","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to local preference in affordable housing","description":"Relative to affordable housing in certain municipalities. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1474/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001800,"bill_number":"H1475","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to manufactured housing","description":"Relative to manufactured housing. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1475/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001661,"bill_number":"H1476","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To codify pet-friendly elderly housing policies and ensure pet parity across housing authorities","description":"For legislation relative to pet ownership for residents of state-aided public housing for the elderly. 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Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1478/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001593,"bill_number":"H1479","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Facilitating a statewide housing policy simulator","description":"For legislation to establish a statewide housing policy simulator to model the impacts of existing and potential housing policies and conditions in the Commonwealth. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1479/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000562,"bill_number":"H1480","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Financing housing first programs and housing for all in Massachusetts","description":"For legislation to authorize supplemental financing of housing first programs, state public housing renovations, and other housing programs and to make related changes in certain laws. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1480/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003896,"bill_number":"H1481","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To create affordable homes for persons with disabilities","description":"For legislation to establish affordable homes for persons with disabilities. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1481/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003346,"bill_number":"H1482","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To establish an accessory dwelling unit trust fund","description":"For legislation to establish an accessory dwelling unit trust fund. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1482/2025","subjects":["housing","water"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002614,"bill_number":"H1483","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the use of credit reporting for rent-subsidized tenants","description":"Relative to the use of credit reporting for rent-subsidized tenants. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1483/2025","subjects":["housing","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003761,"bill_number":"H1484","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to accessory dwelling units","description":"Relative to accessory dwelling units. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1484/2025","subjects":["housing","water"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001950,"bill_number":"H1485","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To promote affordable housing","description":"Relative to comprehensive housing needs assessment and the promotion of affordable housing. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1485/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003072,"bill_number":"H1486","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Resolve establishing a special commission to study and make recommendations relative to Chapter 40B","description":"Relative to the comprehensive permit law. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1486/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003447,"bill_number":"H1487","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to low-income housing eligibility for disabled veterans","description":"Relative to low-income housing eligibility for disabled veterans. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1487/2025","subjects":["housing","veterans"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003722,"bill_number":"H1488","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Providing upstream homelessness prevention assistance to families, youth, and adults","description":"By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition of Marjorie C. Decker that the Department of Housing and Community Development be authorized to administer a residential assistance for families in transition homelessness prevention program. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1488/2025","subjects":["housing","transportation"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003701,"bill_number":"H1489","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Creating the tenant’s escrow accounts","description":"For legislation to establish a savings program to assist rental tenants in the purchase of a home. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1489/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000703,"bill_number":"H1490","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to landlord’s right to information","description":"Relative to the Affordable Homes Act. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1490/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001996,"bill_number":"H1491","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to CHAMP that will revert back to local residents receiving priority over applicants that have not been screened as emergency applicants","description":"Relative to statewide public housing applications and the centralized waitlist system. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1491/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002068,"bill_number":"H1492","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Expanding the definition of affordable housing to include manufactured homes","description":"Relative to expanding the definition of affordable housing to include manufactured homes. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1492/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000496,"bill_number":"H1493","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Allowing movable tiny houses as permanent residential dwellings and accessory dwelling units","description":"Relative to using movable tiny houses as permanent residential dwellings and accessory dwelling units. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1493/2025","subjects":["housing","water"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000677,"bill_number":"H1494","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to improve access to rental assistance programs","description":"Relative to rental assistance programs. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1494/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002358,"bill_number":"H1495","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Providing for energy assistance during the summer months","description":"For legislation to authorize an extreme heat energy assistance program. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1495/2025","subjects":["housing","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002531,"bill_number":"H1496","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to residential assistance for families in transition (RAFT)","description":"By Representative Donahue of Worcester, a petition of Daniel M. Donahue that the Department of Housing and Community Development administer residential assistance for the Families in Transition Homelessness Prevention Program. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1496/2025","subjects":["housing","transportation"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004245,"bill_number":"H1497","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to avoiding senior homelessness and maintaining senior housing stabilization of rents","description":"Relative to the stabilization of rents in cities and towns facing distress in the housing market. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1497/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001213,"bill_number":"H1498","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To limit criminalization of the homeless","description":"Relative to homelessness. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1498/2025","subjects":["housing","public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001149,"bill_number":"H1499","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To establish community notification standards for group homes","description":"Relative to standards for group homes. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1499/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002271,"bill_number":"H1500","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Addressing affordable housing","description":"Relative to the Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1500/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002335,"bill_number":"H1501","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To improve municipal equity within the emergency assistance shelter program","description":"For legislation to improve municipal equity within the emergency assistance shelter program. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1501/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002001,"bill_number":"H1502","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to home remodeling programs for seniors and people with disabilities","description":"By Representative Flanagan of Dennis, a petition of Christopher Richard Flanagan that the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities establish and operate a program to provide assistance to seniors and persons with disabilities to make accessibility modifications to primary residences. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1502/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002453,"bill_number":"H1503","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the emergency housing assistance program and universal background checks","description":"Relative to the emergency housing assistance program and universal background checks. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1503/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002977,"bill_number":"H1504","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to mobile homes as affordable housing","description":"Relative to the inclusion of mobile homes in the definition of affordable housing. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1504/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001850,"bill_number":"H1505","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to emergency housing assistance residency requirements","description":"Relative to emergency housing assistance residency requirements. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1505/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001487,"bill_number":"H1506","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to prioritizing Massachusetts residents on the waitlist for emergency housing assistance","description":"Relative to prioritizing Massachusetts residents on the waitlist for emergency housing assistance. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1506/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002844,"bill_number":"H1507","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Limiting rent increases and creating a rental arbitrator","description":"For legislation to limit rent increases and create a rental arbitrator within the office of the Attorney General. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1507/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000538,"bill_number":"H1508","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Repealing the misused and misguided right to shelter law that is unique to Massachusetts","description":"Relative to repealing the emergency housing assistance program. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1508/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002612,"bill_number":"H1509","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To promote housing cooperatives","description":"For legislation to promote housing cooperatives. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1509/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001280,"bill_number":"H1510","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to provide tenant ownership in government assisted housing","description":"For legislation to provide tenant ownership in government-assisted housing and establish diversity goals and plans prior to receiving certain tax credits. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1510/2025","subjects":["housing","finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002895,"bill_number":"H1511","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing the Massachusetts rental assistance and financial stability program","description":"Relative to establishing a rental assistance and financial stability program. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1511/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001546,"bill_number":"H1512","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To exempt local housing authorities from the penalties of the MBTA Communities Law","description":"Relative to the operations of local housing authorities. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1512/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003117,"bill_number":"H1513","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to manufactured housing communities","description":"Relative to manufactured housing communities. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1513/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001101,"bill_number":"H1514","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Providing a buffer for manufactured home communities","description":"Relative to zoning ordinances in MBTA communities. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1514/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004308,"bill_number":"H1515","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To transform the Commonwealth’s emergency response system and create housing strategies to end the homelessness of unaccompanied adults","description":"For legislation to develop housing strategies to end the homelessness of unaccompanied adults. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1515/2025","subjects":["housing","emergency"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001479,"bill_number":"H1516","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To expedite multifamily housing construction","description":"Relative to multifamily housing construction. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1516/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003526,"bill_number":"H1517","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to housing authority executive director contracts","description":"Relative to housing authority executive director contracts. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1517/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002566,"bill_number":"H1518","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to starter homes","description":"Relative to single-family home construction. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1518/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001020,"bill_number":"H1519","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to housing service coordinators","description":"Relative to housing service coordinators. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1519/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002775,"bill_number":"H1520","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To establish an apprenticeship program to ready vacant public housing apartments for occupancy","description":"For legislation to establish an apprentice training program to expedite the re-occupancy of vacant units of state-assisted housing. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1520/2025","subjects":["housing","labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004508,"bill_number":"H1521","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Ensuring continued rights for public housing residents","description":"Relative to the rights for public housing residents. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1521/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004142,"bill_number":"H1522","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to electronic meetings and voting in condominiums","description":"Relative to electronic meetings and voting in condominiums. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1522/2025","subjects":["it","housing","elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004014,"bill_number":"H1523","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing an office of the condominium ombudsman","description":"For legislation to establish a statewide condominium ombudsman program. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1523/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002034,"bill_number":"H1524","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Restoring the Commonwealth's public housing","description":"Relative to construction and development of state-aided or federally assisted public housing projects. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1524/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003174,"bill_number":"H1525","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To prevent and respond to bullying of elderly and disabled residents","description":"For legislation to prevent and respond to bullying of elderly and disabled residents. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1525/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003872,"bill_number":"H1526","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a rent stabilization commission","description":"Relative to rent stabilization. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1526/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004579,"bill_number":"H1527","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to public housing restrictions for sex offenders","description":"Relative to public housing restrictions for sex offenders. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1527/2025","subjects":["housing","public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004440,"bill_number":"H1528","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to public housing restrictions","description":"Relative to public housing restrictions. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1528/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004502,"bill_number":"H1529","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing an affordable housing qualification commission","description":"For legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) on affordable housing qualification. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1529/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":["Legislation To Establish A Special Commission"]},{"bill_id":2001955,"bill_number":"H1530","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to affordable housing and the preservation of a community's water resources","description":"Relative to affordable housing and the preservation of community water resources. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1530/2025","subjects":["housing","environment","water"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004130,"bill_number":"H1531","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a commission to study housing affordability and density reform","description":"By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to study housing affordability and density reform. 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Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1535/2025","subjects":["housing","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001706,"bill_number":"H1536","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Enhancing prioritization for the emergency assistance program","description":"Relative to prioritization for the emergency assistance program. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1536/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000970,"bill_number":"H1537","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the sale of chapter 40B properties purchased prior to the year 2010","description":"For legislation to further regulate the sale of certain Chapter 40B properties purchased before the year 2010. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1537/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002077,"bill_number":"H1538","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to a special commission to study condominium law","description":"Relative to the establishment of a special commission to study condominium law. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1538/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001780,"bill_number":"H1539","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to condominium elections","description":"Relative to condominium elections. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1539/2025","subjects":["housing","elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002723,"bill_number":"H1540","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the eligibility of emergency housing assistance","description":"Relative to eligibility for the emergency housing assistance program. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1540/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001165,"bill_number":"H1541","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Amending chapter 235 of the acts of 2014","description":"Relative to comprehensive training programs for members of housing or redevelopment authorities. 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Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1545/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001117,"bill_number":"H1546","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to emergency housing assistance eligibility requirements","description":"Relative to eligibility for the emergency housing assistance program. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1546/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004353,"bill_number":"H1547","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Codifying the Massachusetts Rental Voucher Program","description":"Relative to the Massachusetts Rental Voucher Program. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1547/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003543,"bill_number":"H1548","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the state’s requirements for calculating the municipal land area for subsidized housing inventory (SHI)","description":"Relative to the requirements for calculating the municipal land area for subsidized housing inventory. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1548/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000976,"bill_number":"H1549","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Providing relief of 40B regulations for municipalities sheltering individuals on behalf of DHCD","description":"Relative to cities and towns sheltering individuals for certain state or federal housing agencies. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1549/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001233,"bill_number":"H1550","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to PILOT agreements on replaced public housing","description":"Relative to PILOT agreements on replaced public housing. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1550/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004052,"bill_number":"H1551","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the Affordable Homes Act","description":"Relative to the renovation and repair of housing authority properties. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1551/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004364,"bill_number":"H1552","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To create an interagency supportive housing finance and strategy board","description":"For legislation to create an interagency supportive housing finance and strategy board. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1552/2025","subjects":["housing","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002815,"bill_number":"H1553","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To regulate junk fees in rental housing","description":"Relative to fees in rental housing. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1553/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004381,"bill_number":"H1554","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To secure housing for returning citizens","description":"By Representative Montaño of Boston, a petition of Samantha Montaño that the Department of Housing and Community Development provide for programs, policies, guidelines, priorities and preferences for the housing of formerly incarcerated persons reentering communities. 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Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1556/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003603,"bill_number":"H1557","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Creating an office of tenant protections","description":"For legislation to create an office of tenant protections in the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1557/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":["Housing And Livable Communities"]},{"bill_id":2001550,"bill_number":"H1558","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Promoting fair and affordable housing","description":"Relative to the promotion of affordable housing. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1558/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002164,"bill_number":"H1559","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To maintain stable housing for families with pets","description":"Relative to the rights of certain families with pets. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1559/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003833,"bill_number":"H1560","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Setting a housing production goal for the Commonwealth","description":"For legislation to set a housing production goal for the Commonwealth. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1560/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002297,"bill_number":"H1561","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Requiring notice to landlords relating to gas or electric shutoffs","description":"Relative to requiring notices to landlords relating to gas or electric shutoffs. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1561/2025","subjects":["housing","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003163,"bill_number":"H1562","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to locksmiths and notice to property owners","description":"Relative to locksmiths changing locks on rental properties. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1562/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003571,"bill_number":"H1563","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to homeowner assets","description":"By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition of Lindsay N. Sabadosa that the Housing Appeals Committee be authorized to develop an application to remove deed riders for property owners who purchased homes through the Homeowner Opportunity Program. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1563/2025","subjects":["housing","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001497,"bill_number":"H1564","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to preventing algorithmic rent fixing in the rental housing market","description":"Relative to preventing algorithmic rent fixing in the rental housing market. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1564/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003725,"bill_number":"H1565","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Providing for pre-service training for members of mobile home rent control boards","description":"Relative to an education and training program for new and existing members of mobile home rent control boards. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1565/2025","subjects":["education","housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002004,"bill_number":"H1566","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to residential assistance for families in transition (RAFT)","description":"By Representative Sousa of Framingham, a petition of Priscila S. Sousa that the the Department of Housing and Community Development administer residential assistance for families in transition homelessness prevention programs. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1566/2025","subjects":["housing","transportation"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001200,"bill_number":"H1567","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a statewide affirmatively furthering fair housing framework","description":"Relative to fair housing assessments for large-scale housing developments. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1567/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004505,"bill_number":"H1568","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to cimex lectularius","description":"Relative to tenant and owner responsibilities for bed bugs, so called, in dwelling units. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1568/2025","subjects":["housing","water"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004312,"bill_number":"H1569","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To ensure senior home safety and security","description":"By Representative Tyler of Boston, a petition of Chynah Tyler that senior housing facilities provide security services to ensure the safety and security of residents. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1569/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000536,"bill_number":"H1570","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To promote access to housing and improve educational outcomes","description":"By Representative Tyler of Boston, a petition of Chynah Tyler that the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities be authorized to establish a pilot program to promote access to housing and improve educational outcomes. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1570/2025","subjects":["education","housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004255,"bill_number":"H1571","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To make home repair affordable and stabilize communities","description":"For legislation to make home repair affordable and stabilize communities. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1571/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000763,"bill_number":"H1572","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To promote Yes in My Back Yard","description":"For legislation to increase housing development. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1572/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002221,"bill_number":"H1573","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to short term rental inspections","description":"Relative to short term rental inspections. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1573/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003237,"bill_number":"H1574","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a first-time home buyers bill of rights","description":"By Representative Walsh of Peabody, a petition of Thomas P. Walsh that home buyers be provided copies of the Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency homebuyers’ guide. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1574/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002320,"bill_number":"H1575","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to reducing damage caused by the current foreclosure crisis in the historic districts of Massachusetts","description":"Relative to reducing damage caused by the current foreclosure crisis in the historic districts of the Commonwealth. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1575/2025","subjects":["housing","water"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001467,"bill_number":"H1576","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to creating a permanent affordability homeownership program","description":"For legislation to create a program for the development and construction of permanently affordable homeownership opportunities for low and moderate income buyers. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1576/2025","subjects":["housing","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002473,"bill_number":"H1577","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Resolve to plan, preserve, and protect","description":"For legislation to create a local option pilot program for tenant purchase opportunities. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1577/2025","subjects":["housing","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001425,"bill_number":"H1578","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to background checks for individuals in Massachusetts housing programs","description":"Relative to background checks for individuals in Massachusetts housing programs. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1578/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001191,"bill_number":"H1579","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to emergency shelter assistance for commonwealth residents","description":"Relative to emergency shelter assistance for commonwealth residents. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1579/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001068,"bill_number":"H1580","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the charitable immunity cap for cases involving sexual abuse","description":"Relative to the charitable immunity cap for cases involving sexual abuse. The Judiciary.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1580/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000689,"bill_number":"H1581","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Specifying an electronic system to ensure that sales of certain products containing pseudoephedrine (PSE) do not exceed limits established under federal law","description":"Relative to specifying an electronic system to ensure that sales of certain products containing pseudoephedrine (PSE) do not exceed limits established under federal law. The Judiciary.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1581/2025","subjects":["it"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000501,"bill_number":"H1582","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to service of civil process fees","description":"Relative to service of civil process fees. The Judiciary.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1582/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001282,"bill_number":"H1583","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the deposit of civil process fees","description":"Relative to the deposit of civil process fees. The Judiciary.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1583/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002482,"bill_number":"H1584","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a mandatory sentence for destruction, defacement or damage to burial tombs and grave markers","description":"By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition of Bruce J. Ayers that provision be made for a minimum mandatory sentence for the willful destruction of burial tombs and grave markers. The Judiciary.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1584/2025","subjects":["water"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001817,"bill_number":"H1585","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to air traffic safety","description":"For legislation to establish penalties for interfering with aircraft in flight by use of a laser pointer. The Judiciary.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1585/2025","subjects":["transportation"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003632,"bill_number":"H1586","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to selling tattooing, branding, body piercing kit or device to an unlicensed body art practitioner or minor","description":"For legislation to establish a penalty for the sale of tattooing, branding or body piercing devices to unlicensed body art practitioners or minors. The Judiciary.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1586/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002852,"bill_number":"H1587","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to justice for survivors","description":"Relative to adults or children charged with crimes. The Judiciary.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H1587/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001230,"bill_number":"H1588","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to immigration detention and collaboration agreements","description":"Relative to immigration collaboration and detention agreements by law enforcement agencies. 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The Judiciary.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2060/2025","subjects":["education","public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001947,"bill_number":"H2061","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Updating hunter harassment laws","description":"For legislation to further regulate fines for the obstruction or interference with lawful taking of fish or wildlife. The Judiciary.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2061/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003622,"bill_number":"H2062","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to Winchendon District Court","description":"Relative to Winchendon District Court. The Judiciary.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2062/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003759,"bill_number":"H2063","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to corrections officer safety","description":"Relative to penalties for assault and battery upon corrections officers and other Department of Correction staff. The Judiciary.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2063/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003938,"bill_number":"H2064","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to bereavement leave for the loss of a child","description":"Relative to bereavement leave for the loss of a child. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2064/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003607,"bill_number":"H2065","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to a four-day work week pilot program","description":"By Representative Arriaga of Chicopee, a petition of Shirley B. Arriaga that the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development be authorized to establish a four-day work week pilot program. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2065/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001584,"bill_number":"H2066","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To impose fines on transportation network drivers who discriminate against riders with disabilities who use service animals","description":"For legislation to impose fines on transportation network drivers who discriminate against riders with disabilities who use service animals. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2066/2025","subjects":["transportation","labor","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004235,"bill_number":"H2067","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Waiving the requirement for on call fire fighters to disclose stipends as income","description":"Relative to waiving the requirement for on call fire fighters to disclose stipends as income for unemployment compensation. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2067/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000994,"bill_number":"H2068","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To protect the collective bargaining rights of certain administrative employees","description":"Relative to collective bargaining rights of certain administrative employees. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2068/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001352,"bill_number":"H2069","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Regarding trash and recycling collectors, moving contractors, and motor bus pupil transporters","description":"Relative to the wages of trash and recycling collectors, moving contractors, and motor bus pupil transporters. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2069/2025","subjects":["environment","labor","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000861,"bill_number":"H2070","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a special commission on paid family and medical leave for public employees","description":"Relative to paid family and medical leave for public employees. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2070/2025","subjects":["health","labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000691,"bill_number":"H2071","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to time and a half wages","description":"Relative to time and a half wages. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2071/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004191,"bill_number":"H2072","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to minimum wage for municipal employees","description":"Relative to minimum wage for municipal employees. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2072/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004156,"bill_number":"H2073","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To prohibit mandatory overtime","description":"For legislation to prohibit health care worker mandatory overtime. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2073/2025","subjects":["health","labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000898,"bill_number":"H2074","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Protecting wages of employees who receive wages through an electronic wage card","description":"For legislation to protect wages of employees who receive wages through an electronic wage card. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2074/2025","subjects":["it","labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004467,"bill_number":"H2075","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Requiring OSHA training","description":"For legislation to require that certain construction industry employers provide occupational safety and health administration training to employees. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2075/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002884,"bill_number":"H2076","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To provide collective bargaining rights to employees of the mosquito control projects and mosquito control districts","description":"For legislation to provide collective bargaining rights to employees of the mosquito control projects and mosquito control districts. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2076/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002138,"bill_number":"H2077","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Requiring certain employers to establish and maintain a human resources department","description":"For legislation to require certain employers to establish and maintain a human resources department. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2077/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000762,"bill_number":"H2078","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Uplifting families and securing the right to strike for certain public employees","description":"Relative to securing the right to strike for certain public employees. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2078/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003864,"bill_number":"H2079","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To provide paid family and medical leave to educators and municipal employees","description":"For legislation to provide paid family and medical leave benefits for educators and municipal employees. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2079/2025","subjects":["health","labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003500,"bill_number":"H2080","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To promote economic mobility through ESOL","description":"Relative to providing job training for workers with limited-English proficiency. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2080/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002837,"bill_number":"H2081","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to minimum gratuity while dining","description":"Relative to minimum gratuity while dining. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2081/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002262,"bill_number":"H2082","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to contractor accountability","description":"Relative to accountability in labor and services provided by contractors and subcontractors in the Commonwealth. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2082/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001864,"bill_number":"H2083","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the small necessities leave act","description":"Relative to family and medical leave. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2083/2025","subjects":["health","labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002273,"bill_number":"H2084","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"For a minimum hourly health improvement wage","description":"Relative to establishing minimum hourly health improvement wage. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2084/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001818,"bill_number":"H2085","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Providing opportunities for apprentices to complete their training and ensuring for a skilled workforce in the commonwealth of Massachusetts","description":"Relative to providing opportunities for apprentices to complete their training and for ensuring a skilled workforce. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2085/2025","subjects":["housing","labor","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001580,"bill_number":"H2086","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Protecting labor and abolishing barriers to organizing rights","description":"Relative to labor organizing rights. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2086/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001520,"bill_number":"H2087","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relating to privileged communication between individuals and their labor organizations","description":"Relative to privileged communication between individuals and labor organizations. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2087/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004194,"bill_number":"H2088","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To restore collective bargaining for teachers and other school employees","description":"Relative to collective bargaining for teachers and other school employees. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2088/2025","subjects":["education","labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000885,"bill_number":"H2089","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to roadway excavation quality assurance","description":"Relative to the payment of wages on certain excavation projects. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2089/2025","subjects":["transportation","labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003481,"bill_number":"H2090","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Securing the application of Massachusetts law to employees of employers incorporated or operating in Massachusetts who provide their labor and services remotely","description":"Relative to remote employees. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2090/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002102,"bill_number":"H2091","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Protecting Massachusetts workers","description":"Relative to the verification of employment eligibility of employees through the federal employment authorization e-verify program. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2091/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001715,"bill_number":"H2092","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Clarifying mandatory overtime protections","description":"Relative to mandatory overtime protections in collective bargaining agreements entered into by hospitals and labor organizations. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2092/2025","subjects":["health","labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003555,"bill_number":"H2093","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to collective bargaining rights for legislative employees","description":"Relative to allowing legislative employees to unionize. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2093/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001469,"bill_number":"H2094","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To prevent wage theft, promote employer accountability, and enhance public enforcement","description":"Relative to wage theft, employer accountability, and public enforcement. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2094/2025","subjects":["public_safety","labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001124,"bill_number":"H2095","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to non-disclosure agreements relating to a claim of discrimination, non-payment of wages or benefits, retaliation, harassment or violation of public policy in employment","description":"Relative to non-disclosure agreements relating to a claim of discrimination, non-payment of wages or benefits, retaliation, harassment or violation of public policy in employment. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2095/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002334,"bill_number":"H2096","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to workplace safety and disclosure of violations","description":"Relative to workplace safety. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2096/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003579,"bill_number":"H2097","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to collective bargaining rights of Massachusetts employees","description":"Relative to collective bargaining rights. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2097/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003554,"bill_number":"H2098","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Codifying organizational standing","description":"Relative to public interest organizations under employment discrimination laws. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2098/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000613,"bill_number":"H2099","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to apprenticeship programs","description":"Relative to apprenticeship programs. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2099/2025","subjects":["housing","labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004532,"bill_number":"H2100","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to snow removal service liability limitation","description":"Relative to snow removal service liability limitations. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2100/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002241,"bill_number":"H2101","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To enforce laws protecting worksite safety","description":"For legislation to enforce laws protecting worksite safety. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2101/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001449,"bill_number":"H2102","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to acts of violence","description":"Relative to compensation to persons injured by acts of violence of patients, prisoners, or courtroom violence. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2102/2025","subjects":["public_safety","labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002700,"bill_number":"H2103","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Protecting warehouse workers","description":"Relative to warehouse workers. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2103/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000492,"bill_number":"H2104","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to meeting human service demand by modernizing incentives for the direct care workforce","description":"Relative to wage rates for human services providers. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2104/2025","subjects":["labor","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002084,"bill_number":"H2105","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Creating fairness in workers' compensation disfigurement benefits","description":"Relative to workers' compensation disfigurement benefits. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2105/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003058,"bill_number":"H2106","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to bereavement leave","description":"Relative to bereavement leave under the family and medical leave act. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2106/2025","subjects":["health","labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002551,"bill_number":"H2107","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to raising the minimum wage closer to a living wage in the commonwealth","description":"Relative to raising the minimum wage. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2107/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001205,"bill_number":"H2108","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing fairness for agricultural laborers in Massachusetts","description":"Relative to agricultural laborers. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2108/2025","subjects":["labor","agriculture"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002105,"bill_number":"H2109","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Amending the Massachusetts Paid Family Medical Leave Law definitions of a covered business entity and a covered contract worker","description":"Relative to the definitions of covered business entities and covered contract workers under paid family medical leave. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2109/2025","subjects":["health","labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001513,"bill_number":"H2110","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Improving the Massachusetts Paid Family Medical Leave Law","description":"Relative to paid family medical leave. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2110/2025","subjects":["health","labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000849,"bill_number":"H2111","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Amending the unemployment insurance law for workers with fluctuating work schedules","description":"Relative to unemployment insurance for workers with fluctuating work schedules. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2111/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002524,"bill_number":"H2112","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Protecting an employee's right to rebuttal of personnel records","description":"By Representative Gordon of Bedford, a petition of Kenneth I. Gordon protecting an employee's right to rebuttal of personnel records. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2112/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001555,"bill_number":"H2113","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to professional employer organizations","description":"Relative to professional employer organizations. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2113/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003792,"bill_number":"H2114","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to defense against abusive waivers","description":"Relative to employment contracts waiving certain substantive or procedural rights or remedies. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2114/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001659,"bill_number":"H2115","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Clarifying the prevailing wage act to protect actions by the attorney general","description":"Relative to the statute of limitations for certain prevailing wage act actions. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2115/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000745,"bill_number":"H2116","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to anti-retaliation protections for public employees","description":"Relative to anti-retaliation protections for public employees. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2116/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003899,"bill_number":"H2117","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to protecting wages of deceased employees","description":"Relative to wages of deceased employees. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2117/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001866,"bill_number":"H2118","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to noncompetition agreements in the Commonwealth","description":"For legislation to ban noncompetition agreements in the Commonwealth. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2118/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001976,"bill_number":"H2119","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Regulating the use of credit reports by employers","description":"Relative to regulating the use of credit reports by employers. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2119/2025","subjects":["labor","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001514,"bill_number":"H2120","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Clarifying the prevailing wage law","description":"For legislation to place the inspection, testing and repair of fire protection systems under the prevailing wage law. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2120/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000986,"bill_number":"H2121","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Providing opportunities for apprentices to complete their training and for ensuring a skilled workforce in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts","description":"Relative to providing opportunities for apprentices to complete their training and for ensuring a skilled workforce. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2121/2025","subjects":["housing","labor","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004058,"bill_number":"H2122","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Providing worker compensation protection to emergency response and medical personnel related to COVID-19 infection","description":"Relative to providing worker compensation protection to emergency response and medical personnel related to COVID-19 infections. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2122/2025","subjects":["health","labor","emergency"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003423,"bill_number":"H2123","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to workers' compensation disfigurement benefits concerning scarring","description":"Relative to workers' compensation disfigurement benefits concerning scarring. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2123/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003024,"bill_number":"H2124","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To protect hospital workers from being deprived of their wages","description":"For legislation to protect hospital workers from being deprived of their wages. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2124/2025","subjects":["health","labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001575,"bill_number":"H2125","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To provide paid family and medical leave to all educators","description":"Relative to paid family and medical leave for educators. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2125/2025","subjects":["health","labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002652,"bill_number":"H2126","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to prevailing wages","description":"For legislation to include certain bona fide apprenticeship and training programs under the prevailing wage law. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2126/2025","subjects":["housing","labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002879,"bill_number":"H2127","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the notification of large job layoffs","description":"For legislation to require certain notices prior to plant closings or layoffs. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2127/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000721,"bill_number":"H2128","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to commissioned employees","description":"Relative to compensation of certain employees. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2128/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002807,"bill_number":"H2129","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the definition of an independent contractor","description":"Relative to individuals performing services. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2129/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004116,"bill_number":"H2130","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to independent contractors","description":"Relative to independent contractors. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2130/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003122,"bill_number":"H2131","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to fairness in workers' compensation benefits","description":"For legislation to further regulate workers' compensation benefits. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2131/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001557,"bill_number":"H2132","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to commission sales rates","description":"For legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) to study issues relative to commission sales rates. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2132/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004436,"bill_number":"H2133","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to workers' compensation","description":"Relative to the forfeiture of workers' compensation. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2133/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003378,"bill_number":"H2134","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to municipal unemployment insurance reform","description":"Relative to municipal unemployment insurance. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2134/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004154,"bill_number":"H2135","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the digital Coogan law","description":"Relative to minors engaged in the work of vlogging. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2135/2025","subjects":["it","labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004575,"bill_number":"H2136","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To preserve employer autonomy","description":"Relative to employers under paid family medical leave. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2136/2025","subjects":["health","labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002813,"bill_number":"H2137","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Providing for payment by the Commonwealth of wages for members of the United States Coast Guard during the shut-down, so-called, of the United States Government","description":"By Representative Kearney of Scituate, a petition of Patrick Joseph Kearney that the salaries of members of the United States Coast Guard who are residents of the Commonwealth be paid by the Commonwealth during the so-called federal government shut-down. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2137/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003118,"bill_number":"H2138","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To ensure adequate coverage of funeral expenses in cases of work-related death","description":"For legislation to ensure adequate coverage of funeral expenses in cases of work-related death. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2138/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002742,"bill_number":"H2139","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to railroad workers earned sick time","description":"Relative to railroad workers earned sick time. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2139/2025","subjects":["transportation","labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001118,"bill_number":"H2140","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Creating a special legislative commission to study barriers to job retention for low-income workers","description":"Relative to barriers to job retention for low-income workers. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2140/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003690,"bill_number":"H2141","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to employee definition harmonization","description":"Relative to employment under the unemployment insurance program. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2141/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004053,"bill_number":"H2142","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Requiring human service employers to develop and implement programs that prevent workplace violence","description":"Relative to requiring human service employers to develop and implement programs that prevent workplace violence. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2142/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001528,"bill_number":"H2143","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to employment protections for victims of abusive behavior","description":"Relative to employment protections for victims of abusive behavior. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2143/2025","subjects":["public_safety","labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002899,"bill_number":"H2144","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to transparency in employee benefits reporting in private construction","description":"For legislation relative to transparency in employee benefits reporting in private construction. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2144/2025","subjects":["labor","elections","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003647,"bill_number":"H2145","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a minimum wage for employees of airline catering companies","description":"Relative to establishing a minimum wage for certain employees of airline catering companies. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2145/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000873,"bill_number":"H2146","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Ensuring domestic violence victims' protections for all employees in the Commonwealth","description":"Relative to employment protections for domestic violence victims. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2146/2025","subjects":["public_safety","labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001153,"bill_number":"H2147","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to employee references","description":"Relative to employee reference liability. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2147/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002738,"bill_number":"H2148","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to a public health prevailing wage exemption","description":"Relative to public health prevailing wage exemptions. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2148/2025","subjects":["health","labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001083,"bill_number":"H2149","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to non-fault unemployment insurance overpayments","description":"Relative to non-fault unemployment insurance overpayments. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2149/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003510,"bill_number":"H2150","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To increase unemployment insurance benefits for low wage workers","description":"For legislation to increase unemployment insurance benefits for low wage workers. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2150/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000865,"bill_number":"H2151","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To protect injured workers","description":"For legislation to protect injured workers. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2151/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003617,"bill_number":"H2152","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Extending parental leave","description":"Relative to parental leave under the family and medical leave program. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2152/2025","subjects":["health","housing","labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003849,"bill_number":"H2153","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Expanding access to commuter transit benefits offered by employers","description":"Relative to expanding access to commuter transit benefits offered by employers. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2153/2025","subjects":["transportation","labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002416,"bill_number":"H2154","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing parking cash-out","description":"Relative to parking benefits. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2154/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003711,"bill_number":"H2155","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Providing for the self-certification of benefits for small businesses","description":"Relative to providing for the self-certification of family or medical leave benefits for small businesses. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2155/2025","subjects":["health","labor","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002985,"bill_number":"H2156","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Providing hazard pay and protection for essential workers during a declared public health state of emergency","description":"Relative to providing hazard pay and protection for essential workers during a declared state of emergency. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2156/2025","subjects":["health","labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000934,"bill_number":"H2157","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Updating the Medical Society mission statement","description":"Relative to the Massachusetts Medical Society. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2157/2025","subjects":["health","labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002718,"bill_number":"H2158","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to employee leave of absence to appear in the Probate and Family Court","description":"Relative to leaves of absence of employees to appear before the Probate and Family Court. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2158/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004558,"bill_number":"H2159","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to fair wages on government subsidized construction projects","description":"Relative to fair wages on government subsidized construction projects. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2159/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001214,"bill_number":"H2160","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the confidentiality of communications of information of labor organizations","description":"Relative to the confidentiality of communications of information of labor organizations. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2160/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004132,"bill_number":"H2161","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Ensuring fair and full employee compensation","description":"Relative to ensuring fair and full employee compensation. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2161/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000805,"bill_number":"H2162","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to compliance with the prevailing wage laws of the Commonwealth","description":"Relative to compliance with prevailing wage laws for offsite fabrication. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2162/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002777,"bill_number":"H2163","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Clarifying the process for paying the wages of dismissed employees","description":"Relative to clarifying the process for paying the wages of dismissed employees. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2163/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002672,"bill_number":"H2164","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to institutions of higher education","description":"Relative to certain payment of wages in institutions of higher education. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2164/2025","subjects":["education","labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002219,"bill_number":"H2165","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to apprenticeship programs","description":"Relative to apprenticeship programs. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2165/2025","subjects":["housing","labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003793,"bill_number":"H2166","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to updating overtime salary thresholds and codify definitions to protect the middle class","description":"Relative to overtime pay and the salary threshold for overtime exemption. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2166/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001991,"bill_number":"H2167","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to wrongful discharge from employment","description":"Relative to wrongful discharge from employment. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2167/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003250,"bill_number":"H2168","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to unemployment compensation and labor disputes","description":"Relative to unemployment compensation and labor disputes. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2168/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002686,"bill_number":"H2169","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to worker compensation protections for certified medical cannabis patients and their caregivers","description":"Relative to worker compensation protections for certified medical cannabis patients and their caregivers. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2169/2025","subjects":["health","labor","cannabis"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002668,"bill_number":"H2170","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relating to protecting the interests of minor children featured on for-profit family vlogs","description":"Relative to minors engaged in the work of vlogging. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2170/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004338,"bill_number":"H2171","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To make data on workforce development outcomes public and accessible","description":"Relative to the availability of data on workforce development outcomes. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2171/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003735,"bill_number":"H2172","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To prevent heat-related illness in public sector outdoor workers","description":"For legislation to prevent heat-related illness in public sector outdoor workers. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2172/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003268,"bill_number":"H2173","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the structure of the Commonwealth Employment Relations Board","description":"Relative to the structure of the Commonwealth Employment Relations Board. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2173/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":["Commonwealth Employment Relations Board"]},{"bill_id":2001496,"bill_number":"H2174","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to fairness for municipal employees","description":"Relative to salaries and wages for municipal employees. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2174/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001483,"bill_number":"H2175","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to a youth training wage","description":"Relative to a youth training wage. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2175/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004181,"bill_number":"H2176","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Prohibiting employers from attempting to conceal violations of state wage, benefit, or tax laws","description":"Relative to employer disclosure of immigration status to conceal violation of state wage, benefit, or tax laws. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2176/2025","subjects":["finance","labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003576,"bill_number":"H2177","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To provide economic security for fishing industry participants","description":"For legislation to authorize the Secretary of Labor and Workforce Development to analyze the economic disruption and harm to the financial stability of those engaged in commercial fishing in the Commonwealth. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2177/2025","subjects":["environment","labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001435,"bill_number":"H2178","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to establishing a prevailing wage for security officers","description":"For legislation to establish a prevailing wage for security officers. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2178/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004127,"bill_number":"H2179","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Prohibiting employment discrimination based on the legal use of cannabis","description":"Relative to prohibiting employment discrimination based on the legal use of cannabis. 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Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2181/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003774,"bill_number":"H2182","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to an eight hour work day","description":"Relative to an eight hour work day. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2182/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004351,"bill_number":"H2183","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To ban captive audience meetings","description":"For legislation to ban captive audience and employer sponsored meetings. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2183/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004432,"bill_number":"H2184","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Requiring an annual report on the labor market needs of the Commonwealth","description":"For legislation to require an annual report on the labor market needs of the Commonwealth. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2184/2025","subjects":["labor","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002126,"bill_number":"H2185","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To provide fair wages to employees of public institutions of higher education","description":"Relative to wages and benefits for employees of public institutions of higher education. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2185/2025","subjects":["education","labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002493,"bill_number":"H2186","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the prevention of unemployment fraud","description":"For legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) to study and report on the policies and procedures of the Department of Unemployment Assistance to prevent and address unemployment fraud. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2186/2025","subjects":["labor","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004314,"bill_number":"H2187","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to modernizing the unemployment benefits online portal","description":"By Representative Vaughn of Wrentham, a petition of Marcus S. Vaughn that the Department of Unemployment Assistance online unemployment benefits portal have a status bar on every individual’s profile displaying the progress of the applicant’s claim. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2187/2025","subjects":["housing","labor","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004299,"bill_number":"H2188","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to bereavement leave","description":"Relative to bereavement leave. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2188/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004152,"bill_number":"H2189","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to bereavement leave","description":"Relative to bereavement leave. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2189/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002166,"bill_number":"H2190","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to sexual harassment workplace training","description":"Relative to employer policies and training to prevent unlawful harassment, including sexual harassment. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2190/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004569,"bill_number":"H2191","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To establish an enhanced care worker minimum wage","description":"Relative to an enhanced care worker minimum wage. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2191/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002201,"bill_number":"H2192","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To promote high value and evidence-based behavioral health care","description":"For legislation to promote high value and evidence-based behavioral health care. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2192/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002836,"bill_number":"H2193","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To ensure efficient and effective implementation of the Roadmap for Behavioral Health Reform","description":"Relative to the implementation of behavioral health reform. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2193/2025","subjects":["health","transportation"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000860,"bill_number":"H2194","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Petitioning for an emergency restraint bill","description":"Relative to emergency restraint and hospitalization. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2194/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001940,"bill_number":"H2195","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To improve the quality of mental health services, and rights of patients, by providing for sufficient privacy","description":"For legislation to improve the quality of mental health services and rights of patients by providing for sufficient privacy. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2195/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004476,"bill_number":"H2196","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to preventing overdose deaths and increasing access to treatment","description":"Relative to overdose deaths and access to treatment. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2196/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003430,"bill_number":"H2197","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Ensuring access to addiction services","description":"Relative to access to addiction services. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2197/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003524,"bill_number":"H2198","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Reducing emergency department boarding","description":"Relative to emergency department boarding. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2198/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001861,"bill_number":"H2199","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Ending unnecessary hospitalizations","description":"Relative to the involuntary hospitalization. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2199/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000594,"bill_number":"H2200","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the prescription monitoring program","description":"Relative to the administration of opioid maintenance treatment in the prescription monitoring program. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2200/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004111,"bill_number":"H2201","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to ensuring quality mental health services in state correctional facilities","description":"Relative to quality mental health services in state correctional facilities. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2201/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002112,"bill_number":"H2202","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Creating parity for mental and behavioral health services","description":"Relative to mental and behavioral health services. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2202/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000645,"bill_number":"H2203","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a pilot program for access to regulated psilocybin","description":"For legislation to authorize the Department of Public Health to establish a pilot program for psilocybin services for adults with post-traumatic stress disorder and other specified conditions. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2203/2025","subjects":["health","cannabis"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000918,"bill_number":"H2204","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to creating intensive stabilization and treatment units within the Department of Mental Health","description":"Relative to creating intensive stabilization and treatment units within the Department of Mental Health. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2204/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":["Mental Health"]},{"bill_id":2003285,"bill_number":"H2205","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Expanding loan repayment assistance for primary care physicians","description":"Relative to loan repayment assistance for primary care physicians. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2205/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001975,"bill_number":"H2206","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Enabling physician assistants to authorize psychiatric holds and ensure adequate training on their use","description":"For legislation to enable physician assistants to authorize psychiatric holds and ensure adequate training on their use. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2206/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002609,"bill_number":"H2207","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Building resilience and increasing access to mental health services","description":"For legislation to establish a grant program for increased mental health needs in nonprofit organizations at high risk of hate crimes. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2207/2025","subjects":["health","public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003314,"bill_number":"H2208","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To establish a perinatal behavioral health care workforce trust fund","description":"For legislation to establish a perinatal behavioral health care workforce trust fund. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2208/2025","subjects":["health","labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001719,"bill_number":"H2209","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a special commission on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, including but not limited to investigation of PTSD caused by the COVID 19 Pandemic","description":"Relative to establishing a commission on post traumatic stress disorder. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2209/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001471,"bill_number":"H2210","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To provide more timely treatment of inpatient mental health care","description":"Relative to inpatient mental health care treatment. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2210/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001873,"bill_number":"H2211","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Modernizing the six fundamental rights","description":"Relative to persons receiving services from the Department of Mental Health. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2211/2025","subjects":["health","water"],"agencies":["Mental Health"]},{"bill_id":2001999,"bill_number":"H2212","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to patient opioid notification","description":"Relative to the issuing of the initial prescription of Schedule II controlled dangerous substances or other opioid pain relievers. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2212/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004195,"bill_number":"H2213","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to treatment for substance use disorder","description":"Relative to treatment for substance use disorder. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2213/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000982,"bill_number":"H2214","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to substance use disorder evaluations","description":"Relative to substance use disorder evaluations. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2214/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002689,"bill_number":"H2215","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to establishing a commission to study the feasibility of joining the counseling compact","description":"For legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) to study the feasibility of joining the counseling compact. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2215/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003498,"bill_number":"H2216","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the administration of anti-psychotic or other psychotropic substances to nursing home residents","description":"Relative to anti-psychotic or other psychotropic. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2216/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000629,"bill_number":"H2217","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to opioid reversal drugs","description":"Relative to opioid reversal drugs. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2217/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003719,"bill_number":"H2218","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To further enhance behavioral health workforce development","description":"Relative to licensed mental health counselors and licensed supervised mental health counselors. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2218/2025","subjects":["health","labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004199,"bill_number":"H2219","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Expanding access to mental health services and strengthening risk assessment protocols","description":"For legislation to expand access to mental health services and strengthen risk assessment protocols. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2219/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001204,"bill_number":"H2220","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to access to psychiatric collaborative care","description":"Relative to healthcare coverage for psychiatric collaborative care. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2220/2025","subjects":["health","labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001063,"bill_number":"H2221","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to student mental health","description":"For legislation to require that student identification cards contain suicide prevention lifeline contact information. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2221/2025","subjects":["health","education"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002069,"bill_number":"H2222","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a commission to study quality & accessibility to telehealth","description":"Relative to the quality and accessibility of telehealth. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2222/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003535,"bill_number":"H2223","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to benzodiazepines and non-benzodiazepine hypnotics","description":"Relative to benzodiazepines and non-benzodiazepine hypnotics. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2223/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003208,"bill_number":"H2224","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to improving mental health care through innovation","description":"By Representative McMurtry of Dedham, a petition of Paul McMurtry that the Department of Mental Health be authorized to establish a program for the treatment and support of people with mental illness and brain-based disorders. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2224/2025","subjects":["health","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002569,"bill_number":"H2225","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to harm reduction and racial justice","description":"For legislation to further regulate the possession particular controlled substances. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2225/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004022,"bill_number":"H2226","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a commission to study the availability of the continuum of care services for persons with substance use disorder","description":"For legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) to study the availability of the continuum of care services for persons with substance use disorder. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2226/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000808,"bill_number":"H2227","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Replacing archaic and stigmatizing language for substance use","description":"Relative to updating certain terminology. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2227/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002227,"bill_number":"H2228","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Providing appropriate care for certain populations","description":"For legislation to create forensic units in certain hospitalization settings. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2228/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001961,"bill_number":"H2229","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To expand equity and access to patient centered care for substance abuse disorder","description":"For legislation to expand equity and access to patient centered care for substance abuse disorders. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2229/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003588,"bill_number":"H2230","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to overdose mapping","description":"For legislation to maintain a public database website for fatal and nonfatal opiate overdoses. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2230/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004500,"bill_number":"H2231","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing peer respites throughout the Commonwealth","description":"By Representatives Sabadosa of Northampton and Davis of Great Barrington, a petition of Lindsay N. Sabadosa and Leigh Davis that the Department of Mental Health be authorized to establish peer-run respite centers. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2231/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003178,"bill_number":"H2232","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To require equitable payment from the Commonwealth","description":"For legislation to provide that network hospitals be compensated for behavioral health services to certain MassHealth patients. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2232/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000770,"bill_number":"H2233","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Providing equitable access to behavioral health services for MassHealth consumers","description":"Relative to providing equitable access to behavioral health services for MassHealth consumers. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2233/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003137,"bill_number":"H2234","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing alternative models for behavioral health transport","description":"For legislation to examine alternative models for transport of behavioral health patients. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2234/2025","subjects":["health","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001358,"bill_number":"H2235","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Ensuring safe disposal of hypodermic needles and lancets in the Commonwealth","description":"Relative to the disposal of hypodermic needles and lancets. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2235/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001993,"bill_number":"H2236","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Resolve relative to children’s mental health in social media","description":"By Representative Tarsky of Needham, a petition of Joshua Tarsky for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to promote safe social media use, identify best practices for social media platforms to safeguard children’s mental health, and develop guidelines for safe social media use. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2236/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003090,"bill_number":"H2237","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Regarding a minor's consent to substance use treatment","description":"Relative to a minor's consent to substance use treatment. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2237/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002946,"bill_number":"H2238","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to rate fairness for water and sewer ratepayers under the jurisdiction of the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority","description":"For legislation to require the State Auditor to audit cities and towns for certain assessments charged for the furnishing of sewer or water services. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2238/2025","subjects":["health","environment","finance","energy","water"],"agencies":["Massachusetts Water Resources Authority"]},{"bill_id":2002379,"bill_number":"H2239","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to ensuring the privacy of the residents living in sober homes","description":"Relative to addresses of sober homes. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2239/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003248,"bill_number":"H2240","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to discharges from sober homes","description":"Relative to discharges from sober homes. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2240/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003794,"bill_number":"H2241","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to recovery housing in environmental justice communities","description":"Relative to recovery housing sober homes in environmental justice communities. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2241/2025","subjects":["health","housing","environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003217,"bill_number":"H2242","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Providing for more efficient wetlands","description":"Relative to wetlands ordinances in cities and towns. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2242/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002527,"bill_number":"H2243","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to legal advertisements and public notices","description":"Relative to legal advertisements and public notices. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2243/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001855,"bill_number":"H2244","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to making the charter of the city of Chicopee gender neutral","description":"For legislation to make the charter of the city of Chicopee gender neutral. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2244/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003601,"bill_number":"H2245","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to puppy mills","description":"Relative to commercial breeder dog kennels. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2245/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001744,"bill_number":"H2246","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To hold property owners accountable for recurring public nuisance","description":"Relative to holding property owners accountable for recurring municipal public nuisance complaints. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2246/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001430,"bill_number":"H2247","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to further increasing the fines for cruelty to animals, and establishing a fund dedicated to improvements for local animal shelters","description":"Relative to increasing the fines for cruelty to animals and establishing a fund dedicated to improvements for local animal shelters. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2247/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003494,"bill_number":"H2248","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the building or rebuilding of bridges on land that falls under the jurisdiction of more than one municipality","description":"Relative to the building or rebuilding of bridges on certain land that falls under the jurisdiction of more than one municipality. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2248/2025","subjects":["transportation"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003637,"bill_number":"H2249","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Protecting neighboring communities from deleterious construction","description":"Relative to certain construction projects occurring in municipalities within 1,500 feet of a border of another municipality. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2249/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003850,"bill_number":"H2250","status":2,"status_name":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-09-08","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Dissolving the Whately Water District","description":"For legislation to dissolve the Whately Water District. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2250/2025","subjects":["water"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003445,"bill_number":"H2251","status":4,"status_name":"Passed","status_date":"2025-11-10","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a special fund for the festival of the hills receipts for the town of Conway","description":"That the town of Conway be authorized to establish a special fund for the festival of the hills receipts in said town. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2251/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002741,"bill_number":"H2252","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To establish a commission to study the distribution of unrestricted local aid","description":"For legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) to study the distribution of general local aid, unrestricted general government aid and lottery aid to cities and towns. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2252/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001646,"bill_number":"H2253","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to updating animal health inspections","description":"Relative to updating animal health inspections. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2253/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003693,"bill_number":"H2254","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To establish local option fines for improper disposal of redeemable goods","description":"For legislation to establish a local option fine for improper disposal of certain redeemable beverage containers. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2254/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003844,"bill_number":"H2255","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Facilitating approval of inclusionary zoning for affordable housing","description":"Relative to local approval of inclusionary zoning. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2255/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001402,"bill_number":"H2256","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To protect pets","description":"Relative to the care and sale of cats, dogs and rabbits. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2256/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004048,"bill_number":"H2257","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Enhancing municipal bonding efficacy","description":"For legislation to establish a special legislative commission to conduct an investigation and study of municipal bonding. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2257/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003303,"bill_number":"H2258","status":4,"status_name":"Passed","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the Cotuit Fire District","description":"Relative to the Cotuit Fire District. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2258/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001699,"bill_number":"H2259","status":4,"status_name":"Passed","status_date":"2026-03-25","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Authorizing the Cotuit Fire District to raise and appropriate money for the Historical Society of Santuit and Cotuit","description":"Relative to authorizing the Cotuit Fire District to raise and appropriate money for the Historical Society of Santuit and Cotuit. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2259/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000792,"bill_number":"H2260","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to firefighter residency","description":"Relative to firefighter residency. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2260/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002184,"bill_number":"H2261","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Ending the criminalization of homelessness","description":"Relative to the criminalization of homelessness. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2261/2025","subjects":["housing","public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002226,"bill_number":"H2262","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Authorizing the town of Southborough to issue pension obligation bonds or notes","description":"By Representative Donaghue of Westborough, a petition of Kate Donaghue (by vote of the town) that town of Southborough be authorized to issue bonds or notes for the purpose of funding its portion of the unfunded pension liability of the Worcester regional retirement system. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2262/2025","subjects":["finance","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001283,"bill_number":"H2263","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to public hearing notification for variances from the terms of the applicable zoning ordinance or by-law","description":"Relative to public hearing notifications for variances from the terms of the certain zoning ordinances or by-laws. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2263/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002057,"bill_number":"H2264","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to free parking for veterans","description":"Relative to free parking for veterans. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2264/2025","subjects":["veterans"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003782,"bill_number":"H2265","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Providing for pre-service training for members of local boards and commissions","description":"Relative to providing for pre-service training for members of local boards and commissions. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2265/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001382,"bill_number":"H2266","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Repealing section 3A relative to MBTA communities","description":"For legislation to repeal section 3A relative to MBTA communities. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2266/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002877,"bill_number":"H2267","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to exemptions from MBTA community designations","description":"Relative to exemptions from MBTA community designations. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2267/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002796,"bill_number":"H2268","status":4,"status_name":"Passed","status_date":"2026-02-12","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Bridgewater town charter article II, legislative branch section 2-13(a) annual stipend","description":"Relative to the annual stipend of the town council of the town of Bridgewater. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2268/2025","subjects":["transportation","agriculture","water"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001710,"bill_number":"H2269","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Bridgewater town charter article IV, town manager \"temporary absence\"","description":"Relative to the position of town manager in the town of Bridgewater. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2269/2025","subjects":["transportation","water"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003149,"bill_number":"H2270","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Authorizing the town of Avon to appoint a town clerk","description":"That the town of Avon be authorized to appoint a town clerk. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2270/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002728,"bill_number":"H2271","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to non-criminal dispositions of municipal bylaws and acts of nature","description":"Relative to municipal bylaws for prevention of damage from certain trees. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2271/2025","subjects":["public_safety","water"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001853,"bill_number":"H2272","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Authorizing remote participation at town meetings in the town of Wayland","description":"That the town of Wayland be authorized to hold annual and special hybrid town meetings. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2272/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003189,"bill_number":"H2273","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Authorizing the town of Sudbury to establish a fee for checkout bags","description":"That the town of Sudbury be authorized to establish a fee for retail establishment checkout bags in said town. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2273/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002240,"bill_number":"H2274","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Authorizing remote participation at town meeting","description":"Relative to authorizing any town meeting to be held through remote participation or a hybrid of in-person and remote participation. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2274/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000810,"bill_number":"H2275","status":4,"status_name":"Passed","status_date":"2026-03-20","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Authorizing the city of Revere to pay a certain sum of money to Denise Mattera (Condelli), widow of School Committeeman Anthony Mattera","description":"Relative to authorizing the city of Revere to pay a certain sum of money to Denise Mattera (Condelli), widow of School Committeeman Anthony Mattera. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2275/2025","subjects":["education"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002560,"bill_number":"H2276","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to clinical or educational programs under the Dover amendment","description":"Relative to zoning for clinical or educational programs. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2276/2025","subjects":["education"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002571,"bill_number":"H2277","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Authorizing cities and towns to establish reduced maximum tow rates during certain declared emergencies","description":"For legislation to authorize cities and towns to establish reduced maximum tow rates during certain declared emergencies. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2277/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001937,"bill_number":"H2278","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to late fees and accrued interest on parking tickets","description":"Relative to late fees and accrued interest on parking tickets. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2278/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001317,"bill_number":"H2279","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to travel mileage rate fees for sheriffs, deputy sheriffs and constables","description":"Relative to travel mileage rate fees for sheriffs, deputy sheriffs and constables. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2279/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001633,"bill_number":"H2280","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To establish commonsense permitting reforms for businesses and landowners","description":"Relative to zoning variances. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2280/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001014,"bill_number":"H2281","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Reducing impervious surfaces","description":"Relative to municipal planning board regulations governing the reconstruction of certain local roadways. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2281/2025","subjects":["transportation"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004423,"bill_number":"H2282","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Providing for safe subdivision ways","description":"Relative to subdivision dead end ways. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2282/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003032,"bill_number":"H2283","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To safeguard municipal permitting","description":"Relative to municipal permitting. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2283/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001560,"bill_number":"H2284","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Encouraging public-private partnerships to create affordable housing at public sites","description":"Relative to the conveyance of municipal property for the construction of mixed-use developments that include housing. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2284/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000574,"bill_number":"H2285","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Creating a commission to study the effects of unfunded mandates on municipalities","description":"Relative to establishing a special commission to study the effects of unfunded mandates on municipalities. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2285/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003541,"bill_number":"H2286","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to property subdivision","description":"Relative to property subdivision. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2286/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001396,"bill_number":"H2287","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to snow removal fines","description":"For legislation to authorize municipalities to enforce snow removal penalties for sidewalks abutting privately-owned property near certain state roadways. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2287/2025","subjects":["transportation"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004589,"bill_number":"H2288","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to MBTA communities","description":"Relative to MBTA communities. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2288/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000532,"bill_number":"H2289","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To preserve public safety grant funding for cities and towns","description":"Relative to public safety grant funding for cities and towns for compliance with certain zoning laws. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2289/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004509,"bill_number":"H2290","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Providing for municipal flexibility in state housing mandates","description":"By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others that municipalities are authorized to petition for exemption from compliance with certain state-imposed housing mandates. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2290/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002487,"bill_number":"H2291","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Allowing municipalities to appeal zoning provisions under the MBTA Communities Act","description":"Relative to allowing municipalities to appeal zoning provisions under the MBTA Communities Act, so-called. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2291/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003997,"bill_number":"H2292","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to extending the requirements of the MBTA Communities Act to all cities and towns","description":"Relative to extending the requirements of the MBTA Communities Act, so-called, to all cities and towns. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2292/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001419,"bill_number":"H2293","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Requiring municipal spending reports on the use of opioid settlement funds","description":"Relative to requiring municipal spending reports on the use of opioid settlement funds. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2293/2025","subjects":["health","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001307,"bill_number":"H2294","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to voluntary municipal right of first refusal","description":"Relative to voluntary municipal right of first refusal. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2294/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004285,"bill_number":"H2295","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Providing for retroactive housing compliance under the MBTA Communities Act","description":"Relative to retroactive housing compliance under the MBTA Communities Act. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2295/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000724,"bill_number":"H2296","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Amending the MBTA communities act to provide recategorization and alternative compliance","description":"For legislation to provide recategorization and alternative compliance under the MBTA communities act, so-called. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2296/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002134,"bill_number":"H2297","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to protecting municipalities from unfunded mandates","description":"For legislation to require that fiscal notes be attached to legislation providing unfunded mandates on municipal governments. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2297/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001587,"bill_number":"H2298","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Facilitating site plan review","description":"Relative to site plan zoning review. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2298/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001318,"bill_number":"H2299","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Regarding land use board training","description":"Relative to education and training for members of local planning boards and zoning boards of appeals. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2299/2025","subjects":["education"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002101,"bill_number":"H2300","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to local option for associate members of planning boards","description":"Relative to local option for associate members of planning boards. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2300/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000842,"bill_number":"H2301","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to local option zoning voting thresholds","description":"Relative to zoning voting thresholds. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2301/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002207,"bill_number":"H2302","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To expand designation of priority development sites","description":"For legislation to expand designation of priority development sites. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2302/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003400,"bill_number":"H2303","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to special education reserve funds","description":"Relative to school district reserve funds to pay for unanticipated or unbudgeted costs for special education. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2303/2025","subjects":["education","finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001185,"bill_number":"H2304","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to a regional school assessment reserve fund","description":"Relative to a regional school assessment reserve funds. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2304/2025","subjects":["education"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002311,"bill_number":"H2305","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Reforming the MBTA Communities Act","description":"Relative to the MBTA Communities Act. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2305/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002908,"bill_number":"H2306","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To promote responsive city government","description":"For legislation to establish a \"Plan G\" form of city government. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2306/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000990,"bill_number":"H2307","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Authorizing local control of waste collection hours of operation","description":"Relative to authorizing local control of waste collection hours of operation. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2307/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001294,"bill_number":"H2308","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to multi-family zoning in MBTA communities","description":"Relative to multi-family zoning in MBTA communities. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2308/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003692,"bill_number":"H2309","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to sanctuary cities and towns","description":"For legislation to prohibit cities or towns from failing to enforce federal immigration laws by designating themselves as sanctuary cities and to withhold unrestricted general government aid to cities and towns for non-compliance. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2309/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003791,"bill_number":"H2310","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Authorizing the Wellfleet selectboard to lease property to the Wellfleet food pantry, inc","description":"By Representative Luddy of Orleans and Senator Cyr, a joint petition of Hadley Luddy and Julian Cyr (by vote of the town) that town of Wellfleet be authorized to lease property in said town to the Wellfleet Food pantry, Inc. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2310/2025","subjects":["water"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003150,"bill_number":"H2311","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to establishing a commission to study municipal licenses.","description":"Relative to the streamlining of municipal licenses for businesses. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2311/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003284,"bill_number":"H2312","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Regarding municipal zoning powers","description":"Relative to municipal zoning powers in relation to the installation of solar energy systems. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2312/2025","subjects":["energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003621,"bill_number":"H2313","status":4,"status_name":"Passed","status_date":"2025-10-30","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the Regional Commissions on the Status of Women","description":"For legislation to remove the town of Hull from the Eastern Regional Commission on the Status of Women. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2313/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003979,"bill_number":"H2314","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing the Dukes County Sheriff’s regional lockup fund","description":"For legislation to establish the Dukes County Sheriff’s regional lockup fund. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2314/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002256,"bill_number":"H2315","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to municipal publication of zoning by-law procedures","description":"Relative to procedures for publication of municipal zoning by-laws. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2315/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004469,"bill_number":"H2316","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To improve parking and pedestrian safety","description":"For legislation to improve parking and pedestrian safety. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2316/2025","subjects":["transportation"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002833,"bill_number":"H2317","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to zoning","description":"Relative to zoning. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2317/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003264,"bill_number":"H2318","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Providing for municipal meeting postponement due to inclement weather","description":"Relative to providing for municipal meeting postponement due to inclement weather. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2318/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003779,"bill_number":"H2319","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To protect animal health","description":"Relative to animal health. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2319/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001300,"bill_number":"H2320","status":4,"status_name":"Passed","status_date":"2025-10-17","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the position of treasurer-collector in the town of Berkley","description":"For legislation to authorize the town of Berkley to appoint the position of treasurer-collector in said town. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2320/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000682,"bill_number":"H2321","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Authorizing the city of Watertown to publish digital legal notices","description":"For legislation to allow print free digital legal notices for the city of Watertown. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2321/2025","subjects":["it","water"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003155,"bill_number":"H2322","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To update the public shade tree law","description":"For legislation to regulate the powers of tree wardens in municipalities in the Commonwealth. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2322/2025","subjects":["energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001292,"bill_number":"H2323","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to local journalism","description":"Relative to legal notices required to be published in newspapers by cities and towns. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2323/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002872,"bill_number":"H2324","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Providing for the establishment of sustainable water resource funds","description":"Relative to the establishment of sustainable water resource funds. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2324/2025","subjects":["environment","water"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003162,"bill_number":"H2325","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to ice cream truck vending","description":"Relative to ice cream truck vending. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2325/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001965,"bill_number":"H2326","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To prevent nonprofit institutions from avoiding wetlands or natural resource protections \r\nunder the so-called Dover Amendment","description":"Relative to zoning restrictions for land or structures for religious or educational purposes. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2326/2025","subjects":["education","environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002053,"bill_number":"H2327","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Mitigating MBTA Communities funding impact for First Responders and Education","description":"Relative to funding for public safety and education for certain Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority communities. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2327/2025","subjects":["education","public_safety","transportation","trade"],"agencies":["Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority"]},{"bill_id":2003999,"bill_number":"H2328","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Enabling cities and towns to stabilize rents and protect tenants","description":"Relative to enabling cities and towns to stabilize rents and protect tenants. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2328/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002013,"bill_number":"H2329","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To support the equitable utilization of third party consultants in land use determinations","description":"For legislation to support the equitable utilization of third party consultants in land use determinations. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2329/2025","subjects":["trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003685,"bill_number":"H2330","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to equitable representation","description":"Relative to the board of directors of the Springfield Water and Sewer Commission. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2330/2025","subjects":["water"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000607,"bill_number":"H2331","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Allowing municipalities to reasonably regulate solar siting","description":"Relative to zoning ordinances for the regulation of the installation of solar energy systems. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2331/2025","subjects":["energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000617,"bill_number":"H2332","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to COVID-19 complications for public safety employees","description":"Relative to indemnification of certain police officers and fire fighters. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2332/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004211,"bill_number":"H2333","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a municipal building assistance program and building authority","description":"For legislation to establish a municipal building assistance program and building authority. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2333/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002515,"bill_number":"H2334","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Providing state grants for municipal sustainability directors","description":"Relative to creating a municipal sustainability director fund. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2334/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002488,"bill_number":"H2335","status":4,"status_name":"Passed","status_date":"2025-12-04","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Extending residency requirements for members of the regular police or fire departments and fire alarm division of the city of Newton","description":"Relative to residency requirements for members of the regular police or fire departments and fire alarm division of the city of Newton. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2335/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000973,"bill_number":"H2336","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to assessor certificates","description":"Relative to assessors employed by cities and towns. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2336/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000961,"bill_number":"H2337","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to additional inspectors; inspector engaging in plumbing or gas fitting work","description":"Relative to inspectors of plumbing and gas fitting inspectors. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2337/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000704,"bill_number":"H2338","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to exemptions from MBTA community designations","description":"Relative to exemptions from MBTA community designations. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2338/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003047,"bill_number":"H2339","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to guidelines for MBTA communities","description":"Relative to determining if MBTA communities are in compliance with certain community zoning ordinances. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2339/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002654,"bill_number":"H2340","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Repealing section 3A relative to MBTA communities","description":"For legislation to repeal certain provisions of Housing Choice Initiative. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2340/2025","subjects":["housing","elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002890,"bill_number":"H2341","status":4,"status_name":"Passed","status_date":"2026-01-12","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the charter of the town of Acushnet","description":"Relative to the charter of the town of Acushnet. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2341/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002897,"bill_number":"H2342","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to dangerous dogs","description":"Relative to dangerous dogs. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2342/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003675,"bill_number":"H2343","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Repealing the MBTA communities act","description":"For legislation to repealing the MBTA communities act, so-called. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2343/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000561,"bill_number":"H2344","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Requiring Safe Harbor exceptions to the MBTA Communities Act","description":"For legislation to require safe harbor exceptions to the multi-family zoning as-of-right in certain MBTA communities. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2344/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001005,"bill_number":"H2345","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the MBTA Communities Act","description":"By Representative Turco of Winthrop, a petition of Jeffrey Rosario Turco, David F. DeCoste and Colleen M. Garry that communities of less than two square miles be exempt from the provisions of the the MBTA communities act, so-called. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2345/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002880,"bill_number":"H2346","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to a local option for municipalities to own and operate their own internet provider","description":"Relative to municipalities owning and operating broadband high speed internet infrastructure and services. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2346/2025","subjects":["it","transportation"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003557,"bill_number":"H2347","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To promote Yes in God's Back Yard","description":"Relative to zoning ordinances and taxation of land owned by religious sects or denominations for multifamily housing. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2347/2025","subjects":["housing","finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003754,"bill_number":"H2348","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to exclusionary zoning","description":"By Representative Vargas of Haverhill, a petition of Andres X. Vargas that the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities be authorized to regulate exclusionary zoning. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2348/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000943,"bill_number":"H2349","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Requiring automatic external defibrillators in Norfolk County public buildings","description":"Relative to automatic external defibrillators in Norfolk County public buildings. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2349/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002633,"bill_number":"H2350","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Facilitating site plan review","description":"Relative to site plan zoning review. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2350/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001187,"bill_number":"H2351","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Authorizing the Barnstable County and the town of Bourne to convey land and certain interests in land in the town of Bourne","description":"By Representative Vieira of Falmouth, a petition of David T. Vieira (by vote of the town) that Barnstable County be authorized to convey land and certain interests in land in the town of Bourne to said town. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2351/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003051,"bill_number":"H2352","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to parking permit fees","description":"Relative to parking permit fees charged by cities and towns. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2352/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000698,"bill_number":"H2353","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to hillside protection","description":"For legislation to authorize cities and towns to establish ridgeline and hillside protection district review boards. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2353/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001060,"bill_number":"H2354","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the use of certain fairground properties","description":"Relative to the use of certain fairground properties. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2354/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002458,"bill_number":"H2355","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Authorizing the town of Northfield to acquire property in the town of Bernardston","description":"That the town of Northfield be authorized to acquire certain property located in the town of Bernardston, for general municipal purpose. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2355/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001972,"bill_number":"H2356","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Incentivizing inclusionary zoning","description":"Relative to local approval of inclusionary zoning. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2356/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002000,"bill_number":"H2357","status":2,"status_name":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-08-18","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Amending the charter of the town of Sandwich","description":"By Representative Xiarhos of Barnstable, a petition of Steven George Xiarhos (by vote of the town) that the charter of the town of Sandwich to be amended to change the town clerk position from an appointed position to an elected position. Municipalities and Regional Government. 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Public Health.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2359/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003016,"bill_number":"H2360","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the operation of crematories by funeral establishments","description":"Relative to the operation of crematories by funeral establishments. Public Health.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2360/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001150,"bill_number":"H2361","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to ensuring quality healthcare for children","description":"Relative to the right to inspect medical records. 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Public Health.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2550/2025","subjects":["health","labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002130,"bill_number":"H2551","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to public health volunteer responders","description":"By Representative Vargas of Haverhill, a petition of Andres X. Vargas that the Department of Public Health establish a registry of volunteer personnel to provide health, medical and other services. Public Health.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2551/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003443,"bill_number":"H2552","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to student heart health","description":"Relative to the development and posting of guidelines and other relevant materials to inform and educate students about the symptoms and warning signs of heart disease. Public Health.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2552/2025","subjects":["health","education"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000778,"bill_number":"H2553","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Ensuring access to medical records","description":"Relative to fees to access to medical records. Public Health.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2553/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001002,"bill_number":"H2554","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to routine childhood immunizations","description":"Relative to routine childhood immunization reports made by schools. Public Health.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2554/2025","subjects":["health","education","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003744,"bill_number":"H2555","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to food truck licensure","description":"Relative to food truck licensure. Public Health.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2555/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003983,"bill_number":"H2556","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to AEDs for athletic fields","description":"By Representative Vaughn of Wrentham, a petition of Marcus S. Vaughn that cities and towns and schools be required to provide and maintain automated external defibrillators at athletic fields, parks and playgrounds. Public Health.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2556/2025","subjects":["it","health","education","housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001747,"bill_number":"H2557","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to requiring trauma kits in public buildings","description":"For legislation to authorize trauma kits, so-called, and trained designees in certain public buildings. Public Health.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2557/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002396,"bill_number":"H2558","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to prescription eyewear","description":"Relative to licensed physicians or registered optometrists registered to issue written prescriptions for eyeglasses or contact lenses. Public Health.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2558/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003694,"bill_number":"H2559","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To protect a patient’s right to a support person at health care facilities","description":"Relative to patients' rights to a support person at health care facilities. Public Health.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2559/2025","subjects":["health","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003365,"bill_number":"H2560","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Related to amending birth certificates","description":"For legislation to regulate changes to previously issued birth certificates. Public Health.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2560/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000991,"bill_number":"H2561","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Respecting autonomy in name choice for newly married partners","description":"Relative to the adoption of names upon marriage. Public Health.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2561/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004450,"bill_number":"H2562","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To create a nicotine free generation","description":"Relative to the prohibition of the sale of certain tobacco products to persons born on or after January 1, 2006. Public Health.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2562/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000549,"bill_number":"H2563","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing the dentist and dental hygienist compact","description":"For legislation to establish a dentist and dental hygienist compact. Public Health.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2563/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004320,"bill_number":"H2564","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to emergency hazard health duty","description":"Relative to creating a presumption of job relatedness for certain public safety personnel and first responders suffering from incapacitation or inability to perform their duties as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) infection or exposure. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2564/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004461,"bill_number":"H2565","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to technical rescue services","description":"Relative to technical rescue services. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2565/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002173,"bill_number":"H2566","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to mobile amusement equipment restraints","description":"Relative to mobile amusement equipment restraints. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2566/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002251,"bill_number":"H2567","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to jet ski safety","description":"For legislation to require safety training for operators of jet skis, surf jets or wetbikes. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2567/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002821,"bill_number":"H2568","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Requiring carbon monoxide alarms in all residential, governmental and commercial structures","description":"For legislation requiring carbon monoxide alarms in all residential, governmental and commercial structures. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2568/2025","subjects":["public_safety","environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004258,"bill_number":"H2569","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Expanding the availability of adaptable housing for people with disabilities and seniors","description":"Relative to the availability of adaptable housing for consumers with disabilities, mobility impairments and seniors. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2569/2025","subjects":["housing","public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000761,"bill_number":"H2570","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to special state police officers","description":"Relative to special state police officers. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2570/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003101,"bill_number":"H2571","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Creating a municipal and public safety building authority","description":"Relative to creating a municipal and public safety building authority. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2571/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002337,"bill_number":"H2572","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Updating emergency management","description":"For legislation to further regulate emergency management. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2572/2025","subjects":["public_safety","emergency"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000571,"bill_number":"H2573","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To enhance public safety","description":"For legislation to require mandatory cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement by local and state law enforcement agencies. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2573/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003716,"bill_number":"H2574","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To require seat belts on school buses","description":"For legislation to require seat belts on school buses. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2574/2025","subjects":["education","public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000584,"bill_number":"H2575","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to administering state and local agreements","description":"Relative to law enforcement agreements to enforce federal law. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2575/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003923,"bill_number":"H2576","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To establish a prepaid wireless E911 surcharge","description":"For legislation to establish a prepaid wireless E911 surcharge. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2576/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003958,"bill_number":"H2577","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to fire safety of state-owned buildings, structures and property","description":"Relative to fire safety of state-owned buildings, structures and property. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2577/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003941,"bill_number":"H2578","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To codify the Suffolk County Sheriff’s authority to provide pre-arraignment care of arrestees","description":"For legislation relative to the Suffolk County Sheriff’s authority to provide pre-arraignment care of arrestees. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2578/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003830,"bill_number":"H2579","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing the Massachusetts school safety data grant program","description":"Relative to establishing a program accessible to public safety agencies statewide to facilitate efficient emergency response on school campuses. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2579/2025","subjects":["education","public_safety","emergency"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000483,"bill_number":"H2580","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To protect the civil rights and safety of all Massachusetts residents","description":"Relative to local and state law enforcement involvement in federal immigration enforcement. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2580/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001306,"bill_number":"H2581","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to school bus safety","description":"Relative to seatbelts on school buses. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2581/2025","subjects":["education","public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001869,"bill_number":"H2582","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to police certification","description":"For legislation to further regulate police certification. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2582/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004573,"bill_number":"H2583","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Concerning the Massachusetts probation service","description":"For legislation to change the name of the Department of Probation to the Massachusetts probation service. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2583/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002354,"bill_number":"H2584","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To improve public safety and security","description":"Relative to the establishment of a state immigration processing and waiver office to improve public safety and security. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2584/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000965,"bill_number":"H2585","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to police chief reform and improvement – certification act","description":"Relative to police chief reform, improvement and certification. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2585/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003977,"bill_number":"H2586","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Enhancing the safety of high-rise buildings","description":"Relative to automatic sprinklers in certain older high rise buildings. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2586/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002885,"bill_number":"H2587","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a commission on municipal emergency medical service staffing levels and workforce development","description":"Relative to municipal emergency medical service staffing levels and workforce development.. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2587/2025","subjects":["health","public_safety","labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000933,"bill_number":"H2588","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to fire safety education in schools and colleges","description":"Relative to fire safety education in schools and colleges. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2588/2025","subjects":["education","public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002891,"bill_number":"H2589","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Requiring licensed gun owners to submit a yearly affidavit","description":"For legislation to require licensed gun owners to submit yearly affidavits. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2589/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000827,"bill_number":"H2590","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Making firearm owners civilly liable for damage caused by lost or stolen firearms","description":"Relative to making firearm owners civilly liable for damage caused by lost or stolen firearms. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2590/2025","subjects":["public_safety","water"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001181,"bill_number":"H2591","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To build restorative family and community connection","description":"For legislation to maximize visitation of incarcerated individuals. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2591/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001851,"bill_number":"H2592","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Authorizing the voluntary disavowal of eligibility to purchase a firearm","description":"By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition of Marjorie C. Decker that the commissioner of Criminal Justice Services be authorized to establish a list of persons who disavow eligibility to purchase firearms. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2592/2025","subjects":["public_safety","transportation"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003733,"bill_number":"H2593","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to elevator inspection fee waiver for non-profits","description":"For legislation to authorize non-profit or charitable organizations to apply for waivers to the state elevator inspection fee. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2593/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003337,"bill_number":"H2594","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to defining \"curios and relics\"","description":"Relative to firearms classified as \"curios and relics\". Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2594/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003466,"bill_number":"H2595","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the use of force equipment","description":"Relative to special state police officers and use of force equipment. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2595/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000879,"bill_number":"H2596","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Further defining a hate crime","description":"For legislation to further define hate crimes. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2596/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001206,"bill_number":"H2597","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the definition of law enforcement officers as pertaining to possession of firearms","description":"For legislation to further regulate the possession of firearms by law enforcement officers. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2597/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004184,"bill_number":"H2598","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to accurate firearms records","description":"Relative to firearms records. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2598/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000651,"bill_number":"H2599","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the use of green lights for municipal emergency management vehicles","description":"Relative to the use of green lights for municipal emergency management vehicles. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2599/2025","subjects":["public_safety","transportation","emergency"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003797,"bill_number":"H2600","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the establishment of the PFAS research and development public safety fund","description":"For legislation to establish the PFAS research and development public safety fund. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2600/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002199,"bill_number":"H2601","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Promoting passenger safety on motorcoaches","description":"Relative to passenger safety on motorcoaches. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2601/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001404,"bill_number":"H2602","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to notice of activation of the Massachusetts National Guard within the Commonwealth","description":"By Representative Domb of Amherst, a petition of Mindy Domb that the National Guard provide written notice of activations to certain members of the General Court. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2602/2025","subjects":["public_safety","veterans"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003179,"bill_number":"H2603","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To enhance child passenger safety","description":"Relative to further regulating child passenger restraints in motor vehicles. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2603/2025","subjects":["public_safety","transportation"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001456,"bill_number":"H2604","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To ensure access to medical parole","description":"Relative to access to medical parole. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2604/2025","subjects":["health","public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001383,"bill_number":"H2605","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Regarding consistent care for addiction rooted in evidence","description":"Relative to treatment for substance use and alcohol use disorders. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2605/2025","subjects":["health","public_safety","cannabis"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001171,"bill_number":"H2606","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To save lives by distributing Narcan to individuals at risk for an opioid overdose","description":"By Representative Domb of Amherst, a petition of Mindy Domb that certain prisoners be provided information about access to opioid antagonists in the community after release. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2606/2025","subjects":["health","public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000693,"bill_number":"H2607","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to injured correctional officers","description":"Relative to injured correctional officers. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2607/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004291,"bill_number":"H2608","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to human rights and improved outcomes for incarcerated people","description":"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.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2608/2025","subjects":["education","public_safety","labor","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003033,"bill_number":"H2609","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to successful transition and re-entry to tomorrow for incarcerated persons","description":"Relative to successful transitions and re-entries for incarcerated persons. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2609/2025","subjects":["public_safety","transportation"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004360,"bill_number":"H2610","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to lawful right to carry","description":"Relative to right to carry. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2610/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002747,"bill_number":"H2611","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to firearm licensing renewals during a state of emergency","description":"Relative to firearm licensing renewals during a state of emergency. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2611/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003930,"bill_number":"H2612","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to health insurance and incarcerated individuals","description":"Relative to incarcerated persons covered by health insurance plans. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2612/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003717,"bill_number":"H2613","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Providing for a study relative to the necessity of certain snow safety procedures","description":"Relative to rooftop snowfall and fire hydrant accessibility. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2613/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004491,"bill_number":"H2614","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to medical parole","description":"Relative to medical parole. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2614/2025","subjects":["health","public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003729,"bill_number":"H2615","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to electronic defensive devices","description":"Relative to the defensive use of certain electronic devices. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2615/2025","subjects":["it","public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002092,"bill_number":"H2616","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To establish a window falls prevention program within the Department of Public Health and mandate window guards in residential homes AKA \"Zella Ray's Law\"","description":"Relative to window guards in residential homes. 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Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2622/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004482,"bill_number":"H2623","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to protecting public safety from unlicensed work and trades","description":"Relative to protecting public safety from unlicensed work and trades. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2623/2025","subjects":["public_safety","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000882,"bill_number":"H2624","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To mandate flotation devices in police vehicles","description":"For legislation to mandate flotation devices in police vehicles. 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Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2636/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":["Structural Racism In Correctional Facilities","Special Legislative Commission"]},{"bill_id":2003605,"bill_number":"H2637","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Providing for greater police transparency","description":"Relative to police transparency. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2637/2025","subjects":["public_safety","elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004322,"bill_number":"H2638","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To reform parole","description":"Relative to parole board employees. 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Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2640/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000980,"bill_number":"H2641","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the safe storage of nationally recognized testing laboratory electric mobility devices","description":"Relative to the storage of electric mobility devices powered by lithium-ion batteries. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2641/2025","subjects":["public_safety","labor","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002460,"bill_number":"H2642","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Clarifying certain civil rights restrictions","description":"Relative to copy or duplicate of firearms. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2642/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001970,"bill_number":"H2643","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to freedom to purchase lawful goods","description":"For legislation to further define assault-style firearms and to repeal the special legislative commission on firearm data. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2643/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000546,"bill_number":"H2644","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to fire protection","description":"Relative to clarifying the standards for requiring the installation of automatic sprinkler systems in rehabilitated buildings. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2644/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004017,"bill_number":"H2645","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the sex offender registry","description":"For legislation to require sex offenders to submit a current color photograph to the sex offender registry. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2645/2025","subjects":["housing","public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002636,"bill_number":"H2646","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Pertaining to public fire safety and professionalism","description":"Relative to public fire safety and professionalism. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2646/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000739,"bill_number":"H2647","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To improve police training","description":"Relative to basic and in-service training programs by the municipal police training committee. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2647/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002788,"bill_number":"H2648","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Empowering law enforcement to cooperate with the United States to transfer custody of convicted criminals","description":"Relative to law enforcement's ability to cooperate with the United States to transfer custody of convicted criminals. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2648/2025","subjects":["public_safety","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003825,"bill_number":"H2649","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the Massachusetts Fire Training Council","description":"Relative to the membership of the Massachusetts Fire Training Council. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2649/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003331,"bill_number":"H2650","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to medical services","description":"Relative to definitions under the emergency medical services system law. 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Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2652/2025","subjects":["public_safety","transportation"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000981,"bill_number":"H2653","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the well-being of law enforcement officers after involvement in a critical incident","description":"Relative to the well-being of law enforcement officers after involvement in a critical incident. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2653/2025","subjects":["public_safety","water"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004137,"bill_number":"H2654","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To strengthen critical incident stress management for emergency service providers","description":"Relative to critical incident stress management for emergency service providers. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2654/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003428,"bill_number":"H2655","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Requiring health care employers to develop and implement programs to prevent workplace violence","description":"Relative to providing protections for health care employees who are victims of violence or assault and battery. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2655/2025","subjects":["health","public_safety","labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002661,"bill_number":"H2656","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To promote rehabilitation including guaranteed health, treatment, and safety for incarcerated LGBTQI+ People","description":"For legislation to promote rehabilitation including guaranteed health, treatment and safety for incarcerated LGBTQI+ persons. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2656/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001263,"bill_number":"H2657","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a Purple Alert system in the commonwealth","description":"By Representative Lewis of Framingham, a petition of Jack Patrick Lewis and Patrick M. 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Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2658/2025","subjects":["health","public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001753,"bill_number":"H2659","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To remove medical and health service fees for incarcerated people","description":"Relative to medical and health service fees for incarcerated people. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2659/2025","subjects":["health","public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003901,"bill_number":"H2660","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the size of the forensic science oversight board","description":"Relative to the membership of the forensic science oversight board. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2660/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003197,"bill_number":"H2661","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To improve public health and safety standards in communities around aging nuclear power plants and high-level nuclear waste dump sites","description":"For legislation to improve public health and safety standards in communities around aging nuclear power plants and high-level nuclear waste dump sites. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2661/2025","subjects":["health","public_safety","environment","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001076,"bill_number":"H2662","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to critical incident intervention by emergency service providers","description":"For legislation relative to critical incident intervention by emergency service providers. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2662/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002394,"bill_number":"H2663","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the internal benefits of public safety telecommunicators","description":"For legislation relative to the internal benefits of public safety telecommunicators. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2663/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003067,"bill_number":"H2664","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a board of hoisting machinery regulations","description":"Relative to establishing a board of hoisting machinery regulations. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2664/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003215,"bill_number":"H2665","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to access to constitutional rights","description":"Relative to the issuance of licenses for firearms. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2665/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002284,"bill_number":"H2666","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to preserving the ancient privileges of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts","description":"Relative to the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2666/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004535,"bill_number":"H2667","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the POST Commission","description":"Relative to the Massachusetts peace officer standards and training commission. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2667/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003814,"bill_number":"H2668","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Ensuring confidentiality for emergency service providers","description":"Relative to crisis intervention services for emergency service provider. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2668/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002107,"bill_number":"H2669","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Expanding hoisting examination opportunities for foreign language speakers","description":"For legislation to expand hoisting license examination opportunities for foreign language speakers. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2669/2025","subjects":["public_safety","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002275,"bill_number":"H2670","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a peace officer oath","description":"Relative to establishing a peace officer oath. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2670/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000643,"bill_number":"H2671","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to Massachusetts policy and procedures for missing and abducted children","description":"Relative to missing and abducted children investigations. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2671/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000894,"bill_number":"H2672","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to firearm industry accountability and gun violence victims’ access to justice","description":"Relative to firearm industry accountability and access to justice by allowing for civil actions by victims of gun violence. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2672/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002629,"bill_number":"H2673","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to loaning personal property","description":"Relative to firearm transactions. 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Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2703/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002046,"bill_number":"H2704","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the postpartum treatment of women in correctional facilities","description":"Relative to the postpartum treatment of women in correctional facilities. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2704/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000775,"bill_number":"H2705","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to health education in women's correctional institutions","description":"Relative to health education in women's correctional institutions. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2705/2025","subjects":["education","public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000500,"bill_number":"H2706","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to postsecondary education in correctional facilities","description":"Relative to postsecondary education in correctional facilities. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2706/2025","subjects":["education","public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001089,"bill_number":"H2707","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to furthering the success of opiate intervention programs","description":"Relative to immunity from prosecution for certain first responders for providing or transferring opioid antagonists to certain persons. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2707/2025","subjects":["health","public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002142,"bill_number":"H2708","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to registration of guns","description":"Relative to registration of guns. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2708/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004077,"bill_number":"H2709","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to live fire training requirements","description":"Relative to live fire training requirements. 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Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2719/2025","subjects":["education","public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000823,"bill_number":"H2720","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Related to public safety and police evidence review","description":"By Representative Turco of Winthrop, a petition of Jeffrey Rosario Turco that law enforcement departments provide resources to ensure officers can make accurate statements. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2720/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000969,"bill_number":"H2721","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To establish privileged contact with members of the general court","description":"For legislation to authorize persons committed to a state correctional facility privileged contact with members of the General Court. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2721/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001015,"bill_number":"H2722","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to a fresh start","description":"For legislation to establish within the Executive Office of Public Safety a fresh start program for the purpose of removing certain existential negative collateral consequences. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2722/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002810,"bill_number":"H2723","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to American Sign Language training","description":"For legislation to provide sign language training for public safety personnel and emergency medical personnel. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2723/2025","subjects":["health","public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002786,"bill_number":"H2724","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a special commission to ensure the safety and sustainability of non-profit public events","description":"Relative to establishing a special commission (including members of the General Court) to ensure the safety and sustainability of non-profit public events. 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Public Service.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2838/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002945,"bill_number":"H2839","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to retirement benefits for care givers at the Soldiers' Homes","description":"For legislation relative to retirement benefits for care givers at the Soldiers' Homes. Public Service.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2839/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002252,"bill_number":"H2840","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to 911 emergency communicators","description":"For legislation to include 911 emergency communicators in the heart law, so-called. 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Public Service.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2848/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003935,"bill_number":"H2849","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Amending credible service of the State Staff","description":"Relative to credible service for veterans serving as members of the State Staff. Public Service.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2849/2025","subjects":["veterans"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003686,"bill_number":"H2850","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the cancer presumption for police officers","description":"Relative to the cancer presumption for police officers. Public Service.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2850/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003866,"bill_number":"H2851","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to disability or death cause by contagious disease; presumption","description":"Relative to the presumption for disability or death cause by contagious diseases. Public Service.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2851/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001405,"bill_number":"H2852","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the maximum age requirement for firefighters for the town of Bedford","description":"By Representative Gordon of Bedford, a petition of Kenneth I. 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Public Service.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2854/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002339,"bill_number":"H2855","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To exempt the Executive Director of the Municipal Police Training Committee from earnings limitations","description":"For legislation to exempt the executive director of the Municipal Police Training Committee from earnings limitations. Public Service.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2855/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002592,"bill_number":"H2856","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to line-of-duty death and survivor benefits","description":"Relative to line-of-duty death and survivor benefits for police officers and firefighters. 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Public Service.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2979/2025","subjects":["public_safety","labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002204,"bill_number":"H2980","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to retirement benefits for county correctional nurses","description":"Relative to retirement benefits for county correctional nurses. Public Service.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2980/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002649,"bill_number":"H2981","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to retirement benefits for installation security officers","description":"Relative to placing installation security officers in Group 4 of the contributory retirement system for public employees. 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Public Service.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2984/2025","subjects":["veterans"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002155,"bill_number":"H2985","status":3,"status_name":"Enrolled","status_date":"2026-04-02","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Authorizing Stephen Justice to take the civil service examination for the position of firefighter in the city of Haverhill notwithstanding the maximum age requirement","description":"For legislation to authorize Stephen Justice to take the civil service examination for the position of firefighter in the city of Haverhill, notwithstanding the maximum age requirement. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2985/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002177,"bill_number":"H2986","status":3,"status_name":"Enrolled","status_date":"2026-04-02","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Authorizing Javier Vargas to take the civil service examination for the position of firefighter in the city of Haverhill notwithstanding the maximum age requirement","description":"For legislation to authorize Javier Vargas to take the civil service examination for the position of firefighter in the city of Haverhill, notwithstanding the maximum age requirement. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2986/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001287,"bill_number":"H2987","status":3,"status_name":"Enrolled","status_date":"2026-04-02","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Authorizing Brittany Sproule to take the civil service examination for the position of firefighter in the city of Haverhill notwithstanding the maximum age requirement","description":"For legislation to authorize Brittany Sproule to take the civil service examination for the position of firefighter in the city of Haverhill, notwithstanding the maximum age requirement. Public Service. 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Public Service.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2991/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":["Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority"]},{"bill_id":2001389,"bill_number":"H2992","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Authorizing the appointment or retired police officers as special police officers in the town of Brookline","description":"That the town of Brookline be authorized to appoint retired police officers as special police officers in said town. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2992/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001388,"bill_number":"H2993","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Providing the next of kin of a police officer or firefighter killed in the line of duty with the flags of the Commonwealth and the United States","description":"Relative to providing the next of kin of a police officer or firefighter killed in the line of duty with the flags of the Commonwealth and the United States. Public Service.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2993/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004011,"bill_number":"H2994","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to veterans retirement and pensions","description":"Relative to public employee retirement and pensions for certain veterans. 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Public Service.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2997/2025","subjects":["public_safety","trade"],"agencies":["Massachusetts Port Authority"]},{"bill_id":2002948,"bill_number":"H2998","status":2,"status_name":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-10-23","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Authorizing Thomas Harmon to purchase creditable service from the Barnstable County Retirement Board","description":"By Representative Xiarhos of Barnstable, a petition of Steven George Xiarhos (with the approval of the county commissioners) that Thomas Harmon be authorized to purchase creditable service from the Barnstable County Retirement Board. Public Service.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2998/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":["Barnstable County Retirement Board"]},{"bill_id":2002314,"bill_number":"H2999","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to fair worker representation on joint purchasing group committees","description":"Relative to fair worker representation on joint purchasing group committees. Public Service.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H2999/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003462,"bill_number":"H3000","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the retirement classification of licensed drinking water operators","description":"Relative to the retirement classification of licensed drinking water operators. Public Service.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3000/2025","subjects":["water"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000794,"bill_number":"H3001","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Supporting disabled first responders","description":"Relative to supporting disabled first responders. Public Service.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3001/2025","subjects":["trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000520,"bill_number":"H3002","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the retirement of University of Massachusetts police","description":"Relative to the retirement of University of Massachusetts police. Public Service.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3002/2025","subjects":["education","public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001779,"bill_number":"H3003","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to a COVID-19 retirement credit study","description":"Relative to awarding a retirement credit to certain public employees who worked between March, 2020 and at least January, 2021. Public Service.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3003/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003411,"bill_number":"H3004","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Authorizing cities and towns to provide a residential exemption to senior citizens","description":"For legislation to authorize municipalities to provide residential exemptions to senior citizens. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3004/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003819,"bill_number":"H3005","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to municipal income-based taxation","description":"Relative to local taxes based on personal or business income instead of local real property taxes. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3005/2025","subjects":["housing","finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003667,"bill_number":"H3006","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the valuation of long term residences","description":"Relative to the assessed property tax valuation of certain long term residences. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3006/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003304,"bill_number":"H3007","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the exemption of the sales or use tax for leased motor vehicles","description":"Relative to the exemption of the sales or use tax for leased motor vehicles. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3007/2025","subjects":["transportation","finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003343,"bill_number":"H3008","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to non-contiguous farm land","description":"Relative to non-contiguous farm land. 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Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3010/2025","subjects":["education","finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003948,"bill_number":"H3011","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To reduce delinquent municipal tax interest rates","description":"Relative to delinquent municipal tax interest rates. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3011/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003121,"bill_number":"H3012","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to fines on certain commercial and revenue property","description":"Relative to fines on certain commercial and revenue property in written returns of information to determine the valuation of real property. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3012/2025","subjects":["housing","finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002746,"bill_number":"H3013","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a tax credit for users of public waterway transportation","description":"Relative to establishing a tax credit for users of public waterway transportation. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3013/2025","subjects":["transportation","finance","water","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000852,"bill_number":"H3014","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing tax credits for the adoption of cats and dogs","description":"Relative to establishing tax credits for the adoption of cats and dogs. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3014/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000572,"bill_number":"H3015","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Providing for a donation check-off box on state tax returns for the Massachusetts Youth & Government program","description":"For legislation to provide a donation check-off box on state tax returns for the establishment of the Y.M.C.A. youth and government fund. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3015/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000513,"bill_number":"H3016","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a homestead exemption for disabled veterans","description":"For legislation to establish a homestead exemption for disabled veterans. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3016/2025","subjects":["finance","veterans"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003767,"bill_number":"H3017","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the deduction of health insurance payments from gross income for self employed individuals","description":"Relative to providing a tax deduction of health insurance payments from gross income for self-employed individuals. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3017/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001730,"bill_number":"H3018","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Providing an income tax credit for families caring for relatives at home who are elderly or victims of Alzheimer's disease","description":"Relativerelatives at home who are elderly or totally disabled with Alzheimer’s disease. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3018/2025","subjects":["public_safety","finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000700,"bill_number":"H3019","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Exempting certain fraternal organizations from the tax of sales of alcoholic beverages","description":"By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition of Bruce J. Ayers that certain fraternal organizations be exempt from the tax on the sale of alcoholic beverages. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3019/2025","subjects":["finance","cannabis"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002616,"bill_number":"H3020","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to providing tax processing and filing assistance for certain disabled veterans","description":"Relative to providing tax processing and filing assistance for certain disabled veterans. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3020/2025","subjects":["finance","veterans"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000486,"bill_number":"H3021","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Extending certain existing sales tax exemptions to veteran's organizations","description":"Relative to certain sales tax exemptions for veterans’ organizations. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3021/2025","subjects":["finance","veterans"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002512,"bill_number":"H3022","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Providing for property tax relief for small business owners","description":"Relative to providing property tax relief for small business owners. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3022/2025","subjects":["finance","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000641,"bill_number":"H3023","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to exemptions for small charities for tax upon raffle proceeds","description":"For legislation to exempt small charities from the tax on raffle proceeds. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3023/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002417,"bill_number":"H3024","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to a sales tax exemption for animal medication prescribed by veterinarians","description":"Relative to providing for a sales tax exemption for animal medication prescribed by veterinarians. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3024/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004382,"bill_number":"H3025","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to long-term care insurance tax credit","description":"Relative to long term care insurance tax credits. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3025/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002312,"bill_number":"H3026","status":4,"status_name":"Passed","status_date":"2026-02-19","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Allowing the town of Williamstown to expand financial eligibility for senior property tax exemption","description":"That the town of Williamstown be authorized to expand financial eligibility for the senior property tax exemption. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3026/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000813,"bill_number":"H3027","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relating to guardians of surviving children of emergency first responders","description":"For legislation to authorize the abatement of certain real estate taxes for surviving spouses or guardians of children of emergency first responders or corrections officers killed in the line of duty. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3027/2025","subjects":["public_safety","finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003520,"bill_number":"H3028","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a friends and family rate","description":"For legislation to further regulate the room occupancy excise. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3028/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002555,"bill_number":"H3029","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to rental credits","description":"For legislation to further regulate certain rental property tax credits. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3029/2025","subjects":["housing","finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000953,"bill_number":"H3030","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Maintaining the state disaster relief and resiliency trust fund","description":"For legislation to further regulate the transfer of excess tax revenues. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3030/2025","subjects":["finance","emergency"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004090,"bill_number":"H3031","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To promote jobs and economic growth in tourism, visitation and hospitality","description":"For legislation to provide additional funding for the Massachusetts Tourism Trust Fund. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3031/2025","subjects":["health","finance","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004051,"bill_number":"H3032","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To reform payments in lieu of taxes for state-owned land","description":"Relative to payments in lieu of taxes for state-owned land. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3032/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002681,"bill_number":"H3033","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the fuel tax","description":"Relative to the gasoline and diesel fuel tax. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3033/2025","subjects":["transportation","finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003757,"bill_number":"H3034","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a farm fuel tax rebate","description":"For legislation to establish a farm fuel tax rebate. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3034/2025","subjects":["transportation","finance","agriculture"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002920,"bill_number":"H3035","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To reduce graduate student loan debt","description":"Relative to the taxation of graduate student loan debt. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3035/2025","subjects":["education","finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001243,"bill_number":"H3036","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to historic building tax credits","description":"For legislation to establish a historic building fire prevention tax credit. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3036/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002259,"bill_number":"H3037","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To allow individual donations to countries vulnerable to climate change","description":"For legislation to allow taxpayers to voluntarily contribute all or part of tax refunds to countries vulnerable to climate change. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3037/2025","subjects":["environment","finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001668,"bill_number":"H3038","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To establish a downtown vitality fund to strengthen local business districts and main streets","description":"For legislation to establish a downtown vitality fund to strengthen local business districts and main streets funded by a portion of the sales tax. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3038/2025","subjects":["finance","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003755,"bill_number":"H3039","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the housing development incentive program","description":"Relative to the housing development incentive program. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3039/2025","subjects":["housing","finance","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001305,"bill_number":"H3040","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relating to improvements to residential properties","description":"Relative to the financing of qualifying improvements to residential property. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3040/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002991,"bill_number":"H3041","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Encouraging home ownership by establishing a first time home buyers savings account","description":"Relative to the establishment of first-time homebuyer savings accounts and providing for an income tax deduction for certain amounts contributed to such accounts. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3041/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000479,"bill_number":"H3042","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a building permit fee surcharge for affordable housing in the town of Concord","description":"By Representatives Cataldo of Concord and Gentile of Sudbury, a petition of Simon Cataldo and Carmine Lawrence Gentile (by vote of the town) that town of Concord be authorized to establish a building permit fee surcharge for affordable housing in said town. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3042/2025","subjects":["housing","finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001647,"bill_number":"H3043","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a real estate transfer fee upon the transfer of property in the town of Concord","description":"That the town of Concord be authorized to establish a real estate transfer fee upon the transfer of property in said town. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3043/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000932,"bill_number":"H3044","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to tax exemptions for contributions to a 401(k) through a sole proprietorship","description":"Relative to tax exemptions for contributions to 401(k)s through sole proprietorships. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3044/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003488,"bill_number":"H3045","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the bundled cell phone taxation","description":"Relative to the sales tax on mobile telecommunications devices purchased with a service contract. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3045/2025","subjects":["it","finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003907,"bill_number":"H3046","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To provide an income tax exemption for families caring for their elderly relatives at home","description":"For legislation to provide an income tax exemption for families caring for their elderly relatives at home. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3046/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001448,"bill_number":"H3047","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Restoring the harbors and inland waters maintenance fund","description":"Relative to restoring the harbors and inland waters maintenance fund. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3047/2025","subjects":["finance","water"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003673,"bill_number":"H3048","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to increasing interest rate deductions","description":"Relative to increasing interest rate deductions. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3048/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003053,"bill_number":"H3049","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To exempt certain personal protection equipment from sales tax","description":"For legislation to exempt certain personal protection equipment from sales tax. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3049/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001010,"bill_number":"H3050","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to regional ballot initiatives","description":"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.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3050/2025","subjects":["transportation","finance","elections","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001342,"bill_number":"H3051","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to taxes due upon the death of active duty personnel and the elderly","description":"Relative to taxes due upon the death of active duty personnel and the elderly. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3051/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002995,"bill_number":"H3052","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to public benefit corporations","description":"For legislation to provide preferential tax rates to certain public benefit corporations. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3052/2025","subjects":["housing","finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001341,"bill_number":"H3053","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Providing for a local option transportation excise tax on large employers","description":"Relative to providing for a local option transportation excise tax on large employers. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3053/2025","subjects":["transportation","finance","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004422,"bill_number":"H3054","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To establish a local option municipal excise tax on unused utility corridors","description":"For legislation to establish a local option municipal excise tax on certain unused utility corridors. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3054/2025","subjects":["finance","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001664,"bill_number":"H3055","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To provide a tax credit for electric landscaping equipment for small yard care businesses","description":"For legislation to provide a tax credit for electric landscaping equipment for small yard care businesses. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3055/2025","subjects":["finance","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000665,"bill_number":"H3056","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Enabling a local option for a real estate transfer fee to fund affordable housing","description":"For legislation to support affordable housing with a local option for a fee to be applied to certain real estate transactions. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3056/2025","subjects":["housing","finance","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003739,"bill_number":"H3057","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a tiered corporate minimum tax","description":"Relative to establishing a tiered corporate minimum tax. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3057/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002035,"bill_number":"H3058","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Enabling a local option empty homes tax on vacant units in residential buildings","description":"For legislation to establish a local option empty homes tax on vacant units in residential buildings. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3058/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002370,"bill_number":"H3059","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Promoting estate tax fairness","description":"Relative to the taxation of transfers of certain estates. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3059/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002572,"bill_number":"H3060","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Facilitating housing for all","description":"For legislation to establish a homelessness prevention and reduction fund to be funded by taxes on gross receipts of business entities. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3060/2025","subjects":["housing","finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003300,"bill_number":"H3061","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Addressing international real estate speculation","description":"Relative to the imposition of a fee on the purchase price upon the transfer of real property interest to alien purchasers in certain real property transactions. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3061/2025","subjects":["housing","finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004326,"bill_number":"H3062","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Providing for settlements of tax liability","description":"Relative to settlements of tax liability. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3062/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003166,"bill_number":"H3063","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Updating and expanding the renter's income tax deduction","description":"Relative to the income tax deduction for renters. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3063/2025","subjects":["housing","finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003261,"bill_number":"H3064","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to bilingual educators and dual language certification incentives","description":"For legislation to establish a separate fund to be known as the bilingual education trust fund in support of bilingual educators and dual language certification incentives. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3064/2025","subjects":["education","finance","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004419,"bill_number":"H3065","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to contractor rental equipment","description":"Relative to the sales tax on contractor rental equipment. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3065/2025","subjects":["housing","finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002819,"bill_number":"H3066","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Investing in clean transportation","description":"For legislation to further regulate the taxation of certain common carriers. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3066/2025","subjects":["transportation","finance","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002556,"bill_number":"H3067","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to oral nicotine products","description":"Relative to taxes imposed on certain oral nicotine products. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3067/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001238,"bill_number":"H3068","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to delinquent and deferred interest rate uniformity","description":"Relative to delinquent and deferred interest rate uniformity. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3068/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001951,"bill_number":"H3069","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to municipal senior property tax relief for 100% disabled veterans","description":"Relative to municipal senior property tax relief for 100% disabled veterans. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3069/2025","subjects":["finance","veterans"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001611,"bill_number":"H3070","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"For a COVID-19 vaccination tax credit","description":"Relative to a COVID-19 vaccination tax credit. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3070/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001397,"bill_number":"H3071","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the uniform sales tax","description":"Relative to the sales tax. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3071/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001480,"bill_number":"H3072","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"For an enabling authority - Vaccination Tax Credit","description":"Relative to providing certain individuals with a vaccination tax credit. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3072/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002967,"bill_number":"H3073","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Supporting families through enhanced tax credits","description":"For legislation to support families through enhanced tax credits. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3073/2025","subjects":["finance","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002390,"bill_number":"H3074","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Protecting youth from nicotine addiction","description":"Relative to the excise tax on cigarettes, cigars, and smoking tobacco. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3074/2025","subjects":["health","finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001006,"bill_number":"H3075","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to protecting youth by closing the synthetic nicotine loophole","description":"Relative to the taxation of certain tobacco products. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3075/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002055,"bill_number":"H3076","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to annual lists and manufacturing corporations","description":"Relative to annual lists and manufacturing corporations. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3076/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002480,"bill_number":"H3077","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To further the protection of agricultural land","description":"Relative to the imposition of the sales tax for the keeping of horses as a commercial enterprise. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3077/2025","subjects":["finance","agriculture"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001131,"bill_number":"H3078","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To provide municipalities with the option to freeze residential tax rate or valuation for the elderly with means tested criteria","description":"For legislation to provide municipalities with the option to freeze residential tax rate or valuation for the elderly with means tested criteria. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3078/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000706,"bill_number":"H3079","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To promote employee ownership","description":"Relative to the taxation of certain business corporations sponsoring employee stock ownership plans. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3079/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003185,"bill_number":"H3080","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to embarkation fees","description":"Relative to the imposition of embarkation fees from ferry services. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3080/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002248,"bill_number":"H3081","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a tax exemption for pension income for certain senior citizens of the Commonwealth","description":"Relative to establishing tax exemptions for pension income for certain senior citizens of the Commonwealth. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3081/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003508,"bill_number":"H3082","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing an excise tax on guns and ammunition","description":"For legislation to establish an excise tax on guns and ammunition. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3082/2025","subjects":["public_safety","finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003223,"bill_number":"H3083","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Requiring public disclosures by publicly-traded corporate taxpayers","description":"Relative to requiring public disclosures by publicly-traded corporate taxpayers. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3083/2025","subjects":["finance","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002213,"bill_number":"H3084","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to increasing economic development and business opportunity in the design and manufacture of video games through the use of tax credits","description":"Relative to increasing economic development and business opportunity in the design and manufacture of video games through the use of tax credits. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3084/2025","subjects":["finance","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004264,"bill_number":"H3085","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Providing incentives to the digital interactive media/entertainment industries","description":"Relative to providing tax incentives to the digital interactive media/entertainment industries. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3085/2025","subjects":["it","finance","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002450,"bill_number":"H3086","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Providing tax credits to certain employers that provide affordable, on-site child-care for employees","description":"Relative to providing tax credits to certain employers that provide on-site child-care for employees. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3086/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001445,"bill_number":"H3087","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Repealing chapter 62F","description":"For legislation to repeal the law placing limitations on the growth of state revenues. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3087/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003001,"bill_number":"H3088","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Creating a 'Chapter 62F calculations' study group of fiscal harms caused by excluding new local tax revenue from \"allowable state tax revenue\" calculations and other such calculations","description":"Relative to creating a Chapter 62F calculations study group of fiscal harms caused by excluding new local tax revenue from \"allowable state tax revenue\" calculations and other such calculations. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3088/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004124,"bill_number":"H3089","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to taxation of digital advertising services","description":"Relative to taxation of digital advertising services. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3089/2025","subjects":["it","finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002666,"bill_number":"H3090","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing the Massachusetts Maritime Commercial Development tax credit","description":"For legislation to establish maritime commercial development tax credits. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3090/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004354,"bill_number":"H3091","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a tax credit for artist work space","description":"For legislation to establish an artist workspace tax credit. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3091/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000547,"bill_number":"H3092","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Reducing CPA recording fees for affordable housing","description":"Relative to recording fees paid by certified public accountants to registers of deeds and assistant recorders under the community preservation law. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3092/2025","subjects":["housing","finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001235,"bill_number":"H3093","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the electronic filing of certain forms used in property valuation","description":"Relative to the electronic filing of certain forms used in property valuation. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3093/2025","subjects":["it","finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001432,"bill_number":"H3094","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to incentivizing multi-family housing through redevelopment","description":"For legislation to provide tax credits for certain certified rural housing redevelopment projects. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3094/2025","subjects":["housing","finance","agriculture"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004475,"bill_number":"H3095","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Providing for an income tax exemption for senior citizens","description":"For legislation to provide a certain income tax exemption for elderly persons. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3095/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002525,"bill_number":"H3096","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to work from home incentives","description":"Relative to work from home tax incentives. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3096/2025","subjects":["finance","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002428,"bill_number":"H3097","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the bundled cell phone taxation","description":"Relative to the sales tax on mobile telecommunications devices purchased with a service contract. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3097/2025","subjects":["it","finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000880,"bill_number":"H3098","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to home heating oil deductions","description":"Relative to home heating oil tax deductions. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3098/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001952,"bill_number":"H3099","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Authorizing the establishment of a means tested senior citizen property tax exemption","description":"Relative to the establishment of a municipal option means tested senior citizen property tax exemption. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3099/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003967,"bill_number":"H3100","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Exempting disabled veterans from sales tax when leasing a motor vehicle","description":"For legislation to exempt disabled veterans from sales tax when leasing a motor vehicle. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3100/2025","subjects":["transportation","finance","veterans"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001459,"bill_number":"H3101","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to vehicle registration fees and sales tax for disabled veterans","description":"Relative to vehicle registration fees and sales taxes for disabled veterans. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3101/2025","subjects":["transportation","finance","veterans"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002294,"bill_number":"H3102","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Expanding the senior property tax exemption","description":"Relative to the senior property tax exemption. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3102/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002395,"bill_number":"H3103","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To further lead remediation in rental housing by increasing the deleading credit","description":"Relative to rental housing deleading income tax credit. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3103/2025","subjects":["housing","finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001890,"bill_number":"H3104","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the assisted living programs","description":"Relative to making assisted living programs eligible for tax increment financing and allowing municipalities to provide flexible targeted incentives. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3104/2025","subjects":["finance","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004179,"bill_number":"H3105","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the establishment of a means tested senior citizen property tax exemption","description":"Relative to the establishment of a means tested senior citizen property tax exemption. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3105/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002586,"bill_number":"H3106","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To allow cities and towns to increase the local tax rate on meals","description":"For legislation to allow cities and towns to increase the local tax rate on meals. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3106/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002426,"bill_number":"H3107","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to overtime pay for agricultural laborers in Massachusetts","description":"Relative to taxation of and overtime pay for agricultural laborers. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3107/2025","subjects":["finance","labor","agriculture"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000597,"bill_number":"H3108","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To establish the micro business employee training and workforce development program","description":"For legislation to establish a tax incentive program for micro businesses to hire formerly incarcerated individuals and individuals receiving transitional benefits. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3108/2025","subjects":["public_safety","transportation","finance","labor","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000709,"bill_number":"H3109","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to creating the massachusetts against discrimination fund","description":"For legislation to establish voluntary contribution check-off boxes on state tax returns to provide financial assistance to the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3109/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002020,"bill_number":"H3110","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Combating offshore tax avoidance","description":"Relative to offshore taxes. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3110/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004552,"bill_number":"H3111","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing the micro business fund","description":"Relative to establishing the micro business fund. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3111/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004568,"bill_number":"H3112","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Repealing the property tax exemption for Massport lessees","description":"Relative to repealing property tax exemptions for certain lessees of Massachusetts Port Authority property. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3112/2025","subjects":["finance","trade"],"agencies":["Massachusetts Port Authority"]},{"bill_id":2001983,"bill_number":"H3113","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Updating interest rates for property tax abatements","description":"Relative to the rate of interest applied to judgements for tax abatements on personal property. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3113/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003683,"bill_number":"H3114","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to senior property tax deferral","description":"Relative to senior property tax deferrals. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3114/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003858,"bill_number":"H3115","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to tax abatement for permanently disabled veterans","description":"Relative to tax abatement for permanently disabled veterans. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3115/2025","subjects":["finance","veterans"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002610,"bill_number":"H3116","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Excluding student loan forgiveness from taxable income for permanently and totally disabled veterans","description":"Relative to excluding student loan forgiveness from taxable income for permanently and totally disabled veterans. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3116/2025","subjects":["education","finance","veterans"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004215,"bill_number":"H3117","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To support disaster response and broadband infrastructure affordability","description":"Relative to the taxation of disaster response and broadband infrastructure. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3117/2025","subjects":["it","transportation","finance","emergency","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003427,"bill_number":"H3118","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To establish a digital advertising revenue commission","description":"For legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) to conduct a comprehensive study relative to generating revenue from digital advertising. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3118/2025","subjects":["it","finance"],"agencies":["Legislation To Establish A Special Commission"]},{"bill_id":2000499,"bill_number":"H3119","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to taxation of equipment used to provide broadband communication services","description":"Relative to taxation of equipment used to provide broadband communication services. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3119/2025","subjects":["it","transportation","finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002026,"bill_number":"H3120","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To provide municipalities with the option to freeze residential tax rate or valuation for the elderly with means tested criteria","description":"For legislation to provide municipalities with the option to freeze residential tax rate or valuation for the elderly with means tested criteria. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3120/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003183,"bill_number":"H3121","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Ending large investor control of homes in Massachusetts","description":"For legislation to establish an excise tax for certain applicable taxpayers in excess of the maximum permissible for single-family residences. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3121/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001906,"bill_number":"H3122","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To support educational opportunity for all","description":"Relative to the imposition of an annual excise tax upon certain private institutions of higher learning. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3122/2025","subjects":["education","finance","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003369,"bill_number":"H3123","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the repeal of the sales tax exemption for aircraft","description":"Relative to the repeal of the sales tax exemption for aircraft. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3123/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001190,"bill_number":"H3124","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"In aid of libraries","description":"Relative to a sales tax exemption for the sale of used books and other items sold by libraries for fundraising purposes. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3124/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001334,"bill_number":"H3125","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to privately owned public use airport real estate taxes","description":"Relative to privately owned public use airport real estate taxes. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3125/2025","subjects":["transportation","finance","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001815,"bill_number":"H3126","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a tax for online advertising","description":"Relative to establishing a tax for online advertising. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3126/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000599,"bill_number":"H3127","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Providing tax relief for rent-burdened individuals and families","description":"Relative to the tax deduction for rental payments. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3127/2025","subjects":["housing","finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003484,"bill_number":"H3128","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to improving the efficiency of the state low income housing tax credit","description":"Relative to the low income housing tax credit. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3128/2025","subjects":["housing","finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001964,"bill_number":"H3129","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Aligning the long-term capital gains tax rate with the short-term capital gains tax rate","description":"Relative to the capital gains tax. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3129/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001856,"bill_number":"H3130","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To promote urban agriculture and horticulture","description":"For legislation to promote urban agriculture and horticulture by providing for certain tax exemptions. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3130/2025","subjects":["finance","agriculture"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001774,"bill_number":"H3131","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Incentivizing veterans to reside in the Commonwealth","description":"Relative to the residency requirement for property tax exemptions eligibility for veterans. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3131/2025","subjects":["finance","veterans"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001820,"bill_number":"H3132","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Providing volunteer firefighters and emergency medical technicians with a local option real estate tax exemption","description":"Relative to providing volunteer firefighters and emergency medical technicians with a local option real estate tax exemption. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3132/2025","subjects":["health","finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002726,"bill_number":"H3133","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to a sewage line tax credit","description":"Relative to a sewage line tax credit. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3133/2025","subjects":["finance","labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002947,"bill_number":"H3134","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to a senior citizen volunteer property tax reduction","description":"For legislation to establish a senior citizen volunteer property tax reduction. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3134/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001042,"bill_number":"H3135","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the tax exemption status of municipal employee pensions","description":"Relative to the tax exemption status of municipal employee pensions. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3135/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002306,"bill_number":"H3136","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to private school land use","description":"Relative to payments in lieu of tax settlements for certain out of state educational entities. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3136/2025","subjects":["education","finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001498,"bill_number":"H3137","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to Title 5 income tax credit reform","description":"Relative to Title V income tax credit reform of financial aid for homeowners who have incurred costs for the repair or replacement of failed septic systems. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3137/2025","subjects":["education","finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003546,"bill_number":"H3138","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to a green vendor tax credit","description":"For legislation to provide tax credits to restaurants utilizing reusable utensils, dishes, glasses and bulk condiments. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3138/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002907,"bill_number":"H3139","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Ensuring transparency in property deed requests","description":"Relative to transparency in property deed requests. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3139/2025","subjects":["finance","elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004357,"bill_number":"H3140","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Exempting veterans’ organizations from state and local meals tax","description":"Relative to exempting certain veterans’ organizations from state and local meals tax. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3140/2025","subjects":["finance","veterans"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001690,"bill_number":"H3141","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the small commercial tax exemption","description":"Relative to the small commercial tax exemption. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3141/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004420,"bill_number":"H3142","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to exempting small businesses from the telecommunications tax","description":"Relative to exempting small businesses from the telecommunications tax. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3142/2025","subjects":["it","finance","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002486,"bill_number":"H3143","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to exempting municipalities from the gas tax","description":"Relative to exempting municipalities from the gas tax. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3143/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001111,"bill_number":"H3144","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to DOR interest rate parity","description":"Relative to Department of Revenue interest rate parity. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3144/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002627,"bill_number":"H3145","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the gradual elimination of the inventory tax","description":"Relative to the gradual elimination of the inventory tax. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3145/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003949,"bill_number":"H3146","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Requiring a waiting period for new taxes","description":"Relative to requiring a waiting period for new taxes. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3146/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000524,"bill_number":"H3147","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the conservation land tax credit","description":"Relative to the conservation land tax credit. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3147/2025","subjects":["environment","finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002521,"bill_number":"H3148","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to rolling stock","description":"Relative to the taxation of the sale of rolling stock. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3148/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002541,"bill_number":"H3149","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a commission to study reforms to the low-income housing tax credit program","description":"By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to study reforms to the low-income housing tax credit program. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3149/2025","subjects":["housing","finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002754,"bill_number":"H3150","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to expanding 529 deductions","description":"Relative to increasing college savings plan deductions. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3150/2025","subjects":["education","finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003522,"bill_number":"H3151","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to increasing 529 deductions","description":"Relative to increasing college savings plan deductions. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3151/2025","subjects":["education","finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001505,"bill_number":"H3152","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To eliminate contingency fee auditors","description":"For legislation to eliminate contingency fee auditors. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3152/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002110,"bill_number":"H3153","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the state tax return filings for annuities","description":"Relative to the state tax return filings for annuities. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3153/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002203,"bill_number":"H3154","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Encouraging the donation of food to persons in need","description":"For legislation to establish a tax credit for and to regulate the donation of food to persons in need. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3154/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004178,"bill_number":"H3155","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Allowing for the deduction of business interest","description":"Relative to the income tax deduction of business interest. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3155/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002197,"bill_number":"H3156","status":4,"status_name":"Passed","status_date":"2025-09-26","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To increase the income limit for Clause 41A, Senior Tax Deferral Program in Ipswich","description":"That the town of Ipswich be authorized to increase income limits for the real property senior tax deferral program in said town. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3156/2025","subjects":["housing","finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001094,"bill_number":"H3157","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Repealing the sales tax on boats built or rebuilt in the Commonwealth","description":"Relative to repealing the sales tax on boats built or rebuilt in the Commonwealth. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3157/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004244,"bill_number":"H3158","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To allow cities and towns to increase the local tax rate on meals with local approval","description":"For legislation to authorize an increase in the local sales tax upon the sale of restaurant meals. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3158/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003801,"bill_number":"H3159","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Supporting family caregivers","description":"For legislation to support family caregivers through tax credits and the establishment an advisory council (including members of the General Court) relative to family care giving. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3159/2025","subjects":["finance","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003766,"bill_number":"H3160","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the sales tax","description":"Relative to the sales tax for certain purchases by rental companies. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3160/2025","subjects":["housing","finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001495,"bill_number":"H3161","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the classification and taxation of urban public access land","description":"Relative to the classification and taxation of urban public access land. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3161/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004282,"bill_number":"H3162","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Extending a property tax exemption to the surviving spouse of blind persons","description":"For legislation to extend the property tax exemption to surviving spouses of blind persons. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3162/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001582,"bill_number":"H3163","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To create an income tax deduction for municipal and school fees","description":"For legislation to create an income tax deduction for municipal and school fees. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3163/2025","subjects":["education","finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003570,"bill_number":"H3164","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To ensure fair taxation of affordable housing","description":"Relative to the classification of real property for purposes of taxation. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3164/2025","subjects":["housing","finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000509,"bill_number":"H3165","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Protecting the interests of housing cooperative shareholders","description":"Relative to tax deductions for housing cooperative shareholders. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3165/2025","subjects":["housing","finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000978,"bill_number":"H3166","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Authorizing a local affordable housing surcharge","description":"For legislation to authorize cities and towns to impose a local affordable housing surcharge on certain real property. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3166/2025","subjects":["housing","finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003474,"bill_number":"H3167","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Expanding residential and senior tax exemptions","description":"Relative to residential and senior tax exemptions. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3167/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002699,"bill_number":"H3168","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To extend the research and development sales tax exemption","description":"Relative to extending the research and development sales tax exemption. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3168/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003964,"bill_number":"H3169","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To encourage donations to local nonprofits","description":"For legislation to encourage donations to local nonprofits. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3169/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003205,"bill_number":"H3170","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to lowering the sales tax to 5%","description":"For legislation to lower the sales tax to five percent. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3170/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004197,"bill_number":"H3171","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To exempt municipalities from the gas tax","description":"For legislation to exempt municipalities from the gas tax. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3171/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001693,"bill_number":"H3172","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to taxes for tipped wages","description":"Relative to taxes for tipped wages. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3172/2025","subjects":["finance","labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004494,"bill_number":"H3173","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to taxes on overtime wages","description":"Relative to taxes on overtime wages. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3173/2025","subjects":["finance","labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001765,"bill_number":"H3174","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to a child and dependent care tax credit","description":"Relative to a child and dependent care tax credit. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3174/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003490,"bill_number":"H3175","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to increasing access for veterans tax exemptions","description":"Relative to increasing access for veterans tax exemptions. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3175/2025","subjects":["finance","veterans"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004492,"bill_number":"H3176","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the electronic filing of certain forms used in property valuation","description":"Relative to the electronic filing of certain forms used in property valuation. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3176/2025","subjects":["it","finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003454,"bill_number":"H3177","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Allowing peer-to-peer cardrooms","description":"Relative to authorizing and taxing of cardrooms, so-called. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3177/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002941,"bill_number":"H3178","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing an electric agricultural and landscape equipment tax credit","description":"Relative to establishing an electric agricultural and landscape equipment tax credit. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3178/2025","subjects":["finance","energy","agriculture"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001572,"bill_number":"H3179","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to clarifying property tax exemptions for solar and wind systems","description":"Relative to property tax exemptions for solar and wind systems. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3179/2025","subjects":["finance","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002972,"bill_number":"H3180","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to a first-time homebuyer tax credit","description":"Relative to a first-time homebuyer tax credit. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3180/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003581,"bill_number":"H3181","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to a first-time homebuyer tax deduction","description":"Relative to a first-time homebuyer tax deduction. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3181/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002434,"bill_number":"H3182","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to a capital gains tax credit for first time homebuyers","description":"Relative to a capital gains tax credit for first time homebuyers. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3182/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000678,"bill_number":"H3183","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Allow all towns and cities to use Tax Increment Financing (TIF) as an incentive for housing (residential rehab or commercial conversion)","description":"Relative to tax increment financing (TIF). Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3183/2025","subjects":["housing","finance","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003159,"bill_number":"H3184","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Implementing a home water filtration tax credit","description":"Relative to the establishment of tax credits for the installation of home water filtration systems for certain homeowners. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3184/2025","subjects":["finance","water"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004409,"bill_number":"H3185","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to taxpayer conscience protection","description":"For legislation to allow taxpayers to have the option to indicate on their income tax return that they do not want any portion of their income tax liability to be utilized for abortion services. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3185/2025","subjects":["finance","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001758,"bill_number":"H3186","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Ensuring consistent reimbursement of PILOT funding","description":"For legislation to ensure that state payments in lieu of taxes (PILOT) to cities and towns not be less than the previous fiscal year. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3186/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003834,"bill_number":"H3187","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Recognizing film production in Massachusetts","description":"Relative to motion pictures filmed in the Commonwealth. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3187/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004498,"bill_number":"H3188","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Providing for line-of-duty death benefits for firefighters","description":"Relative to property tax exemptions for real estate of survivors of certain police officer and firefighters who died in the line of duty. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3188/2025","subjects":["public_safety","finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003103,"bill_number":"H3189","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To establish a vendors’ collection allowance","description":"For legislation to establish a vendors’ collection allowance. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3189/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004464,"bill_number":"H3190","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Granting property tax relief to seniors","description":"For legislation to grant property tax relief to seniors. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3190/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002042,"bill_number":"H3191","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to condominiums","description":"Relative to the taxation of condominiums. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3191/2025","subjects":["housing","finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003388,"bill_number":"H3192","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Encouraging home ownership by establishing a first time home buyers savings account","description":"Relative to the establishment of first-time homebuyer savings accounts and providing for an income tax deduction for certain amounts contributed to such accounts. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3192/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001120,"bill_number":"H3193","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing the Martha’s Vineyard housing bank","description":"For legislation to establish the Martha’s Vineyard housing bank. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3193/2025","subjects":["housing","finance","agriculture"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003680,"bill_number":"H3194","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to affordable housing and environmental adaptation dollars","description":"For legislation to increase the deeds excise to fund emergency assistance needs of certain low income tenants and homeowners. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3194/2025","subjects":["housing","environment","finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000743,"bill_number":"H3195","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Regarding a sales tax exemption","description":"Relative to a sales tax exemption. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3195/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003990,"bill_number":"H3196","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To reform the healthcare cost benchmark","description":"For legislation to reform the healthcare cost benchmark. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3196/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001982,"bill_number":"H3197","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the sustainability of the family child care sector","description":"Relative to tax credits for family child care. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3197/2025","subjects":["education","environment","finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003450,"bill_number":"H3198","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to senior tax credits","description":"Relative to senior tax credits. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3198/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002223,"bill_number":"H3199","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To establish a sales tax exemption for earth day","description":"Relative to establishing a sales tax exemption on Earth Day for purchases of “Energy Star” products, so-called, and hybrid motor vehicles. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3199/2025","subjects":["transportation","finance","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001219,"bill_number":"H3200","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Providing tax credits to promote the adoption of a dog or cat from a shelter","description":"For legislation to promote adoption of certain of dogs or cats from animal shelters by establishing tax credits for certain costs associated with said adoptions and by the creation of a motor vehicle registration plate. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3200/2025","subjects":["housing","transportation","finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002854,"bill_number":"H3201","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to tax credits for residents in manufactured housing communities","description":"For legislation to provide for an oil tank removal tax credit for residents in manufactured housing communities. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3201/2025","subjects":["housing","finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002896,"bill_number":"H3202","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the exemption of personal safety devices","description":"Relative to the sales tax exemption on personal safety devices. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3202/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002228,"bill_number":"H3203","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to gun safe deductions","description":"For legislation to provide an income tax deduction for purchases of gun safes. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3203/2025","subjects":["public_safety","finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001324,"bill_number":"H3204","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Reducing tax liability for grandparents raising grandchildren","description":"For legislation to authorize cities and towns to establish a tax exemption or abatement program for grandparents raising grandchildren. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3204/2025","subjects":["housing","finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001887,"bill_number":"H3205","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To update certain changes to property tax collection laws","description":"For legislation to further regulate property tax collection. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3205/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003527,"bill_number":"H3206","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to fossil fuel free 529s","description":"Relative to fossil fuel free investment options within prepaid tuition programs or college savings programs. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3206/2025","subjects":["education","finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002645,"bill_number":"H3207","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To modify the revenue requirements for smoking bars","description":"For legislation to modify the revenue requirements for smoking bars. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3207/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001320,"bill_number":"H3208","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a sales tax on digital advertising services","description":"For legislation to establish a sales tax on digital advertising services. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3208/2025","subjects":["it","finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002066,"bill_number":"H3209","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Modernizing workforce opportunities for older workers","description":"Relative to workforce opportunities for older workers and the establishment of a tax credit for certain age-friendly employers. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3209/2025","subjects":["finance","labor","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004024,"bill_number":"H3210","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Making the fair share tax more equitable","description":"Relative to taxable income under the fair share tax, so-called. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3210/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004295,"bill_number":"H3211","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to deeds excise receipts","description":"Relative to deeds excise receipts. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3211/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003187,"bill_number":"H3212","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to ensuring fairness and equity in the assessment of the value of property","description":"Relative to the assessment of the value of property for tax purposes. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3212/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001064,"bill_number":"H3213","status":3,"status_name":"Enrolled","status_date":"2026-04-08","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the assessment of local property taxes in the city of Springfield","description":"Relative to the assessment of local property taxes in the city of Springfield. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3213/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002510,"bill_number":"H3214","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to blind persons' real estate tax abatement","description":"Relative to blind persons' real estate tax abatement. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3214/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002144,"bill_number":"H3215","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the withholding of property taxes by utility companies","description":"Relative to the withholding of property taxes by utility companies. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3215/2025","subjects":["finance","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001576,"bill_number":"H3216","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Supporting home sales to first-time home buyers","description":"Relative to tax credits for home sales to first-time home buyers. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3216/2025","subjects":["finance","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000510,"bill_number":"H3217","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to retail deliveries","description":"For legislation to impose an excise on retail deliveries. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3217/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000668,"bill_number":"H3218","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing tax credits for health care preceptorship","description":"For legislation to establish tax credits for health care preceptorships. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3218/2025","subjects":["health","finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004265,"bill_number":"H3219","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the delivery of property tax bills","description":"Relative to the delivery of property tax bills. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3219/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003862,"bill_number":"H3220","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Spurring intelligent development on MBTA property","description":"For legislation to establish tax credits for certain development on Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority property. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3220/2025","subjects":["transportation","finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001377,"bill_number":"H3221","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Updating disabled veterans tax exemption totals","description":"Relative to disabled veterans' tax exemption totals. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3221/2025","subjects":["finance","veterans"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003319,"bill_number":"H3222","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Updating disabled veterans tax exemption totals","description":"Relative to disabled veterans tax exemptions. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3222/2025","subjects":["finance","veterans"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000844,"bill_number":"H3223","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to Natural Heritage and Endangered Species administrative fees","description":"Relative to Natural Heritage and Endangered Species administrative fees. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3223/2025","subjects":["environment","finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002992,"bill_number":"H3224","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a tax for online advertising","description":"Relative to establishing a tax for online advertising. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3224/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002838,"bill_number":"H3225","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to sales tax exemption","description":"Relative to sales tax exemptions for battery electric vehicles or fuel cell powered vehicles. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3225/2025","subjects":["transportation","finance","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004316,"bill_number":"H3226","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Excluding student loan forgiveness from taxable income for permanently and totally disabled veterans","description":"Relative to excluding student loan forgiveness from taxable income for permanently and totally disabled veterans. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3226/2025","subjects":["education","finance","veterans"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002318,"bill_number":"H3227","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to bundled cellular telephone transactions","description":"Relative to taxation of bundled cellular telephone transactions. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3227/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001837,"bill_number":"H3228","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to tuition tax credit","description":"Relative to a tax credit for tuition and fees for higher education. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3228/2025","subjects":["education","finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003870,"bill_number":"H3229","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To increase community preservation revenue","description":"Relative to community preservation surcharges. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3229/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004049,"bill_number":"H3230","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Advancing renewable heating solutions for the Commonwealth","description":"Relative to renewable heating programs and providing for certain tax credits. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3230/2025","subjects":["finance","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001461,"bill_number":"H3231","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to National Guard state tax exemption","description":"Relative to state income tax exemption for National Guard members. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3231/2025","subjects":["finance","veterans"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003991,"bill_number":"H3232","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to supporting local journalism","description":"Relative to providing tax credits for subscriptions to one or more local newspapers. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3232/2025","subjects":["finance","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001589,"bill_number":"H3233","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To replace the motor vehicle excise tax with a gas tax adjustment","description":"For legislation to replace the motor vehicle excise tax with a gas tax adjustment. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3233/2025","subjects":["transportation","finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001723,"bill_number":"H3234","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Creating a local option property tax cap for low-income seniors","description":"For legislation to create a local option property tax cap for low-income seniors. 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Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3236/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004430,"bill_number":"H3237","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to medical and dental expense deductions","description":"Relative to medical and dental expense deductions. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3237/2025","subjects":["health","finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003455,"bill_number":"H3238","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Regarding late payments and interest rates for real estate bills and personal property taxes","description":"Relative to late payments and interest rates for real estate bills and personal property taxes. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3238/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004180,"bill_number":"H3239","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to municipal property tax reform","description":"Relative to municipal property tax reform. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3239/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002443,"bill_number":"H3240","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to shopping malls","description":"For legislation to establish a local option tax on owners of certain shopping malls. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3240/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002564,"bill_number":"H3241","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a senior property tax deferral pilot program","description":"Relative to establishing a senior property tax deferral pilot program. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3241/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003420,"bill_number":"H3242","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a property tax exemption for members of the National Guard","description":"For legislation to establish a property tax exemption for members of the National Guard. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3242/2025","subjects":["finance","veterans"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002466,"bill_number":"H3243","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to disabled service-connected veterans and the motor vehicle excise tax","description":"For legislation to exempt certain disabled service-connected veterans from payment of the motor vehicle excise tax. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3243/2025","subjects":["transportation","finance","veterans"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003232,"bill_number":"H3244","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the small commercial tax exemption","description":"Relative to the amount and valuation for eligibility for a tax exemption on commercial property. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3244/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003698,"bill_number":"H3245","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to property tax relief for 100% disabled veterans","description":"Relative to property taxes for 100% disabled veterans. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3245/2025","subjects":["finance","veterans"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004149,"bill_number":"H3246","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To promote adoption","description":"Relative to a taxpayer exemption for adopted children. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3246/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001676,"bill_number":"H3247","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To promote the development of abandoned buildings","description":"For legislation to further regulate tax deductions for renovation of abandoned buildings. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3247/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004528,"bill_number":"H3248","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Granting an income tax exemption for new manufacturing corporations","description":"Relative to an income tax exemption for certain manufacturing corporations during the first five years of operation. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3248/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002220,"bill_number":"H3249","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to creating manufacturing and economic development in the Commonwealth","description":"For legislation to establish a high school trade partnership program and to provide tax credits for money expended for said program. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3249/2025","subjects":["education","finance","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003255,"bill_number":"H3250","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to income tax relief for senior citizens","description":"Relative to income tax relief for senior citizens. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3250/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004565,"bill_number":"H3251","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To exclude tipped wages from taxable income","description":"For legislation relative to exclude tipped wages from taxable income. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3251/2025","subjects":["finance","labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002050,"bill_number":"H3252","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Improving older adult tax relief to address the rising cost of homeownership","description":"Relative to property tax relief for older adults. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3252/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002761,"bill_number":"H3253","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to property tax exemptions for the increased value of a home as a result of certain alterations and improvements to the home","description":"Relative to property tax exemptions for the increased value of a home as a result of certain alterations and improvements to the home. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3253/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000711,"bill_number":"H3254","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Expanding the senior property tax exemption","description":"Relative to expanding the senior property tax exemption. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3254/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001217,"bill_number":"H3255","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to veteran work-off property tax","description":"Relative to property tax obligation of veteran in exchange for volunteer services. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3255/2025","subjects":["finance","veterans"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001182,"bill_number":"H3256","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the separation of agricultural land for renewable energy purposes","description":"For legislation relative to the separation of agricultural land for renewable energy purposes. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3256/2025","subjects":["finance","energy","agriculture"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001994,"bill_number":"H3257","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To give tax relief to parents with children in private schools","description":"For legislation to authorize real estate tax abatements to parents with children in private schools. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3257/2025","subjects":["education","housing","finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002712,"bill_number":"H3258","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To cap the amount by which a senior's property tax can increase","description":"Relative to property tax increases for seniors. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3258/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001545,"bill_number":"H3259","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To establish a local community newspaper subscription tax credit","description":"For legislation to establish a local community newspaper subscription tax credit. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3259/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001267,"bill_number":"H3260","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Allowing for a tax credit for rent paid on the personal residence of the taxpayer","description":"For legislation to authorize tax credits for rent paid on personal residences of taxpayers. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3260/2025","subjects":["housing","finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000967,"bill_number":"H3261","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a tax on excessive executive compensation","description":"Relative to establishing a tax on excessive executive compensation. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3261/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001811,"bill_number":"H3262","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to income tax rates","description":"Relative to income tax rates. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3262/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000905,"bill_number":"H3263","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a tax on local revenues from digital advertising","description":"For legislation to establish a tax on local revenues from digital advertising. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3263/2025","subjects":["it","finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002336,"bill_number":"H3264","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to payments in lieu of taxation by organizations exempt from the property tax","description":"Relative to payments in lieu of taxation by organizations exempt from the property tax. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3264/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002585,"bill_number":"H3265","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To establish an employer-provided childcare tax credit pilot program","description":"For legislation to establish an employer-provided childcare tax credit pilot program. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3265/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002471,"bill_number":"H3266","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to municipal tax collectors","description":"Relative to fees of municipal tax collectors. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3266/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004523,"bill_number":"H3267","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to a sales tax exemption for the needs of young children","description":"Relative to a sales tax exemption for certain apparel products for children. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3267/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002097,"bill_number":"H3268","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Providing for certain sales and use tax exemptions","description":"For legislation to provide for certain sales and use tax exemptions for certain items for infants and children. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3268/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001783,"bill_number":"H3269","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a transferable pediatric cancer research tax credit","description":"For legislation to establish a transferable pediatric cancer research tax credit. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3269/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003080,"bill_number":"H3270","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the Massachusetts estate tax code","description":"Relative to the estate tax code. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3270/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000634,"bill_number":"H3271","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to preserving information content of historic resources with community preservation funds","description":"Relative to preserving information content of historic resources with community preservation funds. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3271/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002331,"bill_number":"H3272","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to senior property tax deferral","description":"Relative to senior property tax deferral. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3272/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003531,"bill_number":"H3273","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to vehicle excise tax","description":"Relative to motor vehicle excise taxes. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3273/2025","subjects":["transportation","finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003682,"bill_number":"H3274","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a local option gas tax","description":"For legislation to establish a local option gas tax. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3274/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001141,"bill_number":"H3275","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to excise tax on motor vehicles","description":"By Representative Walsh of Peabody, a petition of Thomas P. Walsh that the commissioner of the Department of Revenue be authorized to generate and provide to local boards of assessors and the registrar of motor vehicles a detailed description of each circumstance that may warrant a motor vehicle abatement or exemption. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3275/2025","subjects":["transportation","finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003214,"bill_number":"H3276","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to payments of property taxes and payments made in lieu of property taxes for certain gaming licensees","description":"Relative to payments of property taxes and payments made in lieu of property taxes for certain gaming licensees. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3276/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001657,"bill_number":"H3277","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to payments of property taxes and payments made in lieu of property taxes for certain gaming licensees","description":"Relative to payments of property taxes and payments made in lieu of property taxes for certain gaming licensees. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3277/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002863,"bill_number":"H3278","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Creating a graduated deed excise tax for affordable housing","description":"For legislation to establish a graduated deed excise tax for affordable housing. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3278/2025","subjects":["housing","finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000767,"bill_number":"H3279","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Allowing for fiscal resilience through strategic investment in stable digital financial assets","description":"Relative to taxation and investment in digital financial assets. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3279/2025","subjects":["it","finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004078,"bill_number":"H3280","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to unreasonable property tax increases","description":"Relative to property tax increases. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3280/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002133,"bill_number":"H3281","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the taxation of inventory in manufacturing","description":"Relative to the taxation of inventory in manufacturing. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3281/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001375,"bill_number":"H3282","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Authorizing the town of Westford to release agricultural preservation restrictions over land owned by Westford Gateway, LLC","description":"That the town of Westford be authorized to release agricultural preservation restrictions over certain land owned by Westford Gateway, LLC. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3282/2025","subjects":["agriculture"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001554,"bill_number":"H3283","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the open meeting law","description":"For legislation to assure for bidder privacy in certain interviews for public construction contracts. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3283/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003085,"bill_number":"H3284","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to public hiring preference for veterans, peace corps, americorps and commonwealth corps workers","description":"Relative to public hiring preference for veterans, peace corps, americorps and commonwealth corps workers. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3284/2025","subjects":["labor","veterans"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003325,"bill_number":"H3285","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing the official marine flora of the Commonwealth","description":"For legislation to designate the eelgrass as the official marine flora of the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3285/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004208,"bill_number":"H3286","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Requiring municipalities to place insurance out to bid","description":"For legislation to include insurance under Chapter 30B, the Uniform Procurement Act. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3286/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003262,"bill_number":"H3287","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To form a special commission to conduct an audit on all abandoned state properties and determine the feasibility of repurposing them into drug addiction treatment facilities","description":"For legislation to establish a special commission to conduct an audit on all abandoned state properties and determine the feasibility of repurposing them into drug addiction treatment facilities. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3287/2025","subjects":["health","finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002098,"bill_number":"H3288","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Designating the month of October as adopt a shelter dog month","description":"By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition of Bruce J. Ayers for the issuance by the Governor of an annual proclamation setting apart the month of October as adopt a shelter dog awareness month. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3288/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003461,"bill_number":"H3289","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the enhanced disposition of surplus motor vehicles owned by the commonwealth or authorities established by the state","description":"Relative to the sale or auction of surplus state motor vehicles to cities and towns. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3289/2025","subjects":["transportation"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001046,"bill_number":"H3290","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the executive session interview process","description":"For legislation to further regulate meetings of public bodies in executive sessions. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3290/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001142,"bill_number":"H3291","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Transferring Bridgewater State Hospital from the Department of Correction to the Department of Mental Health","description":"For legislation to transfer Bridgewater State Hospital from the Department of Correction to the Department of Mental Health. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3291/2025","subjects":["health","transportation","water"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000649,"bill_number":"H3292","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing Indigenous Peoples Day","description":"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.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3292/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001998,"bill_number":"H3293","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the employment of persons with disabilities","description":"Relative to the employment of persons with disabilities. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3293/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003109,"bill_number":"H3294","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to access to statements of financial interest","description":"Relative to access to statements of financial interest. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3294/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002604,"bill_number":"H3295","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to a license for the use of certain state land by the town of Southwick","description":"By Representative Boldyga of Southwick and Senator Mark, a joint petition of Nicholas A. Boldyga that the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance and the town of Southwick be authorized to enter into a license for a renewable term of 5-years to use the North pond boat ramp on Point Grove road in the town of Southwick for parking purposes. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3295/2025","subjects":["transportation","energy"],"agencies":["Capital Asset Management And Maintenance"]},{"bill_id":2000557,"bill_number":"H3296","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the Cobble Mountain Reservoir in the towns of Blandford, Granville, and Russell","description":"Relative to the Cobble Mountain Road in the towns of Blandford, Granville, and Russell. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3296/2025","subjects":["transportation","water"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003424,"bill_number":"H3297","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to civil asset forfeiture data reporting","description":"Relative to civil asset forfeiture data reporting. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3297/2025","subjects":["trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004564,"bill_number":"H3298","status":4,"status_name":"Passed","status_date":"2025-09-19","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to Machado-Joseph Disease Awareness Day","description":"By Representative Cabral of New Bedford and Senator Rodrigues, a joint petition of Antonio F. D. Cabral, Michael J. Rodrigues and Christopher M. 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State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3300/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001923,"bill_number":"H3301","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Further regulating access to public records","description":"Relative to further regulating access to public records. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3301/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002926,"bill_number":"H3302","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To establish a Massachusetts children’s cabinet","description":"For legislation to establish a Massachusetts children’s cabinet. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3302/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000744,"bill_number":"H3303","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing an office of restorative justice","description":"For legislation to establish an office of restorative justice within the executive office for administration and finance to build restorative justice capacity in the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3303/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002194,"bill_number":"H3304","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to making Election Day a state holiday","description":"Relative to making Presidential election days state holidays. 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State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3306/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003920,"bill_number":"H3307","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Banning hostile architecture targeting unhoused individuals","description":"For legislation to prohibit the construction of publicly accessible buildings or structures designed or intended to prevent unhoused individuals from sitting or lying on the building or structure at street level. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3307/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004147,"bill_number":"H3308","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Authorizing the reorientation of the parcel of land occupied by Riverside Boat Club of Cambridge","description":"Relative to authorizing the commissioner of the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to reorient a certain parcel of land occupied by Riverside Boat Club of Cambridge. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3308/2025","subjects":["transportation"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002954,"bill_number":"H3309","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Facilitating access to justice in the city of Cambridge","description":"Relative to the former probate court space in the Middlesex South registry of deeds building. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3309/2025","subjects":["transportation"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000839,"bill_number":"H3310","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To study a post-conviction evidence retention facility","description":"For legislation to authorize the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to complete a feasibility study and report regarding the costs and benefits of constructing or leasing a post-conviction evidence retention facility in the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3310/2025","subjects":["trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001626,"bill_number":"H3311","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Advancing equity for rural communities receiving state grants","description":"Relative to state grants for rural communities. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3311/2025","subjects":["agriculture"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002465,"bill_number":"H3312","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Authorizing the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to convey a certain parcel of land in the town of Stoneham","description":"By Representative Day of Stoneham, a petition of Michael S. Day and Jason M. 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State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3313/2025","subjects":["health","public_safety","transportation","water"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001145,"bill_number":"H3314","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to financial transparency","description":"Relative to financial disclosures by certain public officials and employees. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3314/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001804,"bill_number":"H3315","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Directing the superintendent of state office buildings to install a permanent memorial in the Massachusetts State House in honor of Mercy Otis Warren","description":"By Representative Diggs of Barnstable, a petition of Kip A. Diggs that the Superintendent of State Office Buildings be authorized to install a permanent memorial in the State House in honor of Mercy Otis Warren. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3315/2025","subjects":["education"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004087,"bill_number":"H3316","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To promote budget transparency and the public’s right to know","description":"By Representative Doherty of Taunton, a petition of Carol A. Doherty and James K. Hawkins that the website of the Secretary of the Commonwealth contain the total amount of income tax paid by residents of the Commonwealth to the federal government and the percent of those dollars appropriated for certain discretionary spending. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3316/2025","subjects":["finance","elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003536,"bill_number":"H3317","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Providing for gender-neutral bathrooms","description":"Relative to the promulgation of State Building Code regulations to allow for gender-neutral bathrooms. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3317/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004405,"bill_number":"H3318","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To increase access to menstrual products in public buildings","description":"Relative to menstrual products in state buildings. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3318/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002021,"bill_number":"H3319","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to municipal lobbying","description":"For legislation to regulate municipal lobbying. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3319/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002302,"bill_number":"H3320","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Designating the Black Swallowtail as the Commonwealth of Massachusetts official butterfly \r\nin honor of William P. Callahan III","description":"For legislation to designating the Black Swallowtail as the official butterfly of the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3320/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004376,"bill_number":"H3321","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Modernizing microphotographic recording of documents","description":"Relative to microphotographic recording of documents. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3321/2025","subjects":["agriculture"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002701,"bill_number":"H3322","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to regulation of privatization contracts","description":"Relative to regulation of privatization contracts. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3322/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002842,"bill_number":"H3323","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Making amendments to the Massachusetts Business Corporation Act","description":"For legislation to further regulate business corporations. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3323/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001595,"bill_number":"H3324","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Authorizing the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to dispose of certain parcels of land in the city of Brockton","description":"By Representative DuBois of Brockton, a petition of Michelle M. DuBois that the commissioner of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance be authorized to convey certain parcels of land located within the city of Brockton to Catholic Charitable Bureau of the Archdiocese of Boston, Inc. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3324/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":["Capital Asset Management And Maintenance To Dispose"]},{"bill_id":2000627,"bill_number":"H3325","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To create the buy clean Massachusetts program","description":"Relative to construction contracts. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3325/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001285,"bill_number":"H3326","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Designating Diwali Day as a state holiday","description":"For legislation to designate Diwali as a legal holiday in the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3326/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002570,"bill_number":"H3327","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to designating a certain structure on the state house grounds as the Ranger Joanne Croken guard house","description":"Relative to designating a certain structure on the State House grounds as the Ranger Joanne Croken guard house. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3327/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001934,"bill_number":"H3328","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to virtual meetings of appointed statewide public bodies","description":"Relative to virtual meetings of appointed statewide public bodies. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3328/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003552,"bill_number":"H3329","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to reimbursing traveling expenses of governor’s council members","description":"Relative to the reimbursement of traveling expenses of governor’s council members. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3329/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004489,"bill_number":"H3330","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to municipal light plants","description":"Relative to municipal light plants. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3330/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002518,"bill_number":"H3331","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing the Executive Office of Food Resources and Security","description":"For legislation to establish an executive office of food resources and security. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3331/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003633,"bill_number":"H3332","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the 401(k) CORE program","description":"Relative to administering the deferred compensation program. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3332/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001658,"bill_number":"H3333","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the definition of fraud in public construction bid laws","description":"Relative to the definition of fraud in public construction bid laws. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3333/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001261,"bill_number":"H3334","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to timely public payments for work not included in original construction contracts","description":"Relative to timely payments for work not included in public construction contracts. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3334/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001126,"bill_number":"H3335","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relating to public access to historical records","description":"For legislation to further regulate public access to historical records for certain persons with disabilities. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3335/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003826,"bill_number":"H3336","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to MWRA employees","description":"Relative to privatization contracts of the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3336/2025","subjects":["environment","water"],"agencies":["Massachusetts Water Resources Authority"]},{"bill_id":2004274,"bill_number":"H3337","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relating to embodied carbon emission reductions in state-funded projects","description":"By Representative Garballey of Arlington, a petition of Sean Garballey that the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance implement embodied carbon emission reductions in state-funded projects. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3337/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001549,"bill_number":"H3338","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Proclaiming April 25th of each year to be Parental Alienation Awareness Day","description":"Relative to proclaiming April 25th of each year to be parental alienation awareness day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3338/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001639,"bill_number":"H3339","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Prohibiting state and municipal contracts for the purchase and installation of artificial turf fields","description":"Relative to state and municipal contracts for the purchase and installation of artificial turf fields. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3339/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001028,"bill_number":"H3340","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to minority participation goals in exclusive contracts","description":"Relative to minority participation goals for sub-contractors hired by the exclusive contract to provide services. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3340/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004297,"bill_number":"H3341","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to supplier diversity recertification","description":"Relative to supplier diversity recertification. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3341/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001556,"bill_number":"H3342","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To modernize municipal meetings, town meetings, and local elections","description":"Relative to remote participation of municipal meetings, town meetings, and local elections. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3342/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000735,"bill_number":"H3343","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Making October 25th Dwarfism awareness day in the Commonwealth","description":"Relative to making October 25th Dwarfism awareness day in the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3343/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001683,"bill_number":"H3344","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Making election day a legal holiday for state and municipal employees","description":"Relative to making election day a legal holiday for state and municipal employees. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3344/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001924,"bill_number":"H3345","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Designating Blanding's turtle as the official turtle of the Commonwealth","description":"For legislation to designate the blanding turtle as the official turtle or turtle emblem of the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3345/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003387,"bill_number":"H3346","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Authorizing the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to dispose of certain parcels of land in the town of Bolton","description":"By Representative Hogan of Stow, a petition of Kate Hogan (by vote of the town) that the commissioner of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance be authorized to convey certain parcels of land to the town of Bolton. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3346/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":["Capital Asset Management And Maintenance To Dispose"]},{"bill_id":2002599,"bill_number":"H3347","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the fair participation of minority and women-owned businesses on public construction projects","description":"Relative to the fair participation of minority and women-owned businesses on public construction projects. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3347/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002211,"bill_number":"H3348","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing the executive office of structural racism","description":"Relative to establishing the executive office of structural racism. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3348/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000587,"bill_number":"H3349","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To return DOC and Parole to Health and Human Services","description":"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.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3349/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000576,"bill_number":"H3350","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to Commonwealth building projects","description":"Relative to Commonwealth building projects. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3350/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004281,"bill_number":"H3351","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Promoting the civil rights and inclusion of American Muslims in the Commonwealth","description":"For legislation to create a permanent commission on the status of people who practice Islam. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3351/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002808,"bill_number":"H3352","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to a certain parcel of land in the town of Norton","description":"By Representatives Howitt of Seekonk and Chaisson of Foxborough, a petition of Steven S. Howitt and Michael S. 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State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3353/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003066,"bill_number":"H3354","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to CPCS reimbursement","description":"For legislation to prohibit members of the General Court from directly or indirectly receiving or requesting compensation from anyone in relation to Committee for Public Counsel Services duties. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3354/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002067,"bill_number":"H3355","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to prohibiting discrimination in public accommodations","description":"Relative to the reasons for debarment from the consolidated list of contractors for public contracts. 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State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3357/2025","subjects":["environment","transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001777,"bill_number":"H3358","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing building trades recovery week","description":"By Representatives Hunt of Boston and Biele of Boston, a petition of Daniel J. Hunt and David Biele for the issuance of an annual proclamation by the Governor to designate the last full week in April as building trades recovery week. 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State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3360/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002679,"bill_number":"H3361","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to timely decisions by awarding authorities","description":"For legislation relative to timely decisions by awarding authorities. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3361/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002264,"bill_number":"H3362","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to requiring premium impact statements","description":"For legislation to require disclosure of changes to health care and insurance regulations by certain state agencies. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3362/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001093,"bill_number":"H3363","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to cyber procurement projects","description":"Relative to the procuring of information technology goods or services by state agencies. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3363/2025","subjects":["it"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002205,"bill_number":"H3364","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to online posting of CMRs","description":"Relative to the online posting of Commonwealth of Massachusetts Regulations. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3364/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000707,"bill_number":"H3365","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to permitting public corporations to hold remote annual and special meetings","description":"For legislation to authorize public corporations to hold remote annual and special meetings. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3365/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002772,"bill_number":"H3366","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Designating April 5 as Okur-Chung Neurodevelopmental Syndrome Awareness Day","description":"By Representative Kassner of Hamilton and Senator Tarr, a joint petition of Kristin E. Kassner, Bruce E. 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State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3367/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003021,"bill_number":"H3368","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a special commission to investigate and study the feasibility of establishing a municipal building financing authority","description":"For legislation to provide for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to establishing a municipal building finance authority. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3368/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001671,"bill_number":"H3369","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to school transportation contracts","description":"Relative to bids for school transportation contracts that include electric vehicles. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3369/2025","subjects":["education","transportation","energy","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001370,"bill_number":"H3370","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to fairness in public contracting","description":"Relative to additional work in contracts of the Division of Highways. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3370/2025","subjects":["transportation"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002229,"bill_number":"H3371","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to public construction certification","description":"Relative to public construction certification. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3371/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000710,"bill_number":"H3372","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the submission of design-build proposals","description":"Relative to the submission of design-build proposals. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3372/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000895,"bill_number":"H3373","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the official frog of the Commonwealth","description":"For legislation to designate the Spring Peeper as the official frog of the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3373/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003193,"bill_number":"H3374","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to Chapter 30B procurement through RFPs and cooperative contracts","description":"Relative to certain procurements through requests for proposals and cooperative contracts. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3374/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004433,"bill_number":"H3375","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Utilizing apprenticeship programs for career paths in construction","description":"Relative to apprenticeship programs for career paths in construction. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3375/2025","subjects":["housing","labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000814,"bill_number":"H3376","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the Massachusetts Poland Trade Commission","description":"For legislation to establish a commission on Massachusetts-Poland trade within the International Trade Office. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3376/2025","subjects":["trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000646,"bill_number":"H3377","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to microfilm","description":"Relative to methods of recording documents by registries of deeds. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3377/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001440,"bill_number":"H3378","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To simplify the language used by state agencies","description":"For legislation to simplify the language used on the state website by executive offices and agencies. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3378/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001385,"bill_number":"H3379","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to Treasury operations","description":"For legislation to further regulate certain operations of the Department of the State Treasurer. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3379/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":["State Treasurer"]},{"bill_id":2001491,"bill_number":"H3380","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To strengthen the taxpayer protection act","description":"For legislation to further regulate privatization contracts. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3380/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001857,"bill_number":"H3381","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing Getting to Zero Week","description":"By Representative Lewis of Framingham, a petition of Jack Patrick Lewis for the annual issuance of a proclamation by the Governor setting apart December first through the eighth as getting to zero week. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3381/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002451,"bill_number":"H3382","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Promoting governmental efficiency","description":"Relative to open meeting law complaints. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3382/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004257,"bill_number":"H3383","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Designating the song “Roadrunner” as the official rock song of the Commonwealth","description":"For legislation to designate the song “Roadrunner” as the official rock song of the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3383/2025","subjects":["transportation"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004583,"bill_number":"H3384","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to language access and inclusion","description":"Relative to state agency language access and inclusion. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3384/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003272,"bill_number":"H3385","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Further defining fraud in public construction contracts","description":"Relative to further defining fraud in public construction contracts. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3385/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001368,"bill_number":"H3386","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to educational collaboratives","description":"Relative to financial interest in contracts or agreements made by educational collaboratives. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3386/2025","subjects":["education","labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003888,"bill_number":"H3387","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to expedited referrals by legislators","description":"Relative to the release of information to state legislators by state agencies. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3387/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003502,"bill_number":"H3388","status":4,"status_name":"Passed","status_date":"2025-11-19","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Designating veterans suicide awareness and remembrance day","description":"By Representative Meschino of Hull, a petition of Joan Meschino and others for the issuance of an annual proclamation by the Governor to designate September 22 as military service members and veterans suicide awareness and remembrance day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3388/2025","subjects":["veterans"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001689,"bill_number":"H3389","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To waive chargebacks on state grants, federal grant awards, federal subgrants and subsidies\r\nfor the Regional Emergency Communication Center on Martha's Vineyard","description":"For legislation to waive certain chargebacks for the Dukes County Sheriff’s Regional Emergency Communication Center. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3389/2025","subjects":["agriculture"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003398,"bill_number":"H3390","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Adding an indigenous member to the Massachusetts Historical Commission","description":"Relative to adding an indigenous tribal member to the Massachusetts Historical Commission. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3390/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001900,"bill_number":"H3391","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to government surplus supply","description":"Relative to government surplus supply. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3391/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004446,"bill_number":"H3392","status":2,"status_name":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-09-15","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Designating September as PCOS awareness month","description":"By Representative Montaño of Boston, a petition of Samantha Montaño and others for the annual issuance of a proclamation by the Governor setting apart the month of September as polycystic ovary syndrome awareness month. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3392/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001026,"bill_number":"H3393","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to restricted vital records","description":"Relative to removing certain accessibility restrictions on public records. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3393/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001436,"bill_number":"H3394","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Providing for the observance of election worker appreciation day","description":"By Representative Muradian of Grafton, a petition of David K. Muradian, Jr., for the annual issuance by the Governor of a proclamation setting apart the Wednesday next after the first Monday in November in every even-numbered year as election worker appreciation day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3394/2025","subjects":["labor","elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001636,"bill_number":"H3395","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Elevating the National Guard to a cabinet level position","description":"For legislation to establish an executive office of the military division. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3395/2025","subjects":["veterans"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004136,"bill_number":"H3396","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Designating the official seasoning of the Commonwealth","description":"For legislation to designate Bell's Seasoning as the official seasoning of the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3396/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003734,"bill_number":"H3397","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing the official salamander of the Commonwealth","description":"For legislation to designate the blue-spotted salamander as the official amphibian of the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3397/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004217,"bill_number":"H3398","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To promote diversity on public boards and commissions","description":"For legislation to promote diversity on public boards and commissions. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3398/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003832,"bill_number":"H3399","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To promote Massachusetts manufacturers","description":"For legislation to encourage in-state procurements by state agencies or governmental bodies. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3399/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002716,"bill_number":"H3400","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Prohibiting the use of ratepayer funds for utility lobbying, promotions, or perks","description":"Relative to prohibiting the use of ratepayer funds for utility lobbying, promotions, or perks. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3400/2025","subjects":["energy","elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001785,"bill_number":"H3401","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"State funded contruction work","description":"Relative to state funded construction work. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3401/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000931,"bill_number":"H3402","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Authorizing the commissioner of capital asset management and maintenance to convey a certain parcel of land in the town of Wellesley","description":"By Representative Peisch of Wellesley, a petition of Alice Hanlon Peisch that the commissioner of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance be authorized to convey a certain parcel of land in the town of Wellesley to Kimberlee A. Dow. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3402/2025","subjects":["water"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004031,"bill_number":"H3403","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a holiday known as \"John F. 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State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3404/2025","subjects":["environment","water"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001364,"bill_number":"H3405","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing permanent standard time within the Commonwealth to promote sleep and health","description":"For legislation to establish standard time as the permanent time of the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3405/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002121,"bill_number":"H3406","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to responsibly reducing emissions in the transportation sector","description":"Relative to reducing emissions in the transportation sector. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3406/2025","subjects":["environment","transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003646,"bill_number":"H3407","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Designating the official jazz song of the Commonwealth","description":"For legislation to designate the song, “Massachusetts”, words and music by Montenia, as the official jazz song of the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3407/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002998,"bill_number":"H3408","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Authorizing the commissioner of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to convey a certain parcel of land in the town of Tewksbury","description":"Relative to authorizing the commissioner of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to convey a certain parcel of land in the town of Tewksbury. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3408/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003190,"bill_number":"H3409","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing the official ice cream flavor of the Commonwealth","description":"For legislation to designate cookies and Cream as the official ice cream flavor of the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3409/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001105,"bill_number":"H3410","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Authorizing the University of Massachusetts Building Authority to purchase and construct a hospital in the town of Norwood to be operated by UMass Memorial Health Care, Inc","description":"For legislation to authorize the purchase and construction of a hospital in the town of Norwood by the University of Massachusetts Building Authority, to be operated by UMass Memorial Health Care, Inc. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3410/2025","subjects":["health","education"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001309,"bill_number":"H3411","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To promote American manufacturing","description":"For legislation to promote American manufacturing by requiring state or municipal agencies or authorities to give preference to materials and goods made in the United States. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3411/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003460,"bill_number":"H3412","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to LGBTQ+ Veterans Day","description":"By Representatives Sabadosa of Northampton and Montaño of Boston, a petition of Lindsay N. 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State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3413/2025","subjects":["agriculture"],"agencies":["Capital Asset Management And Maintenance To Convey"]},{"bill_id":2000626,"bill_number":"H3414","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Amending the tenure of the officers of the state staff","description":"For legislation to further regulate the tenure of the officers of the state staff. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3414/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000635,"bill_number":"H3415","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to contractor liability for unpermitted construction","description":"Relative to contractor liability for unpermitted construction. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3415/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000979,"bill_number":"H3416","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Resolutions urging Congress to pass legislation establishing a national infrastructure bank","description":"By Representative Sena of Acton, a petition of Danillo A. Sena, Marcus S. Vaughn and James B. Eldridge for the adoption of resolutions urging Congress to pass legislation establishing a national infrastructure bank. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3416/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003998,"bill_number":"H3417","status":2,"status_name":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Designating Domestic Workers' Rights Day","description":"By Representatives Sousa of Framingham and Garcia of Chelsea, a petition of Priscila S. Sousa, Judith A. Garcia and others for the annual issuance of a proclamation by the Governor setting apart the sixteenth day of June as domestic workers’ rights day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3417/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002963,"bill_number":"H3418","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Authorizing the division of capital asset management and maintenance to convey certain parcels of land to the city of Framingham","description":"By Representatives Sousa of Framingham and Lewis of Framingham, a petition of Priscila S. Sousa and Jack Patrick Lewis that the commissioner of the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance be authorized to convey certain parcels of land in the city of Framingham to said city. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3418/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":["Capital Asset Management And Maintenance To Convey","Capital Asset Management And Maintenance Be Authori"]},{"bill_id":2000788,"bill_number":"H3419","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing Indigenous Peoples day","description":"By Representative Turco of Winthrop, a petition of Jeffrey Rosario Turco, David F. DeCoste and David F. DeCoste for the issuance of an annual proclamation by the Governor to designate August 9th as Indigenous Peoples day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3419/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001027,"bill_number":"H3420","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Releasing certain land use restrictions held by the commonwealth in the city of Revere","description":"By Representative Turco of Winthrop, a petition of Jeffrey Rosario Turco that the commissioner of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance be authorized to release the use restriction provision restricting the use of the parcel to parking purposes only in the city of Revere. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3420/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001414,"bill_number":"H3421","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Resolve providing for the creation of a commemorative memorial portrait in the Massachusetts State House in honor of State Representative Doris Bunte","description":"Relative to the creation of a commemorative memorial portrait in the Massachusetts State House in honor of State Representative Doris Bunte. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3421/2025","subjects":["trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000947,"bill_number":"H3422","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a jail and prison construction moratorium","description":"Relative to establishing a jail and prison construction moratorium. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3422/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001957,"bill_number":"H3423","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to charter school procurement","description":"Relative to charter schools and the uniform procurement act. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3423/2025","subjects":["education"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002439,"bill_number":"H3424","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To enhance cooperative purchasing opportunities for cities and towns","description":"Relative to award contracts for cooperative purchasing agreements. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3424/2025","subjects":["trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003002,"bill_number":"H3425","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing an Office of Economic Empowerment","description":"For legislation to establish an office of economic empowerment within the office of the State Treasurer. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3425/2025","subjects":["energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004287,"bill_number":"H3426","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the open meeting law","description":"For legislation to make the General Court subject to the open meeting law. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3426/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001944,"bill_number":"H3427","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Designating Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution","description":"By Representative Uyterhoeven of Somerville, a petition of Erika Uyterhoeven 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.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3427/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004557,"bill_number":"H3428","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Enhancing the effectiveness of nonprofits’ core mission work through full cost funding","description":"For legislation to provide that certain grants or contracts allow for reimbursement of indirect costs. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3428/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000747,"bill_number":"H3429","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a Massachusetts Baby Bonds program","description":"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. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3429/2025","subjects":["education","housing","finance","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002539,"bill_number":"H3430","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Designating Diwali Day as a state holiday","description":"By Representatives Vaughn of Wrentham and Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition of Marcus S. Vaughn, Hannah Kane and others for the issuance of an annual proclamation by the Governor to designate the fifteenth day of the Hindu lunisolar month of Kartik as Diwali day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3430/2025","subjects":["housing","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004034,"bill_number":"H3431","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Authorizing the release of a certain sewer easement in the town of Norfolk","description":"By Representative Vaughn of Wrentham, a petition of Marcus S. Vaughn and Rebecca L. Rausch that the commissioner of the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance be authorized to release a certain sewer easement in the town of Norfolk. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3431/2025","subjects":["housing","water"],"agencies":["Capital Asset Management And Maintenance Be Authori"]},{"bill_id":2003071,"bill_number":"H3432","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to assessing the costs of unemployment fraud","description":"By Representative Vaughn of Wrentham, a petition of Marcus S. Vaughn that the State Auditor conduct a comprehensive audit of the Department of Unemployment Assistance to determine the level of unemployment fraud during the 2019 novel coronavirus pandemic. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3432/2025","subjects":["housing","finance","labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001140,"bill_number":"H3433","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women","description":"Relative to the Commission on the Status of Women. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3433/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002459,"bill_number":"H3434","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the uniform procurement act","description":"Relative to the uniform procurement law. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3434/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002161,"bill_number":"H3435","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Authorizing the commissioner of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to grant certain easements to the town of Bourne","description":"By Representative Vieira of Falmouth, a petition of David T. Vieira (by vote of the town) that the commissioner of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance be authorized to convey certain easements to the town of Bourne for subsurface waterline purposes. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3435/2025","subjects":["water"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001612,"bill_number":"H3436","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to chapter 30B procurement parity","description":"Relative to procurement parity. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3436/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003020,"bill_number":"H3437","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Resolve establishing a commission on infrastructure resilience","description":"Relative to infrastructure resilience. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3437/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000817,"bill_number":"H3438","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing the official sedimentary structure of the Commonwealth","description":"For legislation to designate the Jurassic Armored Mud Ball as the official sedimentary structure of the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3438/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004578,"bill_number":"H3439","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"The Commonwealth housing, economic, education and equity in recovery and reconstruction","description":"Relative to housing, economic, education and equity in recovery and reconstruction in the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3439/2025","subjects":["education","housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001055,"bill_number":"H3440","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"The Commonwealth housing, economic, education and equity in recovery and reconstruction","description":"Relative to housing, economic, education and equity in recovery and reconstruction in the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3440/2025","subjects":["education","housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003505,"bill_number":"H3441","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"The Commonwealth housing, economic, education and equity in recovery and reconstruction","description":"Relative to housing, economic, education and equity in recovery and reconstruction in the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3441/2025","subjects":["education","housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003393,"bill_number":"H3442","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to transparency and accountability in procurement","description":"By Representative Worrell of Boston, a petition of Christopher J. Worrell that the Supplier Diversity Office annually collect and report certain procurement activity related to certified business enterprises and non-certified businesses by businesses, nonprofit corporations, and state authorities. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3442/2025","subjects":["elections","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003386,"bill_number":"H3443","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the creation of a branch of the Boston Public Library within an affordable housing development in the Dorchester section of the City of Boston","description":"Relative to the procurement and award of contracts for construction of a certain subsidized affordable housing project, including space for a branch library to be procured by the Boston Public Library, in the city of Boston. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3443/2025","subjects":["housing","agriculture"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002979,"bill_number":"H3444","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to s-license compliance","description":"Relative to bids or proposals for the installation, repair, or maintenance of security systems. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3444/2025","subjects":["it","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003028,"bill_number":"H3445","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To promote solar panel installations on school property","description":"For legislation to promote solar panel installations on school property. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3445/2025","subjects":["it","education","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001776,"bill_number":"H3446","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to municipal voices in gas utility work","description":"For legislation to further regulate the opening of streets or the use of public ways by gas companies. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3446/2025","subjects":["it","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003143,"bill_number":"H3447","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to containers, litter, ecology and nips (CLEAN Act)","description":"For legislation to include nip bottles and certain other containers in the bottle law. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3447/2025","subjects":["it","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000795,"bill_number":"H3448","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Setting deadlines to electrify school buses and public fleets and establishing programs to encourage private fleet electrification","description":"Relative to setting deadlines to electrify school buses and public fleets and establishing programs to encourage private fleet electrification. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3448/2025","subjects":["it","education","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002809,"bill_number":"H3449","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To further empower local climate action","description":"For legislation to regulate municipal acceptance into the demonstration project. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3449/2025","subjects":["it","environment","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002007,"bill_number":"H3450","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To establish municipal access to utility poles located in municipal rights-of-way","description":"Relative to municipal access to utility poles located in municipal rights-of-way. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3450/2025","subjects":["it","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003984,"bill_number":"H3451","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Expanding community access to electric bicycles","description":"By Representative Blais of Deerfield, a petition of Natalie M. Blais and Mindy Domb that the Department of Energy Resources establish the community access to electric bicycles grant initiative. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3451/2025","subjects":["it","transportation","energy","elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001066,"bill_number":"H3452","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Protecting consumers from unreasonable utility rate increases","description":"Relative to protecting consumers from unreasonable utility rate increases. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3452/2025","subjects":["it","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001210,"bill_number":"H3453","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Promoting the proper disposal of miniatures","description":"For legislation to further define miniature beverage containers under the \"bottle bill\", so-called. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3453/2025","subjects":["it","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002100,"bill_number":"H3454","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to offshore wind","description":"Relative to offshore wind energy generation. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3454/2025","subjects":["it","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004079,"bill_number":"H3455","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to permitting of electric vehicle charging stations","description":"Relative to permitting of electric vehicle charging stations. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3455/2025","subjects":["it","transportation","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003604,"bill_number":"H3456","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To advance energy solutions","description":"For legislation further regulating participation in group purchasing of energy. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3456/2025","subjects":["it","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000688,"bill_number":"H3457","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to municipal light plants","description":"Relative to municipal light plants. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3457/2025","subjects":["it","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002125,"bill_number":"H3458","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to double poles","description":"Relative to the use of double utility poles of distribution or telephone companies. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3458/2025","subjects":["it","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002850,"bill_number":"H3459","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Modernizing competitive energy supply","description":"Relative to competitive energy supply. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3459/2025","subjects":["it","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001751,"bill_number":"H3460","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to energy efficiency education","description":"For legislation to establish a program within the Department of Public Utilities to educate commercial building managers and operators relative to energy efficiency. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3460/2025","subjects":["it","education","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003558,"bill_number":"H3461","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Increasing service quality penalty against electric and gas companies","description":"For legislation to increase fines levied against utility companies for failing to meet service quality standards. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3461/2025","subjects":["it","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003036,"bill_number":"H3462","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to municipal authority in public rights of way","description":"Relative to authorizing municipalities to relocate certain utility poles, wires or attachments. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3462/2025","subjects":["it","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002300,"bill_number":"H3463","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To restore the environmental fund","description":"For legislation to restore the clean environmental fund using revenue from unclaimed bottle deposits. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3463/2025","subjects":["it","environment","finance","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004484,"bill_number":"H3464","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To update the bottle bill","description":"For legislation to update the bottle bill, so-called. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3464/2025","subjects":["it","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000974,"bill_number":"H3465","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Promoting the adoption of renewable energy for heating, cooling and hot water","description":"Relative to promoting the adoption of renewable energy for heating, cooling and hot water under the zoning law. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3465/2025","subjects":["it","energy","water"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002449,"bill_number":"H3466","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Facilitating public ownership of public utilities","description":"For legislation to establish a task force (including members of the General Court) to study and make actionable recommendations regarding public ownership of public utilities. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3466/2025","subjects":["it","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003134,"bill_number":"H3467","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing solar neighborhoods","description":"Relative to establishing solar neighborhoods. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3467/2025","subjects":["it","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002951,"bill_number":"H3468","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to utility bills","description":"Relative to the listing on utility bill of discounts available to seniors, veterans or persons with disabilities. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3468/2025","subjects":["it","energy","veterans"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004369,"bill_number":"H3469","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to solar permitting","description":"Relative to solar energy storage permit applications and inspections. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3469/2025","subjects":["it","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004449,"bill_number":"H3470","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Protecting transportation network driver data privacy and integrity","description":"Relative to transportation network driver data privacy. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3470/2025","subjects":["it","transportation","energy","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001795,"bill_number":"H3471","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Requiring disclosure to consumers regarding home heating oil insurance","description":"By Representative Day of Stoneham, a petition of Michael S. Day that retailers of home heating oil provide notices to customers of the availability of liability insurance coverage for certain claims arising out of releases of oil into the environment. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3471/2025","subjects":["it","environment","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001935,"bill_number":"H3472","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to reasonable municipal expense reimbursement","description":"By Representative Day of Stoneham, a petition of Michael S. Day that the Energy Facilities Siting Board consider requests of municipalities for reimbursement of application expenses. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3472/2025","subjects":["it","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001591,"bill_number":"H3473","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the Energy Facilities Siting Board","description":"Relative to the Energy Facilities Siting Board. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3473/2025","subjects":["it","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002461,"bill_number":"H3474","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To expand the bottle bill","description":"For legislation to expand the bottle bill, so-called. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3474/2025","subjects":["it","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002490,"bill_number":"H3475","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Promoting a just transition and clean energy workforce standards","description":"Relative to the transition to clean energy and the training of employees on alternative energy generation and distribution. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3475/2025","subjects":["it","transportation","labor","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001208,"bill_number":"H3476","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to healthy and sustainable schools","description":"Relative to energy assessments and energy efficiency improvements at schools and public institutions of higher education. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3476/2025","subjects":["it","education","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004293,"bill_number":"H3477","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to clean lighting and appliance efficiency standards","description":"Relative to lighting and appliance efficiency standards. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3477/2025","subjects":["it","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002489,"bill_number":"H3478","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To streamline broadband permitting and ensure equitable access to infrastructure","description":"Relative to broadband permitting and access to infrastructure. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3478/2025","subjects":["it","transportation","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000818,"bill_number":"H3479","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the onshore siting of infrastructure associated with offshore wind projects","description":"Relative to the onshore siting of infrastructure associated with offshore wind projects. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3479/2025","subjects":["it","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001302,"bill_number":"H3480","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Transferring the Massachusetts Community Climate Bank to the Massachusetts Clean Energy Technology Center","description":"Relative to transferring the Massachusetts Community Climate Bank to the Massachusetts Clean Energy Technology Center. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3480/2025","subjects":["it","environment","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004445,"bill_number":"H3481","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the maximum storage charges on motor vehicles involuntarily towed","description":"Relative to the maximum storage charges on motor vehicles involuntarily towed. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3481/2025","subjects":["it","transportation","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001609,"bill_number":"H3482","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Regulating the location of generation facilities","description":"Relative to the locating of generation facilities within one mile of certain public areas and areas of critical environmental concern. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3482/2025","subjects":["it","environment","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004243,"bill_number":"H3483","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Halting close proximity antennas and higher frequencies to enforce RadLimits","description":"For legislation to establish the radiation regulatory agency. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3483/2025","subjects":["it","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001476,"bill_number":"H3484","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Limiting tech radiation in anchor institutions","description":"For legislation to limit non-ionizing radiation from technology in anchor institutions and for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to changes that foster hard-wired communication and reduced exposure to electromagnetic radiation. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3484/2025","subjects":["it","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002378,"bill_number":"H3485","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to tow lien reform","description":"Relative to tow lien reform. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3485/2025","subjects":["it","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001346,"bill_number":"H3486","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to municipal light plant emergency mutual aid","description":"Relative to municipal light plant emergency mutual aid. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3486/2025","subjects":["it","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001110,"bill_number":"H3487","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a special commission to investigate double utility poles","description":"For legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) to investigate double utility poles. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3487/2025","subjects":["it","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000578,"bill_number":"H3488","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to tax incentives for building to NetZero Standards","description":"Relative to the cost burdens of certain incentives for statewide greenhouse gas emissions limits. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3488/2025","subjects":["it","environment","finance","energy","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003493,"bill_number":"H3489","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Authorizing borrowing by cities and towns at zero percent from the Commonwealth for green energy sources","description":"For legislation to authorize cities and towns to borrow from the Commonwealth without interest for green energy programs for such municipalities. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3489/2025","subjects":["it","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001427,"bill_number":"H3490","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the sale of electric vehicles","description":"Relative to electric vehicle charging and fueling. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3490/2025","subjects":["it","transportation","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001303,"bill_number":"H3491","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to electric vehicles","description":"Relative to electric vehicles and electric vehicle charging stations. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3491/2025","subjects":["it","transportation","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004073,"bill_number":"H3492","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to emergency back up power at gasoline stations","description":"For legislation to provide access to fuel for private and emergency vehicles during emergencies. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3492/2025","subjects":["it","transportation","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004407,"bill_number":"H3493","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Increasing opportunities for peak energy storage","description":"Relative to peak energy storage. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3493/2025","subjects":["it","energy","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003497,"bill_number":"H3494","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To improve outdoor lighting, conserve energy, and increase dark-sky visibility","description":"Relative to improving outdoor lighting and increasing dark-sky visibility. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3494/2025","subjects":["it","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004473,"bill_number":"H3495","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Promoting resilience against the heat-related impacts of climate change","description":"Relativerelative to extreme heat task. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3495/2025","subjects":["it","environment","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001184,"bill_number":"H3496","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Ensuring solar energy access","description":"Relative to ensuring solar energy access. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3496/2025","subjects":["it","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001039,"bill_number":"H3497","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to a renewable portfolio standard review","description":"Relative to a renewable portfolio standard review. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3497/2025","subjects":["it","energy","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002799,"bill_number":"H3498","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To expand the low income home energy assistance program","description":"For legislation to expand the low income home energy assistance program. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3498/2025","subjects":["it","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003175,"bill_number":"H3499","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To promote low-income access to solar","description":"By Representative Gregoire of Marlborough, a petition of Danielle W. Gregoire that the Department of Energy Resources ensure equity, accessibility, and promote participation by renters and low-income retail electric customers in the solar incentive program. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3499/2025","subjects":["it","housing","energy","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003317,"bill_number":"H3500","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To eliminate double utility poles and authorize municipal enforcement","description":"Relative to local ordinances to eliminate double utility poles. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3500/2025","subjects":["it","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002827,"bill_number":"H3501","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Supporting climate progress through sustainably developed offshore wind","description":"Relativerelative to the development of the supply chain supporting the deployment of offshore wind and the economic benefits. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3501/2025","subjects":["it","environment","energy","veterans","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004192,"bill_number":"H3502","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to grid optimization","description":"By Representative Haggerty of Woburn, a petition of Richard M. Haggerty that the Department of Public Utilities investigate establishing and refining standards that expand the use of distributed grid edge software on advanced meter infrastructure meters. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3502/2025","subjects":["it","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002778,"bill_number":"H3503","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Promoting the proper disposal of miniatures","description":"Relative to the inclusion of miniature beverage containers in the bottle law, so-called. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3503/2025","subjects":["it","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002902,"bill_number":"H3504","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing the gateway cities renewable, efficient, and electrified neighborhoods initiative","description":"Relative to establishing the gateway cities renewable, efficient, and electrified neighborhoods initiative. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3504/2025","subjects":["it","energy","elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000999,"bill_number":"H3505","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to construction for the installation or repair of utility lines","description":"For legislation to require notification to owners of real estate in areas scheduled for certain public utility construction. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3505/2025","subjects":["it","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002964,"bill_number":"H3506","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to digital inclusion for seniors","description":"For legislation to establish a low-income senior internet subsidy program to provide financial assistance to eligible seniors for internet services. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3506/2025","subjects":["it","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003216,"bill_number":"H3507","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to equitable towing rates","description":"Relative to towing rates for commercially registered vehicle not requiring a CDL license. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3507/2025","subjects":["it","transportation","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004355,"bill_number":"H3508","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To study gasoline-focused sales-below-cost","description":"For legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) to study gasoline-focused sales-below-cost. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3508/2025","subjects":["it","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002402,"bill_number":"H3509","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to automatic re-enrollment in the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)","description":"Relative to automatic re-enrollment in the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3509/2025","subjects":["it","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003019,"bill_number":"H3510","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to internet service provider data","description":"Relative to internet service provider data. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3510/2025","subjects":["it","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002167,"bill_number":"H3511","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to lithium-ion batteries","description":"For legislation to establish within the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs a lithium-ion car vehicle battery advisory group. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3511/2025","subjects":["it","environment","transportation","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002690,"bill_number":"H3512","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a special legislative commission to study small modular reactors","description":"By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for an investigation and study by a special legislative commission (including members of the General Court) to study small modular reactors. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3512/2025","subjects":["it","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003503,"bill_number":"H3513","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To ensure notice to abutter communities of applications to the department of public utilities","description":"Relative to notice to abutter communities of applications to the Department of Public Utilities. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3513/2025","subjects":["it","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002674,"bill_number":"H3514","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Company Board of Directors","description":"For legislation to further regulate the Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Company board of directors. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3514/2025","subjects":["it","energy"],"agencies":["Directors"]},{"bill_id":2004151,"bill_number":"H3515","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To enhance municipal choice and provide affordable electricity options","description":"Relative to municipal lighting plants of purchasing municipalities or cooperatives. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3515/2025","subjects":["it","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000503,"bill_number":"H3516","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To prevent predatory towing fees for police-authorized tows","description":"By Representative Kushmerek of Fitchburg (by request), a petition of Emilio Nazario III that the Department of Utilities establish a list of approved charges for towing and storage services provided by towing companies contracted by state or local police departments. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3516/2025","subjects":["it","public_safety","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000951,"bill_number":"H3517","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to replacement plans","description":"Relative to alternate gas meter replacement plans. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3517/2025","subjects":["it","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004125,"bill_number":"H3518","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the protection of propane gas ratepayers","description":"For legislation relative to the protection of propane gas ratepayers. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3518/2025","subjects":["it","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004260,"bill_number":"H3519","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to a feasibility report on solar rooftop energy on new buildings","description":"By Representative Lewis of Framingham, a petition of Jack Patrick Lewis, Rodney M. Elliott and James C. Arena-DeRosa for an investigation and study by a special commission to study the feasibility of authorizing the installation of rooftop solar energy systems. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3519/2025","subjects":["it","energy","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001608,"bill_number":"H3520","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Facilitating distributed energy resources in the commonwealth","description":"Relative to distributed energy resources in the commonwealth. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3520/2025","subjects":["it","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002235,"bill_number":"H3521","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Maximizing and optimizing small-scale assets in communities","description":"Relative to the distribution of energy resources in communities. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3521/2025","subjects":["it","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002846,"bill_number":"H3522","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To establish a clean fuel standard","description":"For legislation to establish a clean fuel standard. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3522/2025","subjects":["it","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002136,"bill_number":"H3523","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the electrification of new and substantially remodeled or rehabilitated","description":"Relative to the electrification of new and substantially remodeled or rehabilitated buildings. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3523/2025","subjects":["it","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003871,"bill_number":"H3524","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to transparency in private utility construction contracts","description":"Relative to the availability of private utility construction contracts. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3524/2025","subjects":["it","energy","elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000921,"bill_number":"H3525","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Promoting the proper disposal of miniatures","description":"For legislation to further define miniature beverage containers under the \"bottle bill\", so-called. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3525/2025","subjects":["it","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004099,"bill_number":"H3526","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to large-scale solar energy installations on agricultural or recreational land of the Commonwealth","description":"Relative to large-scale solar energy installations on agricultural or recreational land of the Commonwealth. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3526/2025","subjects":["it","energy","agriculture"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000566,"bill_number":"H3527","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Preserving broadband service for low-income consumers","description":"Relative to broadband service for low-income consumers. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3527/2025","subjects":["it","transportation","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000504,"bill_number":"H3528","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Encouraging advanced leak repair technology and renewable thermal energy infrastructure","description":"Relative to advanced natural gas leak repair technology and renewable thermal energy infrastructure. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3528/2025","subjects":["it","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002608,"bill_number":"H3529","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to building energy and decarbonization","description":"Relative to building energy and decarbonization. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3529/2025","subjects":["it","environment","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001423,"bill_number":"H3530","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To ensure safety and transparency in pipeline repair","description":"Relative to the use of contractors for repairing or performing work on public utility infrastructure. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3530/2025","subjects":["it","energy","elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003176,"bill_number":"H3531","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Providing for natural gas workforce safety","description":"Relative to natural gas workforce safety. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3531/2025","subjects":["it","labor","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002965,"bill_number":"H3532","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to renewable energy production technologies","description":"Relative to renewable energy production technologies. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3532/2025","subjects":["it","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000867,"bill_number":"H3533","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"For field safety in gas infrastructure","description":"For legislation to provide for field safety in gas infrastructure by requiring that the Department of Public Utilities promulgate regulations establishing requirements for the maintenance, timely updating, accuracy, and security of gas LDC maps and records. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3533/2025","subjects":["it","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003806,"bill_number":"H3534","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to electric ratepayer protections","description":"Relative to electric ratepayer protections. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3534/2025","subjects":["it","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000687,"bill_number":"H3535","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the sale of zero-emission vehicles","description":"Relative to the sale of zero-emission vehicles. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3535/2025","subjects":["it","environment","transportation","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004226,"bill_number":"H3536","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Regarding regulation of directory assistance","description":"Relative to directory assistance charges for handicapped or elderly persons. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3536/2025","subjects":["it","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001255,"bill_number":"H3537","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Ensuring ratepayer and community representation in utility company regulatory proceedings","description":"Relative to ensuring ratepayer and community representation in utility company regulatory proceedings. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3537/2025","subjects":["it","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003700,"bill_number":"H3538","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to reduce administrative burden for government and industry","description":"For legislation to further regulate the towing away and storage of motor vehicles. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3538/2025","subjects":["it","transportation","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001563,"bill_number":"H3539","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to a tactical transition to affordable, clean thermal energy","description":"Relative to clean thermal energy. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3539/2025","subjects":["it","transportation","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004327,"bill_number":"H3540","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Advancing clean energy equity","description":"Relative to advancing clean energy equity. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3540/2025","subjects":["it","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001808,"bill_number":"H3541","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"For greenhouse gas measuring and accounting truth","description":"Relative to carbon dioxide equivalents and factors that impact statewide greenhouse gas emissions. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3541/2025","subjects":["it","environment","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002913,"bill_number":"H3542","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Advancing the clean energy transition","description":"Relative to the installation of renewable and alternative energy generating sources. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3542/2025","subjects":["it","transportation","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003805,"bill_number":"H3543","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the protection and development of the thermal commons of the Commonwealth","description":"Relative to thermal commons of the Commonwealth. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3543/2025","subjects":["it","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000959,"bill_number":"H3544","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to energy efficiency funds generated by municipal light plants","description":"Relative to energy efficiency funds generated by municipal light plants. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3544/2025","subjects":["it","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001056,"bill_number":"H3545","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to energy conservation","description":"Relative to the allocation of costs of energy monitoring systems in certain rental housing. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3545/2025","subjects":["it","housing","environment","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001687,"bill_number":"H3546","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To establish standards for the pole attachment process to facilitate the construction of broadband networks","description":"For legislation to establish standards for the pole attachment process to facilitate the construction of broadband networks. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3546/2025","subjects":["it","transportation","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000741,"bill_number":"H3547","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Preventing gas expansion to protect climate, community health and safety","description":"Relative to preventing gas expansion and the creation of a just transition office for employment and training opportunities for certain displaced workers. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3547/2025","subjects":["it","environment","transportation","labor","energy","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002038,"bill_number":"H3548","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Limiting the eligibility of woody biomass as an alternative energy supply","description":"Relative to limiting the eligibility of woody biomass as an alternative energy supply. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3548/2025","subjects":["it","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003063,"bill_number":"H3549","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To remove woody biomass from the greenhouse gas emissions standard for municipal lighting plants","description":"For legislation to remove woody biomass from the greenhouse gas emissions standard for municipal lighting plants. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3549/2025","subjects":["it","environment","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004230,"bill_number":"H3550","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to increasing fuel assistance for low income individuals","description":"Relative to a cap on gas delivery fees by gas companies. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3550/2025","subjects":["it","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000638,"bill_number":"H3551","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to smart meters","description":"Relative to the use of smart meters by utility companies. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3551/2025","subjects":["it","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002622,"bill_number":"H3552","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Regarding the alternative energy portfolios standard","description":"Relative to repealing the alternative energy portfolios standard. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3552/2025","subjects":["it","energy","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004386,"bill_number":"H3553","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Regarding the reform of Class 2 regulations","description":"Relative to the reform of class 2 renewable energy generating resources. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3553/2025","subjects":["it","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003873,"bill_number":"H3554","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Achieving a green future with infrastructure and workforce investments","description":"Relative to achieving a green future with infrastructure and workforce investments. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3554/2025","subjects":["it","labor","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003414,"bill_number":"H3555","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to reporting on funds received from the Clean Energy Standard and future Clean Heat Standard program","description":"Relative to reporting on funds received from the Clean Energy Standard and future Clean Heat Standard program. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3555/2025","subjects":["it","energy","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003165,"bill_number":"H3556","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to current and future electric rates","description":"Relative to the current and future cost of electricity. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3556/2025","subjects":["it","housing","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002989,"bill_number":"H3557","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to reporting on double poles","description":"Relative to reporting on double poles. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3557/2025","subjects":["it","energy","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001698,"bill_number":"H3558","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to electric vehicle charging stations","description":"Relative to electric vehicle charging stations. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3558/2025","subjects":["it","transportation","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004358,"bill_number":"H3559","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To encourage solar development on buildings and disturbed land","description":"For legislation to encourage solar development on buildings and disturbed land. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3559/2025","subjects":["it","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002938,"bill_number":"H3560","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To allow all green communities grants to be used for solar panels on municipal rooftops and land","description":"For legislation to allow all green communities grants to be used for solar panels on municipal rooftops and land. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3560/2025","subjects":["it","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004511,"bill_number":"H3561","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To establish group purchasing programs for solar, heat pumps, and insulation","description":"For legislation to establish group purchasing programs for solar, heat pumps and insulation. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3561/2025","subjects":["it","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001677,"bill_number":"H3562","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To study the feasibility of installing solar panels on municipal and state buildings and land","description":"By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition of Lindsay N. Sabadosa that the Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs perform a study on the feasibility of installing solar panels on municipal and state buildings and land. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3562/2025","subjects":["it","environment","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003260,"bill_number":"H3563","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To establish a carbon fee and cash-back program","description":"For legislation to establish a carbon fee and cash-back program. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3563/2025","subjects":["it","environment","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000656,"bill_number":"H3564","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to infrastructure replacement projects","description":"Relative to natural gas infrastructure replacement projects. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3564/2025","subjects":["it","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001881,"bill_number":"H3565","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to Mass Save assessments","description":"Relative to Mass Save assessments. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3565/2025","subjects":["it","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001521,"bill_number":"H3566","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to surety bonds","description":"Relative to the use of surety bonds by certain utilities. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3566/2025","subjects":["it","finance","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004370,"bill_number":"H3567","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to energy generation payments","description":"Relative to energy generation payments. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3567/2025","subjects":["it","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003384,"bill_number":"H3568","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to prohibiting public utility and ratepayer funding of clearcutting forests and woodlands","description":"Relative to prohibiting public utility and ratepayer funding of clearcutting forests and woodlands. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3568/2025","subjects":["it","environment","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001716,"bill_number":"H3569","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to carbon emission reduction and advanced nuclear energy generation","description":"Relative to carbon emission reduction and advanced nuclear energy generation. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3569/2025","subjects":["it","environment","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003224,"bill_number":"H3570","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To update vehicle emissions standards","description":"Relative to vehicle emissions standards for public and utility infrastructures. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3570/2025","subjects":["it","environment","transportation","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004121,"bill_number":"H3571","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Resolve establishing a commission to consider the inclusion of nuclear energy in Massachusetts' future energy planning","description":"For legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) to consider the inclusion of nuclear energy in Massachusetts' future energy planning. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3571/2025","subjects":["it","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000820,"bill_number":"H3572","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the sale of zero-emission vehicles","description":"Relative to the sale of zero-emission vehicles. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3572/2025","subjects":["it","environment","transportation","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003800,"bill_number":"H3573","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to containers, litter, ecology and nips (CLEAN Act)","description":"For legislation to include nip bottles and certain other containers in the bottle law. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3573/2025","subjects":["it","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002647,"bill_number":"H3574","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To reimburse cities and towns affected by the decommissioning of power plants","description":"For legislation to further regulate the carbon dioxide cap and trade program. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3574/2025","subjects":["it","environment","energy","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001035,"bill_number":"H3575","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the Mass Save program","description":"Relative to Mass Save program rebates. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3575/2025","subjects":["it","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001227,"bill_number":"H3576","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to a just transition to clean energy","description":"Relative to the transition to clean energy and the training of employees on alternative energy generation and distribution. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3576/2025","subjects":["it","transportation","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002853,"bill_number":"H3577","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a zero carbon renovation fund","description":"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.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3577/2025","subjects":["it","environment","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002583,"bill_number":"H3578","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Expanding the definition of beverage","description":"Relative to the definition of beverage under the \"bottle bill\", so-called. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3578/2025","subjects":["it","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003642,"bill_number":"H3579","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Providing for a wind-farm study","description":"Relative to providing for a study of the potential environmental impact of the installation and operation of offshore wind turbines. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3579/2025","subjects":["it","environment","energy","agriculture"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003560,"bill_number":"H3580","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Creating pathways toward net-zero neighborhoods","description":"Relative to non-emitting thermal energy. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3580/2025","subjects":["it","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004102,"bill_number":"H3581","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Supporting electrical load aggregation programs in the Commonwealth","description":"Relative to electrical load aggregation programs. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3581/2025","subjects":["it","energy","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002016,"bill_number":"H3582","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To put a moratorium on new gas system expansion","description":"For legislation to establish a moratorium on new gas system expansion. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3582/2025","subjects":["it","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001824,"bill_number":"H3583","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To establishing a moratorium on new gas system expansion","description":"Relative to establishing a moratorium on new gas system expansion. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3583/2025","subjects":["it","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004439,"bill_number":"H3584","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To prevent gas expansion to protect climate, community health and safety.","description":"For legislation to further regulate gas facilities. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3584/2025","subjects":["it","environment","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003336,"bill_number":"H3585","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a special commission to study the potential risks to cities and towns from the onshore electrical infrastructure supporting offshore wind energy generation projects","description":"For legislation to establish a special commission to study the potential risks to cities and towns from the onshore electrical infrastructure supporting offshore wind energy generation projects. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3585/2025","subjects":["it","energy","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001841,"bill_number":"H3586","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to procurement services for artists","description":"Relative to procurement services for artists. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3586/2025","subjects":["trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004167,"bill_number":"H3587","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To grow and maintain space in cities and towns for the creative economy","description":"For legislation to establish a local option trust to provide creative space and presentation space in municipalities. 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Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3617/2025","subjects":["transportation","energy","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002178,"bill_number":"H3618","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Regulating the flight of unmanned aircraft/drones in the airspace over all early, elementary and secondary education facilities in the Commonwealth","description":"Relative to the flight of unmanned aircraft drones in the airspace over early, elementary and secondary educational facilities. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3618/2025","subjects":["education","transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002404,"bill_number":"H3619","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to require enhanced training for distracted driving offenders","description":"Relative to requiring enhanced training for distracted driving offenders. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3619/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001339,"bill_number":"H3620","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to certain motorcycle travel","description":"For legislation to authorize motorcyclists to travel in the breakdown lanes during periods of heavy traffic. 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Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3622/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000850,"bill_number":"H3623","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to fare free buses","description":"For legislation to establish a Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority pilot program for fare free buses. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3623/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":["Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority"]},{"bill_id":2002677,"bill_number":"H3624","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing time limits for idling trains","description":"For legislation to establish idling time limits for trains. 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Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3628/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004020,"bill_number":"H3629","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Facilitating cost efficient transportation","description":"Relative to the permitting of certain trucks and trailer-trucks for travel on public ways. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3629/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000769,"bill_number":"H3630","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to Chapter 90B","description":"Relative to vehicle registrations for certain recreation vehicles at sanctioned races, rallies or events. 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Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3632/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000929,"bill_number":"H3633","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to transit expansion, electrification and resiliency","description":"For legislation to fund public transit expansion including the establishment of certain fees. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3633/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004222,"bill_number":"H3634","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to providing multimodal transportation technologies","description":"Relative to autonomous vehicles. 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Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3672/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001943,"bill_number":"H3673","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to interstate highway noise abatement in certain cities and towns","description":"By Representatives Gordon of Bedford and Haggerty of Woburn, a petition of Kenneth I. Gordon that the Massachusetts Department of Transportation be authorized to conduct a comprehensive noise study along certain interstate highways. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3673/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001649,"bill_number":"H3674","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to veterans' specialty license plates on leased vehicles","description":"Relative to veterans' specialty license plates on leased vehicles. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3674/2025","subjects":["transportation","veterans","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002353,"bill_number":"H3675","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the move over law","description":"For legislation to further regulate lane changes when approaching a stationary emergency response vehicle, highway maintenance vehicle or recovery vehicle. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3675/2025","subjects":["transportation","emergency","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000558,"bill_number":"H3676","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to modernizing and expanding availability of motor vehicle titling and registration services","description":"Relative to motor vehicle titling and registration services. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3676/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004010,"bill_number":"H3677","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the authorization for electronic signatures with motor vehicle title and registration transactions","description":"By Representative Gregoire of Marlborough, a petition of Danielle W. 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Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3679/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003994,"bill_number":"H3680","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Fostering intercity Passenger Rail Fund","description":"Relative to the creation of a fund to finance rail and transportation related projects. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3680/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000819,"bill_number":"H3681","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Requiring parking with auction dealer license plate","description":"Relative to parking with auction dealer license plates. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3681/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000836,"bill_number":"H3682","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to a certain road in the city of Boston","description":"Relative to changing the name of the American Legion highway to the American Legion parkway. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3682/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004213,"bill_number":"H3683","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to establishing the science corridor","description":"For legislation to direct the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to conduct a study of establishing direct bus rapid transit between Kendall Square in Cambridge and the Allston, North Brighton and Longwood Medical areas in Boston. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3683/2025","subjects":["health","transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002089,"bill_number":"H3684","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to container safety on roadways","description":"Relative to container safety on roadways. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3684/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000774,"bill_number":"H3685","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Designating historic routes","description":"For legislation to designate Route 1, Route 20 and Route 6 in the Commonwealth as historic United States routes. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3685/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001344,"bill_number":"H3686","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to license plate year of manufacture registration","description":"Relative to license plate year of manufacture registration plates when used on antique automobiles. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3686/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002408,"bill_number":"H3687","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to vehicle inspection exemptions for vintage automobiles 45 years or older","description":"Relative to exempting certain antique cars from the annual vehicle safety inspection program. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3687/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003877,"bill_number":"H3688","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to electric vehicle charging stations","description":"Relative to electric vehicle charging stations. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3688/2025","subjects":["transportation","energy","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001328,"bill_number":"H3689","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relating to road building equipment classifications","description":"Relative to road building equipment classifications. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3689/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002383,"bill_number":"H3690","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Limiting motor vehicle dealer documentation fees","description":"For legislation to limit motor vehicle dealer documentation fees. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3690/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004239,"bill_number":"H3691","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to roadways and road markings","description":"Relative to roadways and road markings. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3691/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000666,"bill_number":"H3692","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to bicycle safety","description":"Relative to bicycle safety. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3692/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002730,"bill_number":"H3693","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to roadway damage","description":"Relative to roadway damage caused by certain motor vehicle accidents. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3693/2025","subjects":["transportation","water","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004584,"bill_number":"H3694","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to spare tires","description":"For legislation to prohibit vehicles operating on a spare tire from driving in the passing lane. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3694/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004117,"bill_number":"H3695","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to littering","description":"Relative to roadway littering. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3695/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003599,"bill_number":"H3696","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to motor vehicle negligence","description":"Relative to debris dropping from motor vehicles. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3696/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001407,"bill_number":"H3697","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Requiring the use of helmets for electronically propelled wheeled vehicle operators and passengers","description":"Relative to requiring the use of helmets for electronically propelled wheeled vehicle operators and passengers. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3697/2025","subjects":["it","transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004212,"bill_number":"H3698","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to federal motor vehicle safety standards compliance","description":"Relative to federal motor vehicle safety standards compliance. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3698/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001212,"bill_number":"H3699","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a vehicle collector license plate","description":"Relative to a vehicle collector license plate. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3699/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004348,"bill_number":"H3700","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Promoting price transparency for electric vehicle charging stations","description":"Relative to electric vehicle charging stations. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3700/2025","subjects":["transportation","energy","elections","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001088,"bill_number":"H3701","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Ensuring the timely release of a vehicle title","description":"Relative to the release of a vehicle title. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3701/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003542,"bill_number":"H3702","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to excavation restoration on public ways","description":"Relative to excavation on public ways. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3702/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002709,"bill_number":"H3703","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to license transparency","description":"Relative to motor vehicle license transparency. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3703/2025","subjects":["transportation","elections","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001927,"bill_number":"H3704","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Allowing for temporary license plates","description":"Relative to temporary motor vehicle license plates. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3704/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002840,"bill_number":"H3705","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To improve the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of the MBTA","description":"Relative to the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3705/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":["Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority"]},{"bill_id":2000639,"bill_number":"H3706","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a Medal of Fidelity license plate","description":"By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others that the Registrar of Motor Vehicles establish a Medal of Fidelity license plate. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3706/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001406,"bill_number":"H3707","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Strengthening transit infrastructure security","description":"Relative to the procurement of rolling stock for the use of public transportation by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3707/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":["Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority"]},{"bill_id":2002731,"bill_number":"H3708","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To regulate traffic signal pre-emption devices","description":"Relative to traffic signal pre-emption devices. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3708/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002326,"bill_number":"H3709","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To remove tolls","description":"For legislation to remove tolls. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3709/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002932,"bill_number":"H3710","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to driver education","description":"For legislation to include a module on the science related to the impairment effects of marijuana in driver education courses. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3710/2025","subjects":["education","transportation","cannabis","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004479,"bill_number":"H3711","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Designating Marshfield the home of Senator Daniel Webster and Governor Edward Winslow","description":"For legislation to erect a marker on Route 3 designating Marshfield as the home of Senator Daniel Webster and Governor Edward Winslow. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3711/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002635,"bill_number":"H3712","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to bicycle safety","description":"Relative to bicycle safety. 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Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3720/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004062,"bill_number":"H3721","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to railroad crew transportation","description":"Relative to railroad crew transportation. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3721/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000987,"bill_number":"H3722","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to simplifying processes at the Registry of Motor Vehicles for surviving spouses and next of kin","description":"Relative to applications for certificates of title at the Registry of Motor Vehicles for surviving spouses and next of kin of deceased persons. 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Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3728/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003125,"bill_number":"H3729","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Protecting motorists and emergency personnel","description":"Relative to increasing the fine for speeding in a “breakdown lane” where such travel is permitted. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3729/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001489,"bill_number":"H3730","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to training tomorrow’s trucking industry workforce","description":"For legislation to establish the trucking industry workforce training fund. 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Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3733/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004517,"bill_number":"H3734","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Resolve relative to a VFW Parkway master plan special commission","description":"Relative to the development, maintenance and improvement of the Veterans of Foreign War Highway. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3734/2025","subjects":["transportation","veterans","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003342,"bill_number":"H3735","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to Massachusetts identification cards","description":"Relative to Massachusetts identification cards. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3735/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001143,"bill_number":"H3736","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to expired licenses","description":"Relative to the operation of motor vehicles by persons with expired drivers licenses. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3736/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000821,"bill_number":"H3737","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Allowing MassDOT vehicles to use red lights for safety","description":"For legislation to allow certain Massachusetts Department of Transportation vehicles to use red lights for safety. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3737/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001415,"bill_number":"H3738","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to mopeds and scooters operating on public ways","description":"Relative to mopeds and scooters operating on public ways. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3738/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001843,"bill_number":"H3739","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Allowing for partial payment of fines relating to driver’s license suspension or revocation","description":"For legislation to authorize the Registrar of Motor Vehicles to accept partial payment of fines for suspension or revocation of licenses. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3739/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001507,"bill_number":"H3740","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To allow hardship licenses and interlocking ignition devices on motorcycles","description":"Relative to hardship licenses and interlocking ignition devices on motorcycles. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3740/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002303,"bill_number":"H3741","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing an emergency responder yellow dot program","description":"By Representative McKenna of Sutton, a petition of Joseph D. McKenna that the Registrar of Motor Vehicles be authorized to establish an emergency responder yellow dot program. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3741/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001919,"bill_number":"H3742","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Promoting personal access of driving records","description":"By Representative McMurtry of Dedham, a petition of Paul McMurtry that the Registrar of Motor Vehicles be authorized to make driving records available online for informational purposes. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3742/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003544,"bill_number":"H3743","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to moped safety","description":"Relative to mopeds. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3743/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003942,"bill_number":"H3744","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To establish free access to ride to elections in Massachusetts (FARE)","description":"For legislation to provide for free public transportation on state primary and election days. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3744/2025","subjects":["transportation","elections","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002646,"bill_number":"H3745","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to private sale requirements for used vehicles","description":"Relative to private sale requirements for used vehicles and requiring that the Registry of Motor Vehicles create and maintain an approved bill of sale form for use by private sellers. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3745/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003568,"bill_number":"H3746","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Prohibiting the practice of coal rolling","description":"For legislation to establish a penalty for the retrofitting of certain diesel-powered vehicles with alternate emission devices. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3746/2025","subjects":["environment","transportation","energy","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000606,"bill_number":"H3747","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to duplicate license plates","description":"Relative to duplicate motor vehicle license plates. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3747/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003506,"bill_number":"H3748","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the safe operation of motor vehicles","description":"Relative to operation of motor vehicles with electronic devices. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3748/2025","subjects":["it","transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002800,"bill_number":"H3749","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to unmanned aerial systems","description":"Relative to unmanned aerial systems. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3749/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001717,"bill_number":"H3750","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To provide identification to youth and adults experiencing homelessness","description":"By Representatives O'Day of West Boylston and Garballey of Arlington, a petition of James J. O'Day, Sean Garballey and others that the Registrar of Motor Vehicles provide identification to youth and adults experiencing homelessness. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3750/2025","subjects":["housing","transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001091,"bill_number":"H3751","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To rehabilitate regional roadways","description":"For legislation to rehabilitate certain regional roadways. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3751/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000877,"bill_number":"H3752","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to greener and healthier transportation corridors","description":"For legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) to recommend strategies to improve the land usage of transportation corridors. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3752/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003578,"bill_number":"H3753","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to setting deadlines to electrify the commuter rail","description":"Relative to the electrification of commuter rail lines of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3753/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":["Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority"]},{"bill_id":2002737,"bill_number":"H3754","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to traffic regulation using road safety cameras","description":"Relative to automated motor vehicle sensor devices that produce digital photographs of motor vehicles committing camera-enforceable violations. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3754/2025","subjects":["it","transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001336,"bill_number":"H3755","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing driver privacy protections","description":"For legislation to establish driver privacy protections. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3755/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002579,"bill_number":"H3756","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Reinvesting in transportation through assessments on parking","description":"Relative to fees at private parking facilities. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3756/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003712,"bill_number":"H3757","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To promote transportation demand management","description":"Relative to local community master plan transportation demand management. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3757/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001458,"bill_number":"H3758","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to class 3 electric bicycles","description":"Relative to class 3 electric bicycles. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3758/2025","subjects":["transportation","energy","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002114,"bill_number":"H3759","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Creating Cold War veteran license plates","description":"By Representative Pease of Westfield, a petition of Kelly W. Pease and John J. Marsi that the Registrar of Motor Vehicles create Cold War veteran license plates. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3759/2025","subjects":["transportation","veterans","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002642,"bill_number":"H3760","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to motor vehicle inspections","description":"Relative to expired motor vehicle inspection stickers. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3760/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004133,"bill_number":"H3761","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Definition and requirements of motorized vehicle","description":"Relative to the registration and insurance of electric bicycles and motorized scooters,. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3761/2025","subjects":["transportation","energy","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004118,"bill_number":"H3762","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to The Ride service of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority","description":"For legislation to expand the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority “The Ride” services to communities within twenty-five miles of the city of Boston for medical purposes. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3762/2025","subjects":["health","transportation","trade"],"agencies":["Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority"]},{"bill_id":2000676,"bill_number":"H3763","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Improving safety measures for highway maintenance personnel","description":"Relative to improving safety measures for highway maintenance personnel. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3763/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002385,"bill_number":"H3764","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Allowing blood types to be printed on licenses to operate motor vehicles","description":"For legislation to authorize the Registry of Motor Vehicles to print blood types on licenses. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3764/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003293,"bill_number":"H3765","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to obstructed views while driving","description":"Relative to obstructed views while driving. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3765/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004155,"bill_number":"H3766","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the odometer reading of a vehicle that is 25 years or older","description":"Relative to odometer readings documented incorrectly in the certificates of title of certain antique motor vehicles. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3766/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000935,"bill_number":"H3767","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to removing the driving restrictions on a car with antique tags","description":"Relative to removing the driving restrictions on a car with antique tags. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3767/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001447,"bill_number":"H3768","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to community works programs","description":"For legislation to allow for participation in community works programs for violations of certain motor vehicle laws. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3768/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003859,"bill_number":"H3769","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to accurate impairment testing","description":"Relative to testing for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3769/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001907,"bill_number":"H3770","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Authorizing the Department of Highways to acquire a certain dam in the town of Norwood","description":"For legislation to require the Department of Highways to acquire a certain portion of Brook Street and Willet Pond Dam in the town of Norwood by eminent domain. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3770/2025","subjects":["transportation","water","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002225,"bill_number":"H3771","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the used vehicle record book","description":"Relative to the used vehicle record book. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3771/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002096,"bill_number":"H3772","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Updating Massachusetts student transportation","description":"Relative to certain school transportation vehicles. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3772/2025","subjects":["education","transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004366,"bill_number":"H3773","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to mobile carrying devices","description":"Relative to the regulation of mobile carrying devices operated on sidewalks and crosswalks and intended primarily for transporting personal property. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3773/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003371,"bill_number":"H3774","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to third party delivery fees","description":"Relative to third party delivery fees and distributions to cities and towns for transportation infrastructure. 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Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3777/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000490,"bill_number":"H3778","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to improved headlight safety","description":"By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition of Lindsay N. Sabadosa that motor vehicles be equipped with adaptive beam headlight technology. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3778/2025","subjects":["it","transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001454,"bill_number":"H3779","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to motor vehicle leasing parity","description":"Relative to motor vehicle leasing parity. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3779/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003748,"bill_number":"H3780","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to wrong-way driving","description":"Relative to the prevention of wrong-way driving. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3780/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004566,"bill_number":"H3781","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Clarifying the vehicle transfer and registration laws","description":"Relative to motor vehicle transfer and registration laws. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3781/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004046,"bill_number":"H3782","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To reduce the fee for motor vehicle veteran registration plates","description":"For legislation to reduce registration fees on veteran plates. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3782/2025","subjects":["transportation","veterans","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001224,"bill_number":"H3783","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to updating Massachusetts driver education","description":"Relative to driver education. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3783/2025","subjects":["education","transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001499,"bill_number":"H3784","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to a motorcycle safety fund","description":"For legislation to establish a motorcycle safety fund for motorcycle safety related activities. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3784/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003263,"bill_number":"H3785","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a special commission to identify, preserve and commemorate historic roadways in Massachusetts","description":"Relative to identifying, preserving and commemorating historic roadways in the Commonwealth. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3785/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002185,"bill_number":"H3786","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To authorize firefighter motorcycle license plates","description":"By Representative Smola of Warren, a petition of Todd M. Smola and Steven George Xiarhos that the Registrar of Motor Vehicles be authorized to issue firefighter motorcycle license plates. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3786/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001347,"bill_number":"H3787","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Addressing the shortage of school bus drivers","description":"Relative to commercial drivers licenses for school bus operators. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3787/2025","subjects":["education","transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000753,"bill_number":"H3788","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To explore alternative funding sources to ensure safe and reliable transportation","description":"Relative to establishing a vehicle mileage user fee task force to explore alternative funding sources to ensure safe and reliable transportation. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3788/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000650,"bill_number":"H3789","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the Move Over Law","description":"Relative to the move over law, so-called. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3789/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002944,"bill_number":"H3790","status":2,"status_name":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-03-26","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Designating a certain intersection in the town of Pembroke as the Lavina A. Hatch corner","description":"Relative to designating a certain intersection in the town of Pembroke as the Lavina A. Hatch corner. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3790/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004238,"bill_number":"H3791","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to motor vehicle distributors","description":"Relative to motor vehicle distributors. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3791/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001892,"bill_number":"H3792","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to license reinstatement fees for drivers without conviction","description":"Relative to license reinstatement fees for drivers without a conviction. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3792/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002676,"bill_number":"H3793","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To authorize Massachusetts Fallen Firefighter Memorial motorcycle license plates","description":"For legislation to authorize Massachusetts fallen firefighter memorial motorcycle license plates. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3793/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000718,"bill_number":"H3794","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Ensuring access to state IDs for low-income people","description":"Relative to the fees for application for certain drivers' licenses and state identification cards for non-drivers. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3794/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002740,"bill_number":"H3795","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To establish a monthly payment plan and protect motorists from excessive EZ-Pass fees and fines","description":"For legislation to further regulate fees and fines assessed under the Pay By Plate and E-ZPass MA Systems. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3795/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003696,"bill_number":"H3796","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to human trafficking awareness","description":"For legislation to require the Department of Transportation to post signs in highway rest stops and MBTA stations and vehicles alerting the public to the National Human Trafficking Hotline. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3796/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001453,"bill_number":"H3797","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Providing for a MassPort airline regulation study","description":"Relative to providing for a MassPort airline regulation study. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3797/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004182,"bill_number":"H3798","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing school zones for locomotives","description":"Relative to establishing school zone speed limits for locomotives. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3798/2025","subjects":["education","transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003140,"bill_number":"H3799","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to new vehicle inspections","description":"Relative to inspections of new motor vehicles. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3799/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004534,"bill_number":"H3800","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Regulating drones","description":"Relative to regulating drones. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3800/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003593,"bill_number":"H3801","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to federally recognized Native American tribes","description":"Relative to motor vehicle registration plates of federally recognized Native American tribes. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3801/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002581,"bill_number":"H3802","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to Massachusetts Civil Air Patrol vehicles and trailers","description":"Relative to Massachusetts Civil Air Patrol vehicles and trailers. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3802/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002584,"bill_number":"H3803","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to civil fine enforcement","description":"Relative to the suspension or revocation of motor vehicle licenses for the failure to pay municipal fines. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3803/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003333,"bill_number":"H3804","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To improve pedestrian safety","description":"Relative to pedestrian safety. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3804/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001239,"bill_number":"H3805","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to electronic toll payments","description":"Relative to electronic toll payments. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3805/2025","subjects":["it","transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001835,"bill_number":"H3806","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to roadway safety","description":"Relative to roadway safety. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3806/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003201,"bill_number":"H3807","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to out of state operator’s motor vehicle license applications","description":"Relative to out of state operator motor vehicle license applications. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3807/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001075,"bill_number":"H3808","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the enhancement of child safety","description":"Relative to motor vehicle inspections of safety lights on ice cream trucks. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3808/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003545,"bill_number":"H3809","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to motor vehicle driver education and training courses","description":"Relative to motor vehicle driver education and training courses. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3809/2025","subjects":["education","transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002603,"bill_number":"H3810","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to loading and alighting vehicles from car carriers on public ways","description":"Relative to loading and alighting vehicles from car carriers on public ways. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3810/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002295,"bill_number":"H3811","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing the Blue Star Family license plate","description":"Relative to establishing the Blue Star Family license plate in honor of police officers killed in the line of duty. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3811/2025","subjects":["public_safety","transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003540,"bill_number":"H3812","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to roadway safety","description":"Relative to the removal of ice and snow from motor vehicles. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3812/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004501,"bill_number":"H3813","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To update and standardize transit definitions in the Commonwealth","description":"Relative to transit definitions under the MBTA communities act, so-called. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3813/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004342,"bill_number":"H3814","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Increasing the penalties for passing a stopped school bus","description":"Relative to increasing the penalties for passing stopped school buses. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3814/2025","subjects":["education","transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001043,"bill_number":"H3815","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Providing for a red shield/blue shield license plate to survivors of firefighters and police officers who have died in the line of duty","description":"Relative to providing for a red shield/blue shield license plate to survivors of firefighters and police officers who died in the line of duty. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3815/2025","subjects":["public_safety","transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2000862,"bill_number":"H3816","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the \"Move Over Law\"","description":"Relative to the move over law, so-called. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3816/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003852,"bill_number":"H3817","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Regarding right of way violations (CeCelia's Law)","description":"Relative to the prohibition of motor vehicle operators to make turns at certain red lights. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3817/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002253,"bill_number":"H3818","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the air medal license plate","description":"For legislation to authorize the Registrar of Motor Vehicles to issue a distinctive emblem to be affixed to \"veteran\" plates which identifies the owner as a recipient of the air medal. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3818/2025","subjects":["transportation","veterans","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001641,"bill_number":"H3819","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to 100% disabled veteran recreation","description":"Relative to no cost hunting and fishing licenses for 100 percent disabled veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3819/2025","subjects":["environment","veterans"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004526,"bill_number":"H3820","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to eligibility of non-Massachusetts origin veterans for state veteran bonus awards","description":"Relative to eligibility of non-Massachusetts origin veterans for state veteran bonus awards. Veterans and Federal Affairs.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3820/2025","subjects":["veterans"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002736,"bill_number":"H3821","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to a Veterans' Hall of Fame Commission","description":"Relative to the feasibility of establishing a veterans' hall of fame. Veterans and Federal Affairs.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3821/2025","subjects":["veterans"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003044,"bill_number":"H3822","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to enhancing public service pension equity for veterans","description":"Relative to enhancing public service pension for veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3822/2025","subjects":["veterans"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003139,"bill_number":"H3823","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to assisting veterans in need","description":"Relative to authorized uses of veterans assistance funds in cities and towns. Veterans and Federal Affairs.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3823/2025","subjects":["veterans"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002619,"bill_number":"H3824","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To reform veterans’ services at the municipal level","description":"For legislation to provide for the appointment of full-time veterans' agents or directors of veterans’ services in certain cities and towns. Veterans and Federal Affairs.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3824/2025","subjects":["veterans"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004515,"bill_number":"H3825","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To recognize service to our Commonwealth and Nation","description":"Relative to the flag of the commonwealth being flown at half-staff. Veterans and Federal Affairs.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3825/2025","subjects":["veterans"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003340,"bill_number":"H3826","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Resolve to study women veterans and the long-term effects of combat on motherhood","description":"By Representative Arriaga of Chicopee, a petition of Shirley B. Arriaga for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) on women veterans and the long-term effects of combat on motherhood. Veterans and Federal Affairs.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3826/2025","subjects":["veterans"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2002324,"bill_number":"H3827","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Resolutions urging the Congress of the United States to update the Drug Addiction Treatment Act of 2000 and remove excessive training requirements mandated for obtaining a waiver to prescribe buprenorphine","description":"By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition of Bruce J. Ayers for the adoption of resolutions by the General Court memorializing the Congress of the United States to update the Drug Addiction Treatment Act of 2000 and remove excessive training requirements mandated for obtaining a waiver to prescribe buprenorphine. Veterans and Federal Affairs.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3827/2025","subjects":["health","veterans"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2001981,"bill_number":"H3828","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Resolutions memorializing the Congress of the United States to declare the city of Quincy as the most patriotic city in America","description":"By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition of Bruce J. Ayers for the adoption of resolutions memorializing the Congress of the United States to declare the city of Quincy as the most patriotic city in America. Veterans and Federal Affairs.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3828/2025","subjects":["veterans"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2004259,"bill_number":"H3829","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Prohibiting the Massachusetts National Guard from being deployed into active combat without a formal declaration of war by congress","description":"Relative to prohibiting the Massachusetts National Guard from being deployed into active combat without a formal declaration of war by congress. Veterans and Federal Affairs.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3829/2025","subjects":["veterans"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003382,"bill_number":"H3830","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Providing for timely reimbursement of cities and towns for veterans' benefits","description":"Relative to the reimbursement of cities and towns for veterans' benefits. Veterans and Federal Affairs.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3830/2025","subjects":["veterans"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003609,"bill_number":"H3831","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Supporting Massachusetts Guard and Reserve and their families","description":"Relative to residency for veteran status. 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Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3891/2025","subjects":["housing","agriculture"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2003537,"bill_number":"H3892","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing offices of legislative research and fiscal analysis","description":"For legislation to establish the offices of legislative research and fiscal analysis. Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3892/2025","subjects":["housing","finance","agriculture"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2005836,"bill_number":"H3893","status":4,"status_name":"Passed","status_date":"2025-09-26","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Authorizing the town of Lexington to grant ten additional licenses for the sale of wine and malt beverages to be drunk on the premises","description":"That the town of Lexington be authorized to grant ten additional licenses for the sale of wine and malt beverages to be drunk on the premises. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3893/2025","subjects":["cannabis"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2005646,"bill_number":"H3894","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-03-13","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Authorizing the town of Cohasset to issue five additional licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises in the town of Cohasset","description":"That the town of Cohasset be authorized to issue five additional licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises in said town. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3894/2025","subjects":["cannabis"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2006348,"bill_number":"H3895","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-03-13","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Expanding career and technical education opportunities for Lynn students","description":"For legislation to authorize the city of Lynn to establish a pilot program at Lynn Vocational Technical Institute for certain eighth grade students. Education. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3895/2025","subjects":["education","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2005981,"bill_number":"H3896","status":2,"status_name":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-10-09","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Providing for recall elections in the town of Berlin","description":"Relative to recall elections in the town of Berlin. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3896/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2006102,"bill_number":"H3897","status":2,"status_name":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-10-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Authorizing the city of Quincy to enter into a lease extension to Quarry Hills Associates, Limited Partnership","description":"That the city of Quincy be authorized to enter into a lease extension to Quarry Hills Associates, Limited Partnership. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3897/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2006225,"bill_number":"H3898","status":4,"status_name":"Passed","status_date":"2026-03-12","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To amend the town of Natick home rule charter","description":"Relative to the charter of the town of Natick. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3898/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2006475,"bill_number":"H3899","status":2,"status_name":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-10-02","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Authorizing reserved capacity billing in the town of Norfolk","description":"Relative to reserved capacity billing in the town of Norfolk. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3899/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2005693,"bill_number":"H3900","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-03-13","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Authorizing the raising the maximum retirement age of special police officers in the town of Kingston to 70 years old","description":"That the town of Kingston be authorized to raise the maximum retirement age of special police officers in said town to 70 years old. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3900/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2005881,"bill_number":"H3901","status":4,"status_name":"Passed","status_date":"2025-11-06","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Exempting the position of assistant fire chief in the town of Natick from the civil service law","description":"That the town of Natick be authorized to exempt the position of assistant fire chief from certain provisions of the civil service law. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3901/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2005970,"bill_number":"H3902","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-03-13","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Authorizing the town of Stoughton to exempt all Stoughton police officers at all ranks from civil service","description":"That the town of Stoughton be authorized to exempt police officers from the civil service law. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3902/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2005787,"bill_number":"H3903","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-03-13","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Authorizing the town of Nantucket to impose a real estate transfer fee for affordable and workforce housing and related capital improvements","description":"That the town of Nantucket be authorized to impose a real estate transfer fee for affordable and workforce housing and related capital improvements. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3903/2025","subjects":["housing","finance","labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2005928,"bill_number":"H3904","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-03-13","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to senior tax exemption","description":"Relative to a senior homeowner property tax exemption in the city of Boston. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3904/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2005739,"bill_number":"H3905","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-03-13","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Authorizing the city of Salem to employ automated enforcement of speed limit violations in designated school zones within the city of Salem","description":"That the city of Salem be authorized to employ automated enforcement of speed limit violations in designated school zones. Transportation. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3905/2025","subjects":["it","education","transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2008274,"bill_number":"H3906","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-03-17","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Authorizing the town of Somerset to grant additional licenses for the sale of alcoholic beverages to be drunk off the premises","description":"That the town of Somerset be authorized to grant one additional license for the sale of alcoholic beverages to be drunk off the premises. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3906/2025","subjects":["cannabis"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2007646,"bill_number":"H3907","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-03-17","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Amending chapter 445 of the acts of 1960 and establishing a board of election commissioners in the city of Salem","description":"For legislation to establish a board of election commissioners in the city of Salem. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3907/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2007759,"bill_number":"H3908","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-03-17","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To establish a recall procedure for elective town offices in the town of Monterey","description":"For legislation to establish a recall procedure for elective town offices in the town of Monterey. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3908/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2008104,"bill_number":"H3909","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-03-17","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Authorizing the Provincetown year-round market rate rental housing trust to acquire year-round housing occupancy restrictions","description":"Relative to year-round housing occupancy restriction in the town of Provincetown. Housing. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3909/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2008046,"bill_number":"H3910","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-03-17","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Authorizing the city of Somerville to enact right to purchase legislation","description":"That the city of Somerville be authorized to establish a program to provide certain tenants and entities the right to purchase the residential property in which the tenants reside when that residential property is being offered for sale. Housing. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3910/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2007934,"bill_number":"H3911","status":2,"status_name":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-09-25","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Revising the charter of the town of Millis, as amended","description":"Relative to the charter of the town of Millis. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3911/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2007818,"bill_number":"H3912","status":4,"status_name":"Passed","status_date":"2025-12-18","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Increasing the membership of the board of health of the town of Marblehead from three members to five","description":"That the town of Marblehead be authorized to increase the membership of the board of health in said town from three members to five. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3912/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2007990,"bill_number":"H3913","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-03-17","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Amending the charter of the town of Seekonk","description":"That the town of Seekonk be authorized to amend its charter. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3913/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2007702,"bill_number":"H3914","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-04-07","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the disability retirement of Casey L'Italien, a police officer in the city known as the town of Randolph","description":"Relative to the disability retirement of Casey L'Italien, a police officer in the city known as the town of Randolph. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3914/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2008162,"bill_number":"H3915","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-03-17","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Providing for violent act injury retirement benefits for retirement police officer Leo MacAskill","description":"Relative to retirement benefits for Leo MacAskill, a retired police officer of the police department of the city of Revere. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3915/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2007874,"bill_number":"H3916","status":4,"status_name":"Passed","status_date":"2025-12-22","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To authorize the city of Westfield to establish an age limit for original appointment to the position of police officer","description":"That the city of Westfield be authorized to establish an age limit for original appointment to the position of police officer in said city. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3916/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2008220,"bill_number":"H3917","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-03-17","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Updating the tax treatment of recreational lands in the town of Swampscott","description":"Relative to the assessment of certain lands in the town of Swampscott. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3917/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2010252,"bill_number":"H3918","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-03-20","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Granting the city of Somerville the authority to provide legal voting rights in municipal elections for City of Somerville residents aged 16 and 17 years old","description":"That the city of Somerville be authorized to provide voting rights in municipal elections for certain residents aged 16 and 17 years old. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3918/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2009957,"bill_number":"H3919","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-03-20","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Authorizing local voting rights for lawful permanent residents residing in Leverett","description":"That the town of Leverett be authorized to provide for local voting rights for certain lawful permanent residents residing in said town. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3919/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2010198,"bill_number":"H3920","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-03-20","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To provide sustainable water resources in the town of Tyngsborough","description":"For legislation to provide sustainable water resources in the town of Tyngsborough. Environment and Natural Resources. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3920/2025","subjects":["environment","water"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2009937,"bill_number":"H3921","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-03-20","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Further defining the purposes of the affordable housing trust in the city of Somerville","description":"For legislation to further regulate the affordable housing trust in the city of Somerville. Housing. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3921/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2010116,"bill_number":"H3922","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-03-20","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Requiring that broker fees in the city of Somerville be paid by the party who solicits a licensed broker","description":"Relative to broker fees in the city of Somerville. Housing. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3922/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2010282,"bill_number":"H3923","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-03-20","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Granting the city of Somerville the authority to require the adoption of institutional master plans subject to the review and approval by the municipality","description":"That the city of Somerville be authorized to impose municipal reviews on institutional master plans of certain institutional facilities. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3923/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2010308,"bill_number":"H3924","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-03-20","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Expanding the definition of dependent for the purposes of municipal employee benefits as to the city of Cambridge","description":"Relative to expanding the definition of dependent for the purposes of municipal employee benefits in the city of Cambridge. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3924/2025","subjects":["transportation"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2009981,"bill_number":"H3925","status":4,"status_name":"Passed","status_date":"2026-03-30","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Directing the city of Boston Police Department to waive the maximum age requirement for Pierre Charles Darius of Mattapan","description":"For legislation to authorize the appointment of Pierre Charles Darius as a police officer in the city of Boston, notwithstanding the maximum age requirement. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3925/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2010146,"bill_number":"H3926","status":2,"status_name":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-01-22","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Directing the city of Boston Police Department to waive the maximum age requirement for police officers for Keny Gateau","description":"That the city of Boston be authorized to appoint Keny Gateau a police officer notwithstanding the maximum age requirement. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3926/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2010008,"bill_number":"H3927","status":2,"status_name":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-01-20","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Directing the city of Boston Police Department to waive the maximum age requirement for police officers for Jean E. Roseney","description":"That the city of Boston be authorized to appoint Jean E. Roseney a police officer notwithstanding the maximum age requirement. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3927/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2010087,"bill_number":"H3928","status":2,"status_name":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-01-20","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Directing the city of Boston Police Department to waive the maximum age requirement for police officers for Adam Watt","description":"That the city of Boston be authorized to appoint Adam Watt a police officer notwithstanding the maximum age requirement. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3928/2025","subjects":["public_safety","water"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2010058,"bill_number":"H3929","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-03-20","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the maximum age requirement for original appointment as a police officer for the city of Worcester","description":"Relative to the maximum age requirement for original appointment as a police officer for the city of Worcester. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3929/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2010034,"bill_number":"H3930","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-03-20","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Authorizing the city of Somerville to impose a real estate transfer fee","description":"That the city of Somerville be authorized to establish a real estate transfer fee on certain real estate transactions in said city. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3930/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2010173,"bill_number":"H3931","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-03-20","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a real estate transfer fee upon the transfer of residential property in the Town of Falmouth for the purpose of funding affordable housing","description":"That the town of Falmouth be authorized to establish a real estate transfer fee upon the transfer of residential property in said town for the purpose of funding affordable housing. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3931/2025","subjects":["housing","finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2010227,"bill_number":"H3932","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-03-20","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to certain affordable housing and branch library space in the Dorchester section of the city of Boston","description":"Relative to the procurement and award of contracts for construction of a certain subsidized affordable housing project, including space for a branch library to be procured by the Boston Public Library, in the city of Boston. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3932/2025","subjects":["housing","agriculture"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2011650,"bill_number":"H3933","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-03-13","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the Massachusetts Credit Union Share Insurance Corporation","description":"Relative to the Massachusetts Credit Union Share Insurance Corporation. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3933/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2011826,"bill_number":"H3934","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-03-13","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing the town of Plymouth Land Bank","description":"For legislation to establish a Plymouth land bank in the town of Plymouth. Housing. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3934/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2015714,"bill_number":"H3935","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-03-20","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to ivory and rhinoceros horn trafficking","description":"Relative to ivory and rhinoceros horn trafficking. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3935/2025","subjects":["environment","transportation"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2015620,"bill_number":"H3936","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-03-13","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a sick leave bank for Richard Curley, an employee of the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office","description":"For legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Richard Curley, an employee of the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office. Public Service.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3936/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2015857,"bill_number":"H3937","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-03-13","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Creating a climate bank in Massachusetts","description":"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.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3937/2025","subjects":["environment","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2015989,"bill_number":"H3938","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-03-13","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Pertaining to regional resilience and flood protection entities","description":"For legislation to establish the Massachusetts Flood Management and Mitigation Authority to coordinate flood management and mitigation efforts. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3938/2025","subjects":["environment","emergency"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2017057,"bill_number":"H3939","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-03-31","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to music therapy licensure","description":"For legislation to establish a board of registration for music therapists. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3939/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2017050,"bill_number":"H3940","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-03-31","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to restricting telemarketer phone numbers","description":"Relative to unsolicited telephonic sales call to consumers using local phone numbers. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3940/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2019497,"bill_number":"H3941","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-03-31","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the department of elementary and secondary education visiting school districts","description":"Relative to the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education visiting school districts. Education.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3941/2025","subjects":["education"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2017044,"bill_number":"H3942","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-03-31","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to increasing the safety and security in schools","description":"Relative to safety and security in schools. Education.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3942/2025","subjects":["education"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2017045,"bill_number":"H3943","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-03-31","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to improving elections","description":"Relative to voter registration and early voting. Election Laws.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3943/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2019488,"bill_number":"H3944","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-03-31","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to a three-year coastal resiliency emergency management plan","description":"Relative to a three-year coastal resiliency emergency management plan. Emergency Preparedness and Management.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3944/2025","subjects":["emergency"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2017039,"bill_number":"H3945","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-03-31","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To promote urban agriculture in environmental justice communities","description":"Relative to urban agriculture in environmental justice communities. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H3945/2025","subjects":["environment","agriculture"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2017035,"bill_number":"H3946","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-03-31","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to health insurance coverage for hearing aids","description":"Relative to health insurance coverage for hearing aids. 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Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4084/2025","subjects":["it","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2028374,"bill_number":"H4085","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-05-05","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Authorizing the Registry of Motor Vehicles to issue distinctive license plates for the establishment of a fund to support the arts","description":"By Representative Flanagan of Dennis, a petition of Christopher Richard Flanagan that the Registry of Motor Vehicles be authorized to issue distinctive license plates for the establishment of a fund to support the arts. 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Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4087/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2028395,"bill_number":"H4088","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-05-05","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to a commission to redetermine the definition of disabled veteran in the laws and regulations for the registry of motor vehicles","description":"Relative to modernizing the language defining disabled veterans pursuant to registry of motor vehicle laws. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4088/2025","subjects":["transportation","veterans","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2028588,"bill_number":"H4089","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-05-05","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Authorizing the town of Milton to grant additional licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises","description":"That the town of Milton be authorized to grant five additional licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises in said town. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. 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Environment and Natural Resources. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4091/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2028537,"bill_number":"H4092","status":2,"status_name":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Directing the city of Boston Police Department to waive the maximum age requirement for police officers for Chris Glaropoulos","description":"For legislation to authorize the appointment of Chris Glaropoulos as a police officer in the city of Boston, notwithstanding the maximum age requirement. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4092/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2028463,"bill_number":"H4093","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-05-05","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to raising the age requirement for entrance to the Boston Police Academy","description":"For legislation to further regulate the appointment of police officers in the city of Boston, notwithstanding the maximum age requirements. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4093/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2028492,"bill_number":"H4094","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-05-05","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the establishment of a Milton means-tested property tax exemption","description":"Relative to the establishment of a means-tested senior property tax exemption in the town of Milton. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4094/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2029632,"bill_number":"H4095","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-05-08","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Granting the town of Conway the authority to provide legal voting rights in municipal elections for town of Conway residents aged 16 and 17 years old","description":"That the town of Conway be authorized to provide legal voting rights in municipal elections for residents of said town aged 16 and 17 years old. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4095/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2029645,"bill_number":"H4096","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-05-08","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Amending the special act charter of the city of Northampton to allow residents sixteen years of age or older to vote in preliminary and city elections","description":"Relative to amending the charter of the city of Northampton to authorize residents sixteen years or age or older to vote in preliminary and city elections. Election Laws. 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[Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4098/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2029672,"bill_number":"H4099","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-05-08","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To prohibit landlords and brokers from requiring broker's commissions to be paid by a tenant or prospective tenant","description":"That the city of Northampton be authorized to prohibit landlords and brokers from requiring broker's commissions to be paid by tenants or prospective tenants. Housing. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4099/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2030221,"bill_number":"H4100","status":4,"status_name":"Passed","status_date":"2025-05-15","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Making appropriations for the fiscal year 2025 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects.","description":"Making appropriations for the fiscal year 2025 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4100/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2030405,"bill_number":"H4101","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-03-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the Dracut Water Supply District","description":"For legislation to authorize the Dracut Water Supply District to sell water to certain communities. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4101/2025","subjects":["environment","water"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2030372,"bill_number":"H4102","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-03-20","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to a sick leave bank for Mark Kratman, an employee of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation","description":"For legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Mark Kratman, an employee of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation. Public Service.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4102/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":["Transportation For Legislation To Establish A Sick"]},{"bill_id":2030368,"bill_number":"H4103","status":4,"status_name":"Passed","status_date":"2025-07-09","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a sick leave bank for Steven Forget, an employee of the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office","description":"For legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Steven Forget, an employee of the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office. Public Service.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4103/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2030236,"bill_number":"H4104","status":4,"status_name":"Passed","status_date":"2025-07-28","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a sick leave bank for Daniel Yender, an employee of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation","description":"For legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Daniel Yender, an employee of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation. Public Service.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4104/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":["Transportation For Legislation To Establish A Sick"]},{"bill_id":2030309,"bill_number":"H4105","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-03-24","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to open space and aid to agriculture","description":"Relative to the distribution of certain gaming revenue. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4105/2025","subjects":["finance","agriculture"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2030318,"bill_number":"H4106","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-05-12","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a farm-to-institution pilot program","description":"For legislation to establish a farm-to-institution pilot program. Agriculture.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4106/2025","subjects":["agriculture"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2030253,"bill_number":"H4107","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-05-12","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To require CPR training and promote careers in emergency medical services","description":"Relative to CPR training in schools and the promotion of careers in emergency medical services. Education.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4107/2025","subjects":["health","education"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2030395,"bill_number":"H4108","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-05-12","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the death of a candidate running for public office","description":"Relative to the death of candidates running for public office. Election Laws.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4108/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2030263,"bill_number":"H4109","status":2,"status_name":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-11-10","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relocating certain harbor lines in New Bedford Harbor","description":"Relative to relocating certain harbor lines in New Bedford Harbor. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4109/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2030301,"bill_number":"H4110","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-05-12","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To eliminate the North River Commission and put in the hands of local town conservation commission","description":"Relative to the North River Commission. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4110/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2030401,"bill_number":"H4111","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-05-12","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to creating a battery recycling program","description":"For legislation to create a battery recycling program. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4111/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2030239,"bill_number":"H4112","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-05-12","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to firefighting water supplies and a state cistern program","description":"By Representative Hogan of Stow, a petition of Kate Hogan that a fee on homeowners insurance policies be used to fund firefighting water supplies and a state cistern program. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4112/2025","subjects":["water"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2030410,"bill_number":"H4113","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-05-12","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to addressing higher education sexual misconduct","description":"Relative to addressing sexual misconduct by certain higher education employees. Higher Education.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4113/2025","subjects":["education"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2030338,"bill_number":"H4114","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-05-12","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to unsolved homicides","description":"Relative to unsolved homicides. The Judiciary.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4114/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2030276,"bill_number":"H4115","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-05-12","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to preventing immigration reporting and ensuring the right to legal counsel","description":"Relative to immigration reporting and the right to legal counsel. The Judiciary.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4115/2025","subjects":["trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2030376,"bill_number":"H4116","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-05-12","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to building permits and job site safety","description":"Relative to building permits and job site safety. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4116/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2030251,"bill_number":"H4117","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-05-12","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to arbitration for teachers","description":"Relative to arbitration for teachers. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4117/2025","subjects":["education","labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2030423,"bill_number":"H4118","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-05-12","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To establish an emergency medical services treatment-in-place (TIP) pilot program","description":"For legislation to establish an emergency medical services treatment-in-place pilot program. Public Health.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4118/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2030356,"bill_number":"H4119","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-05-12","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing an emergency medical services licensure compact","description":"For legislation to establish an emergency medical services licensure compact. Public Health.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4119/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2030429,"bill_number":"H4120","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-05-12","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To declare emergency medical services an essential service","description":"Relative to emergency medical services. Public Health.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4120/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2030350,"bill_number":"H4121","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-05-12","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to supporting primary care physicians in the commonwealth","description":"Relative to primary care physician loan repayment program. Public Health.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4121/2025","subjects":["health","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2030283,"bill_number":"H4122","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-05-12","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to deceptive trade practices","description":"Relative to deceptive trade practices for emergency contraceptives and medical abortion. Public Health.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4122/2025","subjects":["health","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2030280,"bill_number":"H4123","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-05-12","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the distribution of opioid antagonists at correctional facilities","description":"Relative to the distribution of opioid antagonists at correctional facilities. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4123/2025","subjects":["health","public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2030413,"bill_number":"H4124","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-05-12","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to role-playing games in correctional facilities","description":"Relative to role-playing games in correctional facilities. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4124/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2030383,"bill_number":"H4125","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-05-12","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To improve food safety and quality in Department of Correction facilities","description":"For legislation to improve food safety and quality in Department of Correction facilities. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4125/2025","subjects":["public_safety","agriculture"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2030333,"bill_number":"H4126","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-05-12","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To align public pensions with Massachusetts’ net zero future","description":"For legislation to align public pensions with Massachusetts’ net zero future. Public Service.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4126/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2030419,"bill_number":"H4127","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-05-12","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To establish the Pension Innovation Fund for intergenerational equity","description":"For legislation to establish a pension innovation fund for intergenerational equity. Public Service.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4127/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2030388,"bill_number":"H4128","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-05-12","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to establishing a commission to study gambling winnings","description":"Relative to the threshold amounts for lottery and gambling taxation. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4128/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2030245,"bill_number":"H4129","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-05-12","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the installation of illegal mufflers","description":"Relative to the installation of illegal mufflers. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4129/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2030342,"bill_number":"H4130","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-05-12","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to renewing and expanding the Accelerated Bridge Program","description":"For legislation to establish an accelerated bridge program to finance the repair, replacement and maintenance of structurally-deficient bridges through the use of certain bonds. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4130/2025","subjects":["transportation","finance","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2030426,"bill_number":"H4131","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-05-12","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to mitigation during department of transportation projects","description":"Relative to mitigation during department of transportation projects. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4131/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2030360,"bill_number":"H4132","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-05-12","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To grant the town of Lexington the authority to endow legal residents with local voting rights in municipal elections","description":"That the town of Lexington be authorized to grant legal residents with local voting rights in municipal elections. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4132/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2030269,"bill_number":"H4133","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-05-12","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To authorize the town of Lexington to prohibit or restrict the application of second generation anticoagulant rodenticides","description":"That the town of Lexington be authorized to regulate the application of second generation anticoagulant rodenticides in said town. Environment and Natural Resources. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4133/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2030288,"bill_number":"H4134","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-05-12","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing the city of Cambridge employment and job training trust","description":"That the city of Cambridge be authorized to establish an employment and job training trust. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4134/2025","subjects":["transportation","labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2030248,"bill_number":"H4135","status":4,"status_name":"Passed","status_date":"2025-11-20","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Amending the town manager act of Arlington relative to the appointment and management of the town clerk","description":"Relative to the appointment and management of the town clerk in the town of Arlington. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4135/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2030330,"bill_number":"H4136","status":4,"status_name":"Passed","status_date":"2025-10-17","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to stabilization funds in the town of Leicester","description":"Relative to stabilization funds in the town of Leicester. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4136/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2030306,"bill_number":"H4137","status":2,"status_name":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-08-04","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Authorizing the town to establish a millennium fund of the Wayland Free Public Library","description":"That the town of Wayland be authorized to establish a millennium fund of the Wayland Free Public Library. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4137/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2030296,"bill_number":"H4138","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-05-12","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Allowing “print-free” digital legal notices for the town of Wellesley","description":"That the town of Wellesley be authorized to satisfy legal notice requirements by digital publications. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4138/2025","subjects":["it","water"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2030313,"bill_number":"H4139","status":4,"status_name":"Passed","status_date":"2025-09-05","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Authorizing the town of Wellesley to dissolve its Housing Development Corporation","description":"That the town of Wellesley be authorized to dissolve the housing development corporation of said town. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4139/2025","subjects":["housing","water"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2030392,"bill_number":"H4140","status":4,"status_name":"Passed","status_date":"2025-10-29","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to non-civil service public safety personnel in the town of Wellesley","description":"That the town of Wellesley be authorized to increase the 15-mile residency limit to certain non-civil service public safety personnel. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4140/2025","subjects":["public_safety","water"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2030346,"bill_number":"H4141","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-05-12","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Authorizing the city of North Adams to appoint retired North Adams police officers as special police officers within said city for paid detail assignments","description":"That the city of North Adams be authorized to appoint retired North Adams police officers as special police officers within said city for paid detail assignments. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4141/2025","subjects":["public_safety","water"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2030233,"bill_number":"H4142","status":4,"status_name":"Passed","status_date":"2026-03-25","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Directing the city of Boston police department to waive the maximum age requirement for police officers for Jason DeLeon","description":"For legislation to authorize the appointment of Jason DeLeon as a police officer in the city of Boston, notwithstanding the maximum age requirement. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4142/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2030321,"bill_number":"H4143","status":4,"status_name":"Passed","status_date":"2026-03-20","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to real property tax deferrals in the town of Wellesley","description":"Relative to real property tax deferrals in the town of Wellesley. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4143/2025","subjects":["housing","finance","water"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2031716,"bill_number":"H4144","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-05-15","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to energy affordability, independence and innovation","description":"Relative to energy affordability, independence and innovation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4144/2025","subjects":["energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2031624,"bill_number":"H4145","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-05-15","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Requiring that broker fees in the city of Cambridge be paid by the party who solicits a licensed broker","description":"Relative to broker fees in the city of Cambridge. Housing. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4145/2025","subjects":["housing","transportation"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2031543,"bill_number":"H4146","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-05-15","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a charter for the city of Medford","description":"Relative to the charter of the city of Medford. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4146/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2032390,"bill_number":"H4147","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-03-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to retirement benefits for Joseph Suppa","description":"By Representative LaNatra of Kingston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Kathleen R. LaNatra and Patrick M. O'Connor that the Massachusetts State Board of Retirement be authorized to credit Joseph Suppa with certain creditable service. Public Service.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4147/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2032465,"bill_number":"H4148","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-05-19","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to lawful noncitizen permanent resident voting in the town of Shutesbury","description":"Relative to lawful noncitizen permanent resident voting in the town of Shutesbury. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4148/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2032429,"bill_number":"H4149","status":4,"status_name":"Passed","status_date":"2025-12-09","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the charter in the city of Lynn","description":"Relative to the charter in the city of Lynn. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4149/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2032646,"bill_number":"H4150","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-05-21","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Making appropriations for the fiscal year 2025 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects.","description":"Making appropriations for the fiscal year 2025 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4150/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2033170,"bill_number":"H4151","status":2,"status_name":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-05-21","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Making appropriations for the fiscal year 2025 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects.","description":"Making appropriations for the fiscal year 2025 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4151/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2033343,"bill_number":"H4152","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-05-22","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Granting the city of Medford the authority to require the adoption of institutional master plans subject to the review and approval by the municipality","description":"That the city of Medford be authorized to require the adoption of institutional master plans subject to the review and approval by said city. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4152/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2033225,"bill_number":"H4153","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-05-22","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a charter for the city of Somerville","description":"Relative to establishing a charter for the city of Somerville. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4153/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2033279,"bill_number":"H4154","status":4,"status_name":"Passed","status_date":"2025-12-04","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the town of Richmond Free Public Library","description":"Relative to the town of Richmond Free Public Library. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4154/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2033948,"bill_number":"H4155","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-05-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to adding four additional liquor licenses to the town West Springfield","description":"That the city known as the town of West Springfield be authorized to grant 4 additional licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premises in said town. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4155/2025","subjects":["cannabis"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2033904,"bill_number":"H4156","status":4,"status_name":"Passed","status_date":"2025-09-16","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a charter for the city of Cambridge","description":"For legislation to establish a charter for the city of Cambridge. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4156/2025","subjects":["transportation"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2033913,"bill_number":"H4157","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-05-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Further regulating procurements by the city of Cambridge","description":"For legislation to further regulate procurements by the city of Cambridge. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4157/2025","subjects":["transportation"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2033981,"bill_number":"H4158","status":4,"status_name":"Passed","status_date":"2025-10-08","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Expanding the select board of the town of Weston","description":"That the town of Weston be authorized to expand its select board from three to five members. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4158/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2033971,"bill_number":"H4159","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-03-24","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to cardholder surcharges","description":"Relative to credit card surcharges. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4159/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2034371,"bill_number":"H4160","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-05-29","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Modernizing the commonwealth's cannabis laws","description":"Modernizing the commonwealth's cannabis laws","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4160/2025","subjects":["cannabis"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2034361,"bill_number":"H4161","status":4,"status_name":"Passed","status_date":"2025-07-28","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to a sick leave bank for Mark Kratman, an employee of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation","description":"Relative to a sick leave bank for Mark Kratman, an employee of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4161/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2034526,"bill_number":"H4162","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-05-29","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To increase access to healthcare for ostomy patients","description":"Relative to insurance coverage for healthcare for ostomy patients. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4162/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2034525,"bill_number":"H4163","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-05-29","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to accessory dwelling units inclusion in the subsidized housing inventory","description":"Relative to including accessory dwelling units in subsidized housing inventory. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4163/2025","subjects":["housing","water"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2034515,"bill_number":"H4164","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-05-29","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to Anti-SLAPP law reforms","description":"Relative to lien exposure. The Judiciary.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4164/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2034500,"bill_number":"H4165","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-05-29","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to parent names on birth certificates","description":"Relative to parent names on birth certificates. Public Health.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4165/2025","subjects":["health","housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2034528,"bill_number":"H4166","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-05-29","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To evaluate transportation resiliency and progress towards meeting carbon emissions reductions benchmarks","description":"Relative to climate adaptation and transportation infrastructure. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4166/2025","subjects":["environment","transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2034508,"bill_number":"H4167","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-05-29","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Authorizing the town of Acton to establish a minimum charge for a checkout bag","description":"That the town of Acton be authorized to establish a minimum charge for checkout bags in said town. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4167/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2034521,"bill_number":"H4168","status":4,"status_name":"Passed","status_date":"2025-12-04","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Authorizing the town of Acton to increase the residency limit for members of its police and fire departments","description":"That the town of Acton be authorized to increase the residency limit for members of the police and fire departments of said town. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4168/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2034518,"bill_number":"H4169","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-05-29","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Authorizing the town of Milford to grant an additional license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages not to be consumed on the premises","description":"That the town of Milford be authorized to grant an additional license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages not to be consumed on the premises in said town. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4169/2025","subjects":["cannabis"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2034506,"bill_number":"H4170","status":4,"status_name":"Passed","status_date":"2025-11-19","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the office of ward 7 councilor in the city of Marlborough","description":"Relative to a vacancy in the office of ward 7 councilor in the city of Marlborough. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4170/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2034479,"bill_number":"H4171","status":4,"status_name":"Passed","status_date":"2026-02-06","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to any vacancy among town meeting members in Milford","description":"Relative to vacancies among town meeting members in the town of Milford. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4171/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2034481,"bill_number":"H4172","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-05-29","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Authorizing the town of Provincetown to prohibit use or sale of second generation anti-coagulant rodenticides","description":"That the town of Provincetown be authorized to prohibit use or sale of second generation anti-coagulant rodenticides. Environment and Natural Resources. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4172/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2034498,"bill_number":"H4173","status":4,"status_name":"Passed","status_date":"2025-12-22","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Amending the special legislation establishing the Acton Memorial Library","description":"For legislation to amend the special legislation establishing the Acton Memorial Library in the town of Acton. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4173/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2034505,"bill_number":"H4174","status":2,"status_name":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-09-11","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the Ayer Library","description":"Relative to the Ayer Library in the town of Ayer. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4174/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2034499,"bill_number":"H4175","status":4,"status_name":"Passed","status_date":"2026-01-22","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the charter of the town of Provincetown","description":"Relative to fire department governance in the town of Provincetown. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4175/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2034513,"bill_number":"H4176","status":4,"status_name":"Passed","status_date":"2026-01-30","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the charter of the town of Provincetown","description":"Relative to town boards in the town of Provincetown. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4176/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2034491,"bill_number":"H4177","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-05-29","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Exempting certain positions of the police department in the town of Lancaster from the civil service law","description":"That the town of Lancaster be authorized to exempt certain positions of the police department in said town from the civil service law. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4177/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2034487,"bill_number":"H4178","status":2,"status_name":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-11-24","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Authorizing Adam T. Jankowski to take the civil service examination for the position of police officer in the city of Haverhill notwithstanding the maximum age requirement","description":"For legislation to authorize Adam T. Jankowski to take the civil service examination for the position of police officer in the city of Haverhill, notwithstanding the maximum age requirement. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4178/2025","subjects":["public_safety","water"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2034488,"bill_number":"H4179","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-05-29","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Authorizing the city of Somerville to employ automated enforcement of certain traffic violations","description":"That the city of Somerville be authorized to employ automated enforcement of certain traffic violations in said city. Transportation. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4179/2025","subjects":["it","transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2035034,"bill_number":"H4180","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-03-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to intellectual disabilities for DDS services","description":"By Representative Garry of Dracut, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Colleen M. Garry that the Department of Developmental Services consider neuropsychological evaluations of certain persons with intellectual disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4180/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2034949,"bill_number":"H4181","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-03-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Ensuring pharmacy access","description":"Relative to the rights of pharmacists to participate as preferred health care providers. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4181/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2034978,"bill_number":"H4182","status":4,"status_name":"Passed","status_date":"2025-07-04","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a sick leave bank for Jato Charlotin, an employee of Massachusetts Department of Transportation","description":"For legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Jato Charlotin, an employee of Massachusetts Department of Transportation. Public Service.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4182/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":["Transportation For Legislation To Establish A Sick"]},{"bill_id":2035007,"bill_number":"H4183","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-05-05","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Authorizing the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to grant easements in certain parcels of land to the city of Lowell","description":"By Representative Elliott of Lowell, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Rodney M. Elliott that the commissioner of the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance be authorized to grant easements in certain parcels of land to the city of Lowell. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4183/2025","subjects":["water"],"agencies":["Capital Asset Management And Maintenance Be Authori"]},{"bill_id":2035041,"bill_number":"H4184","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-06-02","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Authorizing the town of Scituate to grant four additional licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises","description":"Message from Her Excellency the Governor authorizing the town of Scituate to grant four additional licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4184/2025","subjects":["cannabis"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2035056,"bill_number":"H4185","status":2,"status_name":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-02-12","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the nomination process for candidates for town meeting in Milford","description":"Relative to the nomination process for candidates for town meeting in the town of Milford. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4185/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2035101,"bill_number":"H4186","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-06-02","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to Affordable Housing Trust Fund of the town of Edgartown","description":"Relative to the affordable housing trust fund of the town of Edgartown. Housing. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4186/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2035231,"bill_number":"H4187","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-06-04","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Modernizing the commonwealth’s cannabis laws","description":"Modernizing the commonwealth’s cannabis laws","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4187/2025","subjects":["cannabis"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2035507,"bill_number":"H4188","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-06-04","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Authorizing the town of Westwood to grant licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages","description":"That the town of Westwood be authorized to grant licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages in said town. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4188/2025","subjects":["cannabis"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2035489,"bill_number":"H4189","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-06-04","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the implementation of elements of the charter for the city known as the town of Amherst","description":"Relative to ranked choice voting in the town of Amherst. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4189/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2035498,"bill_number":"H4190","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-06-04","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Authorizing extending local voting rights for lawful permanent residents residing in the city known as the town of Amherst","description":"That the city known as the town of Amherst be authorized to extend local voting rights for lawful permanent residents residing in said town. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4190/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2035457,"bill_number":"H4191","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-06-04","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Authorizing the town of Wellfleet to enact a pesticide reduction bylaw","description":"For legislation to authorize the town of Wellfleet to enact a pesticide reduction bylaw. Environment and Natural Resources. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4191/2025","subjects":["environment","agriculture","water"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2035478,"bill_number":"H4192","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-06-04","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the election and composition of the conservation commission within the town of Southwick","description":"Relative to the election and composition of the conservation commission in the town of Southwick. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4192/2025","subjects":["environment","elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2035446,"bill_number":"H4193","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-06-04","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a real estate transfer fee upon the transfer of property in the city known as the town of Amherst","description":"That the city known as the town of Amherst be authorized to establish a real estate transfer fee in said town. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4193/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2035744,"bill_number":"H4194","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-03-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Pertaining to the estimated rate of inflation for social service programs","description":"Relative to the estimated rate of inflation for social service programs. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4194/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2035752,"bill_number":"H4195","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-03-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to discrimination against cash buyers","description":"For legislation to require that all establishments be required to accept cash for transactions. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4195/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2035726,"bill_number":"H4196","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-03-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"For all licensees for beer to be drunk on the premises must list the alcohol by volume for each beer selection on the menu","description":"Relative to the listing of the alcohol by volume for beer selections on menus. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4196/2025","subjects":["cannabis","elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2035738,"bill_number":"H4197","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-03-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to notification of alcohol by volume in beers to be consumed on the premises","description":"Relative to notification of alcohol by volume in beers to be consumed on the premises. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4197/2025","subjects":["cannabis"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2035731,"bill_number":"H4198","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-03-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To promote fairness between traditional public schools and regional vocational schools","description":"For legislation to establish parity in funding for regional vocational school districts and traditional public school districts. Education.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4198/2025","subjects":["education"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2035776,"bill_number":"H4199","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-05-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Protecting victims of childhood sexual abuse and holding perpetrators accountable","description":"Relative to legal protections for victims of childhood sexual abuse. The Judiciary.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4199/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2035714,"bill_number":"H4200","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-03-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Authorizing a pilot for the use of psychedelics in licensed treatment facilities","description":"For legislation to authorize a pilot program for the use of psychedelics in certain licensed treatment facilities. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4200/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2035807,"bill_number":"H4201","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-06-05","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to changing the two-year elected term for the Mayor of Chicopee to a four-year elected term","description":"Relative to changing the two-year elected term for the office of mayor of in the city of Chicopee to a four-year elected term. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4201/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2035825,"bill_number":"H4202","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-06-05","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the recall of any holder of elective office in the city of Chicopee","description":"Relative to the recall of any holder of elective office in the city of Chicopee. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4202/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2035791,"bill_number":"H4203","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-06-05","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Providing for the election of candidates in the city of Haverhill","description":"Relative to the election of candidates in the city of Haverhill. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4203/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2035817,"bill_number":"H4204","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-06-05","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Providing for the election of candidates in the city of Haverhill","description":"Relative to preliminary election of candidates in the city of Haverhill. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4204/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2035799,"bill_number":"H4205","status":4,"status_name":"Passed","status_date":"2025-11-12","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Authorizing the city of Watertown to lease property at 124 Watertown street, Watertown (former Parker school)","description":"That the city of Watertown be authorized to lease space at the former Parker school in said city. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4205/2025","subjects":["education","water"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2035785,"bill_number":"H4206","status":2,"status_name":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-06-04","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Modernizing the commonwealth’s cannabis laws","description":"House bill No. 4187, as changed by the committee on Bills in the Third Reading, and as amended and passed to be engrossed by the House. June 4, 2025.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4206/2025","subjects":["cannabis"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2036220,"bill_number":"H4207","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-03-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to school library standards","description":"Relative to school library standards. Education.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4207/2025","subjects":["education"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2036232,"bill_number":"H4208","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-05-15","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to damages for employees aggrieved by violations of the Massachusetts Wage Act","description":"Relative to damages for employees aggrieved by violations of the Massachusetts Wage Act. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4208/2025","subjects":["labor","water"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2036306,"bill_number":"H4209","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-06-09","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Granting the town of Sunderland the authority to provide legal voting rights in municipal elections for town of Sunderland residents aged 16 and 17 years old","description":"That the town of Sunderland be authorized to provide legal voting rights in municipal elections for residents of said town aged 16 and 17 years old. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4209/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2036320,"bill_number":"H4210","status":4,"status_name":"Passed","status_date":"2025-12-19","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the town resident requirement for the town manager of the town of Dalton","description":"Relative to the town resident requirement for the town manager of the town of Dalton. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4210/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2036348,"bill_number":"H4211","status":4,"status_name":"Passed","status_date":"2025-11-12","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Changing the term of the elected office of moderator in the town of Holden","description":"Relative to changing the term of the elected office of moderator in the town of Holden. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4211/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2036374,"bill_number":"H4212","status":2,"status_name":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-10-09","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Authorizing the town of Lancaster to dissolve its animal control commission","description":"That the town of Lancaster be authorized to dissolve the animal control commission of said town. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4212/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2036335,"bill_number":"H4213","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-06-09","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the continued employment of firefighters in the town of Egremont","description":"Relative to the continued employment of firefighters in the town of Egremont, notwithstanding the maximum age requirement. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4213/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2036360,"bill_number":"H4214","status":4,"status_name":"Passed","status_date":"2026-01-29","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the appointment of the police chief in the city of Fall River","description":"Relative to the appointment of the police chief in the city of Fall River. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4214/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2036385,"bill_number":"H4215","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-06-09","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Regarding the disability pension of Christopher Taylor","description":"By Representative Wong of Saugus, a petition of Donald H. Wong (by vote of the town) that the Saugus retirement board be authorized to increase the accidental disability retirement allowance payable to Christopher Taylor, a retired officer of the police department of the town of Saugus. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4215/2025","subjects":["health","public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2037017,"bill_number":"H4216","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-06-12","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To promote equitable hair care for children in state custody","description":"Relative to hair care for children in state custody. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4216/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2036982,"bill_number":"H4217","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-06-12","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To ensure fair due process in special education disputes","description":"Relative to special education disputes. Education.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4217/2025","subjects":["education"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2036929,"bill_number":"H4218","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-06-12","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To reform the parole board","description":"Relative to reforming the parole board. The Judiciary.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4218/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2037001,"bill_number":"H4219","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-06-12","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a transportation contribution from large employers","description":"For legislation to establish a transportation excise tax for large employers. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4219/2025","subjects":["transportation","finance","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2036945,"bill_number":"H4220","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-06-12","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Resolutions designating August 9th and 10th, 2025 as the sales tax holiday","description":"Resolutions (filed by Ms. Fiola of Fall River) designating August 9th and 10th as the dates for sales tax holiday for 2025. June 12, 2025.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4220/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2037022,"bill_number":"H4221","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-06-05","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a sick leave bank for Esther Odufuwa an employee of the department of mental health","description":"For legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Esther Odufuwa, an employee of the Department of Mental Health. Public Service.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4221/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":["Mental Health"]},{"bill_id":2037363,"bill_number":"H4222","status":2,"status_name":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-06-18","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a sick leave bank for Esther Odufuwa an employee of the department of mental health","description":"Establishing a sick leave bank for Esther Odufuwa an employee of the department of mental health","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4222/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":["Mental Health"]},{"bill_id":2037389,"bill_number":"H4223","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-06-16","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Lowering the voting age in municipal elections in the town of Arlington","description":"That the town of Arlington be authorized to grant legal voting rights in municipal elections to town residents aged 16 and 17 years old. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4223/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2037384,"bill_number":"H4224","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-06-16","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Validating the New Salem annual town election","description":"Relative to validating the results of the annual town election in the town of New Salem held on May 5, 2025. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4224/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2037392,"bill_number":"H4225","status":2,"status_name":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-03-30","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Authorizing the town of Marblehead to establish a means-tested senior citizen property tax exemption","description":"That the town of Marblehead be authorized to establish a means-tested senior citizen property tax exemption in said town. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4225/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2037381,"bill_number":"H4226","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-05-29","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Ensuring access and continuity of care to specialist and hospital services for dually eligible individuals","description":"Relative to access and continuity of care to specialist and hospital services for dually eligible individuals. Public Health.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4226/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2037397,"bill_number":"H4227","status":4,"status_name":"Passed","status_date":"2025-06-24","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Making appropriations for the fiscal year 2025 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects","description":"The committee of conference on the disagreeing votes of the two branches with reference to the Senate amendment of the House Bill making appropriations for the fiscal year 2025 for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects (House, No. 4010), reports, in part, recommending passage of the accompanying bill (House, No. 4227).","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4227/2025","subjects":["finance","agriculture","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2037580,"bill_number":"H4228","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-06-18","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Providing for rent regulation and control of evictions in manufactured housing parks in the town of Athol","description":"That the town of Athol be authorized to regulate rents for the use or occupancy of manufactured housing parks in said town. Housing. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4228/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2037864,"bill_number":"H4229","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-03-24","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Protecting children from addictive social media feeds","description":"For legislation to regulate social media feeds. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4229/2025","subjects":["it"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2037867,"bill_number":"H4230","status":4,"status_name":"Passed","status_date":"2025-09-05","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a sick leave bank for James Caruso, an employee of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation","description":"For legislation to establish a sick leave bank for James Caruso, an employee of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation. Public Service.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4230/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":["Transportation For Legislation To Establish A Sick"]},{"bill_id":2037891,"bill_number":"H4231","status":2,"status_name":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-10-06","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Authorizing the city of Cambridge to expand the options available to issue notices of violation for parking enforcement above the limits set forth in M.G.L. C. 90, §20A½ or other applicable state laws","description":"Relative to notices of violation for parking enforcement in the city of Cambridge. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4231/2025","subjects":["transportation"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2037900,"bill_number":"H4232","status":2,"status_name":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-10-06","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the charter of the town of Fairhaven","description":"Relative to the charter of the town of Fairhaven. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4232/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2037881,"bill_number":"H4233","status":4,"status_name":"Passed","status_date":"2026-01-15","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Amending the charter of the city of Malden","description":"Relative to amending the charter of the city of Malden. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4233/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2037897,"bill_number":"H4234","status":2,"status_name":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-11-20","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the appointment of retired police officers as special police officers in the town of Fairhaven","description":"That the town of Fairhaven be authorized to appoint retired police officers as special police officers in said town. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4234/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2037886,"bill_number":"H4235","status":4,"status_name":"Passed","status_date":"2026-02-18","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Authorizing the town of Rochester to continue the employment of fire chief Scott Weigel","description":"That the town of Rochester be authorized to continue the employment of Scott Weigel as fire chief in said town, notwithstanding the maximum age requirement. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4235/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2037889,"bill_number":"H4236","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-06-23","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Authorizing the town of Northfield to continue the employment of Floyd Dunnell, III","description":"That the town of Northfield be authorized to continue the employment of Floyd Dunnell, III as fire chief, notwithstanding the maximum age requirement. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4236/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2038208,"bill_number":"H4237","status":3,"status_name":"Enrolled","status_date":"2025-06-30","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Making certain appropriations for fiscal year 2026 before final action on the General Appropriation Bill","description":"Message from Her Excellency the Governor submitting requests for making certain appropriations for fiscal year 2026 before final action on the General Appropriation Bill.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4237/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2038307,"bill_number":"H4238","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-06-16","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to fraternal organizations conducting bazaars","description":"Relative to fraternal organizations conducting bazaars. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4238/2025","subjects":["trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2038273,"bill_number":"H4239","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-05-22","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Providing for a municipal tax amnesty","description":"Relative to a municipal tax amnesty program. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4239/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2038620,"bill_number":"H4240","status":5,"status_name":"Vetoed","status_date":"2025-07-04","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Making appropriations for the fiscal year 2026 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund and serial bond requirements, and for certain permanent improvements","description":"Making appropriations for the fiscal year 2026 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund and serial bond requirements, and for certain permanent improvements","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4240/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2038758,"bill_number":"H4241","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-06-30","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Granting the town of Whately the authority to provide legal voting rights in municipal elections for town of Whately residents aged 16 and 17 years old","description":"That the town of Whately be authorized to provide legal voting rights in municipal elections for town of Whately residents aged 16 and 17 years old. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4241/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2038777,"bill_number":"H4242","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-06-30","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Providing for recall elections in the town of Dalton","description":"Relative to recall elections in the town of Dalton. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4242/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2038751,"bill_number":"H4243","status":4,"status_name":"Passed","status_date":"2025-11-24","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To amend the town charter of Ipswich","description":"Relative to the town manager residency requirement in the town of Ipswich. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4243/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2038739,"bill_number":"H4244","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-06-30","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Authorizing the town of Hingham to utilize alternative methods for publication of legal notices","description":"That the town of Hingham be authorized to utilize alternative methods for publication of legal notices. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4244/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2038765,"bill_number":"H4245","status":4,"status_name":"Passed","status_date":"2025-08-22","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the Mattapoisett select board","description":"Relative to the membership of the select board of the town of Mattapoisett. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4245/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2038746,"bill_number":"H4246","status":2,"status_name":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-01-23","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Directing the city of Boston Police Department to waive the maximum age requirement for police officers for Gissell Melo","description":"That the city of Boston be authorized to appoint Gissell Melo a police officer notwithstanding the maximum age requirement. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4246/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2038772,"bill_number":"H4247","status":2,"status_name":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-01-05","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Authorizing the select board of the town of Hull to establish a schedule of fines for parking violations","description":"That the town of Hull be authorized to establish a schedule of fines for parking violations. Transportation. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4247/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2038985,"bill_number":"H4248","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-07-04","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to retirement savings","description":"Sections 20, 23 and 110 contained in the engrossed Bill making appropriations for the fiscal year 2026 (see House, No. 4240), which had been returned by Her Excellency the Governor with recommendation of amendment (for message, see Attachment B of House, No. 4250). July 4, 2025.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4248/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2038975,"bill_number":"H4249","status":4,"status_name":"Passed","status_date":"2025-11-20","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to vital statistics","description":"Section 29 contained in the engrossed Bill making appropriations for the fiscal year 2026 (see House, No. 4240), which had been returned by Her Excellency the Governor with recommendation of amendment (for message, see Attachment C of House, No. 4250). July 4, 2025.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4249/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2038953,"bill_number":"H4250","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-07-04","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"So much of the message from Her Excellency the Governor returning the General Appropriation Bill for fiscal year 2026 (see House, No. 4240) as relates to Attachments B and C, for items returned with disapproval of wording under the provisions of Section 5 of Article LXIII and sections returned with recommendations of amendments under the provisions of Article LVI of the Amendments to the Constitution (House, No. 4250). July 4, 2025","description":"So much of the message from Her Excellency the Governor returning the General Appropriation Bill for fiscal year 2026 (see House, No. 4240) as relates to Attachments B and C, for items returned with disapproval of wording under the provisions of Section 5 of Article LXIII and sections returned with recommendations of amendments under the provisions of Article LVI of the Amendments to the Constitution (House, No. 4250). July 4, 2025","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4250/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2038943,"bill_number":"H4251","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-07-07","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Making appropriations for the fiscal year 2026 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects","description":"Making appropriations for the fiscal year 2026 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4251/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2038960,"bill_number":"H4252","status":4,"status_name":"Passed","status_date":"2025-11-10","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Updating the linkage exaction program in the city of Medford","description":"For legislation to establish a linkage exaction program in the city of Medford. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4252/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2038963,"bill_number":"H4253","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-07-07","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to elected terms and municipal years","description":"Relative to terms of elected office in the city of Boston. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4253/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2038951,"bill_number":"H4254","status":2,"status_name":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-01-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Directing the city of Boston police department to waive the maximum age requirement for police officers for Rodney Alcindor","description":"For legislation to authorize the appointment of Rodney Alcindor as a police officer in the city of Boston, notwithstanding the maximum age requirement. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4254/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2038958,"bill_number":"H4255","status":2,"status_name":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-02-05","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Directing the city of Boston police department to waive the maximum age requirement for police officers for Jonathan Telfort","description":"For legislation to authorize the appointment of Jonathan Telfort as a police officer in the city of Boston, notwithstanding the maximum age requirement. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4255/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2038955,"bill_number":"H4256","status":2,"status_name":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-02-05","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Directing the city of Boston Police Department to waive the maximum age requirement for police officers for Jose Ortiz","description":"For legislation to authorize the appointment of Jose Ortiz as a police officer in the city of Boston, notwithstanding the maximum age requirement. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4256/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2039137,"bill_number":"H4257","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-07-10","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Financing long-term improvements to municipal roads and bridges","description":"Financing long-term improvements to municipal roads and bridges","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4257/2025","subjects":["transportation"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2040847,"bill_number":"H4258","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-03-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to allowing spouses to serve as paid caregivers","description":"For legislation to authorize spouses to serve as caregivers in the MassHealth program for home-based care and services. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4258/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2040828,"bill_number":"H4259","status":2,"status_name":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-11-06","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Designating the Weider Park tennis courts as the Kim O'Connell tennis courts","description":"By Representative Consalvo of Boston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Rob Consalvo that the Department of Conservation and Recreation be authorized to designate the tennis courts located in Weider Park in the Roslindale section of the city of Boston as the Kim O’Connell tennis courts. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4259/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2039125,"bill_number":"H4260","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-06-16","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the use of virtual credit cards by dental insurance providers","description":"Relative to the use of virtual credit cards by dental insurance providers. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4260/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2039126,"bill_number":"H4261","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-03-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Regulating kratom sales in the Commonwealth (Ty's Bill)","description":"For legislation to regulate the sale of kratom. The Judiciary.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4261/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2039132,"bill_number":"H4262","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-07-10","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To implement ranked choice voting in Boston","description":"Relative to ranked choice voting in the city of Boston. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4262/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2039608,"bill_number":"H4263","status":4,"status_name":"Passed","status_date":"2025-09-19","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a charter for the city of Medford","description":"Establishing a charter for the city of Medford","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4263/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2039611,"bill_number":"H4264","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-07-16","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a charter for the city of Somerville","description":"Establishing a charter for the city of Somerville","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4264/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2039288,"bill_number":"H4265","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-07-14","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Similar Bills","description":"Similar Bills","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4265/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2039372,"bill_number":"H4266","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-07-14","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Authorizing the city of Lowell to prohibit or restrict the application of second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides","description":"That the city of Lowell be authorized to further regulate the application of second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides in said city. Environment and Natural Resources. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4266/2025","subjects":["environment","water"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2039359,"bill_number":"H4267","status":2,"status_name":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Directing the city of Boston Police Department to waive the maximum age requirement for police officers for Constantinos Papadopoulos","description":"For legislation to authorize the appointment of Constantinos Papadopoulos as a police officer in the city of Boston, notwithstanding the maximum age requirement. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4267/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2039368,"bill_number":"H4268","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-07-14","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To authorize the Wrentham Select Board to remove the position of lieutenant of the town of Wrentham Police Department from the requirements of M.G.L. Ch. 31","description":"That the town of Wrentham be authorized to remove the position of lieutenant of the police department of said town from the civil service law. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4268/2025","subjects":["housing","public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2039376,"bill_number":"H4269","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-07-14","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Authorizing the town of Wrentham to exempt from taxation certain real estate owned and occupied by the surviving spouse of Wrentham Deputy Chief George C. Labonte","description":"That the town of Wrentham be authorized to exempt certain real estate owned and occupied by the surviving spouse of former deputy police chief George C. Labonte from taxation. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4269/2025","subjects":["housing","public_safety","finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2039749,"bill_number":"H4270","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-07-17","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to posting information about the National Human Trafficking Resource Center hotline","description":"Relative to posting information about the National Human Trafficking Resource Center hotline","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4270/2025","subjects":["transportation"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2039391,"bill_number":"H4271","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-07-16","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Similar Bills","description":"Similar Bills","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4271/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2039980,"bill_number":"H4272","status":4,"status_name":"Passed","status_date":"2026-03-05","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Authorizing the town of Hudson to grant 1 additional license for the sale of wine and malt beverages not to be drunk on the premises","description":"Authorizing the town of Hudson to grant 1 additional license for the sale of wine and malt beverages not to be drunk on the premises","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4272/2025","subjects":["cannabis"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2039993,"bill_number":"H4273","status":4,"status_name":"Passed","status_date":"2025-10-16","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Authorizing the town of Maynard to grant an additional license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premises","description":"Authorizing the town of Maynard to grant an additional license for the sale of all alcoholic 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of Swansea to issue additional licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises","description":"Re-authorizing the town of Swansea to issue additional licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4276/2025","subjects":["cannabis"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2040260,"bill_number":"H4277","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-07-23","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Creating a maximum allowable check-cashing rate for check cashers","description":"Creating a maximum allowable check-cashing rate for check cashers","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4277/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2040016,"bill_number":"H4278","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-07-21","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Regulating the practice and licensure of veterinary technicians","description":"Regulating the practice and licensure of veterinary technicians","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4278/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2040255,"bill_number":"H4279","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-07-23","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the adjudicative process of the Board of State Examiners of Electricians","description":"Relative to the adjudicative process of the Board of State Examiners of Electricians","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4279/2025","subjects":["energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2040248,"bill_number":"H4280","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-07-23","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to increasing language offerings for licensure exams","description":"Relative to increasing language offerings for licensure exams","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4280/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2040276,"bill_number":"H4281","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-07-23","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to successor supplier laws and the termination of sales to wholesalers of alcoholic beverages","description":"Relative to successor supplier laws and the termination of sales to wholesalers of alcoholic beverages","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4281/2025","subjects":["cannabis"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2040257,"bill_number":"H4282","status":4,"status_name":"Passed","status_date":"2025-11-26","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Authorizing the town of Palmer to grant additional licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages","description":"Authorizing the town of Palmer to grant additional licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4282/2025","subjects":["cannabis"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2040270,"bill_number":"H4283","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-07-23","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the registration of irrigation contractors","description":"Relative to the registration of irrigation contractors","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4283/2025","subjects":["agriculture","water"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2040258,"bill_number":"H4284","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-07-23","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to vehicle recalls","description":"Relative to vehicle recalls","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4284/2025","subjects":["transportation","elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2040267,"bill_number":"H4285","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-07-23","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Modernizing the Massachusetts alcohol permitting laws","description":"Modernizing the Massachusetts alcohol permitting laws","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4285/2025","subjects":["cannabis"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2040262,"bill_number":"H4286","status":4,"status_name":"Passed","status_date":"2025-12-10","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Authorizing the town of Somerset to grant an additional license for the sale of wine and malt beverages to be drunk off the premises","description":"Authorizing the town of Somerset to grant an additional license for the sale of wine and malt beverages to be drunk off the premises","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4286/2025","subjects":["cannabis"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2040244,"bill_number":"H4287","status":4,"status_name":"Passed","status_date":"2025-12-12","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Authorizing the city known as the town of West Springfield to grant 4 additional licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the 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Housing. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4288/2025","subjects":["housing","environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2039620,"bill_number":"H4289","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-07-16","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Facilitating the appropriation and expenditure of community preservation funds for community housing purposes in the town of Chatham","description":"Relative to the appropriation and expenditure of community preservation funds for community housing purposes in the town of Chatham. Housing. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4289/2025","subjects":["housing","finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2039617,"bill_number":"H4290","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-07-16","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a housing trust fund in the town of Chatham","description":"That the town of Chatham be authorized to establish a housing trust fund in said town. Housing. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4290/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2039615,"bill_number":"H4291","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-07-16","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the prevailing wage in the town of Chatham","description":"Relative to exempting the town of Chatham from the prevailing wage law. Labor and Workforce Development. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4291/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2039716,"bill_number":"H4292","status":4,"status_name":"Passed","status_date":"2026-03-20","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Amending the charter of the town of Hopkinton to incorporate appointment powers of the board of library trustees","description":"Relative to appointment powers of the board of library trustees in the town of Hopkinton. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4292/2025","subjects":["energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2039712,"bill_number":"H4293","status":2,"status_name":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-10-20","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing an economic development special revenue account for the town of Hopkinton","description":"By Representative Arena-DeRosa of Holliston, a petition of James C. 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[Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4293/2025","subjects":["finance","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2039739,"bill_number":"H4294","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-07-16","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Similar Bills","description":"Similar Bills","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4294/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2040008,"bill_number":"H4295","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-07-21","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the separation of agricultural land for renewable energy purposes","description":"Relative to the separation of agricultural land for renewable energy purposes","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4295/2025","subjects":["energy","agriculture"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2040516,"bill_number":"H4296","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-07-24","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Authorizing the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to dispose of certain parcels of land in the city of Brockton","description":"Authorizing the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to dispose of certain parcels of land in the city of Brockton","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4296/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":["Capital Asset Management And Maintenance To Dispose"]},{"bill_id":2040012,"bill_number":"H4297","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-03-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the Lowell Mason Act to mandate a percentage of Chapter 70 funds for Arts Education Programs","description":"Relative to arts education programs. 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[Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4474/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2043282,"bill_number":"H4475","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-09-04","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Authorizing the appointment of retired police officers as special police officers in the town of Norwood","description":"That the town of Norwood be authorized to appoint retired police officers as special police officers in said town. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4475/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2043274,"bill_number":"H4476","status":2,"status_name":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-04-02","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Authorizing Kenneth Navarro to take the civil service examination for the position of fire fighter in the city of Haverhill notwithstanding the maximum age requirement","description":"By Representative Vargas of Haverhill, a petition of Andres X. Vargas (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that Kenneth Navarro be authorized to take the civil service examination for the position of fire fighter in the city of Haverhill notwithstanding the maximum age requirement. Public Service. 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Veterans and Federal Affairs.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4479/2025","subjects":["veterans"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2043461,"bill_number":"H4480","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-09-08","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Order relative to extending until Saturday, October 4, 2025 the time within which the committee on Public Health is authorized to report on current House documents","description":"Order relative to extending until Saturday, October 4, 2025 the time within which the committee on Public Health is authorized to report on current House documents","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4480/2025","subjects":["health","housing","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2043451,"bill_number":"H4481","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-09-08","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Order relative to extending until Wednesday, December 3, 2025 the time within which the committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy is authorized to report on current House documents","description":"Order relative to extending until Wednesday, December 3, 2025 the time within which the committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy is authorized to report on current House documents","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4481/2025","subjects":["it","housing","energy","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2043471,"bill_number":"H4482","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-08-21","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a regional fire district and department for the towns of Charlemont and Rowe","description":"For legislation to establish a regional fire district and department for the towns of Charlemont and Rowe. 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providers","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4495/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2044586,"bill_number":"H4496","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-09-18","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To help patients and reduce health care costs by ensuring patient adherence to medications","description":"To help patients and reduce health care costs by ensuring patient adherence to medications","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4496/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2044603,"bill_number":"H4497","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-09-18","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Ensuring access to specialty medications","description":"Ensuring access to specialty medications","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4497/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2043880,"bill_number":"H4498","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-09-11","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Regulating elections in the town of Conway","description":"Relative to elections in the town of Conway. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4498/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2043865,"bill_number":"H4499","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-09-11","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Authorizing ranked choice voting in the town of Arlington","description":"For legislation to authorize ranked choice voting in the town of Arlington. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4499/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2043869,"bill_number":"H4500","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-09-11","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Authorizing the town of Concord to ban second generation anticoagulant rodenticides within the town","description":"That the town of Concord be authorized to ban second generation anticoagulant rodenticides within said town. Environment and Natural Resources. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4500/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2043877,"bill_number":"H4501","status":2,"status_name":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-01-28","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Amending the town charter of the town of Plymouth","description":"Relative to the charter of the town of Plymouth. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4501/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2043867,"bill_number":"H4502","status":4,"status_name":"Passed","status_date":"2026-03-12","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Amending the town manager act of the town of Arlington","description":"For legislation to amend the town manager act of the town of Arlington. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4502/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2043863,"bill_number":"H4503","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-09-11","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Amending the charter of the town of Hudson","description":"Relative to amending the charter of the town of Hudson. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4503/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2043884,"bill_number":"H4504","status":4,"status_name":"Passed","status_date":"2026-04-03","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Making the charter of the county on Nantucket gender neutral","description":"For legislation to make the charter of the county on Nantucket gender neutral. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4504/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2043875,"bill_number":"H4505","status":2,"status_name":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-12-15","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Authorizing the county of Nantucket to convey School Street situated in the town and county of Nantucket for purposes of conveyance to the town of Nantucket","description":"For legislation to authorize the county of Nantucket to convey School Street situated in the town and county of Nantucket for purposes of conveyance to the town of Nantucket. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4505/2025","subjects":["education"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2043866,"bill_number":"H4506","status":2,"status_name":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-03-19","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Authorizing the town of Conway to continue the employment of fire department member Howard Boyden","description":"That the town of Conway be authorized to continue the employment of fire department member Howard Boyden. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4506/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2043885,"bill_number":"H4507","status":2,"status_name":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-03-19","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Authorizing William Pilleri to take the civil service examination for the position of firefighter in the town of Arlington notwithstanding the maximum age requirement","description":"By Representative Garballey of Arlington and Senator Friedman, a joint petition of Sean Garballey, Cindy F. Friedman and David M. Rogers (by vote of the town) that William Pilleri be authorized to take the civil service examination for the position of firefighter in the town of Arlington notwithstanding the maximum age requirement. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4507/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2043868,"bill_number":"H4508","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-09-11","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the disability pension for Patricia M. Lampron administered by the Boston retirement board","description":"By Representative Hunt of Boston, a petition of Daniel J. Hunt (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the Boston Retirement Board be authorized to increase the accidental disability retirement allowance to Patricia M. Lampron, a retired employee of the school department of said city. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4508/2025","subjects":["health","education"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2043879,"bill_number":"H4509","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-09-11","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Authorizing the town of Nantucket to issue pension obligation bonds or notes","description":"That the town of Nantucket be authorized to issue pension obligation bonds or notes. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4509/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2043881,"bill_number":"H4510","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-09-11","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to digital legal notices for the town of Plymouth","description":"Relative to digital legal notices for the town of Plymouth. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4510/2025","subjects":["it"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2043835,"bill_number":"H4511","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-07-07","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Reforming charter school funding in Massachusetts","description":"Relative to charter school funding. Education.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4511/2025","subjects":["education"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2043811,"bill_number":"H4512","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-07-17","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Modernizing the governance of Port Authority parks in East Boston","description":"Relative to modernizing the governance of port authority parks in the East Boston section of the city of Boston. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4512/2025","subjects":["environment","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2043816,"bill_number":"H4513","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-08-21","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to fishing licenses for seniors","description":"Relative to fishing licenses for seniors. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4513/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2043840,"bill_number":"H4514","status":4,"status_name":"Passed","status_date":"2025-11-10","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a sick leave bank for Candy J. Pike, an employee of the Department of Developmental Services (DDS)","description":"For legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Candy J. Pike, an employee of the Department of Developmental Services. Public Service.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4514/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":["Developmental Services"]},{"bill_id":2044872,"bill_number":"H4515","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-09-22","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Promoting diversion of juveniles to community supervision and services","description":"Promoting diversion of juveniles to community supervision and services","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4515/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2044079,"bill_number":"H4516","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-09-15","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Order relative to extending until Wednesday, December 31, 2025 the time within which the committee on Environment and Natural Resources is authorized to report on current House documents","description":"Order relative to extending until Wednesday, December 31, 2025 the time within which the committee on Environment and Natural Resources is authorized to report on current House documents","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4516/2025","subjects":["housing","environment","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2044090,"bill_number":"H4517","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-09-15","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Order relative to extending until Wednesday, March 18, 2026 the time within which the committee on Health Care Financing is authorized to report on current House documents","description":"Order relative to extending until Wednesday, March 18, 2026 the time within which the committee on Health Care Financing is authorized to report on current House documents","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4517/2025","subjects":["health","housing","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2044065,"bill_number":"H4518","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-09-15","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Order relative to extending until Wednesday, December 3, 2025 the time within which the committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy is authorized to report on current House documents","description":"Order relative to extending until Wednesday, December 3, 2025 the time within which the committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy is authorized to report on current House documents","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4518/2025","subjects":["it","housing","energy","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2044085,"bill_number":"H4519","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-09-15","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Order relative to extending until Sunday, November 23, 2025 the time within which the committee on Community Development and Small Businesses is authorized to report on current House documents","description":"Order relative to extending until Sunday, November 23, 2025 the time within which the committee on Community Development and Small Businesses is authorized to report on current House documents","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4519/2025","subjects":["housing","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2044073,"bill_number":"H4520","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-09-15","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Order relative to extending until Wednesday, December 17, 2025 the time within which the committee on Education is authorized to report on current House documents","description":"Order relative to extending until Wednesday, December 17, 2025 the time within which the committee on Education is authorized to report on current House documents","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4520/2025","subjects":["education","housing","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2044105,"bill_number":"H4521","status":4,"status_name":"Passed","status_date":"2025-11-06","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a sick leave bank for Kathleen Rodrigue","description":"For legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Kathleen Rodrigue, an employees of the Chief Medical Examiner's office. Public Service.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4521/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2044112,"bill_number":"H4522","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-09-15","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Authorizing remote participation at town meetings and special town meetings in the Town of Concord","description":"Relative to remote participation at town meetings and special town meetings in the town of Concord. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4522/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2044115,"bill_number":"H4523","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-09-15","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Authorizing the town of Nantucket conservation commission to convey a certain parcel of land situated in the town for purposes of conveyance to the town of Nantucket under the care, custody, management and control of the select board and the town of Nantucket to convey certain land in the town of Nantucket held for open space, passive recreation or conservation purposes to the Nantucket islands land bank for the purposes pursuant to its legislation and/or to the Sconset Trust, Inc. For open space, conservation and passive recreation purposes","description":"For legislation to authorize the town of Nantucket to convey a certain parcel of land in said town to the Nantucket Islands Land Bank and to the Sconset Trust, Inc. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4523/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2044119,"bill_number":"H4524","status":3,"status_name":"Enrolled","status_date":"2026-04-02","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Changing the name of the board of selectmen in the town of Williamsburg to select board","description":"That the town of Williamsburg be authorized to change the name of the board of selectmen to select board. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4524/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2044117,"bill_number":"H4525","status":2,"status_name":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-03-19","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Authorizing the town of Conway to continue the employment of police department member Michael Habel","description":"That the town of Conway be authorized to continue the employment of police department member Michael W. Habel. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/H4525/2025","subjects":["public_safety","labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2044113,"bill_number":"H4526","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-09-15","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Authorizing the town of North Attleborough to establish a means-tested senior citizen property tax exemption","description":"That the town of North Attleborough be authorized to establish a means-tested senior citizen property tax exemption in said town. Revenue. 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Cannabis Policy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S75/2025","subjects":["environment","cannabis"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997047,"bill_number":"S76","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to cannabis use by first responders","description":"For legislation study and report on the barriers related to first responders and their legal right to use cannabis in the commonwealth. Cannabis Policy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S76/2025","subjects":["cannabis","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999125,"bill_number":"S77","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To facilitate labor peace among the cannabis workforce","description":"For legislation to facilitate labor peace among the cannabis workforce. Cannabis Policy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S77/2025","subjects":["labor","cannabis"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998110,"bill_number":"S78","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to economic opportunities in the cannabis industry","description":"For legislation relative to ownership and license holders in the cannabis industry. Cannabis Policy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S78/2025","subjects":["cannabis","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998311,"bill_number":"S79","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Further defining eligibility for medical use marijuana","description":"For legislation to further define eligibility for medical use marijuana. Cannabis Policy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S79/2025","subjects":["health","cannabis"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998695,"bill_number":"S80","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To create efficiencies in the cannabis employment process","description":"For legislation to create efficiencies in the cannabis employment process by issuing single agent registration cards. Cannabis Policy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S80/2025","subjects":["labor","cannabis"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998949,"bill_number":"S81","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To modernize cannabis retail operations","description":"For legislation to modernize cannabis retail operations through advertising. Cannabis Policy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S81/2025","subjects":["cannabis"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998112,"bill_number":"S82","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Regularizing accounts receivable in the cannabis industry","description":"For legislation to regularize accounts receivable in the cannabis industry. Cannabis Policy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S82/2025","subjects":["cannabis"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998136,"bill_number":"S83","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To modernize Massachusetts medical marijuana program","description":"For legislation to modernize Massachusetts medical marijuana program. Cannabis Policy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S83/2025","subjects":["health","cannabis"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997311,"bill_number":"S84","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To create Cannabis career pathways for justice-involved individuals","description":"For legislation to create Cannabis career pathways for justice-involved individuals. Cannabis Policy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S84/2025","subjects":["cannabis"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997682,"bill_number":"S85","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Enabling private donations to the cannabis social equity trust fund","description":"For legislation to enable private donations to the cannabis social equity trust fund. Cannabis Policy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S85/2025","subjects":["cannabis"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998697,"bill_number":"S86","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To support cannabis equity businesses","description":"For legislation to support cannabis equity businesses by creating a searchable online database of all operational cannabis dispensaries. Cannabis Policy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S86/2025","subjects":["cannabis","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1996862,"bill_number":"S87","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Delivering a fair share of cannabis revenue to communities harmed by the war on drugs","description":"For legislation to increase the share of cannabis revenue to communities harmed by the war on drugs. Cannabis Policy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S87/2025","subjects":["finance","cannabis"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1996930,"bill_number":"S88","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Protecting cannabis equity businesses by enforcing ownership limits","description":"For legislation to protect cannabis equity businesses by enforcing ownership limits. Cannabis Policy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S88/2025","subjects":["cannabis"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998276,"bill_number":"S89","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Expanding access to legal, regulated cannabis delivery","description":"For legislation to allow the delivery of cannabis by licensed delivery operators or couriers to any municipality in the commonwealth. Cannabis Policy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S89/2025","subjects":["cannabis"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998786,"bill_number":"S90","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing an internal special audit unit within the Cannabis Control Commission","description":"For legislation to establish an internal special audit unit within the Cannabis Control Commission. 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Cannabis Policy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S92/2025","subjects":["health","cannabis"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998442,"bill_number":"S93","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Dedicating one-percent of the recreational marijuana excise tax to youth substance use prevention","description":"For legislation to dedicate one-percent of the recreational marijuana excise to youth substance use prevention. Cannabis Policy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S93/2025","subjects":["finance","cannabis"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998483,"bill_number":"S94","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to prohibiting billboard advertisements of non-prescription marijuana","description":"For legislation to prohibit billboard advertisements of non-prescription marijuana. Cannabis Policy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S94/2025","subjects":["cannabis"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999064,"bill_number":"S95","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the labeling of marijuana","description":"Relative to the labeling of marijuana. Cannabis Policy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S95/2025","subjects":["cannabis"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997203,"bill_number":"S96","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to THC potency limits for types of marijuana","description":"For legislation to further regulate THC potency limits for certain types of marijuana. Cannabis Policy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S96/2025","subjects":["cannabis"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998477,"bill_number":"S97","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the improvement of the data collection of adult and youth consumption of marijuana","description":"For legislation to further regulate the data collection of adult and youth consumption of marijuana. Cannabis Policy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S97/2025","subjects":["cannabis"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998045,"bill_number":"S98","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Prohibiting employment discrimination based on legal use of cannabis","description":"For legislation to prohibit employment discrimination based on the legal use of cannabis. Cannabis Policy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S98/2025","subjects":["labor","cannabis"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998432,"bill_number":"S99","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"For cannabis market modernization","description":"For legislation to modernize cannabis market. Cannabis Policy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S99/2025","subjects":["cannabis"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998400,"bill_number":"S100","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To study supply and demand for cannabis cultivation","description":"For legislation to study supply and demand for cannabis permitting. 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Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S102/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999042,"bill_number":"S103","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To establish the Leslie law","description":"For legislation to allow for surveillance in out-of-home care facilities in the event of an allegation of abuse. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S103/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998783,"bill_number":"S104","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to an agricultural healthy incentives program","description":"For legislation relative to an agricultural healthy incentives program. 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Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S108/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997391,"bill_number":"S109","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Minimizing trauma to children and families","description":"For legislation to minimize trauma to children and families. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S109/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1996972,"bill_number":"S110","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To bring child support home","description":"For legislation to further family-centered child support. 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Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S112/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997181,"bill_number":"S113","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to child care cost transparency","description":"For legislation to require all private early education and care programs to publicly display child care rates on their website. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S113/2025","subjects":["education","elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997113,"bill_number":"S114","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To establish miranda rights for families under investigation by the department of children and families","description":"For legislation to establish miranda rights for families under investigation by the department of children and families. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S114/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":["Children And Families"]},{"bill_id":1998304,"bill_number":"S115","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a Massachusetts children’s cabinet","description":"For legislation to establish a Massachusetts children’s cabinet. 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Community Development and Small Businesses.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S181/2025","subjects":["trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997736,"bill_number":"S182","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"For community housing packages","description":"For legislation for community housing packages. Community Development and Small Businesses.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S182/2025","subjects":["housing","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998555,"bill_number":"S183","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing the Community Non-Profit Investment and Grant Program","description":"For legislation to establish the Community Non-Profit Investment and Grant Program. Community Development and Small Businesses.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S183/2025","subjects":["trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998269,"bill_number":"S184","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Promoting microbusiness and small business assistance transparency","description":"For legislation to promote microbusiness and small business assistance transparency. Community Development and Small Businesses.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S184/2025","subjects":["elections","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1996866,"bill_number":"S185","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To promote school centered neighborhood development","description":"For legislation to promote school centered neighborhood development. Community Development and Small Businesses.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S185/2025","subjects":["education","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997129,"bill_number":"S186","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing the MassMade Program","description":"For legislation to establish the MassMade Program. Community Development and Small Businesses.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S186/2025","subjects":["trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999037,"bill_number":"S187","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to protecting biometric information under the security breach law","description":"For legislation to protect biometric information under the security breach law. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S187/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997019,"bill_number":"S188","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Allowing the board of state examiners of plumbers and gas fitters to vary regulations to advance reductions in greenhouse gas emissions","description":"For legislation to allow the board of state examiners of plumbers and gas fitters to vary regulations to advance reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S188/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997549,"bill_number":"S189","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to digital right to repair","description":"For legislation relative to digital right to repair. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S189/2025","subjects":["it"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998717,"bill_number":"S190","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Regarding professional licensure","description":"For legislation relative to professional licensure. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S190/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998907,"bill_number":"S191","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To protect consumers of tickets","description":"For legislation to protect consumers of tickets by employing a paperless ticketing system that gives the consumer an option at the time of initial sale to purchase the same paperless tickets in transferable form that the consumer can transfer at any price. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S191/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998936,"bill_number":"S192","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to refrigeration and pipefitting licensure","description":"For legislation to adopt regulations for the licensing of pipefitters and refrigeration technicians. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S192/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999140,"bill_number":"S193","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Modernizing charitable organization fundraising opportunities","description":"For legislation to modernize charitable organization fundraising opportunities. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S193/2025","subjects":["trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997878,"bill_number":"S194","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to transparency in credit card fees","description":"For legislation to limit credit card surcharges on credit card transactions in the commonwealth. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S194/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998164,"bill_number":"S195","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to toxic-free kids","description":"For legislation to eliminate harmful chemicals from children's products. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S195/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997247,"bill_number":"S196","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Providing consumers with equal protection for all real estate appraisals","description":"For legislation to provide consumers with equal protection for all real estate appraisals. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S196/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998430,"bill_number":"S197","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To protect safety and privacy by stopping the sale of location data","description":"For legislation to protect reproductive health access, LGBTQ lives, religious liberty, and freedom of movement by banning the sale of cell phone location information. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S197/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998647,"bill_number":"S198","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to increasing opportunities for employment in professional licensure","description":"For legislation to further regulate professional and occupational licensing. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S198/2025","subjects":["labor","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998264,"bill_number":"S199","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Warning consumers of the health risks of gas stoves","description":"For legislation relative to warning consumers of the health risks of gas stoves. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S199/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997089,"bill_number":"S200","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To mandate domestic violence and sexual assault awareness education","description":"For legislation to mandate domestic violence and sexual assault awareness in cosmetology and barbering education. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S200/2025","subjects":["education","public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998021,"bill_number":"S201","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Further regulating business practices between motor vehicle dealers, manufacturers, and distributors","description":"For legislation to further regulate business practices between motor vehicle dealers, manufacturers, and distributors. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S201/2025","subjects":["transportation"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998437,"bill_number":"S202","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to consumer protection on online automobile franchise transactions","description":"For legislation relative to certain online automobile franchise transactions. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S202/2025","subjects":["agriculture"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997134,"bill_number":"S203","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Amending successor supplier laws","description":"For legislation to amend successor supplier laws in regards to brand name items sold to a licensed wholesaler. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S203/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998343,"bill_number":"S204","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to transparency in credit card fees","description":"For legislation relative to transparency in credit card fees. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S204/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997335,"bill_number":"S205","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to price-fixing prohibition and consumer transparency","description":"For legislation relative to price-fixing prohibition and consumer transparency. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S205/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997000,"bill_number":"S206","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to a model carrier reporting requirement on delivery of wines, malt beverages or distilled spirits","description":"For legislation relative to a model carrier reporting requirement on delivery of wines, malt beverages or distilled spirits. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S206/2025","subjects":["cannabis","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998056,"bill_number":"S207","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Modernizing the Massachusetts alcohol laws","description":"For legislation to modernize the Massachusetts alcohol laws. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S207/2025","subjects":["cannabis"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998521,"bill_number":"S208","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to genetic counselors","description":"For legislation relative to genetic counselors. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S208/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998941,"bill_number":"S209","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to modernizing the pathway to becoming a certified public accountant","description":"For legislation to modernize the pathway to becoming a certified public accountant. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S209/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997380,"bill_number":"S210","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Expanding wheelchair warranty protections for consumers with disabilities","description":"For legislation to expand wheelchair warranty protections for consumers with disabilities. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S210/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998192,"bill_number":"S211","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To facilitate the purchase of certain event tickets","description":"For legislation relative to the reselling of certain event tickets. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S211/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997135,"bill_number":"S212","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to nature of alcohol licenses and permits","description":"For legislation relative to nature of alcohol licenses and permits. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S212/2025","subjects":["cannabis"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999130,"bill_number":"S213","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the sale of alcoholic beverages","description":"Relative to the sale of alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premises in certain establishments. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S213/2025","subjects":["cannabis"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998456,"bill_number":"S214","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Alleviating the burden of medical debt for patients and families","description":"Relative to alleviating the burden of medical debt for patients and families. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S214/2025","subjects":["health","finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997804,"bill_number":"S215","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to physical therapy","description":"For legislation updating the definition of physical therapy. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S215/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997485,"bill_number":"S216","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Resolve relative to disclosure of radio frequency notifications","description":"Relative to disclosure of radio frequency notifications. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S216/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998821,"bill_number":"S217","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to conviviality and downtown revitalization","description":"For legislation relative to conviviality and downtown revitalization by allowing discounted alcohol sales. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S217/2025","subjects":["cannabis"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998445,"bill_number":"S218","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to social work uplifting practices and exam removal (“The SUPER Act”)","description":"For legislation relative to Social Work Uplifting Practices and Exam Removal (“The SUPER Act”). Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S218/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998536,"bill_number":"S219","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to retailer-backed coupons","description":"For legislation relative to retailer-backed coupons. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S219/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997641,"bill_number":"S220","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the licensure of behavior analysts","description":"For legislation relative to the board of registration of behavior analysts and licensure. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S220/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998902,"bill_number":"S221","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To clarify the minimum age for the sale and purchase of adult-use products","description":"For legislation to clarify a consistent statewide minimum age for the sale and purchase of adult-use products. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S221/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998129,"bill_number":"S222","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To regulate Hemp-derived beverages like alcohol","description":"For legislation to regulate Hemp-derived beverages by imposing a fine if a person that is involved in establishing or maintaining an infused beverage manufacturing operation without an endorsement granted by the commission. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S222/2025","subjects":["agriculture","cannabis"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997551,"bill_number":"S223","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to clarifying homeowners right to perform electrical work","description":"Relative to homeowners right to perform electrical work. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S223/2025","subjects":["energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997700,"bill_number":"S224","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Eliminating forced broker's fees","description":"For legislation to eliminate forced real estate broker's fees. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S224/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997649,"bill_number":"S225","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To eliminate \"grab-and-go\" counters at large events","description":"For legislation to eliminate \"grab-and-go\" alcohol sales at large events. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S225/2025","subjects":["cannabis"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997272,"bill_number":"S226","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Protecting black girls from targeted toxicity","description":"Relative to the promotion, display or advertising of cosmetic products that contain harmful ingredients. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S226/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997022,"bill_number":"S227","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Expanding options for EMT paramedics","description":"For legislation to expand options for EMT paramedics. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S227/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998664,"bill_number":"S228","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Modernizing protections for consumers in automobile transactions","description":"For legislation to modernize protections for consumers in automobile transactions. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S228/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999241,"bill_number":"S229","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Further regulating thoroughbred breeding","description":"For legislation to further regulate thoroughbred breeding. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S229/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997848,"bill_number":"S230","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Enhancing the podiatric profession's registration and oversight","description":"For legislation to enhance the podiatric profession's registration and oversight. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S230/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1996898,"bill_number":"S231","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Further regulating the continuing education requirements for real estate brokers and salespersons","description":"For legislation to further regulate the continuing education requirements for real estate brokers and salespersons. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S231/2025","subjects":["education"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998526,"bill_number":"S232","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Requiring fair housing education for all real estate licensees","description":"For legislation to further fair housing in real estate. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S232/2025","subjects":["education","housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997712,"bill_number":"S233","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Expanding hoisting examination opportunities for Spanish language speakers","description":"For legislation to expand hoisting examination opportunities for spanish language speakers. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S233/2025","subjects":["trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998807,"bill_number":"S234","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To revitalize agriculture, conditioning and simulcasting","description":"For legislation to revitalize agriculture, conditioning and simulcasting. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S234/2025","subjects":["agriculture"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997972,"bill_number":"S235","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Regulating internet gaming","description":"For legislation to ensure the Gaming Commission regulates internet gaming. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S235/2025","subjects":["it"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1996909,"bill_number":"S236","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to clarifying the self-storage law for consumers","description":"For legislation to clarify self-storage laws. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S236/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999268,"bill_number":"S237","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Regulating self-checkouts in grocery establishments","description":"For legislation to limit the amount of self-checkout stations located in grocery establishments and impose fines for multiple violations. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S237/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997613,"bill_number":"S238","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Extending live and simulcast horse racing in the Commonwealth","description":"For legislation to extend live and simulcast horse racing from one location to another venue, allowing people at different sites to watch and bet on the same race simultaneously. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S238/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997447,"bill_number":"S239","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to certain hospitality venues","description":"For legislation relative to certain hospitality venues. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S239/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997805,"bill_number":"S240","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a standardized problem gambling disclaimer and helpline","description":"For legislation to establish a standardized problem gambling disclaimer and helpline. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S240/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998172,"bill_number":"S241","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to problem gambling and the public health trust fund","description":"For legislation relative to problem gambling and the public health trust fund. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S241/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997675,"bill_number":"S242","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To expand access to lactation care and services","description":"For legislation to expand access to lactation care and services. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S242/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998815,"bill_number":"S243","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Requiring consumer notification for chatbot systems","description":"For legislation to require consumer notification for software or computer program that simulates human conversation or chatter through text or voice interactions. 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Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S245/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998133,"bill_number":"S246","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To reduce inequities in access to hearing aids","description":"For legislation to provide increased access to hearing aids. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S246/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997370,"bill_number":"S247","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the continuing education of podiatrists","description":"For legislation to increase the number of continuing education hours of podiatrists. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S247/2025","subjects":["education"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998626,"bill_number":"S248","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Regulating surgical assistants","description":"For legislation to license and regulate surgical assistants. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S248/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997621,"bill_number":"S249","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the cancellation of gym memberships","description":"For legislation relative to the cancellation of gym memberships. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S249/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997659,"bill_number":"S250","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to consumer health data","description":"For legislation relative to consumer health data. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S250/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997714,"bill_number":"S251","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to health equity and community health workers","description":"For legislation relative to health equity and community health workers. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S251/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997151,"bill_number":"S252","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing the social work licensure compact","description":"For legislation to establish the social work licensure compact. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S252/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1996905,"bill_number":"S253","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to modernizing licensure of dietitians and nutritionists","description":"For legislation to modernize licensure of dietitians and nutritionists by creating a Dietetics and Nutrition board. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S253/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998221,"bill_number":"S254","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to advancing the profession of commercial interior design","description":"For legislation relative to advance the profession of commercial interior design. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S254/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998332,"bill_number":"S255","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing senior psychologist licensure","description":"For legislation to establish senior psychologist licensure. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S255/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997654,"bill_number":"S256","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the occupational therapist interstate licensure compact","description":"For legislation relative to the occupational therapist interstate licensure compact. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S256/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997108,"bill_number":"S257","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the dental licensure compact in Massachusetts","description":"For legislation to expedite licensure and improve access to dental care by allowing states to cooperate, share information, and maintain public safety while ensuring each state retains authority over its own licensing. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S257/2025","subjects":["health","public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997292,"bill_number":"S258","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Protecting the privacy of social care information","description":"For legislation to protect the privacy of individuals’ social care information. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S258/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998993,"bill_number":"S259","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To protect consumers from hidden car subscription service fees","description":"For legislation to protect consumers from hidden car subscription service fees. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S259/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997633,"bill_number":"S260","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To protect the privacy of lottery winners","description":"For legislation to protect the privacy of lottery winners. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S260/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997681,"bill_number":"S261","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Regulating alternative healing therapies","description":"For legislation to regulate bodyworks. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S261/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998324,"bill_number":"S262","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To protect life-saving electronic health records from reckless corporate greed and corruption","description":"For legislation to protect life-saving electronic health records from reckless corporate greed and corruption. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S262/2025","subjects":["it"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999101,"bill_number":"S263","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To protect consumers from contributing to inhumane animal testing for cosmetics","description":"For legislation to protect consumers from contributing to inhumane animal testing for cosmetics. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S263/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997259,"bill_number":"S264","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing protections for consumers interacting with artificial intelligence chatbots","description":"For legislation to protect consumers interacting with artificial intelligence chatbots. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S264/2025","subjects":["it"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997479,"bill_number":"S265","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Protecting personal identifying information","description":"For legislation to protect personal identifying information. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S265/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999298,"bill_number":"S266","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to custom-built heavy duty vehicles sold in the Commonwealth","description":"For legislation relative to custom-built heavy duty vehicles sold in the Commonwealth. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S266/2025","subjects":["transportation"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998621,"bill_number":"S267","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Updating the unit pricing exemption threshold","description":"For legislation to update the unit pricing exemption threshold. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S267/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1996961,"bill_number":"S268","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Prohibiting real estate dual agency transactions","description":"For legislation to prohibit real estate dual agency transactions. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S268/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999273,"bill_number":"S269","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to retail liquor sales to caterers","description":"For legislation relative to retail liquor sales to caterers. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S269/2025","subjects":["cannabis"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998760,"bill_number":"S270","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to small businesses and the sale of certain cultural products","description":"For legislation relative to small businesses and the sale of certain cultural products. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S270/2025","subjects":["trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997877,"bill_number":"S271","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the issuance of a class 1 dealer license","description":"For legislation relative to the issuance of a class 1 dealer license. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S271/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997441,"bill_number":"S272","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Allowing businesses to sign up for the \"Do Not Call\" list","description":"For legislation relative to telemarketing solicitation. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S272/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998251,"bill_number":"S273","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To reduce lottery littering","description":"For legislation to reduce lottery littering. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S273/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998106,"bill_number":"S274","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Authorizing the town of Marshfield to grant additional licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages","description":"For legislation to authorize the town of Marshfield to grant additional licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S274/2025","subjects":["cannabis"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999007,"bill_number":"S275","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the automatic renewal of professional licenses","description":"For legislation relative to the automatic renewal of professional licenses. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S275/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998877,"bill_number":"S276","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Authorizing the town of Cohasset to issue five additional licenses for the sale of alcohol to be drunk on the premises","description":"For legislation to authorize the town of Cohasset to issue five additional licenses for the sale of alcohol to be drunk on the premises. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S276/2025","subjects":["cannabis"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997589,"bill_number":"S277","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Regulating the practice and licensure of veterinary technicians","description":"For legislation to regulate the practice and licensure of veterinary technicians. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S277/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999338,"bill_number":"S278","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to credit card surcharges","description":"Relative to credit card surcharges. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S278/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998952,"bill_number":"S279","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Returning liquor license control to municipalities","description":"Relative to returning liquor license control to cities and towns. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S279/2025","subjects":["cannabis"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998157,"bill_number":"S280","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To protect horses","description":"For legislation relative to the treatment and protection of horses in the racing industry. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S280/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997668,"bill_number":"S281","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to motor vehicle debt waivers","description":"For legislation to offer debt waivers to finance motor vehicle purchases. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S281/2025","subjects":["transportation","finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998250,"bill_number":"S282","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to continuing education requirements for licensed massage therapists","description":"For legislation relative to continuing education requirements for licensed massage therapists. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S282/2025","subjects":["education"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998336,"bill_number":"S283","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Expanding licensure opportunity for school counselors","description":"For legislation to expand licensure opportunity for school counselors. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S283/2025","subjects":["education","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997970,"bill_number":"S284","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Enabling trained dental hygienists to administer dermal fillers and botox","description":"For legislation to enable trained dental hygienists to administer dermal fillers and botox. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S284/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999090,"bill_number":"S285","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the licensure of appraisers","description":"For legislation relative to the licensure of appraisers. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S285/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1996860,"bill_number":"S286","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the fair distribution and pricing of event tickets","description":"For legislation relative to the fair distribution and pricing of event tickets. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S286/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997545,"bill_number":"S287","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to horse riding instructors","description":"For legislation relative to horse riding instructors licensing. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S287/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997020,"bill_number":"S288","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to bonded warehouses","description":"For legislation relative to bonded warehouses. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S288/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997600,"bill_number":"S289","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Ensuring internet security and privacy","description":"For legislation to ensure internet security and privacy. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S289/2025","subjects":["it"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999236,"bill_number":"S290","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the apprentice ratio for licensed electricians","description":"For legislation to allow for a journeyman electrician to have no more than two apprentices under his or her direct supervision or employ. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S290/2025","subjects":["housing","labor","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998417,"bill_number":"S291","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to vehicle recalls","description":"For legislation relative to vehicle recalls. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S291/2025","subjects":["transportation","elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998863,"bill_number":"S292","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to growing resources to optimize the utilization of group therapeutic care","description":"For legislation to create coverage and regulations for group therapeutic care. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S292/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999002,"bill_number":"S293","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Promoting safety in bars and restaurants","description":"For legislation to require establishments that serve alcohol to be drunk on the premises to have lids available. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S293/2025","subjects":["cannabis"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998498,"bill_number":"S294","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To encourage capital investment in retail sports wagering facilities","description":"For legislation to encourage capital investment in retail sports wagering facilities. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S294/2025","subjects":["labor","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997542,"bill_number":"S295","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to a business entity","description":"For legislation relative to a business entity. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S295/2025","subjects":["trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999191,"bill_number":"S296","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to investment in Massachusetts-based jobs","description":"For legislation relative to investment in Massachusetts-based jobs. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S296/2025","subjects":["trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999179,"bill_number":"S297","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to gateway municipalities","description":"For legislation to define gateway municipalities. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S297/2025","subjects":["trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997832,"bill_number":"S298","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To allow peer-to-peer cardrooms","description":"For legislation to provide additional entertainment choices for the residents and visitors of the commonwealth, promote tourism, and provide additional revenues through the authorization of the playing of certain games at facilities known as cardrooms which are to be located at licensed pari-mutuel facilities. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S298/2025","subjects":["finance","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997646,"bill_number":"S299","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to economic development and infrastructure in the Stadium Area of Route 1","description":"For legislation relative to economic development and infrastructure in the Stadium Area of Route1. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S299/2025","subjects":["trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1996960,"bill_number":"S300","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Providing oversight of youth sports and combat sports in the Commonwealth","description":"For legislation to create a state athletic commission to provide oversight of youth and combat sports in Massachusetts. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S300/2025","subjects":["trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997622,"bill_number":"S301","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Advancing the economic development of the commonwealth through comprehensive data privacy","description":"For legislation to establish the Massachusetts Information Privacy and Security Act. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S301/2025","subjects":["it","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998265,"bill_number":"S302","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Addressing economic, health and social harms caused by sports betting","description":"For legislation to address economic, health and social harms caused by sports betting. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S302/2025","subjects":["trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998461,"bill_number":"S303","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"For Community Institution Stabilization","description":"For legislation relative to Community Institution Stabilization. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S303/2025","subjects":["trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998377,"bill_number":"S304","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Updating gateway municipalities","description":"For legislation to update the definition of gateway municipalities. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S304/2025","subjects":["trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998176,"bill_number":"S305","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Promoting entrepreneurship through employee ownership","description":"For legislation to encourage businesses to give their employees a stake in the company, often through stock options or Employee Stock Ownership. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S305/2025","subjects":["trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997165,"bill_number":"S306","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To invest in Massachusetts citizens","description":"For legislation to invest in Massachusetts citizens. 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Education.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S446/2025","subjects":["education"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998534,"bill_number":"S447","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Providing hands only CPR training and the use of defibrillators","description":"For legislation to provide hands only CPR training and the use of defibrillators. Education.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S447/2025","subjects":["education"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997550,"bill_number":"S448","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing the school supplies for teachers program","description":"For legislation to establish the school supplies for teachers program. 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Education.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S454/2025","subjects":["education"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998943,"bill_number":"S455","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to special education","description":"Relative to the foundation funding of special education. Education.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S455/2025","subjects":["education"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999157,"bill_number":"S456","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Requiring instruction in CPR and the use of defibrillators for high school graduation","description":"Relative to requiring instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the use of defibrillators for high school graduation. 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Education.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S458/2025","subjects":["education"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998843,"bill_number":"S459","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To expand dual enrollment for high school students in Gateway Cities","description":"For legislation to expand dual enrollment for high school students in Gateway Cities. Education.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S459/2025","subjects":["education"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997083,"bill_number":"S460","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing an elementary and secondary school robotics grant program","description":"For legislation to establish an elementary and secondary school robotics grant program. Education.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S460/2025","subjects":["education"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998648,"bill_number":"S461","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To protect children's learning, focus, and emotional health during school hours","description":"For legislation to prohibit access to personal electronic devices and social media in public schools. Education.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S461/2025","subjects":["it","education"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997855,"bill_number":"S462","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing media literacy education in schools to ensure all children are learning to analyze, evaluate and responsibly use the media","description":"For legislation to establish media literacy education in schools. Education.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S462/2025","subjects":["education"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999175,"bill_number":"S463","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Regulating screen time and technology privacy in early and K-12 education","description":"For legislation to regulate screen time and technology privacy in early and K-12 education. Education.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S463/2025","subjects":["it","education"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999073,"bill_number":"S464","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To strengthen the state home care program workforce","description":"For legislation to strengthen the state home care program workforce by requiring each covered employer to enter into a labor peace agreement. Elder Affairs.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S464/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998126,"bill_number":"S465","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Supporting individuals suffering with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and their families","description":"For legislation to support individuals suffering with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and their families. Elder Affairs.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S465/2025","subjects":["trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999231,"bill_number":"S466","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Protecting vulnerable elders from abuse","description":"For legislation to protect vulnerable elders from abuse. Elder Affairs.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S466/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997808,"bill_number":"S467","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Ensuring senior care organization quality and accountability","description":"For legislation to ensure senior care organization quality and accountability. Elder Affairs.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S467/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998208,"bill_number":"S468","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To improve care and prepare for the new era of Alzheimer’s and dementia","description":"For legislation to improve care and prepare for the new era of Alzheimer’s and dementia by developing a public awareness campaign on brain health. Elder Affairs.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S468/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997964,"bill_number":"S469","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Further regulating the Assisted Living Advisory Council","description":"For legislation to further regulate the Assisted Living Advisory Council. Elder Affairs.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S469/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998465,"bill_number":"S470","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To improve Massachusetts home care","description":"For legislation to improve Massachusetts home care. Elder Affairs.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S470/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997801,"bill_number":"S471","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Supporting seniors’ financial stability","description":"By Ms. Jehlen, a petition of Patricia D. Jehlen that the Office of the State Treasurer be authorized to establish a curriculum to support seniors’ financial literacy. Elder Affairs.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S471/2025","subjects":["education","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998128,"bill_number":"S472","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to Massachusetts home care eligibility","description":"For legislation relative to Massachusetts home care eligibility. Elder Affairs.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S472/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998414,"bill_number":"S473","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the commission on LGBTQ aging","description":"For legislation relative to the commission on LGBTQ aging. Elder Affairs.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S473/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997430,"bill_number":"S474","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to assisted living and the frail elder waiver","description":"For legislation to direct the administration to amend the frail elder home and community-based waiver to permit eligible older adults to choose to reside in certified assisted living residences. Elder Affairs.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S474/2025","subjects":["transportation"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997690,"bill_number":"S475","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Promoting housing stability for older adults across the commonwealth","description":"For legislation to promote housing stability for older adults across the commonwealth. Elder Affairs.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S475/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997983,"bill_number":"S476","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a special commission on a statewide long-term services and supports benefit program","description":"For legislation to establish a special commission on a statewide long-term services and supports benefit program. Elder Affairs.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S476/2025","subjects":["trade"],"agencies":["Statewide Long"]},{"bill_id":1997261,"bill_number":"S477","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing the program of all-inclusive care for the elderly","description":"For legislation to establish the program of all-inclusive care for the elderly. Elder Affairs.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S477/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997571,"bill_number":"S478","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to disclosing continuing care retirement community entrance fees","description":"For legislation relative to disclosing continuing care retirement community entrance fees. Elder Affairs.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S478/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997520,"bill_number":"S479","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To improve transparency and accountability for residents of long-term care","description":"For legislation to improve transparency and accountability for residents of long-term care. Elder Affairs.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S479/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998510,"bill_number":"S480","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Promoting infection prevention and privacy for residents of nursing homes","description":"For legislation to promote infection prevention and privacy for residents of nursing homes. Elder Affairs.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S480/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998868,"bill_number":"S481","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To establish the Office of Older Adult Advocate","description":"For legislation to ensure older adults under the care of the Commonwealth receive dignified treatment and access to all available benefits and services. Elder Affairs.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S481/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997665,"bill_number":"S482","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Increasing the personal care allowance for long term care residents","description":"For legislation to increase the personal care allowance for long term care residents. Elder Affairs.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S482/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997800,"bill_number":"S483","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Providing for certification of skilled nursing facility medical directors","description":"For legislation to provide for certification of skilled nursing facility medical directors. Elder Affairs.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S483/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998539,"bill_number":"S484","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to reserving beds in nursing homes during certain leaves of absence","description":"For legislation relative to reserving beds in nursing homes during certain leaves of absence. Elder Affairs.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S484/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997930,"bill_number":"S485","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To establish safe staffing levels at skilled nursing facilities","description":"For legislation to establish safe staffing levels at skilled nursing facilities. Elder Affairs.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S485/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997180,"bill_number":"S486","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To ensure resident safety within assisted living facilities","description":"For legislation for the promulgation of regulations to ensure resident safety within assisted living facilities. Elder Affairs.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S486/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999280,"bill_number":"S487","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to councils on aging","description":"For legislation relative to councils on aging. Elder Affairs.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S487/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997866,"bill_number":"S488","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Requiring the certification of medical directors in skilled nursing facilities","description":"For legislation to require the certification of medical directors in skilled nursing facilities. Elder Affairs.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S488/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998495,"bill_number":"S489","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a statewide volunteer program to assist seniors","description":"For legislation to establish the adopt a senior program. Elder Affairs.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S489/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999063,"bill_number":"S490","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to family visitation with a vulnerable adult","description":"For legislation relative to family visitation with a vulnerable adult. Elder Affairs.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S490/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999033,"bill_number":"S491","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To improve resilience in older adults and people with disabilities during public health, environmental or technological emergencies","description":"For legislation to improve resilience in older adults and people with disabilities during public health, environmental or technological emergencies. Elder Affairs.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S491/2025","subjects":["health","environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999248,"bill_number":"S492","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Protecting the rights of older adults and people with disabilities","description":"For legislation to protect the rights of older adults and people with disabilities in nursing homes. Elder Affairs.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S492/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997861,"bill_number":"S493","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To strengthen the long-term care workforce and capital trust fund","description":"For legislation to strengthen the long-term care workforce and capital trust fund. Elder Affairs.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S493/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998765,"bill_number":"S494","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to nursing home policies regarding notice of vacancy","description":"For legislation relative to nursing home policies regarding notice of vacancy. Elder Affairs.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S494/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998392,"bill_number":"S495","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To codify the Hospital to Home Partnership Program","description":"For legislation to codify the Hospital to Home Partnership Program. Elder Affairs.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S495/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998769,"bill_number":"S496","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Clarifying responsibility for policy and budgetary decision-making in nursing homes","description":"For legislation to clarify accountability for policy and budgetary decision-making in nursing homes. Elder Affairs.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S496/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998091,"bill_number":"S497","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Clarifying the role of governor’s councillor on the ballot","description":"For legislation to clarify the role of governor’s councillor on the ballot. Election Laws.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S497/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998766,"bill_number":"S498","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to Election Day registration at polling places","description":"For legislation relative to Election Day registration at polling places. Election Laws.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S498/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998420,"bill_number":"S499","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to early voting and dates for voter registration","description":"For legislation to move the voter registration deadline, eliminate early voting in-person for primary elections, and reduce the period of early voting in person for other elections. Election Laws.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S499/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997323,"bill_number":"S500","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to specially qualified voters","description":"For legislation relative to specially qualified voters. Election Laws.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S500/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997459,"bill_number":"S501","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the annual street listing","description":"For legislation relative to the annual street listing. Election Laws.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S501/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997088,"bill_number":"S502","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing the right for every citizen to have a secret ballot","description":"For legislation to include a secrecy envelope in all vote by mail ballots. Election Laws.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S502/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997469,"bill_number":"S503","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Decoupling the municipal census from voter registration","description":"For legislation to decouple the municipal census from voter registration. Election Laws.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S503/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997093,"bill_number":"S504","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Enforcing accessibility for voters with disabilities","description":"For legislation to enforce accessibility for voters with disabilities by requiring an agent of the state secretary to inspect, at least once every four years, each polling place. Election Laws.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S504/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997644,"bill_number":"S505","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing same day voter registration","description":"For legislation to establish same day voter registration. Election Laws.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S505/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998728,"bill_number":"S506","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to dark money in local government","description":"For legislation relative to dark money in local government. Election Laws.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S506/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998653,"bill_number":"S507","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Improving campaign finance reporting by state ballot question committees","description":"For legislation to improve campaign finance reporting by state ballot question committees. Election Laws.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S507/2025","subjects":["elections","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997773,"bill_number":"S508","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Enabling children’s right to vote","description":"For legislation to enable children’s right to vote. Election Laws.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S508/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997743,"bill_number":"S509","status":2,"status_name":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-01-22","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the preparation of bilingual ballots in English and Haitian Creole in the city known as the town of Randolph","description":"For legislation relative to the preparation of bilingual ballots in English and Haitian Creole for state elections in the city known as the town of Randolph. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S509/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998032,"bill_number":"S510","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to safe and secure elections","description":"For legislation to provide a photo identification card to be used for voting purposes to ensure safe and secure elections. Election Laws.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S510/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997565,"bill_number":"S511","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to fair elections","description":"For legislation relative to fair elections. Election Laws.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S511/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997004,"bill_number":"S512","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Extending voting rights in municipal elections to noncitizen voters of the commonwealth","description":"For legislation to extend voting rights in municipal elections to noncitizen voters of the commonwealth. Election Laws.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S512/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998628,"bill_number":"S513","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing the state primary to the second Tuesday of May","description":"For legislation to establish the state primary to the second Tuesday of May. Election Laws.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S513/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998292,"bill_number":"S514","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To protect the integrity of town meetings","description":"For legislation to protect the integrity of town meetings. Election Laws.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S514/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998492,"bill_number":"S515","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Reforming campaign finance laws","description":"For legislation relative to campaign finance reform. Election Laws.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S515/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1996891,"bill_number":"S516","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To protect democracy","description":"For legislation to protect democracy. Election Laws.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S516/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998530,"bill_number":"S517","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Strengthening the post-election audit process","description":"For legislation to protect elections using risk-limiting audits. Election Laws.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S517/2025","subjects":["finance","elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998490,"bill_number":"S518","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"For political party endorsement reform","description":"For legislation for political party endorsement reform. Election Laws.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S518/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997112,"bill_number":"S519","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"For primary election reform","description":"For legislation for primary election reform. Election Laws.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S519/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998864,"bill_number":"S520","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To improve the fairness, and public transparency of all individuals, who may have, and/or intersect, with election officials, in the commonwealth of Massachusetts","description":"For legislation to improve the fairness, and public transparency of all individuals, who may have, and/or intersect, with election officials, in the commonwealth of Massachusetts. Election Laws.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S520/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997890,"bill_number":"S521","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Resolve support ratification of Federal Child Labor Constitutional Amendment","description":"For legislation to support ratification of Federal Child Labor Constitutional Amendment. Election Laws.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S521/2025","subjects":["labor","elections","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999029,"bill_number":"S522","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the board of registrars","description":"For legislation relative to the representation on board of registrars. Election Laws.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S522/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997045,"bill_number":"S523","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Updating the public financing law","description":"For legislation to establish voluntary campaign finance expenditure caps for candidates seeking statewide elective offices. Election Laws.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S523/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997270,"bill_number":"S524","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to voting rights restoration","description":"For legislation relative to voting rights. Election Laws.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S524/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997739,"bill_number":"S525","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To limit political spending by foreign-influenced corporations","description":"For legislation to limit political spending by foreign-influenced corporations. Election Laws.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S525/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997828,"bill_number":"S526","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to youth voter engagement","description":"For legislation relative to youth voter engagement in preliminary or primary elections. Election Laws.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S526/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999048,"bill_number":"S527","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to early voting cost reimbursements","description":"For legislation relative to early voting cost reimbursements. Election Laws.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S527/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997738,"bill_number":"S528","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Enhancing jurisdiction of the state ballot law commission","description":"For legislation to enhance jurisdiction of the state ballot law commission. Election Laws.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S528/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998948,"bill_number":"S529","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Ensuring municipal participation of the widest eligible range","description":"For legislation to ensure municipal participation of the widest eligible range. Election Laws.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S529/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998281,"bill_number":"S530","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Requiring tax return disclosure to appear on a presidential primary ballot","description":"For legislation to require tax return disclosure to appear on a presidential primary ballot. Election Laws.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S530/2025","subjects":["finance","elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997483,"bill_number":"S531","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Providing a local option for ranked choice voting in municipal elections","description":"For legislation to provide a local option for ranked choice voting in municipal elections. Election Laws.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S531/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997217,"bill_number":"S532","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Promoting democracy in primary elections","description":"For legislation to promote democracy in primary elections. Election Laws.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S532/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998052,"bill_number":"S533","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To ensure a complete, accurate, and equitable census count","description":"For legislation relative to ensure a complete, accurate, and equitable census count. Election Laws.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S533/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999155,"bill_number":"S534","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Upgrading elections infrastructure, improving voting access, and reducing municipal burden","description":"For legislation to upgrade elections infrastructure, improve voting access, and reduce municipal burden. Election Laws.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S534/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998861,"bill_number":"S535","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To fairly fund early voting","description":"For legislation to fairly fund early voting. Election Laws.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S535/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998823,"bill_number":"S536","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to accountability for defective and spoiled ballots.","description":"For legislation relative to accountability for defective and spoiled ballots.. Election Laws.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S536/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998800,"bill_number":"S537","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To strengthen the Commonwealth's strategic preparedness stockpiles","description":"For legislation to strengthen the strategic preparedness stockpiles. Emergency Preparedness and Management.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S537/2025","subjects":["emergency"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998804,"bill_number":"S538","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to emergency response and preparedness in the event of a surge in pediatric or adult hospitalizations","description":"Relative to emergency response and preparedness in the event of surges in pediatric or adult hospitalizations. Emergency Preparedness and Management.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S538/2025","subjects":["health","emergency"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998987,"bill_number":"S539","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Prohibiting COVID-19, mRNA vaccination and gene-altering procedures as a condition of entry","description":"Relative to requiring proof of vaccination against COVID-19 as a condition of entry. Emergency Preparedness and Management.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S539/2025","subjects":["emergency"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998482,"bill_number":"S540","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Resolve preventing the discharge of radioactive materials","description":"By Mr. Fernandes, a petition of Dylan A. Fernandes that provisions be made to examine and report on the potential negative environmental and economic impacts of radioactive materials. Emergency Preparedness and Management.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S540/2025","subjects":["environment","emergency","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999290,"bill_number":"S541","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Modernizing the Massachusetts emergency management system","description":"For legislation to revise reducing risks, improving preparedness and managing the response to incidents such as natural disasters, technological hazards or human-caused emergencies. Emergency Preparedness and Management.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S541/2025","subjects":["emergency"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997173,"bill_number":"S542","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To ensure the health and safety of the commonwealth’s students and educators","description":"For legislation to ensure the health and safety of the commonwealth’s students and educators. Emergency Preparedness and Management.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S542/2025","subjects":["education","emergency"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998073,"bill_number":"S543","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To reduce the unnecessary use of plastic straws","description":"For legislation to reduce disposable plastic straw waste. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S543/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998059,"bill_number":"S544","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Prohibiting the mistreatment of birds","description":"For legislation to prohibit the mistreatment of birds. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S544/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997710,"bill_number":"S545","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to Admiral David G. Farragut Park","description":"For legislation relative to Admiral David G. Farragut Park. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S545/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998798,"bill_number":"S546","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the Quabbin watershed and regional equity","description":"For legislation to establish the Quabbin Host Community Trust Fund. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S546/2025","subjects":["environment","water"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998280,"bill_number":"S547","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing an ecologically-based mosquito management program in the Commonwealth to protect public health","description":"For legislation to establish an ecologically-based mosquito management program in the Commonwealth to protect public health. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S547/2025","subjects":["health","environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998267,"bill_number":"S548","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Expanding access to trails for people of all abilities","description":"For legislation to expand access to trails for people of all abilities. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S548/2025","subjects":["environment","transportation"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997799,"bill_number":"S549","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Investing in natural and working lands","description":"For legislation to invest in natural and working lands. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S549/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997258,"bill_number":"S550","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to solar and battery decommissioning and recycling","description":"For legislation relative to a statewide plan for the management of solar panels and batteries. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S550/2025","subjects":["environment","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998915,"bill_number":"S551","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Prohibiting the sale of newly farmed fur products","description":"For legislation to prohibit the sale of newly farmed fur products. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S551/2025","subjects":["environment","agriculture"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997741,"bill_number":"S552","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Authorizing the city of Newton to prohibit the application of second generation anti-coagulant rodenticides within its borders","description":"For legislation to authorize the City of Newton to prohibit the application of second generation anti-coagulant rodenticides within its borders. Environment and Natural Resources. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S552/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997461,"bill_number":"S553","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing the Municipal Reforestation Program","description":"For legislation to establish the municipal reforestation program. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S553/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997432,"bill_number":"S554","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To reduce plastic packaging waste","description":"For legislation to establish the Sustainable Food Service Ware Act. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S554/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998757,"bill_number":"S555","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To establish a grant and loan program for low-noise, low-emissions landscape maintenance equipment","description":"For legislation to establish a grant and loan program for low-noise, low-emissions landscape maintenance equipment. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S555/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998503,"bill_number":"S556","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a lithium-ion battery stewardship program","description":"For legislation to establish a lithium-ion battery stewardship program. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S556/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997956,"bill_number":"S557","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Accelerating wetlands restoration projects","description":"For legislation to accelerate and streamline wetlands restoration. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S557/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997149,"bill_number":"S558","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a pilot program for nature-based solutions to climate change","description":"For legislation to promote nature-based approaches for resiliency and climate change adaptation throughout the Commonwealth. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S558/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997080,"bill_number":"S559","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to funding water infrastructure and addressing economic target areas","description":"For legislation to fund water infrastructure and addressing economic target areas. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S559/2025","subjects":["environment","water"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997608,"bill_number":"S560","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To facilitate climate resiliency","description":"For legislation to facilitate climate resiliency. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S560/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998132,"bill_number":"S561","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To streamline permitting for rail electrification","description":"For legislation to streamline permitting for rail electrification. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S561/2025","subjects":["environment","transportation"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998759,"bill_number":"S562","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to right of entry to prevent environmental violations","description":"For legislation relative to right of entry to prevent environmental violations. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S562/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997082,"bill_number":"S563","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to meeting the Commonwealth's water infrastructure future","description":"For legislation relative to meet the Commonwealth's water infrastructure future. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S563/2025","subjects":["environment","water"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999206,"bill_number":"S564","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Designating a certain promenade in the town of Clinton as the Honorable Harold P. Naughton, Jr. Promenade","description":"For legislation to designate a certain promenade in the town of Clinton as the Honorable Harold P. Naughton, Jr. Promenade. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S564/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998069,"bill_number":"S565","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Preserving public trust rights in land affected by ocean erosion","description":"For legislation relative to preserving public trust rights in land affected by ocean erosion. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S565/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1996946,"bill_number":"S566","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To overcome coastal and environmental acidification and nutrient pollution","description":"For legislation to overcome coastal and environmental acidification and nutrient pollution. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S566/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998248,"bill_number":"S567","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the pesticide board","description":"For legislation relative to the pesticide board. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S567/2025","subjects":["environment","agriculture"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997446,"bill_number":"S568","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to recreation on private tidelands","description":"For legislation relative to recreation on private tidelands. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S568/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998671,"bill_number":"S569","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Protecting our coasts from offshore drilling","description":"For legislation to protect our coasts from offshore drilling. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S569/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997070,"bill_number":"S570","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a waste reduction needs assessment in the commonwealth","description":"For legislation to establish a waste reduction needs assessment in the commonwealth. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S570/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997177,"bill_number":"S571","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To reduce waste and recycling costs in the commonwealth","description":"For legislation to save recycling costs in the commonwealth. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S571/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998646,"bill_number":"S572","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing sustainable and equitable funding for climate change adaptation and mitigation","description":"For legislation to establish sustainable and equitable funding for climate change adaptation and mitigation. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S572/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999085,"bill_number":"S573","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To protect and preserve the northern right whale and other resident endangered whale and sea turtle species","description":"For legislation to protect and preserve the northern right whale and other resident endangered whale and sea turtle species. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S573/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998290,"bill_number":"S574","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing memorial markers in the towns of Milton and Canton in memory of certain law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty","description":"By Mr. Driscoll, a petition of William J. 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Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S577/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999148,"bill_number":"S578","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to hunting near a dwelling","description":"For legislation relative to hunting near a dwelling. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S578/2025","subjects":["environment","water"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999325,"bill_number":"S579","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To reimburse the George L. Darey Inland Fisheries and Game Fund","description":"For legislation to reimburse the Inland Fisheries and Game Fund. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S579/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999215,"bill_number":"S580","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to crumbling concrete foundations","description":"For legislation relative to crumbling concrete foundations. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S580/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997372,"bill_number":"S581","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the Underground Storage Tank Petroleum Cleanup Fund Administrative Review Board","description":"For legislation relative to the Underground Storage Tank Petroleum Cleanup Fund Administrative Review Board. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S581/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997679,"bill_number":"S582","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the Ware river watershed advisory committee","description":"For legislation relative to the Ware river watershed advisory committee. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S582/2025","subjects":["environment","water"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998599,"bill_number":"S583","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Promoting climate safe buildings","description":"For legislation to promote climate safe buildings. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S583/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997775,"bill_number":"S584","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Modernizing the governance of Port Authority parks in East Boston","description":"For legislation to modernize the governance of Port Authority parks in East Boston. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S584/2025","subjects":["environment","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997856,"bill_number":"S585","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Protecting drinking water quality in private wells.","description":"For legislation to promote drinking water quality for all. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S585/2025","subjects":["environment","water"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998644,"bill_number":"S586","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to maintaining adequate water supplies through effective drought management","description":"For legislation to maintain adequate water supplies through effective drought management. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S586/2025","subjects":["environment","water"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997946,"bill_number":"S587","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To protect pollinators and public health","description":"For legislation to protect pollinators and public health by prohibiting the use of neonicotinoid pesticides. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S587/2025","subjects":["health","environment","agriculture"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998135,"bill_number":"S588","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a climate change superfund","description":"For legislation to create a Climate Adaptation Superfund. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S588/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997123,"bill_number":"S589","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Protecting wastewater and sewerage systems through the labeling of non-flushable wipes","description":"For legislation to protect wastewater and sewerage systems through the labeling of non-flushable wipes. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S589/2025","subjects":["environment","water"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998548,"bill_number":"S590","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to plastic bag reduction","description":"For legislation relative to plastic bag reduction. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S590/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998688,"bill_number":"S591","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to greywater recycling","description":"For legislation relative to greywater recycling. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S591/2025","subjects":["environment","water"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998487,"bill_number":"S592","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the Douglas State Forest Maintenance Trust Fund","description":"For legislation relative to the Douglas State Forest Maintenance Trust Fund. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S592/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999032,"bill_number":"S593","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To reform the toxic use reduction act","description":"For legislation to reform the toxic use reduction act. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S593/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998074,"bill_number":"S594","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Improving veteran access to state parks","description":"For legislation to improve veteran access to state parks. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S594/2025","subjects":["environment","veterans"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998010,"bill_number":"S595","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the use of crossbows in hunting","description":"For legislation relative to the use of crossbows in hunting. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S595/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998832,"bill_number":"S596","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to hunting near a dwelling","description":"For legislation relative to hunting near a dwelling. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S596/2025","subjects":["environment","water"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997302,"bill_number":"S597","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Providing nature for all","description":"For legislation to conserve and improve natural and working lands. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S597/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998590,"bill_number":"S598","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Permitting free passage across private tidelands","description":"Relative to recreation on private tidelands. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S598/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998042,"bill_number":"S599","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To overcome coastal and environmental acidification and nutrient pollution","description":"Relative to coastal and environmental acidification and nutrient pollution. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S599/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998947,"bill_number":"S600","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing the Blue Communities Program","description":"For legislation to establish a blue communities program to incentivize local action to reduce nutrient pollution and ocean acidification. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S600/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998564,"bill_number":"S601","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Resolve to protect drinking water and public health from sand mining pollution","description":"By Mr. Fernandes (by request), a petition of Meg Sheehan and Paul W. Mark that provisions be made for an investigation and study to protect drinking water and public health from sand mining pollution. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S601/2025","subjects":["health","environment","water"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1996890,"bill_number":"S602","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to a cranberry water use transfer program","description":"For legislation relative to a cranberry water use transfer program. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S602/2025","subjects":["environment","water"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998422,"bill_number":"S603","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To establish a blue economy workforce pipeline","description":"For legislation to establish a blue economy workforce pipeline. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S603/2025","subjects":["environment","labor","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997143,"bill_number":"S604","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To promote natural carbon sequestration","description":"For legislation to promote natural carbon sequestration. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S604/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998306,"bill_number":"S605","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to a future blue economy","description":"For legislation relative to a future blue economy. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S605/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1996888,"bill_number":"S606","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Providing for further testing after a combined sewage overflow event","description":"For legislation relative to further testing after a combined sewage overflow event. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S606/2025","subjects":["environment","labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997212,"bill_number":"S607","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Responding to the threat of invasive species","description":"For legislation to respond to the threat of invasive species. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S607/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998027,"bill_number":"S608","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to combined sewer overflows","description":"Relative to combined sewer overflows. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S608/2025","subjects":["environment","water"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997789,"bill_number":"S609","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Prohibiting hotels from providing plastic-packaged toiletries","description":"For legislation to prohibit hotels from providing plastic-packaged personal care products. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S609/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998693,"bill_number":"S610","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Re-establishing the Clean Environment Fund","description":"For legislation to re-establish the Clean Environment Fund. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S610/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998380,"bill_number":"S611","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Resolve providing for a study of Bittersweet Vine and other invasive species","description":"For legislation to provide for a study of Bittersweet Vine and other invasive species. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S611/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997242,"bill_number":"S612","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Resolve providing for an investigation and study of enhancing statewide recycling programs","description":"By Mr. Kennedy, a petition of Edward J. Kennedy that provisions be made for an investigation and study by the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs to enhance statewide recycling programs. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S612/2025","subjects":["environment","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997662,"bill_number":"S613","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Resolve providing for an investigation and study by a special commission relative to mattress recycling","description":"Relative to mattress recycling. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S613/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997715,"bill_number":"S614","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To promote the future success of mattress recycling in the Commonwealth","description":"For legislation to promote the future success of mattress recycling in the Commonwealth. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S614/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1996938,"bill_number":"S615","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to liability for release of hazardous materials","description":"For legislation relative to liability for release of hazardous materials. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S615/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998141,"bill_number":"S616","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to ivory and rhinoceros horn trafficking","description":"For legislation relative to ivory and rhonoceros horn trafficking. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S616/2025","subjects":["environment","transportation"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997726,"bill_number":"S617","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the pesticide board","description":"For legislation relative to the pesticide board. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S617/2025","subjects":["environment","agriculture"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997730,"bill_number":"S618","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Banning the retail sale of dogs, cats, rabbits, and guinea pigs in pet shops","description":"For legislation to ban the retail sale of dogs, cats, rabbits, and guinea pigs in pet shops. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S618/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997423,"bill_number":"S619","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to protecting aquatic and semiaquatic wildlife on beaches","description":"For legislation to require the department of conservation and recreation to create signage informing the public how to properly act when coming in contact with stranded aquatic wildlife and semiaquatic wildlife. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S619/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998342,"bill_number":"S620","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Providing for the ownership and maintenance of the Town Line Brook and Linden Brook culverts and dams","description":"For legislation to provide for the ownership and maintenance of the Town Line Brook and Linden Brook culverts and dams. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S620/2025","subjects":["environment","water"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997973,"bill_number":"S621","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To reduce solid waste, increase recycling and generate municipal cost savings","description":"For legislation to reduce solid waste, increase recycling and generate municipal cost savings. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S621/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999080,"bill_number":"S622","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Protecting public health and reducing health care costs","description":"For legislation to protect public health and reduce health care costs. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S622/2025","subjects":["health","environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999222,"bill_number":"S623","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To update the Middlesex Fells Reservation Fund","description":"For legislation to update the Middlesex Fells Reservation Fund. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S623/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998641,"bill_number":"S624","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To consider the safety of artificial grass and turf surfaces","description":"For legislation to consider the safety of artificial grass and turf surfaces. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S624/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999153,"bill_number":"S625","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Governing the use of pesticides containing the herbicide substance glyphosate in the Commonwealth","description":"For legislation to govern the use of pesticides containing the herbicide substance glyphosate in the Commonwealth. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S625/2025","subjects":["environment","agriculture"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997140,"bill_number":"S626","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To consider adoption of aspects of the German Green Dot Waste Reduction Standards","description":"For legislation to consider adoption of aspects of the German Green Dot Waste Reduction Standards. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S626/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997424,"bill_number":"S627","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the use of glyphosate on public lands","description":"For legislation relative to the use of glyphosate on public lands. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S627/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999188,"bill_number":"S628","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Resolve to protect pollinator habitat","description":"By Mr. Lewis, a petition of Jason M. Lewis that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to establish a protected pollinator habitat. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S628/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1996931,"bill_number":"S629","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To reduce polystyrene in the environment","description":"For legislation to reduce the use of polystyrene, opting for reusable alternatives to protect the environment. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S629/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999235,"bill_number":"S630","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To reduce single-use plastics from the environment","description":"For legislation to reduce single-use plastics from the environment. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S630/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998721,"bill_number":"S631","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Ensuring safe drinking water in schools","description":"For legislation to ensure safe drinking water in schools. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S631/2025","subjects":["education","environment","water"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998511,"bill_number":"S632","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to concurrent jurisdiction on National Park Service properties","description":"For legislation relative to concurrent jurisdiction on National Park Service properties. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S632/2025","subjects":["housing","environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997774,"bill_number":"S633","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To establish a free snowmobile weekend","description":"For legislation to establish a free snowmobile weekend. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S633/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998913,"bill_number":"S634","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Conserving our natural resources","description":"For legislation to restrict the use of traps for capturing furbearing mammals. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S634/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997117,"bill_number":"S635","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to deer open hunting season","description":"For legislation to extend the deer open hunting season. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S635/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999069,"bill_number":"S636","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To improve environmental justice in the Commonwealth","description":"For legislation to improve environmental justice in the Commonwealth by establishing the Green Zones Act. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S636/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998320,"bill_number":"S637","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to Title 5 of the State Environmental Code","description":"For legislation relative to Title 5 of the State Environmental Code. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S637/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998891,"bill_number":"S638","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Resolve establishing a coastal waters wastewater financing commission","description":"By Mr. Montigny, a petition of Mark C. Montigny, Christopher M. Markey and Mark D. Sylvia that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to establish a coastal waters wastewater financing commission. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S638/2025","subjects":["environment","water"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998188,"bill_number":"S639","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To provide additional funding for animal welfare and safety programming","description":"For legislation to provide additional funding for animal welfare and safety programming. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S639/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997540,"bill_number":"S640","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Promoting humane cosmetics and other household products by limiting the use of animal testing","description":"For legislation to promote humane cosmetics and other household products by limiting the use of animal testing. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S640/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998394,"bill_number":"S641","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To strengthen maritime activity and economic development in the Port of New Bedford","description":"For legislation to strengthen maritime activity and economic development in the Port of New Bedford. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S641/2025","subjects":["environment","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998419,"bill_number":"S642","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to crumbling concrete prevention and protection","description":"For legislation relative to crumbling concrete prevention and protection. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S642/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997802,"bill_number":"S643","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Defining recyclable beverage containers","description":"For legislation to define recyclable beverage containers. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S643/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998639,"bill_number":"S644","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Restricting the use of rodenticides in the environment","description":"Relative to pesticides. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S644/2025","subjects":["environment","agriculture"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998778,"bill_number":"S645","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Prohibiting the use of coal tar sealers","description":"For legislation to prohibit the use of coal tar sealers. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S645/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997078,"bill_number":"S646","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the board of registration of hazardous waste site cleanup professionals","description":"For legislation to establish the board of registration of hazardous waste site cleanup professionals. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S646/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998965,"bill_number":"S647","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to paint recycling","description":"For legislation relative to paint recycling. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S647/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997362,"bill_number":"S648","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To protect open space, historical resources, and community housing from coastal threats","description":"For legislation relative to community preservation funds for seawall repairs. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S648/2025","subjects":["housing","environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1996993,"bill_number":"S649","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to community preservation funds for coastal infrastructure","description":"For legislation relative to community preservation funds for seawall repairs. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S649/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999205,"bill_number":"S650","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Banning the retail sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in pet shops","description":"For legislation banning the retail sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in pet shops. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S650/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997418,"bill_number":"S651","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Banning the retail sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in new pet shops","description":"For legislation to ban the retail sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in new pet shops. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S651/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999260,"bill_number":"S652","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the Quabbin Watershed Advisory Committee","description":"For legislation relative to the Quabbin Watershed advisory committee. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S652/2025","subjects":["environment","water"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997748,"bill_number":"S653","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To require producer responsibility for collection, reuse and recycling of discarded electronic products","description":"For legislation to require producer responsibility for the collection, reuse and recycling of discarded electronic products. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S653/2025","subjects":["it","environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997127,"bill_number":"S654","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To reduce plastics","description":"For legislation to reduce plastics. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S654/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998020,"bill_number":"S655","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Advancing water access equity through utility reporting requirements","description":"For legislation to advance water access equity through utility reporting requirements. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S655/2025","subjects":["environment","energy","water","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998956,"bill_number":"S656","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the re-use of soil for large reclamation projects","description":"For legislation relative to the re-use of soil for large reclamation projects. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S656/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998920,"bill_number":"S657","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to Stony Brook Reservation","description":"For legislation relative to Stony Brook Reservation. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S657/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997558,"bill_number":"S658","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Pertaining to regional resilience and flood protection entities","description":"For legislation to create the Massachusetts Flood Management and Mitigation Authority to protect the commonwealth’s natural resources. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S658/2025","subjects":["environment","emergency"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998228,"bill_number":"S659","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Creating a special commission to scope a state grant or low interest loan program for properties prone to flooding","description":"For legislation to establish a special commission to scope a state grant or low interest loan program for properties prone to flooding. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S659/2025","subjects":["environment","emergency"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998824,"bill_number":"S660","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To protect coastal resources","description":"For legislation to protect coastal resources by establishing the Massachusetts Coastal Erosion Innovation Center. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S660/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997524,"bill_number":"S661","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to setting NDMA levels","description":"For legislation to set NDMA levels. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S661/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998970,"bill_number":"S662","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to maintaining adequate water supplies through effective drought management","description":"For legislation to maintain adequate water supplies through effective drought management. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S662/2025","subjects":["environment","water"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998889,"bill_number":"S663","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the Salisbury Beach Preservation Trust Fund","description":"For legislation relative to the Salisbury Beach Preservation Trust Fund. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S663/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997138,"bill_number":"S664","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to liability for release of hazardous materials","description":"For legislation relative to liability for release of hazardous materials. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S664/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997184,"bill_number":"S665","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the removal and disposal of waste oil","description":"For legislation to remove and dispose of waste oil. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S665/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999122,"bill_number":"S666","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to pesticide applications","description":"For legislation relative to pesticide applications. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S666/2025","subjects":["environment","agriculture"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999020,"bill_number":"S667","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Providing for alternative DPA compliance","description":"For legislation to provide for alternative designated port authorities compliance. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S667/2025","subjects":["environment","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1996897,"bill_number":"S668","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Creating the commercial fisheries offshore wind mitigation fund","description":"For legislation to create the commercial fisheries offshore wind mitigation fund. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S668/2025","subjects":["environment","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999299,"bill_number":"S669","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to sustaining natural and working lands","description":"For legislation relative to sustaining natural and working lands for climate programs. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S669/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998903,"bill_number":"S670","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to disabled veterans fishing and hunting licenses","description":"For legislation relative to disabled veterans fishing and hunting licenses. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S670/2025","subjects":["environment","veterans"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1996892,"bill_number":"S671","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To create a Merrimack River Collaborative","description":"For legislation relative to create a Merrimack River Collaborative. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S671/2025","subjects":["environment","labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999100,"bill_number":"S672","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Further protecting research animals","description":"For legislation to further protect research animals. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S672/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998606,"bill_number":"S673","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing the New England Fusion Research Compact","description":"For legislation to establish the New England Fusion Research Compact. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S673/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999308,"bill_number":"S674","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the creation of the Carbon Sequestration Support Fund","description":"For legislation to create the Carbon Sequestration Support Fund. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S674/2025","subjects":["environment","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998079,"bill_number":"S675","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To assist municipal and district ratepayers","description":"For legislation relative to the costs imposed upon the municipal and district ratepayers due to public drinking water, wastewater and stormwater systems capital upgrades. Environment and Natural Resources.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S675/2025","subjects":["environment","energy","water"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997577,"bill_number":"S676","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to dental Insurance","description":"For legislation relative to dental insurance plans. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S676/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997315,"bill_number":"S677","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to preventing psychiatric emergencies","description":"For legislation relative to prevent psychiatric emergencies. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S677/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998805,"bill_number":"S678","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to motor vehicle liability insurance requirements","description":"For legislation to increase motor vehicle liability insurance requirements. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S678/2025","subjects":["transportation"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997416,"bill_number":"S679","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to mental health providers","description":"For legislation relative to mental health providers. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S679/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999142,"bill_number":"S680","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To provide transparency in third party litigation financing","description":"For legislation to provide transparency in third party litigation financing. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S680/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998716,"bill_number":"S681","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to trans-inclusive health care access","description":"For legislation relative to trans-inclusive health care access. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S681/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999177,"bill_number":"S682","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Improving access to breast pumps","description":"For legislation to improve access to breast pumps. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S682/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998538,"bill_number":"S683","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to special education health care costs","description":"For legislation relative to special education health care costs. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S683/2025","subjects":["health","education"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998275,"bill_number":"S684","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the Massachusetts Uniform Commercial Code","description":"For legislation relative to the Massachusetts Uniform Commercial Code. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S684/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999111,"bill_number":"S685","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to transparency of consumer health insurance rights","description":"For legislation relative to transparency of consumer health insurance rights. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S685/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997567,"bill_number":"S686","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To incentivize the adoption of local climate resilience policies","description":"For legislation to incentivize the adoption of local climate resilience policies. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S686/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998830,"bill_number":"S687","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Ensuring access to fair and reasonable pharmacy networks","description":"For legislation to ensure access to fair and reasonable pharmacy networks. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S687/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998524,"bill_number":"S688","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Prohibiting card interchange fees on tax or gratuity","description":"For legislation to prohibit card interchange fees on tax or gratuity. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S688/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999261,"bill_number":"S689","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Improving access to infertility treatment","description":"For legislation to improve access to infertility treatment. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S689/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998652,"bill_number":"S690","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Mandating access to cancer screenings for firefighters through health care benefits plans or programs provided by the public employer","description":"For legislation to mandate access to cancer screenings for firefighters through health care benefits plans or programs provided by the public employer. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S690/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999070,"bill_number":"S691","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Ensuring access to healthcare and medically necessary food for children","description":"For legislation to ensure access to healthcare and medically necessary food for children. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S691/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997099,"bill_number":"S692","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To facilitate timely access to quality health care by expanding access to patient navigation","description":"For legislation to facilitate timely access to quality health care by expanding access to patient navigation. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S692/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998674,"bill_number":"S693","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to non-medical switching","description":"Relative to changes to health benefit plans that cause certain covered persons to switch to less costly alternate prescription drugs. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S693/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998999,"bill_number":"S694","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Empowering health care consumers","description":"For legislation to empower health care consumers. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S694/2025","subjects":["health","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997188,"bill_number":"S695","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Promoting consumer choice in health care","description":"For legislation relative to health insurance coverage by athletic trainers. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S695/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998896,"bill_number":"S696","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Ensuring transparency in the practice of dental leased networks","description":"For legislation to ensure transparency in the practice of dental leased networks. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S696/2025","subjects":["health","elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997013,"bill_number":"S697","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To increase access to nurse-midwifery services","description":"For legislation relative to insurance coverage and access to nurse-midwifery services. 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Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S731/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998890,"bill_number":"S732","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Increasing access to universal dental care","description":"For legislation to increase access to universal dental care for all residents of the commonwealth regardless of immigration status. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S732/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997645,"bill_number":"S733","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Providing a delivery network company surcharge for small businesses and EJ communities","description":"For legislation to provide a delivery network company surcharge for small businesses and EJ communities. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S733/2025","subjects":["trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997812,"bill_number":"S734","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Ensuring access to specialty medications","description":"For legislation to ensure access to medications. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S734/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1996976,"bill_number":"S735","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to fairness in debt collection","description":"For legislation to establish the Debt Collection Fairness Act. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S735/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997629,"bill_number":"S736","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To establish a Massachusetts public bank","description":"For legislation to establish a Massachusetts public bank. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S736/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997873,"bill_number":"S737","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To promote economic mobility through matched savings","description":"For legislation to promote economic mobility through matched savings. 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Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S739/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998883,"bill_number":"S740","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to certificate of deposit interest income","description":"For legislation relative to certificate of deposit interest income. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S740/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1996899,"bill_number":"S741","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Protecting seniors and adults with disabilities from financial exploitation","description":"For legislation to protect seniors and adults with disabilities from financial exploitation. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S741/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997824,"bill_number":"S742","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to cognitive rehabilitation for individuals with an acquired brain injury","description":"For legislation relative to cognitive rehabilitation. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S742/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998992,"bill_number":"S743","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to rehabilitation periods for those in addiction recovery","description":"For legislation relative to rehabilitation periods for recovering substance abusers. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S743/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998764,"bill_number":"S744","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to group insurance commission procurement","description":"For legislation relative to group insurance commission procurement. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S744/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998751,"bill_number":"S745","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Limiting out of pocket health expenses","description":"For legislation to limit out of pocket health expenses. 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Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S756/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998209,"bill_number":"S757","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing regulations on certain virtual currencies for fraud prevention","description":"For legislation to establish regulations on certain virtual currencies for fraud prevention. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S757/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998205,"bill_number":"S758","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Defining financial responsibility for uncollected co-pays, co-insurance and deductibles","description":"For legislation to require certain healthcare carriers to share accountability with providers for uncollectible patient obligations after insurance. 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Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S790/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997478,"bill_number":"S791","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to nature as a prescription","description":"For legislation relative to nature as a prescription for mental health services. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S791/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999254,"bill_number":"S792","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to increasing consumer access to licensed rehabilitation counselors","description":"For legislation relative to increasing consumer access to licensed rehabilitation counselors. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S792/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1996957,"bill_number":"S793","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To save lives by preventing unscrupulous medical referral restrictions by profit-driven health care networks","description":"For legislation to save lives by preventing unscrupulous medical referral restrictions by profit-driven health care networks. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S793/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997064,"bill_number":"S794","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the fiduciary responsibility of lenders for non-payment of insurance premiums from escrowed accounts","description":"For legislation relative to the fiduciary responsibility of lenders for non-payment of insurance premiums from escrowed accounts. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S794/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998468,"bill_number":"S795","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to executive compensation for mutual companies","description":"For legislation relative to executive compensation for mutual companies. 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Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S797/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997419,"bill_number":"S798","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to small business health insurance incentives","description":"For legislation relative to small business health insurance incentives. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S798/2025","subjects":["trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997206,"bill_number":"S799","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Protecting patients from surprise bills related to emergency ambulance service","description":"For legislation relative to ambulance service reimbursement. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S799/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998486,"bill_number":"S800","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to pharmacists as healthcare providers","description":"For legislation relative to pharmacists as healthcare providers. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S800/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998870,"bill_number":"S801","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To remove barriers to patient care","description":"Relative to diagnostic evaluation by an advanced practice registered nurse. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S801/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998348,"bill_number":"S802","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To support behavioral health prevention for children","description":"For legislation to support behavioral health prevention for children. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S802/2025","subjects":["health","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998673,"bill_number":"S803","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Ensuring access to executive physical exams","description":"For legislation to ensure access to annual executive physical exams to any active or retired employee of the commonwealth insured under the group insurance commission. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S803/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997942,"bill_number":"S804","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Providing for regulation and reporting requirements for qualifying virtual currency kiosk operators","description":"For legislation to provide regulation and reporting requirements for qualifying virtual currency kiosk operators. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S804/2025","subjects":["trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999014,"bill_number":"S805","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to PANDAS/PANS screening in medical/clinical settings","description":"Relative to PANDAS/PANS screening in medical/clinical settings. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S805/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999139,"bill_number":"S806","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Increasing access to acute hospital at home services","description":"For legislation to increase access to acute hospital at home services by mandating coverage by commercial insurance plans. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S806/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997252,"bill_number":"S807","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to dental insurance assignment of benefits","description":"For legislation relative to dental insurance assignment of benefits. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S807/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998910,"bill_number":"S808","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to dental insurance consumer protections","description":"For legislation relative to dental insurance consumer protections. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S808/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1996952,"bill_number":"S809","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to patient access to biomarker testing to provide appropriate therapy","description":"For legislation relative to patient access to biomarker testing to provide appropriate therapy. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S809/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1996877,"bill_number":"S810","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To reduce inequities in access to medical procedures","description":"For legislation relative to fair and equitable compensation for medical services. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S810/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998600,"bill_number":"S811","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To improve outcomes for those with limb loss and limb difference","description":"For legislation to provide coverage for prosthetic and orthotic devices including the repair or replacement of prosthetic or orthotic devices to eligible MassHealth members. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S811/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998366,"bill_number":"S812","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to motor vehicle service contracts","description":"For legislation relative to motor vehicle service contracts. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S812/2025","subjects":["transportation"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1996978,"bill_number":"S813","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the remediation of home heating oil releases","description":"For legislation relative to insurance coverage for home heating oil releases. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S813/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997841,"bill_number":"S814","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to health insurance coverage notification","description":"For legislation to give patients a 60 day notice of any increase to out of pocket health insurance costs. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S814/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998154,"bill_number":"S815","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To establish the Massachusetts loan loss guarantee program for community development financial institutions","description":"For legislation to establish the Massachusetts loan loss guarantee program for community development financial institutions. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S815/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997366,"bill_number":"S816","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Including worker-owned businesses economic development programs","description":"For legislation to support businesses where employees have ownership stakes within initiatives aimed at fostering economic growth in a community. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S816/2025","subjects":["labor","elections","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999113,"bill_number":"S817","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To ensure access to epinephrine for minors","description":"For legislation to ensure access to epinephrine for minors. 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Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S819/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999025,"bill_number":"S820","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to reducing racial and socioeconomic inequities in auto insurance premium pricing","description":"For legislation relative to reduce racial and socioeconomic inequities in auto insurance premium pricing. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S820/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997238,"bill_number":"S821","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Allowing fair compensation of Massachusetts credit union directors","description":"For legislation to allow fair compensation of Massachusetts credit union directors. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S821/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999053,"bill_number":"S822","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Expanding health insurance access for state employees","description":"For legislation to expand health insurance access for state employees. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S822/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998557,"bill_number":"S823","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Enhancing post-pregnancy mental health care","description":"For legislation to enhance post-pregnancy mental health care. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S823/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997421,"bill_number":"S824","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to IUD pain management coverage","description":"For legislation relative to coverage for pain medication for IUD procedures. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S824/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997464,"bill_number":"S825","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Requiring licensed auto insurance damage appraisers to provide safety notices to the owners of damaged motor vehicles","description":"For legislation to require licensed auto insurance damage appraisers to provide safety notices to the owners of damaged motor vehicles. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S825/2025","subjects":["transportation","water"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997337,"bill_number":"S826","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to notifying broker prior to termination of coverage","description":"For legislation relative to notify broker prior to termination of coverage. Financial Services.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S826/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997319,"bill_number":"S827","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To ensure access to prescription medications","description":"For legislation to ensure access to prescription medications. 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Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S959/2025","subjects":["housing","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1996927,"bill_number":"S960","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Authorizing the town of Brookline to implement rent stabilization and tenant eviction protections","description":"For legislation to authorize the town of Brookline to implement rent stabilization and tenant eviction protections. Housing. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S960/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998201,"bill_number":"S961","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Providing upstream homelessness prevention assistance to families, youth, and adults","description":"For legislation to provide upstream homelessness prevention assistance to families, youth, and adults. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S961/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997772,"bill_number":"S962","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To promote Yes in My Back Yard","description":"For legislation to promote Yes in My Back Yard. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S962/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998514,"bill_number":"S963","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to local preference in affordable housing","description":"For legislation relative to local preference in affordable housing. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S963/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997360,"bill_number":"S964","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To study single-stair residential buildings","description":"For legislation to study single-stair residential buildings. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S964/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997543,"bill_number":"S965","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Promoting fair and affordable housing","description":"For legislation to promote fair housing by preventing discrimination against affordable housing. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S965/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997492,"bill_number":"S966","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to funding housing and mitigating investor real estate in seasonal communities","description":"For legislation to fund housing and mitigating investor real estate in seasonal communities. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S966/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998350,"bill_number":"S967","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to housing in seasonal communities","description":"For legislation relative to housing in seasonal communities. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S967/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997875,"bill_number":"S968","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Promoting access to counsel and housing stability in Massachusetts","description":"For legislation to promote housing stability and homelessness prevention through a right to counsel pilot program in Massachusetts in response to the COVID-emergency. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S968/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998912,"bill_number":"S969","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing an accessory dwelling unit trust fund","description":"For legislation to establish an accessory dwelling unit trust fund. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S969/2025","subjects":["housing","water"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998754,"bill_number":"S970","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Improving municipal access to general existing housing data","description":"For legislation to improve municipal access to general existing housing data. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S970/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997843,"bill_number":"S971","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Reforming the housing development incentive program","description":"For legislation relative to reforming the housing development incentive program. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S971/2025","subjects":["housing","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1996935,"bill_number":"S972","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing emergency shelter priorities","description":"For legislation to establish emergency shelter priorities. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S972/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997995,"bill_number":"S973","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Reforming incentives for landlords","description":"For legislation to prohibit any financial incentives for landlords providing emergency housing for nonresident migrants. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S973/2025","subjects":["housing","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997256,"bill_number":"S974","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing liability coverage for facilities lodging individuals in the emergency shelter program","description":"For legislation to establish liability coverage for facilities lodging individuals in the emergency shelter program. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S974/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999226,"bill_number":"S975","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing residency requirements for emergency housing assistance","description":"For legislation to establish residency requirements for emergency housing assistance. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S975/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999238,"bill_number":"S976","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Enhancing security in emergency housing programs","description":"For legislation to enhance security in emergency housing programs. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S976/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999184,"bill_number":"S977","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to CHAMPS application upgrades","description":"For legislation relative to CHAMPS application upgrades. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S977/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998467,"bill_number":"S978","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the HomeBase Program","description":"For legislation to define eligibility requirements for the HomeBase Program. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S978/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999173,"bill_number":"S979","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Ensuring fair housing for homeless families","description":"For legislation to mandate the emergency housing assistance program only be available to residents of the commonwealth who have resided in the commonwealth for at least 1 year. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S979/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999310,"bill_number":"S980","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the condominium owners’ rights","description":"For legislation relative to the Condominium Owners’ Rights Act (CORA). Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S980/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998958,"bill_number":"S981","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing housing training program for elected members of municipal boards","description":"For legislation to establish housing training program for elected members of municipal boards. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S981/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998294,"bill_number":"S982","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To plan, preserve, and protect","description":"For legislation to create the Anti -Displacement Pilot Program. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S982/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998614,"bill_number":"S983","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To promote housing cooperatives","description":"For legislation to promote housing cooperatives. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S983/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998460,"bill_number":"S984","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To further regulate tenant fees in rental housing","description":"For legislation to regulate junk fees in rental housing. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S984/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997040,"bill_number":"S985","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to 40B condominium units","description":"For legislation to develop an expense reimbursement program relative to 40B condominium units. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S985/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998901,"bill_number":"S986","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Ensuring fair housing for homeless families","description":"For legislation to ensure fair housing for homeless families. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S986/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998997,"bill_number":"S987","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to housing developments in small communities","description":"Relative to housing developments in communities with a population less than 30,000 persons. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S987/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997569,"bill_number":"S988","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To transform the Commonwealth’s emergency response system and create housing strategies to end the homelessness of unaccompanied adults","description":"For legislation to provide for analysis of MassHealth claims data in relation to homeless management information systems data related to Medicaid costs associated with persons experiencing homelessness. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S988/2025","subjects":["health","housing","emergency"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998607,"bill_number":"S989","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing the missing-middle starter home development and home ownership program","description":"For legislation to establish the missing-middle starter home development and home ownership program. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S989/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1996884,"bill_number":"S990","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to manufactured housing communities","description":"For legislation relative to manufactured housing communities. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S990/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997872,"bill_number":"S991","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Creating an interagency supportive housing finance and strategy board","description":"For legislation to create a interagency supportive housing finance and strategy board to end and prevent homelessness. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S991/2025","subjects":["housing","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997889,"bill_number":"S992","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To expand housing options through homesharing","description":"For legislation to expand housing options through homesharing. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S992/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998016,"bill_number":"S993","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Accelerating housing production","description":"For legislation to accelerate housing production through a combination of incentives, zoning reforms, and financing solutions. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S993/2025","subjects":["housing","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998575,"bill_number":"S994","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Prohibiting algorithmic rent setting","description":"For legislation to prohibit algorithmic rent setting. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S994/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998204,"bill_number":"S995","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the use of credit reporting for rent-subsidized tenants","description":"For legislation relative to the use of credit reporting in housing. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S995/2025","subjects":["housing","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998808,"bill_number":"S996","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To secure housing for returning citizens","description":"For legislation to secure housing for returning citizens. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S996/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998737,"bill_number":"S997","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Creating an office of tenant protections","description":"For legislation to create an office of tenant protections within the executive office of housing and livable communities. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S997/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":["Housing And Livable Communities"]},{"bill_id":1997009,"bill_number":"S998","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To guarantee a tenant’s first right of refusal","description":"For legislation to guarantee a tenant’s first right of refusal. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S998/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998428,"bill_number":"S999","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to cimex lectularius","description":"For legislation relative to impose notification requirements on both tenants and landlords when bed bugs are found at a property. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S999/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997795,"bill_number":"S1000","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to creating a statutory housing restriction and providing remedies related to statutory housing","description":"For legislation to create a statutory housing restriction and providing remedies related to statutory housing. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1000/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998140,"bill_number":"S1001","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To increase housing production in the city of Lowell","description":"For legislation to increase housing production in the city of Lowell. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1001/2025","subjects":["housing","water"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998709,"bill_number":"S1002","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to accessory dwelling units on smaller lots","description":"For legislation to require a municipal vote relative to tenant occupancy of accessory dwelling units on smaller lots. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1002/2025","subjects":["housing","water"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997196,"bill_number":"S1003","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Resolve to examine Chapter 40B","description":"By Mr. Kennedy, a petition of Edward J. Kennedy that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to exam the comprehensive permit law for low or moderate income housing under Chapter 40B. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1003/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997822,"bill_number":"S1004","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To create affordable homes for persons with disabilities","description":"For legislation to create affordable homes for persons with disabilities. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1004/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998491,"bill_number":"S1005","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"For Chapter 40B reform and improvement","description":"For legislation for Chapter 40B reform and improvement. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1005/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998715,"bill_number":"S1006","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Creating the Home Works Program","description":"For legislation to create the Home Works Program. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1006/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998321,"bill_number":"S1007","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To prevent and respond to bullying of elderly and disabled residents","description":"For legislation to prevent and respond to bullying of elderly and disabled residents. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1007/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997338,"bill_number":"S1008","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the Massachusetts rental voucher program","description":"For legislation relative to the Massachusetts rental voucher program. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1008/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998574,"bill_number":"S1009","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to transformative development initiatives in rural communities","description":"For legislation relative to transformative development initiatives in rural communities. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1009/2025","subjects":["housing","agriculture","elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998244,"bill_number":"S1010","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to creating a permanent affordability homeownership program","description":"For legislation to create a permanent affordability homeownership program. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1010/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997519,"bill_number":"S1011","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Promoting housing stability for families by strengthening the HomeBASE program","description":"For legislation to promote housing stability for families by strengthening the HomeBASE program. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1011/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999009,"bill_number":"S1012","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to window guards in residential rental properties","description":"For legislation relative to window guards in residential rental properties. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1012/2025","subjects":["housing","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997706,"bill_number":"S1013","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to access to air conditioning and relief from oppressive heat","description":"For legislation relative to access to air conditioning and relief from oppressive heat. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1013/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997061,"bill_number":"S1014","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To provide sewer and water rate relief","description":"For legislation to establish a low-income sewer and water assistance program. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1014/2025","subjects":["housing","water"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998899,"bill_number":"S1015","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the recovery of emergency assistance funds used on non residents with a financial sponsor","description":"For legislation relative to the recovery of emergency assistance funds used on non residents with a financial sponsor. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1015/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997652,"bill_number":"S1016","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to preventing algorithmic rent fixing in the rental housing market","description":"For legislation to establish the Preventing Algorithmic Rent Fixing in the Rental Housing Market Act. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1016/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997404,"bill_number":"S1017","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To reform the emergency assistance shelter program","description":"For legislation to reform the emergency assistance shelter program by limiting the scope to residents of the Commonwealth. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1017/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998286,"bill_number":"S1018","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Allowing municipalities to preserve owner occupancy","description":"For legislation to allow municipalities to preserve owner occupancy in accessory dwelling units. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1018/2025","subjects":["housing","water"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997618,"bill_number":"S1019","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to manufactured housing communities","description":"For legislation relative to manufactured housing communities. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1019/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998770,"bill_number":"S1020","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Providing for pre-service training for members of mobile home rent control boards","description":"For legislation to provide pre-service training free of charge for members of mobile home rent control boards. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1020/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997139,"bill_number":"S1021","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to updating and modernizing Chapter 40R","description":"For legislation to update and modernize appropriations to smart growth zoning and housing production. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1021/2025","subjects":["housing","finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997505,"bill_number":"S1022","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To maintain stable housing for families with pets","description":"For legislation to maintain stable housing for families with pets. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1022/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1996947,"bill_number":"S1023","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the creation of a chapter 40B commission","description":"For legislation to create a chapter 40B commission to investigate and study the issuance of permits and approvals for housing projects. Housing.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1023/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998440,"bill_number":"S1024","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Ensuring affordability in perpetuity","description":"For legislation to ensure affordable housing in perpetuity. 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The Judiciary.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1047/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998358,"bill_number":"S1048","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to access to a decedent's electronic mail accounts","description":"For legislation relative to access to a decedent's electronic mail accounts. The Judiciary.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1048/2025","subjects":["it"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997661,"bill_number":"S1049","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to forfeiture reform","description":"For legislation relative to forfeiture reform. 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The Judiciary.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1051/2025","subjects":["public_safety","water"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997487,"bill_number":"S1052","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the uniform child custody jurisdiction and enforcement act","description":"For legislation relative to the uniform child custody jurisdiction and enforcement act. The Judiciary.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1052/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998186,"bill_number":"S1053","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To implement the recommendations of the special commission on facial recognition technology","description":"For legislation to implement the recommendations of the special commission on facial recognition technology. 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The Judiciary.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1061/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997220,"bill_number":"S1062","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To stop profiling transgender people and low-income women","description":"For legislation to stop profiling transgender people and low-income women. The Judiciary.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1062/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999221,"bill_number":"S1063","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To enhance the rights of crime victims in the Commonwealth","description":"For legislation to enhance the rights of crime victims in the Commonwealth. The Judiciary.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1063/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997807,"bill_number":"S1064","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To eliminate disparate impact","description":"For legislation to restore enforcement of civil rights. The Judiciary.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1064/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997826,"bill_number":"S1065","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Prohibiting deception in juvenile interrogations","description":"For legislation to ensure integrity in juvenile interrogations. 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The Judiciary.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1073/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997076,"bill_number":"S1074","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To update proof of age documentation","description":"For legislation to update proof of age documentation. The Judiciary.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1074/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998749,"bill_number":"S1075","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to Gardner District Court","description":"For legislation relative to Gardner District Court. 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Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1286/2025","subjects":["labor","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997734,"bill_number":"S1287","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to bereavement leave","description":"For legislation to ensure bereavement leave. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1287/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997655,"bill_number":"S1288","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Clarifying the prevailing wage law","description":"For legislation to clarify the prevailing wage law. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1288/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998341,"bill_number":"S1289","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Clarifying mandatory overtime protections","description":"For legislation to clarify mandatory overtime protections. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1289/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998659,"bill_number":"S1290","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to collective bargaining rights","description":"For legislation relative to collective bargaining right. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1290/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998845,"bill_number":"S1291","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to workplace psychological safety","description":"For legislation to implement workplace bullying regulations that include fines for violations. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1291/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997892,"bill_number":"S1292","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to state employment postings","description":"For legislation relative to state employment postings. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1292/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999174,"bill_number":"S1293","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Resolve establishing a special commission on paid family and medical leave for public employees","description":"For legislation to establish a special commission on paid family and medical leave for public employees. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1293/2025","subjects":["health","labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998255,"bill_number":"S1294","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to employment protections for victims of abusive behavior","description":"For legislation relative to employment protections for victims of abusive behavior. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1294/2025","subjects":["public_safety","labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998979,"bill_number":"S1295","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to workforce training","description":"For legislation relative to promote a workplace free of all forms of unlawful harassment. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1295/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997820,"bill_number":"S1296","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Protecting the right to time off for voting","description":"For legislation to protect the right to time off for voting. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1296/2025","subjects":["labor","elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998955,"bill_number":"S1297","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Clarifying the prevailing wage act to protect actions by the attorney general","description":"For legislation to clarify the prevailing wage act to protect actions by the attorney general. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1297/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998163,"bill_number":"S1298","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Creating fairness in workers' compensation disfigurement benefits","description":"For legislation relative to fairness in worker’s compensation disfigurement benefits. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1298/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997823,"bill_number":"S1299","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Strengthening nondiscrimination policies","description":"For legislation relative to nondiscrimination. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1299/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998357,"bill_number":"S1300","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Preventing wage theft, promoting employer accountability, and enhancing public enforcement","description":"For legislation to prevent wage theft, promote employer accountability, and enhance public enforcement. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1300/2025","subjects":["public_safety","labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998474,"bill_number":"S1301","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Protecting an employee's right to rebuttal of personnel records","description":"For legislation to protect an employee's right to rebuttal of personnel records. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1301/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998789,"bill_number":"S1302","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To correct non-fault unemployment insurance overpayments","description":"For legislation relative to non-fault unemployment insurance overpayments. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1302/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997133,"bill_number":"S1303","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Providing opportunities for apprentices to complete their training and ensuring for a skilled workforce in the commonwealth of Massachusetts","description":"For legislation to provide opportunities for apprentices to complete their training and ensuring for a skilled workforce in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1303/2025","subjects":["housing","labor","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997911,"bill_number":"S1304","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Promoting infant friendly workplaces","description":"For legislation to promote infant friendly workplaces by allowing guardians to bring infants aged six weeks to six months to the workplace. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1304/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998513,"bill_number":"S1305","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing protections and accountability for Delivery Network Company workers, consumers, and communities","description":"For legislation to establish protections and accountability for Delivery Network Company workers, consumers, and communities. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1305/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997408,"bill_number":"S1306","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To protect the collective bargaining rights of certain administrative employees","description":"For legislation to protect the collective bargaining rights of certain management classification series employees. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1306/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997624,"bill_number":"S1307","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Protecting warehouse workers","description":"For legislation to protect warehouse workers. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1307/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997840,"bill_number":"S1308","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Securing the application of Massachusetts law to employees of employers incorporated or operating in Massachusetts who provide their labor and services remotely","description":"For legislation relative to the wage law and remote workforce. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1308/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998556,"bill_number":"S1309","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Allowing for airline catering to be considered covered employees","description":"For legislation to establish forthwith a minimum wage for employees of airline catering companies. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1309/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998658,"bill_number":"S1310","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To protect injured workers","description":"For legislation to protect injured workers. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1310/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997813,"bill_number":"S1311","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Uplifting families and securing the right to strike for certain public employees","description":"For legislation relative to uplift families and secure the right to strike for certain public employees. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1311/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997368,"bill_number":"S1312","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Ensuring domestic violence victims' protections for all employees in the commonwealth","description":"For legislation to ensure domestic violence victims' protections for all employees in the commonwealth. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1312/2025","subjects":["public_safety","labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998449,"bill_number":"S1313","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Encouraging employer integrity in hiring","description":"For legislation relative to the penalty for employers who knowingly falsify employment or citizenship documents. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1313/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998369,"bill_number":"S1314","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to a youth training wage","description":"Relative to a youth training wage. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1314/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997057,"bill_number":"S1315","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Protecting Massachusetts workers","description":"For legislation to protect Massachusetts workers. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1315/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997857,"bill_number":"S1316","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Creating an employer’s duty of care to safeguard its employees from workplace bullying","description":"For legislation to address workplace bullying, mobbing, and harassment, without regard to protected class status while promoting healthy workplaces. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1316/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997367,"bill_number":"S1317","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to suicide prevention signage at construction site workplaces","description":"For legislation relative to suicide prevention signage at construction site workplaces. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1317/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998223,"bill_number":"S1318","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to compliance with the prevailing wage laws of the Commonwealth","description":"For legislation relative to compliance with the prevailing wage laws of the Commonwealth. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1318/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998969,"bill_number":"S1319","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to unemployment compensation and labor disputes","description":"For legislation relative to unemployment compensation and labor disputes. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1319/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998813,"bill_number":"S1320","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To increase unemployment insurance benefits for low wage workers","description":"For legislation to increase unemployment insurance benefits for low wage workers. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1320/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999056,"bill_number":"S1321","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Clarifying the wage act to protect hospital workers from being deprived of their wages","description":"For legislation to clarify the wage act to protect hospital workers from being deprived of their wages. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1321/2025","subjects":["health","labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997160,"bill_number":"S1322","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Providing hazard pay and protection for essential workers during a public health \"State of Emergency\" declaration","description":"For legislation to provide hazard pay and protection for essential workers during a \"State of Emergency\" declaration. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1322/2025","subjects":["health","labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997293,"bill_number":"S1323","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to workplace safety and disclosure of violations","description":"For legislation relative to workplace safety and disclosure of violations. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1323/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997916,"bill_number":"S1324","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to updating overtime salary thresholds and codifying definitions to protect middle-class workers","description":"For legislation relative to update overtime salary thresholds and codifying definitions to protect middle-class workers. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1324/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998012,"bill_number":"S1325","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to meeting human service demand by modernizing incentives for the direct care workforce","description":"For legislation relative to wage rates for direct care staff and support employees. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1325/2025","subjects":["labor","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1996985,"bill_number":"S1326","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To promote economic mobility through ESOL","description":"For legislation to create an ESOL for economic mobility coordinator position within the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1326/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997993,"bill_number":"S1327","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Protecting labor and abolishing barriers to organizing rights","description":"For legislation to protect labor relations and abolish barriers to organizing rights. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1327/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998496,"bill_number":"S1328","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relating to privileged communication between individuals and their labor organizations","description":"For legislation to require labor organizations to protect confidential communications when representing individuals. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1328/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998007,"bill_number":"S1329","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to roadway excavation quality assurance","description":"For legislation to regulate utility permits for road excavation based on an agreement of wages and benefits to the laborers. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1329/2025","subjects":["transportation","labor","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998559,"bill_number":"S1330","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to a four-day work week pilot program","description":"By Mr. Fernandes, a petition of Dylan A. Fernandes that the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development be authorized to establish a four-day work week pilot program. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1330/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998745,"bill_number":"S1331","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to collective bargaining rights of Massachusetts employees","description":"For legislation to support collective bargaining rights for Massachusetts employees. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1331/2025","subjects":["labor","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998874,"bill_number":"S1332","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Clarifying the process for paying the wages of dismissed employees","description":"For legislation to clarify the process for paying the wages of dismissed employees. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1332/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997696,"bill_number":"S1333","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Requiring an annual report on the labor market needs of the Commonwealth","description":"For legislation to require an annual report on the labor market needs of the commonwealth. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1333/2025","subjects":["labor","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999031,"bill_number":"S1334","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Amending the unemployment insurance law for workers with fluctuating work schedules","description":"For legislation to amend the unemployment insurance law for workers with fluctuating work schedules. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1334/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998033,"bill_number":"S1335","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to defense against abusive waivers","description":"For legislation to defend against abusive waivers. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1335/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997784,"bill_number":"S1336","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to banning noncompetition agreements in the Commonwealth","description":"For legislation to ban noncompetition agreements in the Commonwealth. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1336/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997647,"bill_number":"S1337","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Consolidating multiple definitions of employee to prevent misclassification","description":"For legislation to consolidate multiple definitions of employee. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1337/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999247,"bill_number":"S1338","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to employee definition harmonization","description":"For legislation relative to employee definition harmonization. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1338/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997233,"bill_number":"S1339","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To provide paid family and medical leave to all educators","description":"For legislation to provide paid family and medical leave to all educators. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1339/2025","subjects":["health","labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1996921,"bill_number":"S1340","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To make data on workforce development outcomes public and accessible","description":"For legislation to make data on workforce development outcomes public and accessible. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1340/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998038,"bill_number":"S1341","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the Department of Unemployment Assistance Advisory Council","description":"Relative to the Department of Unemployment Assistance Advisory Council. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1341/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999264,"bill_number":"S1342","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to railroad workers' earned sick time","description":"For legislation to provide railroad workers' earned sick time. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1342/2025","subjects":["transportation","labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997604,"bill_number":"S1343","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to collective bargaining rights for legislative employees","description":"For legislation to provide collective bargaining rights for legislative employees. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1343/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998881,"bill_number":"S1344","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to transparency in employee benefits reporting in private construction","description":"For legislation relative to transparency in employee benefits reporting in private construction. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1344/2025","subjects":["labor","elections","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999297,"bill_number":"S1345","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Expanding access to commuter transit benefits offered by employers","description":"For legislation to expand access to commuter transit benefits offered by employers. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1345/2025","subjects":["transportation","labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999158,"bill_number":"S1346","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing parking cash-out","description":"For legislation to establish an employee parking cash-out option. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1346/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999082,"bill_number":"S1347","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to workplace psychological safety","description":"For legislation to ensure workplace psychological safety by deeming workplace bullying an unlawful practice. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1347/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997387,"bill_number":"S1348","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To enforce laws protecting worksite safety","description":"For legislation to enforce laws protecting worksite safety. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1348/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997576,"bill_number":"S1349","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to raising the minimum wage closer to a living wage in the commonwealth","description":"For legislation relative to raising the minimum wage closer to a living wage in the commonwealth. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1349/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997071,"bill_number":"S1350","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"For a Bridge Employment Training Program (BET)","description":"For legislation for a Bridge Employment Training Program (BET). Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1350/2025","subjects":["transportation","labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997122,"bill_number":"S1351","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Improving the Massachusetts paid family medical leave law","description":"For legislation to improve the Massachusetts paid family medical leave law. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1351/2025","subjects":["health","labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998405,"bill_number":"S1352","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Amending the Massachusetts paid family medical leave law definitions of a covered business entity and a covered contract worker","description":"For legislation to amend the Massachusetts Paid Family Medical Leave law definitions of a covered business entity and a covered contract worker. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1352/2025","subjects":["health","labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997955,"bill_number":"S1353","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to workers’ compensation funeral benefits","description":"For legislation relative to workers’ compensation funeral benefits. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1353/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999209,"bill_number":"S1354","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to bereavement leave","description":"For legislation relative to bereavement leave. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1354/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997234,"bill_number":"S1355","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To establish extreme temperature worker protections","description":"For legislation to establish extreme temperature worker protections. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1355/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998300,"bill_number":"S1356","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to fair hiring practices","description":"For legislation relative to fair hiring practices. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1356/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999270,"bill_number":"S1357","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing protections for workers in hot conditions","description":"For legislation to establish protections for workers in hot conditions. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1357/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997722,"bill_number":"S1358","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to apprenticeship programs","description":"For legislation relative to apprenticeship programs in trades. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1358/2025","subjects":["housing","labor","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998354,"bill_number":"S1359","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to municipal unemployment insurance reform","description":"For legislation relative to municipal unemployment insurance reform. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1359/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997002,"bill_number":"S1360","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to collective bargaining rights of the state police","description":"For legislation relative to state police officers to collectively bargain their employment terms, including pay, hours, and disciplinary procedure. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1360/2025","subjects":["public_safety","labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998431,"bill_number":"S1361","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing paid prenatal leave","description":"For legislation to establish paid prenatal leave program that would require employers to give employees twenty-four hours of paid prenatal leave during a fifty-two-week calendar. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1361/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997697,"bill_number":"S1362","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To prohibit mandatory overtime","description":"For legislation to prohibit mandatory overtime. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1362/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997555,"bill_number":"S1363","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to a prevailing wage for trash and recycling collectors, moving contractors, and motor bus pupil transporters","description":"For legislation relative to a prevailing wage for trash and recycling collectors, moving contractors, and motor bus pupil transporters. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1363/2025","subjects":["environment","labor","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998488,"bill_number":"S1364","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Streamlining state employee collective bargaining","description":"For legislation to streamline state employee collective bargaining. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1364/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1996970,"bill_number":"S1365","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To provide fair wages to employees of public institutions of higher education","description":"For legislation to provide fair wages to employees of public institutions of higher education. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1365/2025","subjects":["education","labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998622,"bill_number":"S1366","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to non-compete agreements for veterinarians","description":"For legislation relative to non-compete agreements for veterinarians. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1366/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998951,"bill_number":"S1367","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To prevent heat-related illness in public sector outdoor workers","description":"For legislation to establish a standard for prevention of heat illness in outdoor public sector workers. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1367/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998989,"bill_number":"S1368","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to collective bargaining dues","description":"For legislation relative to collective bargaining dues. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1368/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998665,"bill_number":"S1369","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to nonprofit institutions of higher education","description":"For legislation relative to nonprofit institutions of higher education and payment of wages. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1369/2025","subjects":["education","labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998977,"bill_number":"S1370","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to snow removal service liability limitation","description":"For legislation relative to snow removal service liability limitation. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1370/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998542,"bill_number":"S1371","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing the Workforce Recovery Commission","description":"For legislation to establish the Workforce Recovery Commission. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1371/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997202,"bill_number":"S1372","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the structure of the Commonwealth Employment Relations Board","description":"For legislation relative to the structure of the Commonwealth Employment Relations Board. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1372/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":["Commonwealth Employment Relations Board"]},{"bill_id":1998723,"bill_number":"S1373","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Providing a safe harbor for contractors of services","description":"For legislation to provide a safe harbor for contractors of services. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1373/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998624,"bill_number":"S1374","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to mandated use of paid time off for quarantine purposes","description":"For legislation relative to mandated use of paid time off for quarantine purposes. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1374/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997984,"bill_number":"S1375","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To preserve employer autonomy","description":"For legislation to preserve employer autonomy relative to employee leave. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1375/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998446,"bill_number":"S1376","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to unemployment insurance","description":"For legislation relative to unemployment insurance. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1376/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998859,"bill_number":"S1377","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to wage theft and due process","description":"For legislation relative to wage theft and due process. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1377/2025","subjects":["public_safety","labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998616,"bill_number":"S1378","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to employee leave of absence to appear in probate and family court","description":"For legislation relative to employee leave of absence to appear in probate and family court. Labor and Workforce Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1378/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998047,"bill_number":"S1379","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To provide more focused care to individuals suffering from mental health and substance related disabilities","description":"For legislation to provide more focused care to individuals suffering from mental health and substance related disabilities. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1379/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999076,"bill_number":"S1380","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To further enhance behavioral health workforce development","description":"For legislation to further enhance behavioral health workforce development. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1380/2025","subjects":["health","labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999234,"bill_number":"S1381","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Expanding access to mental health services and strengthening risk assessment protocols","description":"For legislation to expand access to mental health services and strengthening risk assessment protocols. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1381/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1996885,"bill_number":"S1382","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a board of registration of licensed mental health counselors","description":"For legislation to establish a board of registration of licensed mental health counselors. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1382/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998274,"bill_number":"S1383","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing peer-run respite centers throughout the Commonwealth","description":"For legislation to establish peer-run respite centers throughout the Commonwealth. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1383/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998776,"bill_number":"S1384","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to student mental health","description":"For legislation relative to student mental health. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1384/2025","subjects":["health","education"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1996887,"bill_number":"S1385","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Expanding loan repayment assistance for primary care physicians","description":"For legislation to expand loan repayment assistance for primary care physicians. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1385/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998880,"bill_number":"S1386","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To transfer Bridgewater State Hospital from the Department of Corrections to the Department of Mental Health","description":"For legislation to transfer Bridgewater State Hospital from the Department of Corrections to the Department of Mental Health. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1386/2025","subjects":["health","public_safety","transportation","water"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997484,"bill_number":"S1387","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Enabling physician assistants to authorize psychiatric holds and ensure adequate training on their use","description":"Relative to authorizing physician assistants to issue psychiatric holds and ensure adequate training on their use. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1387/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997978,"bill_number":"S1388","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Building resilience and increasing access to mental health services","description":"For legislation to build resiliency in communities through mental health. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1388/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997927,"bill_number":"S1389","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Modernizing the 6 fundamental rights","description":"For legislation to modernize the 6 fundamental rights. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1389/2025","subjects":["health","water"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998545,"bill_number":"S1390","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to access to psychiatric collaborative care","description":"For legislation relative to access to psychiatric collaborative care. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1390/2025","subjects":["health","labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998441,"bill_number":"S1391","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to harm reduction and racial justice","description":"For legislation relative to harm reduction and racial justice. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1391/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998040,"bill_number":"S1392","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Resolve providing for a study and recommendations by a special commission relative to access to behavioral health services for children and families in the commonwealth","description":"By Mr. Cyr, a petition of Julian Cyr and Joanne M. Comerford that provisions be made for a special commission to study available behavioral health services and to make recommendations for improving access to behavioral health services for children and families in the commonwealth. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1392/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997153,"bill_number":"S1393","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to preventing overdose deaths and increasing access to treatment","description":"For legislation relative to preventing overdose deaths and increasing access to treatment. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1393/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1996924,"bill_number":"S1394","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Ensuring efficient and effective implementation of behavioral health reform","description":"For legislation to ensure efficient and effective implementation of behavioral health reform. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1394/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998472,"bill_number":"S1395","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to suicide prevention signage at certain facilities","description":"For legislation relative to suicide prevention signage at certain facilities. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1395/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998923,"bill_number":"S1396","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Studying the mental health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on frontline, direct care nurses","description":"For legislation to study the mental health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on frontline, direct care nurses. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1396/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997810,"bill_number":"S1397","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing alternative models for behavioral health transport","description":"For legislation to establish five regional pilot programs to examine alternative models for transport of behavioral health patients. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1397/2025","subjects":["health","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998448,"bill_number":"S1398","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To create intensive stabilization and treatment units within the Department of Mental Health","description":"For legislation to create intensive stabilization and treatment units within the Department of Mental Health. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1398/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":["Mental Health"]},{"bill_id":1998396,"bill_number":"S1399","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To increase investment in behavioral health care in the Commonwealth","description":"For legislation to increase investment in behavioral health care in the Commonwealth. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1399/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997531,"bill_number":"S1400","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Authorizing a pilot for the use of psychedelics in licensed treatment facilities","description":"For legislation to authorize a pilot for the use of psychedelics in licensed treatment facilities. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1400/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998741,"bill_number":"S1401","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To provide more timely treatment of inpatient mental health care","description":"For legislation to provide more timely treatment of inpatient mental health care. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1401/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999240,"bill_number":"S1402","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Ensuring access to addiction services","description":"For legislation to ensure access to addiction services. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1402/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998946,"bill_number":"S1403","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to reducing administrative burden","description":"For legislation relative to reducing administrative burden. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1403/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999043,"bill_number":"S1404","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Ensuring equitable access and care quality for masshealth recipients","description":"For legislation to ensure equitable behavioral health access and care for Masshealth recipients. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1404/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998166,"bill_number":"S1405","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Repealing the sunset date for drug stewardship","description":"For legislation to repeal the sunset date for drug stewardship. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1405/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998560,"bill_number":"S1406","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the prescription monitoring program","description":"For legislation relative to the prescription monitor program. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1406/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997111,"bill_number":"S1407","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Resolve to ensure delivery of mental health services to adults with acute mental illness","description":"By Mr. Kennedy, a petition of Edward J. Kennedy that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to ensure delivery of mental health services to adults with acute mental illness. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1407/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999327,"bill_number":"S1408","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Providing appropriate care for certain populations","description":"For legislation to provide appropriate care for certain populations. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1408/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998682,"bill_number":"S1409","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To reform mental health supports and increase public safety","description":"For legislation to mandate psychiatric evaluations in a hospital emergency room if a restraint authorization is given. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1409/2025","subjects":["health","public_safety","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998413,"bill_number":"S1410","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Helping overdosing persons in emergencies","description":"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.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1410/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998080,"bill_number":"S1411","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To establish a perinatal behavioral health care workforce trust fund","description":"For legislation to establish a perinatal behavioral health care workforce trust fund. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1411/2025","subjects":["health","labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998568,"bill_number":"S1412","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a commission to study the availability of a continuum of care for persons with substance use disorder","description":"For legislation to establish a commission to study the availability of a continuum of care for persons with substance use disorder. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1412/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998722,"bill_number":"S1413","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To promote victim service funding","description":"For legislation to promote the victim service fund with revenues received by the commonwealth from public and private sources as gifts, grants and donations. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1413/2025","subjects":["health","public_safety","finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997847,"bill_number":"S1414","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Increasing access to ABA services by recognizing assistant level providers","description":"For legislation to increase access to Applied Behavior Analysis services by recognizing assistant level providers. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1414/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1996982,"bill_number":"S1415","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to PANDAS/PANS","description":"For legislation relative to PANDAS/PANS. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1415/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997309,"bill_number":"S1416","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To increase substance use prevention and awareness and reduce overdose abandonment","description":"For legislation to increase substance use prevention and awareness and reduce overdose abandonment. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1416/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998998,"bill_number":"S1417","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a special commission to study the prevention of heroin trafficking","description":"For legislation to establish a special commission to study the prevention of heroin trafficking. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1417/2025","subjects":["health","transportation"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997884,"bill_number":"S1418","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to fetal opioid drug exposure","description":"For legislation relative to fetal opioid drug exposure. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1418/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997776,"bill_number":"S1419","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to protective custody","description":"For legislation relative to protective custody. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1419/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997034,"bill_number":"S1420","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the administration of anti-psychotic or other psychotropic substances to nursing home residents","description":"For legislation relative to the administration of anti-psychotic or other psychotropic substances to nursing home residents. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1420/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1996902,"bill_number":"S1421","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the mental health of children in schools","description":"For legislation relative to the mental health of children in schools. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1421/2025","subjects":["health","education"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997664,"bill_number":"S1422","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to Narcan availability in schools","description":"For legislation relative to Narcan availability in schools. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1422/2025","subjects":["health","education"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998464,"bill_number":"S1423","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To generate revenue to expand transit options","description":"For legislation to generate revenue to expand transit options. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1423/2025","subjects":["transportation","finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997919,"bill_number":"S1424","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to civil service adoption","description":"For legislation relative to civil service adoption. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1424/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997996,"bill_number":"S1425","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Further regulating the amendment of a conservation restriction in the town of Hanson","description":"For legislation to amend a conservation restriction in the town of Hanson. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1425/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997865,"bill_number":"S1426","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to damages from defective public ways","description":"For legislation relative to recovery damages related to bodily injury or property damages from defective public ways. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1426/2025","subjects":["water"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998532,"bill_number":"S1427","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Prohibiting municipal bans of face coverings for protective or medical use","description":"For legislation to prohibit municipal bans of face coverings for protective or medical use. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1427/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997150,"bill_number":"S1428","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to historic districts and commissions","description":"For legislation to establish and preserve historic districts and commissions. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1428/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998213,"bill_number":"S1429","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To update the public shade tree law","description":"For legislation to regulate the powers of tree wardens in municipalities in the Commonwealth. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1429/2025","subjects":["energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999147,"bill_number":"S1430","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To promote Yes in God's Back Yard","description":"For legislation relative to the taxation of certain land and zoning ordinances owned by religious organizations. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1430/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998990,"bill_number":"S1431","status":2,"status_name":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-01-29","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Providing for indigenous representation on the Martha’s Vineyard Commission","description":"For legislation relative to indigenous representation on the Martha’s Vineyard Commission. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1431/2025","subjects":["agriculture"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999330,"bill_number":"S1432","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Providing for pre-service training for members of local boards and commissions","description":"For legislation to provide for pre-service training for members of local boards and commissions. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1432/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1996926,"bill_number":"S1433","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to zoning for housing production","description":"For legislation relative to zoning for multi-family housing production. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1433/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1996873,"bill_number":"S1434","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to funding affordable housing and incentivizing zoning reform","description":"For legislation to fund affordable housing and incentivize zoning reform by imposing a fee upon the transfer of real property interest in any real property situated within the city or town. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1434/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998810,"bill_number":"S1435","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Authorizing Barnstable County to establish an energy revolving loan fund","description":"For legislation to authorize Barnstable County to establish an energy revolving loan fund. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1435/2025","subjects":["energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998744,"bill_number":"S1436","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Amending the charter of the city of Everett","description":"For legislation to amend the charter of the city of Everett. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1436/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1996920,"bill_number":"S1437","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Providing exemptions under the MBTA communities law","description":"For legislation to provide exemptions under the MBTA communities law. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1437/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998829,"bill_number":"S1438","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Granting a compliance extension for certain adjacent communities","description":"For legislation to grant a compliance extension for certain MBTA adjacent communities. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1438/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998677,"bill_number":"S1439","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Exempting certain adjacent communities from MBTA zoning requirements","description":"For legislation to exempt certain adjacent communities without direct access to MBTA services from zoning laws. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1439/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1996949,"bill_number":"S1440","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Ensuring municipal access to state funding","description":"For legislation ensuring municipalities access to state funding and financial assistance. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1440/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997625,"bill_number":"S1441","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Simplifying inclusionary zoning","description":"For legislation relative to inclusionary zones in affordable housing. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1441/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997102,"bill_number":"S1442","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Authorizing local control of waste collection hours of operation","description":"For legislation to authorize local control of waste collection hours of operation. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1442/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999300,"bill_number":"S1443","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Providing for the establishment of sustainable water resource funds","description":"For legislation to provide for the establishment of sustainable water resource funds. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1443/2025","subjects":["environment","water"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997938,"bill_number":"S1444","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Providing state grants for municipal sustainability directors","description":"For legislation to provide state grants for municipal sustainability directors. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1444/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998458,"bill_number":"S1445","status":2,"status_name":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-01-29","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Regulating certain insurance benefits for elected officials in the town of Blackstone","description":"For legislation to regulate certain insurance benefits for elected officials in the town of Blackstone. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1445/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998202,"bill_number":"S1446","status":2,"status_name":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-03-16","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the residency requirement for the town manager of the town of Tewksbury","description":"For legislation relative to the residency requirement for the town manager of the town of Tewksbury. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1446/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997148,"bill_number":"S1447","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Enabling cities and towns to stabilize rents and protect tenants","description":"For legislation to enable cities and towns to stabilize rents and protect tenants. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1447/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999108,"bill_number":"S1448","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to variances","description":"For legislation relative to variances. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1448/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998734,"bill_number":"S1449","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to firefighter residency","description":"For legislation relative to firefighter residency. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1449/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997787,"bill_number":"S1450","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the issuance of revenue bonds for the construction and reconstruction of telecommunications facilities by the city of Quincy","description":"For legislation relative to the issuance of revenue bonds for the construction and reconstruction of telecommunications facilities by the city of Quincy. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1450/2025","subjects":["it","finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998130,"bill_number":"S1451","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Providing for reserve funds for school districts","description":"For legislation to provide for reserve funds for school districts. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1451/2025","subjects":["education"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998093,"bill_number":"S1452","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a Municipal Building Assistance Program and Building Authority","description":"For legislation relative to a Municipal Building Assistance Program and Building Authority. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1452/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997553,"bill_number":"S1453","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To study establishment of, and definition of, a Middlesex Regional Commission","description":"For legislation to study establishment of, and definition of, a Middlesex Regional Commission. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1453/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998700,"bill_number":"S1454","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to PEG access and cable related funds","description":"For legislation relative to PEG access and cable related funds. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1454/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997522,"bill_number":"S1455","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the use of certain fairground properties","description":"For legislation relative the management of specific pieces of land or structures typically found at a fairground, often referring to regulations, permissions, or restrictions regarding their operation within a particular area. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1455/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1996979,"bill_number":"S1456","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to voting on regional planning board proposed regional agreements","description":"For legislation relative to voting on proposed regional school districts. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1456/2025","subjects":["education","elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997378,"bill_number":"S1457","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To preserve the eternal bonds between people and their animals","description":"For legislation to preserve the eternal bonds between people and their animals. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1457/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999126,"bill_number":"S1458","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to updating animal health inspections","description":"For legislation relative to updating animal health inspections. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1458/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998561,"bill_number":"S1459","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to dangerous dogs","description":"For legislation to impound dangerous dogs pending a public hearing. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1459/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997476,"bill_number":"S1460","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to improving enforcement for tethering violations","description":"For legislation to improve enforcement for tethering violations. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1460/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998567,"bill_number":"S1461","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Resolve establishing a special commission on the Dover amendment","description":"Relative to the use and effectiveness of the zoning approval process of educational uses under the so-called Dover amendment. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1461/2025","subjects":["education"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997883,"bill_number":"S1462","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To improve parking and pedestrian safety","description":"For legislation to improve parking and pedestrian safety by installing parking bollards. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1462/2025","subjects":["transportation"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998668,"bill_number":"S1463","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Authorizing the county of Plymouth to issue pension obligation bonds or notes","description":"For legislation to authorize the county of Plymouth to issue pension obligation bonds or notes. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1463/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999000,"bill_number":"S1464","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the Regional Commissions on the Status of Women","description":"For legislation relative to the Regional Commissions on the Status of Women. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1464/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999218,"bill_number":"S1465","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to community exemptions from MBTA community designations","description":"For legislation to exempt communities without a rail, subway, or ferry station as an MBTA community designation. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1465/2025","subjects":["transportation"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997745,"bill_number":"S1466","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Restoring local zoning control","description":"For legislation to restore local zoning control relative to multi-family zoning as-of-right in MBTA communities. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1466/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998714,"bill_number":"S1467","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Allowing MBTA Communities to seek relief","description":"For legislation to allow MBTA Communities to seek relief based on certain adverse impacts to the municipality. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1467/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998011,"bill_number":"S1468","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to a regional school assessment reserve fund","description":"Relative to authorizing cities and towns to establish regional school assessment reserve funds. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1468/2025","subjects":["education"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998669,"bill_number":"S1469","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to special education reserve funds","description":"Relative to school district special education reserve funds. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1469/2025","subjects":["education"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997110,"bill_number":"S1470","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the creation of a municipal licensing commission","description":"For legislation relative to the creation of a municipal licensing commission. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1470/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997044,"bill_number":"S1471","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Empowering municipalities and improving efficiency","description":"For legislation to empower municipalities and improving efficiency. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1471/2025","subjects":["energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997119,"bill_number":"S1472","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to EMS leave without loss of pay","description":"For legislation relative to EMS leave without loss of pay. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1472/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998030,"bill_number":"S1473","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Requiring automatic external defibrillators in Norfolk County public buildings","description":"By Mr. Rush, a petition of Michael F. Rush that public buildings in Norfolk County under the control of the Norfolk County Commissioners contain automatic external defibrillators and a staff member as an automatic external defibrillator provider. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1473/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1996987,"bill_number":"S1474","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Allowing moveable tiny houses as permanent residential dwellings and accessory dwelling units","description":"For legislation to allow moveable tiny houses as permanent residential dwellings and accessory dwelling units. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1474/2025","subjects":["water"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998834,"bill_number":"S1475","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To provide clarifications to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 83","description":"For legislation relative to the construction of sewer systems and assessments by cities and towns. Municipalities and Regional Government.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1475/2025","subjects":["water"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998938,"bill_number":"S1476","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To provide clarification to Massachusetts General Laws chapter 80","description":"For legislation to provide clarification of betterments with regard to sewer projects. 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Public Health.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1478/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998799,"bill_number":"S1479","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To clarify prescription monitoring program activities","description":"For legislation to clarify prescription monitoring program activities. Public Health.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1479/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997835,"bill_number":"S1480","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to physician workforce data collection","description":"For legislation to allow the Board of Registration in Medicine to collect data and information concerning the cultural, ethical, linguistic, and education composition of the physician workplace. Public Health.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1480/2025","subjects":["health","education","labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998828,"bill_number":"S1481","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Providing for consumer access to and the right to practice complementary and alternative health care services","description":"For legislation to provide for consumer access to and the right to practice complementary and alternative health care services. Public Health.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1481/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999057,"bill_number":"S1482","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Protecting patients and health care workers from exposure to surgical smoke","description":"For legislation to protect patients and health care workers from exposure to surgical smoke. 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Public Health.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1484/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997536,"bill_number":"S1485","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Providing for safe and consensual sensitive examinations","description":"For legislation to prohibit nonconsensual intimate examinations of anesthetized or unconscious patients. Public Health.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1485/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1996936,"bill_number":"S1486","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to end of life options","description":"For legislation relative to end of life options. Public Health.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1486/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998293,"bill_number":"S1487","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact","description":"For legislation to establish the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact. Public Health.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1487/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998308,"bill_number":"S1488","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to facilitating the utilization of psychologists on the health care team","description":"For legislation relative to facilitating the utilization of psychologists on the health care team. Public Health.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1488/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998220,"bill_number":"S1489","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Requiring automated external defibrillators at sporting events","description":"For legislation to require automated external defibrillators at sporting events. Public Health.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1489/2025","subjects":["it","health","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997864,"bill_number":"S1490","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to modernizing the regulation of clinical laboratories","description":"For legislation to modernize the regulation of clinical laboratories. Public Health.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1490/2025","subjects":["health","labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997648,"bill_number":"S1491","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to chaperones for medical exams","description":"For legislation relative to chaperones for medical exams. Public Health.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1491/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997170,"bill_number":"S1492","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to newborn infant safe sleep practices","description":"For legislation to provide written materials on safe sleep practices at the time of infant’s discharge from the hospital. Public Health.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1492/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998031,"bill_number":"S1493","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"For improving patient outcomes across the continuum","description":"For legislation to improve patient outcomes across the continuum. Public Health.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1493/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998433,"bill_number":"S1494","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing the dentist and dental hygienist compact","description":"For legislation to establish the dentist and dental hygienist compact. Public Health.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1494/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998283,"bill_number":"S1495","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to healthcare worker and first responder safety","description":"For legislation relative to healthcare worker and first responder safety and HIV testing. Public Health.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1495/2025","subjects":["health","labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998121,"bill_number":"S1496","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to certainty of continuing education for chiropractors","description":"For legislation relative to certainty of continuing education for chiropractors. Public Health.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1496/2025","subjects":["health","education"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997533,"bill_number":"S1497","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Protecting patient safety regarding non-FDA approved drugs","description":"For legislation to protect patient safety regarding non-FDA approved drugs. Public Health.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1497/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998698,"bill_number":"S1498","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to tobacco harm-reduction","description":"For legislation relative to tobacco harm-reduction. Public Health.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1498/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999176,"bill_number":"S1499","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to anesthesiologist assistants","description":"For legislation relative to anesthesiologist assistants. Public Health.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1499/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997541,"bill_number":"S1500","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to health care transparency","description":"For legislation relative to health care transparency. Public Health.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1500/2025","subjects":["health","elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999262,"bill_number":"S1501","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To update postural screenings in schools","description":"For legislation to update postural screenings in schools. Public Health.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1501/2025","subjects":["health","education"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997411,"bill_number":"S1502","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to removing barriers to care for physician assistants","description":"For legislation to remove barriers to care for physician assistants. Public Health.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1502/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998703,"bill_number":"S1503","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the closing of hospital essential services","description":"For legislation relative to the closing of hospital essential services. Public Health.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1503/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998310,"bill_number":"S1504","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To protect Massachusetts public health from PFAS","description":"For legislation to protect Massachusetts public health from Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) a group of chemicals that are used in many consumer products and industrial processes. Public Health.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1504/2025","subjects":["health","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997594,"bill_number":"S1505","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to LGBTQ+ health disparities","description":"For legislation relative to LGBTQ health equity. Public Health.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1505/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998190,"bill_number":"S1506","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a physical therapy licensure compact","description":"For legislation to establish a physical therapy licensure compact. Public Health.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1506/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998053,"bill_number":"S1507","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Regarding the pediatric palliative care program","description":"For legislation relative to the pediatric palliative care program. Public Health.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1507/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999127,"bill_number":"S1508","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing an amputation prevention task force","description":"For legislation to establish a task force to study issues related to amputation prevention. Public Health.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1508/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998088,"bill_number":"S1509","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Regulating delivered food","description":"For legislation relative to delivered food. Public Health.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1509/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998473,"bill_number":"S1510","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the definition of podiatry","description":"For legislation relative to the definition of podiatry. Public Health.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1510/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1996988,"bill_number":"S1511","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Regulating surgical assistants","description":"Relative to regulating surgical assistants. Public Health.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1511/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997691,"bill_number":"S1512","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To promote economic opportunity by licensing home kitchens","description":"Relative to the licensing of home kitchens. Public Health.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1512/2025","subjects":["health","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999263,"bill_number":"S1513","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a task force to study the sustainability of emergency medical services","description":"For legislation to establish a task force to study the sustainability of emergency medical services. Public Health.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1513/2025","subjects":["health","environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997768,"bill_number":"S1514","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to provider choice","description":"For legislation relative to provider choice and vaccines. Public Health.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1514/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997289,"bill_number":"S1515","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to enhancing statewide hospital capacity coordination","description":"Relative to enhancing statewide hospital capacity coordination. Public Health.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1515/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999246,"bill_number":"S1516","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To improve indoor air quality","description":"For legislation to promote regulations to improve indoor air quality. Public Health.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1516/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997187,"bill_number":"S1517","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Banning artificial fluoridation schemes","description":"For legislation to ban artificial fluoridation schemes. Public Health.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1517/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999152,"bill_number":"S1518","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to fluoride in water warnings","description":"For legislation relative to fluoride in water warnings. Public Health.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1518/2025","subjects":["health","water"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997939,"bill_number":"S1519","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to medical records requests","description":"For legislation relative to medical records requests. Public Health.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1519/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998183,"bill_number":"S1520","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To protect a patient’s right to a support person at health care facilities","description":"For legislation to protect a patient’s right to a support person at health care facilities. Public Health.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1520/2025","subjects":["health","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999276,"bill_number":"S1521","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Ensuring municipal control in public health systems","description":"For legislation to ensure municipal control in public health systems. Public Health.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1521/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998767,"bill_number":"S1522","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Promoting patient safety and equitable access to care","description":"For legislation to promote patient safety and equitable access to care. Public Health.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1522/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998666,"bill_number":"S1523","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Removing social security numbers from death certificates","description":"For legislation to remove social security numbers from death certificates. Public Health.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1523/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997921,"bill_number":"S1524","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the Massachusetts lead law and promoting equal access to lead-free housing","description":"For legislation relative to the Massachusetts lead law and promoting equal access to lead-free housing. Public Health.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1524/2025","subjects":["health","housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999150,"bill_number":"S1525","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To ensure safe medication administration","description":"For legislation to ensure safe medication administration. Public Health.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1525/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999314,"bill_number":"S1526","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Putting patients over profits in hospital licensure","description":"For legislation to put patients over profits in hospital licensure. Public Health.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1526/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999289,"bill_number":"S1527","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to arbovirus in the Commonwealth","description":"For legislation relative to arbovirus in the Commonwealth. Public Health.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1527/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998775,"bill_number":"S1528","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Repealing the state menthol ban","description":"For legislation to repeal the state menthol ban. Public Health.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1528/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997909,"bill_number":"S1529","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Authorizing Valley Chapel in the town of Uxbridge to construct and operate a columbarium for the disposition of ashes of certain community members","description":"For legislation to authorize Valley Chapel in the town of Uxbridge to construct and operate a columbarium for the disposition of ashes of certain community members. Public Health.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1529/2025","subjects":["health","transportation"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999186,"bill_number":"S1530","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Improving newborn screening tests","description":"For legislation relative to LSDs (Lysosomal Storage Disorders) in infants. Public Health.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1530/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997833,"bill_number":"S1531","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Prohibiting harmful food dyes in competitive school foods","description":"For legislation to prohibit the use of harmful food dyes in competitive school foods. Public Health.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1531/2025","subjects":["health","education"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998976,"bill_number":"S1532","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to patient identity and privacy protection in waiting rooms","description":"For legislation relative to patient identity and privacy protection in waiting rooms. Public Health.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1532/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997276,"bill_number":"S1533","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to student safety in interscholastic athletic activities","description":"For legislation relative to student safety in interscholastic athletic activities. Public Health.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1533/2025","subjects":["health","education"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1996954,"bill_number":"S1534","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To protect the independence of clinical decision making","description":"For legislation to protect the independence of clinical decision making. Public Health.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1534/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997279,"bill_number":"S1535","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to safe patient handling and mobility in certain health facilities","description":"For legislation to ensure safe patient handling and mobility in certain health facilities through the use of mechanical lifting devices. Public Health.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1535/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998099,"bill_number":"S1536","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Resolve addressing EMS and health care services shortfalls in southeastern Massachusetts","description":"By Mr. Feeney, a petition of Paul R. Feeney that provisions be made to address EMS and health care services shortfalls in southeastern Massachusetts. 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Public Health.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1613/2025","subjects":["health","transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999278,"bill_number":"S1614","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Ensuring home care patient safety","description":"For legislation to ensure home care for high-risk patients. Public Health.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1614/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998118,"bill_number":"S1615","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To improve health care coordination and safe discharge","description":"For legislation to improve patient health care coordination and provide a clear discharge plan. Public Health.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1615/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999329,"bill_number":"S1616","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing an advisory committee on the accessibility of fresh food retail in communities throughout the Commonwealth","description":"For legislation to establish an advisory committee on the accessibility of fresh food retail in communities throughout the Commonwealth. Public Health.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1616/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997918,"bill_number":"S1617","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Prohibiting the sale of dextromethorphan to minors","description":"For legislation to prohibit the sale of dextromethorphan to minors. 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Public Health.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1619/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999331,"bill_number":"S1620","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Protecting children from harmful diet pills and muscle-building supplements","description":"For legislation to protect children from harmful diet pills and muscle-building supplements. Public Health.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1620/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998654,"bill_number":"S1621","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to medical records requests","description":"For legislation relative to medical records requests. Public Health.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1621/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998463,"bill_number":"S1622","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Resolve establishing a Norwood Hospital working group","description":"Relative to Norwood Hospital. Public Health.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1622/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998049,"bill_number":"S1623","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to certified medication aides","description":"For legislation relative to certified medication aides. Public Health.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1623/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999135,"bill_number":"S1624","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to personal health information portability and accessibility","description":"For legislation relative to personal health information portability and accessibility. Public Health.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1624/2025","subjects":["health","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997988,"bill_number":"S1625","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to environmental public health","description":"For legislation relative to environmental public health. Public Health.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1625/2025","subjects":["health","environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998451,"bill_number":"S1626","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To protect essential health services","description":"For legislation to protect essential health services. Public Health.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1626/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997385,"bill_number":"S1627","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a commission on quality patient outcomes and nurse staffing","description":"For legislation to establish a commission on quality patient outcomes and nurse staffing. 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Public Health.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1629/2025","subjects":["health","public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999096,"bill_number":"S1630","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to opting out of fluoridation","description":"For legislation to provide municipalities to opt out of fluoridation treatments. Public Health.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1630/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997761,"bill_number":"S1631","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to sudden cardiac arrest awareness","description":"For legislation relative to sudden cardiac arrest awareness. Public Health.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1631/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998211,"bill_number":"S1632","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Providing safeguards for home healthcare workers","description":"For legislation to provide safeguards for home healthcare workers. Public Health.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1632/2025","subjects":["health","labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997754,"bill_number":"S1633","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to staffing at home health and hospice agencies","description":"For legislation to regulate staff at home health and hospice agencies. Public Health.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1633/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998159,"bill_number":"S1634","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Ensuring access to medical records","description":"For legislation to ensure access medical records by not allowing a separate fee to be charged for the transmission of data. Public Health.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1634/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998305,"bill_number":"S1635","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Authorizing pharmacists to provide opioid use disorder treatment","description":"For legislation to authorize pharmacists to provide opioid use disorder treatment. Public Health.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1635/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997507,"bill_number":"S1636","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Ensuring safer and secure communications with radiation limits through the Massachusetts Broadband Institute","description":"For legislation to ensure safer and secure communications by improving technological safety with radiation limits through the Massachusetts Broadband Institute. Public Health.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1636/2025","subjects":["it","health","transportation"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999013,"bill_number":"S1637","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Wiring medical facilities, nursing homes, and medical training to support safer electromagnetic radiation exposures and to support reduction of other environmental hazards","description":"For legislation to require medical facilities and nursing homes to support safer electromagnetic radiation exposures and to support reduction of other environmental hazards through facility wiring and training. Public Health.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1637/2025","subjects":["health","environment","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999066,"bill_number":"S1638","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to endometriosis awareness","description":"For legislation to create a commission to study endometriosis and other commonly associated diseases. Public Health.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1638/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998853,"bill_number":"S1639","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Protecting inmate safety and the expenditure of state funds","description":"For legislation to protect inmate safety and the expenditure of state funds. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1639/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999079,"bill_number":"S1640","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to military grade controlled property","description":"For legislation relative to military grade controlled property. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1640/2025","subjects":["public_safety","veterans"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997764,"bill_number":"S1641","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Creating the Public Safety Building Authority","description":"For legislation to create the public safety building authority. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1641/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1996868,"bill_number":"S1642","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to protecting safety from unlicensed work or trades","description":"For legislation relative to protecting safety from unlicensed work or trades. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1642/2025","subjects":["public_safety","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997433,"bill_number":"S1643","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to access to community corrections","description":"For legislation relative to access to community corrections. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1643/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997791,"bill_number":"S1644","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the POST Commission","description":"For legislation relative to the membership of the Massachusetts Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1644/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":["Peace Officer Standards And Training Commission"]},{"bill_id":1998284,"bill_number":"S1645","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To codify the Suffolk County Sheriff’s authority to provide pre-arraignment care of arrestees","description":"For legislation relative to regional lockups and the authority of the Suffolk county Sheriff. 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Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1658/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999211,"bill_number":"S1659","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to crisis intervention services for emergency service providers; confidentiality of information","description":"For legislation to allow emergency service providers performing crisis intervention services to keep information confidential from a third party. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1659/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1996918,"bill_number":"S1660","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To promote rehabilitation including guaranteed health, treatment, and safety for incarcerated LGBTQI+ People","description":"For legislation to promote rehabilitation including guaranteed health, treatment, and safety for incarcerated LGBTQI+ people. 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Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1662/2025","subjects":["education","public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998650,"bill_number":"S1663","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the sex offender registry","description":"For legislation relative to the sex offender registry for employees of municipal police or fire departments. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1663/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1996939,"bill_number":"S1664","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Resolve establishing a special commission to ensure the safety and sustainability of non-profit public events","description":"By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition of Sal N. 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Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1667/2025","subjects":["public_safety","transportation"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997817,"bill_number":"S1668","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Updating emergency management","description":"For legislation to establish the Massachusetts emergency management agency. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1668/2025","subjects":["public_safety","emergency"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998338,"bill_number":"S1669","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a commission to study post-traumatic stress disorder in law enforcement officers","description":"Relative to post-traumatic stress disorder in law enforcement officers. 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Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1671/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997456,"bill_number":"S1672","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to registration of guns","description":"For legislation relative to registration of guns. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1672/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997790,"bill_number":"S1673","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to live fire training requirements","description":"For legislation relative to live firearm training requirements. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1673/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998077,"bill_number":"S1674","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to pre-ban magazines","description":"For legislation relative to pre-ban magazines. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1674/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998315,"bill_number":"S1675","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to sanctuary policies in the commonwealth","description":"For legislation to further define sanctuary policies in the commonwealth. 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Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1677/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998836,"bill_number":"S1678","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Simplifying ammunition sales","description":"For legislation relative to the licensing of ammunition sales. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1678/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997825,"bill_number":"S1679","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to protecting personal data in ammunition transactions","description":"For legislation to protect personal data in ammunition transactions. 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Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1687/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997132,"bill_number":"S1688","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to retired LEOSA certified law enforcement officers","description":"For legislation relative to firearm purchases by retired LEOSA certified law enforcement officers. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1688/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998207,"bill_number":"S1689","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Eliminating no cost calls for violent incarcerated individuals","description":"For legislation to eliminate no cost calls for violent incarcerated individuals. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1689/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997260,"bill_number":"S1690","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to standard capacity magazines","description":"For legislation relative to standard capacity magazines. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1690/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997818,"bill_number":"S1691","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Clarifying civil rights restrictions","description":"For legislation to clarify civil rights restrictions relative to firearms. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1691/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1996893,"bill_number":"S1692","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to self-defense sprays","description":"For legislation relative to possession of self-defense sprays. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1692/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998235,"bill_number":"S1693","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to protecting civil rights","description":"For legislation to protect civil rights in firearm sales and redefining petitioners. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1693/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999052,"bill_number":"S1694","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Removing certain civil rights restrictions","description":"For legislation to remove certain civil rights restrictions relative to firearms. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1694/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997439,"bill_number":"S1695","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Restoring certain civil rights","description":"For legislation to restore certain civil rights pertaining to firearms. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1695/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998608,"bill_number":"S1696","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Promoting fairness in licensing","description":"For legislation to promote fairness in firearm licensing. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1696/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998105,"bill_number":"S1697","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to public safety in hoisting regulations","description":"For legislation relative to public safety in hoisting regulations. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1697/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998535,"bill_number":"S1698","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To ensure pay parity for county sheriffs' correction officers and jail officers","description":"For legislation to ensure pay parity for county sheriffs' correction officers and jail officers. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1698/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1996953,"bill_number":"S1699","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a primary seat belt law","description":"For legislation to establish a primary seat belt law. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1699/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997262,"bill_number":"S1700","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To ensure the safety of students, faculty and staff on the campuses of state colleges, community colleges and state universities","description":"For legislation to ensure the safety of students, faculty and staff on the campuses of state colleges, community colleges and state universities. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1700/2025","subjects":["education","public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1996950,"bill_number":"S1701","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Transferring emergency medical services to the executive office of public safety and security","description":"For legislation relative to medical services. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1701/2025","subjects":["health","public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998024,"bill_number":"S1702","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Resolve to establish a commission to study expanding sentencing jurisdiction in Houses of Correction","description":"By Mr. Fernandes, a petition of Dylan A. Fernandes, David T. Vieira, Hadley Luddy, Kip A. 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Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1703/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997527,"bill_number":"S1704","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To mandate flotation devices in police vehicles","description":"For legislation to mandate flotation devices in police vehicles. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1704/2025","subjects":["public_safety","transportation"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997744,"bill_number":"S1705","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Concerning the Massachusetts Probation Service","description":"For legislation relative to the Massachusetts Probation Service. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1705/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998756,"bill_number":"S1706","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a commission to review substance use in correctional facilities","description":"For legislation to establishing a commission to review substance use in correctional facilities. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1706/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998691,"bill_number":"S1707","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To ensure access to medical parole","description":"For legislation to remove barriers to medical parole. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1707/2025","subjects":["health","public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999028,"bill_number":"S1708","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to fire safety education in schools and colleges","description":"Relative to fire safety education in schools and colleges. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1708/2025","subjects":["education","public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997961,"bill_number":"S1709","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To save lives by distributing narcan to individuals at risk for an overdose","description":"For legislation to distribute Narcan to a detainee or prisoner at risk for an overdose upon discharge from a correctional facility. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1709/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997863,"bill_number":"S1710","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the requirement of explosive gas sensor devices","description":"For legislation relative to the requirement of explosive gas sensor devices in buildings owned or operated by the commonwealth. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1710/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997042,"bill_number":"S1711","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Regarding consistent care for addiction rooted in evidence","description":"For legislation to require all state and county correctional facilities to provide medication for addiction treatment (MAT) for substance use disorder or alcohol use disorder. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1711/2025","subjects":["health","public_safety","cannabis"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997502,"bill_number":"S1712","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a public safety building authority and assistance program","description":"For legislation to establish a public safety building authority and assistance program. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1712/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997039,"bill_number":"S1713","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to injured correctional officers","description":"For legislation relative to injured correctional officers compensation. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1713/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998615,"bill_number":"S1714","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to creating a voluntary do-not-sell list","description":"For legislation relative to creating a voluntary firearms do-not-sell firearms list. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1714/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998039,"bill_number":"S1715","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to turning on red signals","description":"For legislation to prohibit turning on red signals. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1715/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997518,"bill_number":"S1716","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Regulating illegal exhaust systems for motor vehicles","description":"For legislation to regulate illegal exhaust systems for motor vehicles. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1716/2025","subjects":["public_safety","transportation"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998591,"bill_number":"S1717","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the membership of the forensic science oversight board","description":"For legislation relative to the membership of the forensic science oversight board. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1717/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998573,"bill_number":"S1718","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Requiring health care employers to develop and implement programs to prevent workplace violence","description":"For legislation to require health care employers to develop and implement programs to prevent workplace violence. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1718/2025","subjects":["health","public_safety","labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999091,"bill_number":"S1719","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Enhancing the safety of first responders","description":"For legislation to enhance safety of first responders with initiatives, including training, protective equipment, and emergency response planning.. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1719/2025","subjects":["public_safety","elections","emergency"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999302,"bill_number":"S1720","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To build restorative family and community connection","description":"For legislation relative to regulating visits in state prisons and correctional facilities. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1720/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998469,"bill_number":"S1721","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"An Act to ensure educational rights are upheld for incarcerated youth","description":"For legislation to ensure educational rights are upheld for incarcerated emerging adults. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1721/2025","subjects":["education","public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999223,"bill_number":"S1722","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to elder and medical parole","description":"For legislation to grant elder and medical parole. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1722/2025","subjects":["health","public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998407,"bill_number":"S1723","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing the Massachusetts correctional officer accountability and standards training Commission","description":"For legislation to establish the Massachusetts correctional officer accountability and standards training Commission. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1723/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997586,"bill_number":"S1724","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a correctional inspector general office","description":"For legislation to establish a correctional inspector general office. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1724/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997897,"bill_number":"S1725","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Creating an independent correctional oversight office to facilitate the recommendations of the Special Legislative Commission on Structural Racism in Correctional Facilities of the Commonwealth","description":"For legislation to create an independent correctional oversight office to facilitate the recommendations of the Special Legislative Commission on Structural Racism in Correctional Facilities of the Commonwealth. 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Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1755/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998740,"bill_number":"S1756","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To repeal pay-to-stay fees","description":"For legislation to repeal pay-to-stay fees for inmates. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1756/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997488,"bill_number":"S1757","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To remove medical and health service fees for incarcerated people","description":"For legislation to remove medical and health service fees for incarcerated people. 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Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1765/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998457,"bill_number":"S1766","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To support police recruitment and retention","description":"For legislation to support police recruitment and retention. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1766/2025","subjects":["public_safety","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998900,"bill_number":"S1767","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the expansion of the state DNA database","description":"For legislation to expand the state DNA database. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1767/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998927,"bill_number":"S1768","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the use of green lights for municipal emergency management vehicles","description":"For legislation relative to the use of green lights for municipal emergency management vehicles. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1768/2025","subjects":["public_safety","transportation","emergency"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997643,"bill_number":"S1769","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Prohibiting soliciting acts of terrorism","description":"For legislation to prohibit soliciting acts of terrorism. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1769/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1996871,"bill_number":"S1770","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to safety of officers by requiring interior lights in automobiles to be on during stops","description":"For legislation relative to safety of officers by requiring interior lights in automobiles to be on during stops. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1770/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997291,"bill_number":"S1771","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"For balanced law enforcement representation to the POST Commission","description":"For legislation relative to law enforcement representation to the POST Commission. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1771/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":["Post Commission"]},{"bill_id":1997058,"bill_number":"S1772","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to implementing a blue alert system in the commonwealth","description":"For legislation relative to implementing a blue alert system in the commonwealth. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1772/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998271,"bill_number":"S1773","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Creating the ability of police officers to demand FID, LTC or proof of exempt status","description":"For legislation to create the ability of police officers to demand FID, LTC or proof of exempt status. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1773/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998181,"bill_number":"S1774","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to black powder for hunters and re-enactors","description":"For legislation relative to black powder for hunters and re-enactors. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1774/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998954,"bill_number":"S1775","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to antique firearm detainment","description":"For legislation relative to antique firearm detainment. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1775/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998127,"bill_number":"S1776","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Empowering law enforcement to cooperate with the United States to transfer custody of convicted criminals","description":"For legislation to empower law enforcement to cooperate with the United States to transfer custody of convicted criminals. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1776/2025","subjects":["public_safety","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997495,"bill_number":"S1777","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Pertaining to public fire safety and professionalism","description":"For legislation to pertain to public fire safety and professionalism. 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Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1778/2025","subjects":["public_safety","transportation","emergency"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998364,"bill_number":"S1779","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to private campus law enforcement officers","description":"For legislation relative to possession of assault weapon or a large capacity feeding device by private campus law enforcement officers. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1779/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998203,"bill_number":"S1780","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the creation of the Massachusetts Public Safety Building Authority","description":"For legislation to create the Massachusetts Public Safety Building Authority. 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Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1782/2025","subjects":["education","public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997079,"bill_number":"S1783","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the equality of wage and recruitment of the Massachusetts State Police","description":"For legislation relative to the equality of wage and recruitment of the Massachusetts State Police. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1783/2025","subjects":["public_safety","labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997564,"bill_number":"S1784","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to construction zone speed control systems","description":"For legislation to increase safety in highways work zones by implementing work zone speed cameras. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1784/2025","subjects":["public_safety","transportation"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998018,"bill_number":"S1785","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the health of correctional employees","description":"For legislation relative to the health of correctional employees. Public Safety and Homeland Security.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1785/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997216,"bill_number":"S1786","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to employees of the Commonwealth who are required to respond to emergencies or work in hazardous environments","description":"For legislation relative to benefits of employees who are required to respond to emergencies or work in hazardous environments. Public Service.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1786/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997435,"bill_number":"S1787","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to credible service for school nurses","description":"For legislation relative to credible service for school nurses. Public Service.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1787/2025","subjects":["health","education"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997528,"bill_number":"S1788","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to PTSD and accidental disability","description":"For legislation relative to PTSD and accidental disability retirement. 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Public Service.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1918/2025","subjects":["veterans"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999047,"bill_number":"S1919","status":2,"status_name":"Engrossed","status_date":"2025-12-01","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the retirement of Greg Heath, a former firefighter of the city of Westfield","description":"For legislation relative to the retirement of Greg Heath, a former firefighter of the city of Westfield. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1919/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997462,"bill_number":"S1920","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Providing for a fair and equitable group 4 retirement benefit for police officers working on Massachusetts public higher education campuses","description":"For legislation to correct inequities regarding the retirement of state-employed and special authority-employed police officers. Public Service.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1920/2025","subjects":["education","public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998231,"bill_number":"S1921","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to retirement equity for parenting teachers","description":"For legislation relative to retirement equity for parenting teachers. Public Service.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1921/2025","subjects":["education","housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997253,"bill_number":"S1922","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the Massachusetts fund for vulnerable countries most affected by climate change","description":"For legislation relative to the Massachusetts fund for vulnerable countries most affected by climate change. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1922/2025","subjects":["environment","finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997896,"bill_number":"S1923","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To repeal the sales tax exemption for aircraft","description":"For legislation to repeal certain tax exemptions for aircraft. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1923/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998425,"bill_number":"S1924","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Increasing the excise tax rate for jet fuel","description":"For legislation to increase the excise tax rate for jet fuel. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1924/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998222,"bill_number":"S1925","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Imposing an in-state mileage-based road usage charge on the use of clean energy vehicles","description":"By Mr. Barrett, a petition of Michael J. Barrett foe legislation to impose an in-state mileage-based road usage charge on the use of clean energy vehicles. 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Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1927/2025","subjects":["finance","energy","agriculture"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998887,"bill_number":"S1928","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a municipal tax assessment increase limit","description":"For legislation to establish a municipal tax assessment increase limit. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1928/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998588,"bill_number":"S1929","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To update certain changes to property tax collection laws","description":"For legislation to update certain changes to property tax collection laws. 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Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1931/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997375,"bill_number":"S1932","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Increasing volunteer service property tax benefits for veterans","description":"For legislation to increase volunteer service property tax benefits for veterans. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1932/2025","subjects":["finance","veterans"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997386,"bill_number":"S1933","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To prevent property tax bill shocks","description":"For legislation to prevent property tax bill shocks. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1933/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997361,"bill_number":"S1934","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to funding of the Massachusetts State House police memorial","description":"For legislation relative to funding of the Massachusetts State House police memorial. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1934/2025","subjects":["public_safety","finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997084,"bill_number":"S1935","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to municipal tax relief","description":"For legislation to authorize a city or town to issue rebates to taxpayers who received the residential exemption in the prior fiscal year. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1935/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997349,"bill_number":"S1936","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Maintaining the state disaster relief and resiliency trust fund","description":"For legislation to maintain the state disaster relief and resiliency trust fund. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1936/2025","subjects":["finance","emergency"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998637,"bill_number":"S1937","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Enabling a local option for a real estate transfer fee to fund affordable housing","description":"For legislation to grant a local option for a real estate transfer fee to fund affordable housing. 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Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1939/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997566,"bill_number":"S1940","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to a local option excise on the sale of alcoholic beverages for municipal substance abuse prevention and public health programs","description":"For legislation relative to a local option excise on the sale of alcoholic beverages for municipal substance abuse prevention and public health programs. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1940/2025","subjects":["health","finance","cannabis"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1996986,"bill_number":"S1941","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a highway use tax for heavy trucks","description":"For legislation to establish a highway use tax for heavy trucks. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1941/2025","subjects":["transportation","finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998518,"bill_number":"S1942","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to neighborhood stabilization and economic development","description":"For legislation relative to neighborhood stabilization and economic development. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1942/2025","subjects":["finance","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999167,"bill_number":"S1943","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to rolling stock","description":"For legislation relative to rolling stock. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1943/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997015,"bill_number":"S1944","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the exemption of private pension income from taxation","description":"For legislation to exempt private pension income from taxation. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1944/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998980,"bill_number":"S1945","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To impose an excise tax on oral nicotine products","description":"For legislation to impose an excise tax on oral nicotine products. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1945/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998726,"bill_number":"S1946","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the housing development incentive program","description":"For legislation relative to the housing development incentive program. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1946/2025","subjects":["housing","finance","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998374,"bill_number":"S1947","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to neighborhood stabilization and economic development","description":"For legislation relative to neighborhood stabilization and economic development. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1947/2025","subjects":["finance","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997851,"bill_number":"S1948","status":2,"status_name":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-01-15","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to veteran property tax work-off","description":"For legislation relative to veteran property tax work-off. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1948/2025","subjects":["finance","veterans"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999026,"bill_number":"S1949","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to protecting youth by closing the synthetic nicotine loophole","description":"For legislation to protect youth by closing the synthetic nicotine loophole. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1949/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998214,"bill_number":"S1950","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To promote employee ownership","description":"For legislation to promote employee ownership. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1950/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997829,"bill_number":"S1951","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to embarkation fees","description":"For legislation relative to embarkation fees. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1951/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998631,"bill_number":"S1952","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing the rural jobs act","description":"For legislation to establish the rural jobs act to promote the retention and expansion of existing jobs, stimulate the creation of new jobs, and attract new business and industry to rural areas. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1952/2025","subjects":["finance","agriculture"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997585,"bill_number":"S1953","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Improving older adult tax relief to address the rising cost of home ownership","description":"For legislation to improve older adult tax relief to address the rising cost of home ownership. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1953/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998455,"bill_number":"S1954","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to National Guard state tax exemption","description":"For legislation to create a National Guard state tax exemption. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1954/2025","subjects":["finance","veterans"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999275,"bill_number":"S1955","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing the Martha’s Vineyard housing bank","description":"For legislation to establish the Martha’s Vineyard housing bank. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1955/2025","subjects":["housing","finance","agriculture"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997561,"bill_number":"S1956","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To incentivize employer-provided childcare","description":"Relative to employer-provided childcare tax credits. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1956/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997859,"bill_number":"S1957","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Supporting families through enhanced tax credits","description":"For legislation to support families through enhanced tax credits. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1957/2025","subjects":["finance","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997521,"bill_number":"S1958","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing the micro business employee training and workforce development program","description":"For legislation to establish a tax incentive program for micro businesses to hire formerly incarcerated individuals and individuals receiving transitional benefits. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1958/2025","subjects":["public_safety","transportation","finance","labor","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998466,"bill_number":"S1959","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Promoting mortgage debt relief","description":"For legislation relative to the relief of mortgage debt. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1959/2025","subjects":["housing","finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999245,"bill_number":"S1960","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing tax credits for health care preceptorship","description":"For legislation to establish tax credits for health care preceptorship that pairs an eligible student with a health care practitioner to attain specified learning objectives. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1960/2025","subjects":["health","education","finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997672,"bill_number":"S1961","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a local option for freezing property tax appraisals","description":"For legislation to establish a local option for freezing property tax appraisals. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1961/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998583,"bill_number":"S1962","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Excluding student loan forgiveness from taxable income for permanently and totally disabled veterans","description":"Relative to excluding student loan forgiveness from taxable income for permanently and totally disabled veterans. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1962/2025","subjects":["education","finance","veterans"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997169,"bill_number":"S1963","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Excluding the Segal AmeriCorps Educational Award from taxable income","description":"Relative to excluding the Segal AmeriCorps Educational Award from taxable income. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1963/2025","subjects":["education","finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998155,"bill_number":"S1964","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to fines on certain commercial and revenue property","description":"Relative to fines on certain commercial and revenue property in written returns of information to determine the valuation of real property. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1964/2025","subjects":["housing","finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997037,"bill_number":"S1965","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To support disaster response and broadband infrastructure affordability","description":"For legislation to support disaster response and broadband infrastructure affordability by allowing certain tax exemptions. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1965/2025","subjects":["it","transportation","finance","emergency","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998068,"bill_number":"S1966","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to property sales by nonprofit organizations","description":"Relative to certain payments in property sales by nonprofit organizations. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1966/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1996995,"bill_number":"S1967","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to a bitcoin strategic reserve","description":"For legislation relative to a bitcoin strategic reserve. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1967/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997814,"bill_number":"S1968","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the small businesses operated on leased commonwealth property","description":"For legislation relative to the small businesses operated on leased commonwealth property. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1968/2025","subjects":["finance","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998950,"bill_number":"S1969","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relating to improvements to residential properties","description":"Relative to the financing of qualifying improvements to residential property. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1969/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999227,"bill_number":"S1970","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Providing renter relief tax credit","description":"For legislation to provide an increase in the renter relief tax credit. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1970/2025","subjects":["housing","finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997420,"bill_number":"S1971","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Creating a graduated deed excise tax for affordable housing","description":"For legislation to create a graduated deed excise tax for affordable housing. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1971/2025","subjects":["housing","finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998922,"bill_number":"S1972","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To allow cities and towns to increase the local tax rate on meals","description":"For legislation to allow cities and towns to increase the local tax rate on meals. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1972/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997384,"bill_number":"S1973","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to affordable housing and environmental adaptation dollars","description":"For legislation relative to the imposition of an excise tax to provide for climate change adaptation infrastructure and affordable housing investments in the Commonwealth. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1973/2025","subjects":["housing","environment","finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999005,"bill_number":"S1974","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Aligning the long-term capital gains tax rate with the short-term capital gains tax rate","description":"For legislation to align the long-term capital gains tax rate with the short-term capital gains tax rate. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1974/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998070,"bill_number":"S1975","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To reduce poverty by expanding the EITC and the child and family tax credit","description":"For legislation to improve the earned income credit for healthier families. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1975/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997532,"bill_number":"S1976","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Abolishing the death tax","description":"For legislation to abolish the death tax. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1976/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998108,"bill_number":"S1977","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Reducing the costs for adoption","description":"For legislation to reduce the costs for adoption. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1977/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997248,"bill_number":"S1978","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the inventory tax","description":"For legislation relative to the inventory tax. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1978/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998730,"bill_number":"S1979","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Stimulating small business investment","description":"For legislation to stimulate small business investment. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1979/2025","subjects":["finance","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998505,"bill_number":"S1980","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the small commercial tax exemption","description":"For legislation relative to the small commercial tax exemption. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1980/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999156,"bill_number":"S1981","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to graduate student loan deductions","description":"For legislation relative to graduate student loan deductions. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1981/2025","subjects":["education","finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998713,"bill_number":"S1982","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Exempting residential security systems from sales tax","description":"For legislation to exempt residential security systems from sales tax. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1982/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997974,"bill_number":"S1983","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Promoting student loan repayment","description":"For legislation to promote student loan repayment. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1983/2025","subjects":["education","finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999334,"bill_number":"S1984","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing an empowerment scholarship tax credit to expand educational opportunities","description":"For legislation to establish an empowerment scholarship tax credit to expand educational opportunities and fair access to quality education for low-and-moderate-income students. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1984/2025","subjects":["education","finance","energy","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997303,"bill_number":"S1985","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to 100% disabled veteran excise tax exemptions","description":"For legislation relative to 100% disabled veteran excise tax exemptions. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1985/2025","subjects":["finance","veterans"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998145,"bill_number":"S1986","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to motor vehicle sales tax exemption for 100% disabled veterans","description":"For legislation relative to 100% disabled veteran motor vehicle tax exemptions. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1986/2025","subjects":["transportation","finance","veterans"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997867,"bill_number":"S1987","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a child care tax credit in the Commonwealth","description":"For legislation to establish a child care tax credit in the Commonwealth. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1987/2025","subjects":["education","finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997227,"bill_number":"S1988","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to property tax relief for 100% disabled veterans","description":"For legislation relative to property tax relief for 100% disabled veterans. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1988/2025","subjects":["finance","veterans"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1996906,"bill_number":"S1989","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the Massachusetts estate tax","description":"Relative to the Massachusetts estate tax. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1989/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1996880,"bill_number":"S1990","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the state personal income tax for low-income earners","description":"For legislation relative to the state personal income tax for low-income earners. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1990/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997211,"bill_number":"S1991","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Providing for motor vehicle fuel tax relief for the Commonwealth","description":"For legislation to provide for motor vehicle fuel tax relief for the Commonwealth. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1991/2025","subjects":["transportation","finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997992,"bill_number":"S1992","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Repealing advance sales tax payments","description":"For legislation to repeal advance sales tax payments. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1992/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997087,"bill_number":"S1993","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Amending advance sales tax payment penalties","description":"For legislation relative to advance sales tax payment penalties. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1993/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997023,"bill_number":"S1994","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to fairness in taxation","description":"For legislation to require a not for profit corporation with total assets exceeding $10,000,000 as reported in financial statements to be subject to taxation of real property. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1994/2025","subjects":["housing","finance","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998054,"bill_number":"S1995","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Updating the estate tax","description":"For legislation to update the estate tax bring Massachusetts in line with the federal level threshold for taxable estates and credits. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1995/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997081,"bill_number":"S1996","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to taxation of equipment used to provide broadband communication services","description":"For legislation relative to taxation of equipment used to provide broadband communication services. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1996/2025","subjects":["it","transportation","finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998878,"bill_number":"S1997","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Resolve to establish a commission to report on the moral budget","description":"By Mr. Feeney, a petition of Paul R. Feeney that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to evaluate and report on the impact that passage of the People’s Budget would have on Massachusetts. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1997/2025","subjects":["finance","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1996879,"bill_number":"S1998","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Advancing renewable heating solutions for the Commonwealth","description":"For legislation to advance renewable heating solutions for the Commonwealth. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1998/2025","subjects":["finance","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998210,"bill_number":"S1999","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Ending large investor control of homes in Massachusetts","description":"For legislation to end large investor control of homes in Massachusetts and create a down payment trust fund. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S1999/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999259,"bill_number":"S2000","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To extend the research and development sales tax exemption","description":"For legislation to extend to qualifying entities sales tax exemptions on research and development. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2000/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998317,"bill_number":"S2001","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing the Massachusetts downsizing tax credit","description":"For legislation to establish the Massachusetts residence downsizing tax credit. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2001/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998642,"bill_number":"S2002","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Encouraging home ownership by establishing a first time home buyers savings account","description":"Relative to the establishment of first-time homebuyer savings accounts and providing for an income tax deduction for certain amounts contributed to such accounts. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2002/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997755,"bill_number":"S2003","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To promote jobs and economic growth in tourism, visitation and hospitality","description":"For legislation to promote jobs and economic growth in tourism, visitation and hospitality. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2003/2025","subjects":["health","finance","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1996951,"bill_number":"S2004","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to taxation of digital advertising services","description":"Relative to taxation of digital advertising services. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2004/2025","subjects":["it","finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999326,"bill_number":"S2005","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Authorizing an excise tax credit for eligible semiconductor companies","description":"For legislation relative to economic development initiatives. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2005/2025","subjects":["finance","elections","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998262,"bill_number":"S2006","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Simplifying state reporting obligations of health plan coverage","description":"For legislation relative to state reporting obligations of health plan coverage. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2006/2025","subjects":["finance","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997548,"bill_number":"S2007","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Facilitating brownfields redevelopment","description":"For legislation to promote the redevelopment of contaminated sites through tax credits. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2007/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999107,"bill_number":"S2008","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Allowing for fiscal resilience through strategic investment in stable digital financial assets","description":"For legislation to permit the inclusion of bitcoin and other stable digital financial assets to serve as stores of value and provide a hedge against inflation, thereby protecting the purchasing power of state funds. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2008/2025","subjects":["it","finance","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998972,"bill_number":"S2009","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to regional transportation ballot initiatives","description":"For legislation relative to regional transportation ballot initiatives. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2009/2025","subjects":["transportation","finance","elections","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999271,"bill_number":"S2010","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to taxes due upon the death of active duty personnel and the elderly","description":"For legislation relative to taxes due upon the death of active duty personnel and the elderly. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2010/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997949,"bill_number":"S2011","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to overtime pay for agricultural laborers","description":"For legislation relative to overtime pay for agricultural laborers. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2011/2025","subjects":["finance","labor","agriculture"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999199,"bill_number":"S2012","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing fairness for agricultural laborers","description":"For legislation to establish fairness for agricultural laborers. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2012/2025","subjects":["finance","labor","agriculture"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998193,"bill_number":"S2013","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To support educational opportunity for all","description":"For legislation to support educational opportunity for all. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2013/2025","subjects":["education","finance","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997815,"bill_number":"S2014","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to creating the Massachusetts Against Discrimination Fund","description":"For legislation to establish voluntary contribution check-off boxes on state tax returns to provide financial assistance to the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2014/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997580,"bill_number":"S2015","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a tiered corporate minimum tax","description":"For legislation to establish a tiered corporate minimum tax. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2015/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999077,"bill_number":"S2016","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to payments in lieu of taxation by organizations exempt from the property tax","description":"For legislation relative to payments in lieu of taxation by organizations exempt from the property tax. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2016/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998819,"bill_number":"S2017","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a tax on local revenues from digital advertising","description":"For legislation to establish a tax on local revenues from digital advertising. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2017/2025","subjects":["it","finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1996989,"bill_number":"S2018","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to senior property tax deferral","description":"For legislation relative to senior property tax deferral. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2018/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997597,"bill_number":"S2019","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the sustainability of the family childcare sector","description":"For legislation relative to certain child-care deductions for taxable purposes. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2019/2025","subjects":["environment","finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998287,"bill_number":"S2020","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Protecting youth from nicotine addiction by increasing the tax on cigarettes","description":"For legislation to protect youth from nicotine addiction by increasing the tax on cigarettes. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2020/2025","subjects":["health","finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998323,"bill_number":"S2021","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Providing property tax relief for older adults","description":"For legislation to provide property tax relief for older adults. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2021/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998670,"bill_number":"S2022","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Resolve providing for an investigation and study by a special commission relative to a senior state property tax deferral program","description":"Relative to a senior state property tax deferral program. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2022/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999145,"bill_number":"S2023","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To promote urban agriculture and horticulture","description":"For legislation to promote urban agriculture and horticulture. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2023/2025","subjects":["finance","agriculture"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998967,"bill_number":"S2024","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Encouraging employer student loan repayment","description":"For legislation to encourage employee student loan assistance. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2024/2025","subjects":["education","finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999296,"bill_number":"S2025","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing the Massachusetts student relief and retention tax credit","description":"For legislation to establish the Massachusetts student relief and retention tax credit. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2025/2025","subjects":["education","finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998368,"bill_number":"S2026","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to excessive executive compensation","description":"For legislation relative to excessive executive compensation. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2026/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998427,"bill_number":"S2027","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Providing for settlements of tax liability","description":"For legislation to provide for settlements of tax liability. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2027/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998752,"bill_number":"S2028","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the sales tax","description":"Relative to the sales tax for certain purchases by rental companies. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2028/2025","subjects":["housing","finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1996932,"bill_number":"S2029","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the fair taxation of alcoholic beverages","description":"For legislation relative to the fair taxation of alcoholic beverages. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2029/2025","subjects":["finance","cannabis"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998598,"bill_number":"S2030","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"For a literacy tax credit","description":"For legislation for a literacy tax credit. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2030/2025","subjects":["education","finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997559,"bill_number":"S2031","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"For a grade improvement tax credit","description":"For legislation for a grade improvement tax credit. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2031/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998707,"bill_number":"S2032","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Related to a universal basic income pilot","description":"For legislation relative to a universal basic income pilot. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2032/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997121,"bill_number":"S2033","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Combating offshore tax avoidance","description":"For legislation to close corporate tax loopholes and create progressive revenue. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2033/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998529,"bill_number":"S2034","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To promote healthy alternatives to sugary drinks","description":"For legislation to promote healthy alternatives to sugary drinks. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2034/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999194,"bill_number":"S2035","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To eliminate the tax deduction for direct-to-consumer pharmaceutical marketing","description":"For legislation to eliminate the tax deduction for direct-to-consumer pharmaceutical marketing. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2035/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998000,"bill_number":"S2036","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Authorizing the establishment of a mean tested senior citizen property tax exemption","description":"For legislation to authorize the establishment of a mean tested senior citizen property tax exemption. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2036/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997893,"bill_number":"S2037","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To require public disclosures by publicly-traded corporate taxpayers","description":"For legislation to require public disclosures by publicly-traded corporate taxpayers. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2037/2025","subjects":["finance","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999120,"bill_number":"S2038","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To increase the commuter tax deduction to reflect rising costs","description":"For legislation to increase the commuter tax deduction to reflect rising costs. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2038/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997355,"bill_number":"S2039","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the relief of mortgage debt","description":"For legislation relative to the relief of mortgage debt. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2039/2025","subjects":["housing","finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997797,"bill_number":"S2040","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Clarifying occupancy excise and internet hotel room resellers","description":"For legislation to clarify occupancy excise and internet hotel room resellers. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2040/2025","subjects":["it","finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998359,"bill_number":"S2041","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Closing a corporate tax haven loophole","description":"For legislation to close a corporate tax haven loophole. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2041/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998071,"bill_number":"S2042","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to economic development tax credits","description":"For legislation relative to economic development tax credits. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2042/2025","subjects":["finance","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998796,"bill_number":"S2043","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the taxation of small business in the commonwealth","description":"For legislation relative to the taxation of small business in the commonwealth. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2043/2025","subjects":["finance","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1996911,"bill_number":"S2044","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to equalizing the Department of Revenue interest rates","description":"For legislation to equalize the Department of Revenue interest rates. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2044/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997006,"bill_number":"S2045","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a college tuition tax deduction","description":"For legislation to establish a college tuition tax deduction. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2045/2025","subjects":["education","finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998114,"bill_number":"S2046","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Granting property tax exemptions to disabled veterans","description":"For legislation to grant property tax exemptions to disabled veterans. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2046/2025","subjects":["finance","veterans"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997928,"bill_number":"S2047","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To reform the healthcare cost benchmark","description":"For legislation to reform the healthcare cost benchmark. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2047/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997409,"bill_number":"S2048","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to property taxes and senior citizens","description":"For legislation relative to property taxes and senior citizens. 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Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2056/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997887,"bill_number":"S2057","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to taxes and fee transparency","description":"For legislation relative to taxes and fee transparency. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2057/2025","subjects":["finance","elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997281,"bill_number":"S2058","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a tax credit for the purchase of hearing aids","description":"For legislation to establish a tax credit for the purchase of hearing aids. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2058/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997313,"bill_number":"S2059","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a tax credit for families caring for relatives with aphasia","description":"For legislation to establish a tax credit for families caring for relatives with aphasia. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2059/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997250,"bill_number":"S2060","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a tax credit for families caring for elderly relatives and victims of Alzheimer's and Dementia","description":"For legislation to establish a tax credit for families caring for elderly relatives and victims of Alzheimer's and Dementia. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2060/2025","subjects":["public_safety","finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997581,"bill_number":"S2061","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Reducing senior citizen property taxes","description":"For legislation to reduce senior citizen property taxes. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2061/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997410,"bill_number":"S2062","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the taxation of natural gas infrastructure","description":"For legislation relative to the taxation of natural gas infrastructure. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2062/2025","subjects":["finance","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998720,"bill_number":"S2063","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the taxation of above ground conduits, wires, and pipes used in the transportation of natural gas","description":"For legislation relative to the taxation of above ground conduits, wires, and pipes used in the transportation of natural gas. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2063/2025","subjects":["transportation","finance","energy","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998733,"bill_number":"S2064","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a living organ donor tax credit","description":"For legislation to establish a living organ donor tax credit. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2064/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999323,"bill_number":"S2065","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Authorizing voluntary contributions to the Massachusetts Fire Fighters Academy Trust Fund","description":"For legislation to authorize voluntary contributions to the Massachusetts Fire Fighters Academy Trust Fund. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2065/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997025,"bill_number":"S2066","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to increasing 529 deductions","description":"Relative to increasing college savings plan deductions. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2066/2025","subjects":["education","finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1996997,"bill_number":"S2067","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to bilingual educators and dual language certification incentives","description":"For legislation to establish a separate fund to be known as the bilingual education trust fund in support of bilingual educators and dual language certification incentives. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2067/2025","subjects":["education","finance","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997920,"bill_number":"S2068","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Addressing hostile learning environments at higher education institutions","description":"For legislation relative to hostile learning environments at higher education institutes and tax exemptions. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2068/2025","subjects":["education","environment","finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998850,"bill_number":"S2069","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to home modifications for seniors","description":"For legislation relative to home modifications for seniors. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2069/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998605,"bill_number":"S2070","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to veteran tax abatements","description":"For legislation relative to veteran tax abatements. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2070/2025","subjects":["finance","veterans"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999318,"bill_number":"S2071","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Granting property tax relief to seniors","description":"For legislation to grant property tax relief to seniors. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2071/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998862,"bill_number":"S2072","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Incentivizing veterans to reside in the Commonwealth","description":"For legislation to incentivize veterans to reside in the Commonwealth. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2072/2025","subjects":["finance","veterans"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998872,"bill_number":"S2073","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to veterans tax exemptions","description":"For legislation relative to veterans tax exemptions. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2073/2025","subjects":["finance","veterans"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997141,"bill_number":"S2074","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the curatorship program","description":"For legislation relative to the taxation of historic property. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2074/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998443,"bill_number":"S2075","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to providing direct relief to the residents of the commonwealth by increasing the threshold on no tax status","description":"For legislation relative to provide direct relief to the residents of the commonwealth by increasing the threshold on no tax status. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2075/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997190,"bill_number":"S2076","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to employee recruitment and retention","description":"For legislation relative to tax credits for employee recruitment and retention. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2076/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999311,"bill_number":"S2077","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to tax credits for affordable housing","description":"For legislation relative to tax credits for affordable housing. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2077/2025","subjects":["housing","finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998712,"bill_number":"S2078","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to exempting certain medical supplies from the state sales tax","description":"For legislation to exempt certain medical supplies from the state sales tax. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2078/2025","subjects":["health","finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997605,"bill_number":"S2079","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a commuter tax credit","description":"For legislation to establish a commuter tax credit. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2079/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997615,"bill_number":"S2080","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the creation of a super research and development tax credit","description":"For legislation to create a super research and development tax credit. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2080/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999266,"bill_number":"S2081","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the taxation of rolling stock","description":"For legislation relative to the taxation of rolling stock. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2081/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998410,"bill_number":"S2082","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the taxation of rolling stock for trucking and railcars","description":"For legislation relative to the taxation of rolling stock for trucking and railcars. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2082/2025","subjects":["transportation","finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998507,"bill_number":"S2083","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Increasing the conservation land tax credit","description":"For legislation to increase the conservation land tax credit. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2083/2025","subjects":["environment","finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997475,"bill_number":"S2084","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to exemption from taxation structures and buildings essential to the operation of agricultural and horticultural lands","description":"For legislation relative to exemption from taxation structures and buildings essential to the operation of agricultural and horticultural lands. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2084/2025","subjects":["finance","agriculture"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997465,"bill_number":"S2085","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To improve long-term care staffing and dignity for caregivers","description":"For legislation to improve long-term care staffing and dignity for caregivers through training, tuition reimbursements, tax credits and other programs. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2085/2025","subjects":["education","finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997407,"bill_number":"S2086","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to sales tax reduction to 5%","description":"For legislation relative to sales tax reduction to 5%. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2086/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997923,"bill_number":"S2087","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the short term capital gains rate to make Massachusetts more competitive","description":"For legislation relative to the short term capital gains rate to make Massachusetts more competitive. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2087/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998219,"bill_number":"S2088","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to modernizing the estate tax","description":"For legislation relative to modernizing the estate tax. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2088/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1996878,"bill_number":"S2089","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to first-time home buyers savings accounts","description":"For legislation relative to first-time home buyers savings accounts. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2089/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999232,"bill_number":"S2090","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to commercial renewable investments","description":"For legislation relative to energy tax credits for corporations. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2090/2025","subjects":["finance","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997470,"bill_number":"S2091","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Allowing for the deduction of business interest","description":"For legislation to allow for the deduction of business interest. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2091/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998103,"bill_number":"S2092","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to excise tax collections of electric motor vehicles","description":"For legislation to apply rebates to reduce the MSRP of an electric vehicle in the calculation of motor vehicle excise tax. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2092/2025","subjects":["transportation","finance","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997718,"bill_number":"S2093","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to uniformity among veteran tax exemptions","description":"For legislation relative to uniformity among veteran tax exemptions. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2093/2025","subjects":["finance","veterans"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999161,"bill_number":"S2094","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to effective dates of property taxes","description":"For legislation relative to effective dates of property taxes. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2094/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1996948,"bill_number":"S2095","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To establish a vendors’ collection allowance","description":"For legislation to establish a vendors’ collection allowance. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2095/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997640,"bill_number":"S2096","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the establishment of a means tested senior citizen property tax exemption","description":"For legislation to establish a means tested senior citizen property tax exemption. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2096/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998876,"bill_number":"S2097","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Ensuring transparency in research funding","description":"For legislation relative to the taxation of manufacturing corporations or a research and development corporations in the commonwealth. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2097/2025","subjects":["finance","elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997494,"bill_number":"S2098","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To incentivize public service","description":"For legislation to incentivize public service by offering a tax credit. Revenue.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2098/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997704,"bill_number":"S2099","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To provide sunlight to state government","description":"For legislation to provide sunlight to state government. Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2099/2025","subjects":["housing","agriculture"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999256,"bill_number":"S2100","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Resolve creating a special commission on additional regular compensation for certain members and annual expenses for members of general court","description":"By Mr. Keenan, a petition of John F. Keenan and Rebecca L. Rausch that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission on additional regular compensation for certain members and annual expenses for members of general court. Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2100/2025","subjects":["housing","agriculture"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997176,"bill_number":"S2101","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to joint committee operations","description":"For legislation to require that","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2101/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1996959,"bill_number":"S2102","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relating to public access to historical records","description":"For legislation to facilitate access to public records. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2102/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997989,"bill_number":"S2103","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Clarifying lobbying law violations","description":"For legislation to clarify lobbying law violations. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2103/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997862,"bill_number":"S2104","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To strengthen the taxpayer protection act","description":"For legislation to strengthen the taxpayer protection act. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2104/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998403,"bill_number":"S2105","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Making records in the office of the Governor public","description":"For legislation to make records in the office of the Governor public. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2105/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999192,"bill_number":"S2106","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to removing social security numbers from death certificates","description":"For legislation to remove social security numbers from death certificates. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2106/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997836,"bill_number":"S2107","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the employment of persons with disabilities","description":"For legislation relative to the employment of persons with disabilities. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2107/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1996977,"bill_number":"S2108","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Providing for equal access to certain roadways under the jurisdiction of the department of conservation and recreation","description":"For legislation to provide for equal access to certain roadways under the jurisdiction of the department of conservation and recreation on the Columbia Point peninsula located between William T. Morrissey Boulevard, William J. Day Boulevard and Dorchester Bay. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2108/2025","subjects":["environment","transportation"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997904,"bill_number":"S2109","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To close travel loophole in the state conflict of interest law, and to provide for greater transparency and accountability regarding travel gifts","description":"For legislation to close a travel loophole in the state conflict of interest law, and to provide for greater transparency and accountability regarding travel gifts. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2109/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998704,"bill_number":"S2110","status":2,"status_name":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-02-02","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing Building Trades Recovery Week","description":"For legislation to establish Building Trades Recovery Week. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2110/2025","subjects":["trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998078,"bill_number":"S2111","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Authorizing the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to convey an easement across certain property in the Dorchester section of the city of Boston to the Boston Gas Company","description":"For legislation to authorize the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to convey an easement across certain property in the Dorchester section of the city of Boston to the Boston Gas Company. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2111/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":["Capital Asset Management And Maintenance To Convey"]},{"bill_id":1997611,"bill_number":"S2112","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to increased safety standards in the construction industry","description":"For legislation relative to increased safety standards in the construction industry. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2112/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998388,"bill_number":"S2113","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing an Indigenous Peoples Day","description":"For legislation to establish an Indigenous Peoples Day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2113/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998544,"bill_number":"S2114","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a jail and prison construction moratorium","description":"For legislation to establish a jail and prison construction moratorium. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2114/2025","subjects":["public_safety"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1996872,"bill_number":"S2115","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing the official sedimentary structure of the Commonwealth","description":"For legislation to establish the Jurassic Armored Mud Ball as the official sedimentary structure of the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2115/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997068,"bill_number":"S2116","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Providing for gender-neutral bathrooms","description":"For legislation to establish gender-neutral bathrooms. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2116/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997816,"bill_number":"S2117","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Providing that no state funds will be allocated to any agency, school, university, etc. that does research on animals","description":"For legislation to prohibit state funds to be allocated to any agency, school, university, etc. that does research on animals. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2117/2025","subjects":["education"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1996974,"bill_number":"S2118","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Increasing government accessibility for persons who are blind or visually impaired","description":"For legislation to increase government accessibility for persons who are blind or visually impaired by implementing a system of routing calls that does not involve a key pad. 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State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2120/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998625,"bill_number":"S2121","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing the official marine flora of the Commonwealth","description":"For legislation to establish eelgrass as the official marine flora of the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2121/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997998,"bill_number":"S2122","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to increasing transparency in public construction","description":"For legislation to increase transparency in public construction. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2122/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998855,"bill_number":"S2123","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To promote public procurement and inclusive entrepreneurship","description":"For legislation to promote public procurement and inclusive entrepreneurship. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2123/2025","subjects":["trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997255,"bill_number":"S2124","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to government efficiency","description":"For legislation to create a behavioral science insights policy directive. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2124/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997612,"bill_number":"S2125","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to language access and inclusion","description":"For legislation relative to language access and inclusion. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2125/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1996900,"bill_number":"S2126","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Authorizing the reorientation and further lease of a parcel of land occupied by Riverside Boat Club of Cambridge","description":"For legislation to authorize the reorientation and further lease of a parcel of land occupied by Riverside Boat Club of Cambridge. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2126/2025","subjects":["transportation"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998790,"bill_number":"S2127","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relating to embodied carbon emission reductions in state-funded projects","description":"For legislation relative to embodied carbon emission reductions in state-funded projects. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2127/2025","subjects":["environment"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997273,"bill_number":"S2128","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Authorizing the commissioner of capital asset management and maintenance to convey certain land in the town of Brookfield","description":"For legislation to authorize the commissioner of capital asset management and maintenance to convey certain land in the town of Brookfield. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2128/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997530,"bill_number":"S2129","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to remote access for public bodies and town meeting","description":"For legislation relative to remote access for public bodies and town meetings. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2129/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1996915,"bill_number":"S2130","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a legislative fiscal office","description":"For legislation to establish a legislative fiscal office. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2130/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998812,"bill_number":"S2131","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing an office of economic empowerment","description":"For legislation to establish an office of economic empowerment. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2131/2025","subjects":["energy"],"agencies":["Economic Empowerment"]},{"bill_id":1997142,"bill_number":"S2132","status":2,"status_name":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-01-29","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Designating January 30 of each year as Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution in Massachusetts","description":"By Mr. Eldridge, a petition of James B. 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State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2133/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997448,"bill_number":"S2134","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Promoting the civil rights and inclusion of American Muslims in the commonwealth","description":"For legislation to promote the civil rights and inclusion of American Muslims in the commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2134/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997642,"bill_number":"S2135","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Providing for the disposition of certain property in the town of Upton","description":"For legislation to provide for the disposition of certain property in the town of Upton. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2135/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999119,"bill_number":"S2136","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to convicted lobbyists and legislative agents","description":"For legislation relative to convicted lobbyists and legislative agents. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2136/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999092,"bill_number":"S2137","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To reduce the cost of government and create new jobs","description":"For legislation to reduce the cost of government and creating jobs. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2137/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997073,"bill_number":"S2138","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Reducing the costs for small businesses","description":"For legislation to reduce the costs for small businesses. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2138/2025","subjects":["trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998817,"bill_number":"S2139","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to unpaid student loans","description":"For legislation relative to unpaid student loans. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2139/2025","subjects":["education"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997171,"bill_number":"S2140","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To SAVE tax dollars in the Commonwealth","description":"For legislation to SAVE tax dollars in the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2140/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998692,"bill_number":"S2141","status":4,"status_name":"Passed","status_date":"2025-11-24","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to amending certain use restrictions for the Foxborough State Hospital","description":"For legislation relative to amend certain use restrictions for the Foxborough State Hospital. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2141/2025","subjects":["health"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998772,"bill_number":"S2142","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Discouraging employers from closing call centers and customer service operations in the Commonwealth and relocating overseas, and for other purposes","description":"For legislation to discourage employers from closing call centers and customer service operations in the Commonwealth and relocating overseas, and for other purposes. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2142/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997422,"bill_number":"S2143","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To permit enhanced public access to deliberations of public bodies and to permit improved efficiency of public bodies","description":"For legislation to permit enhanced public access to deliberations of public bodies and to permit improved efficiency of public bodies. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2143/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997732,"bill_number":"S2144","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Making October 25th Dwarfism Awareness Day in the Commonwealth","description":"For legislation to make October 25th Dwarfism Awareness Day in the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2144/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998617,"bill_number":"S2145","status":2,"status_name":"Engrossed","status_date":"2026-03-19","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Designating October 15 as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day","description":"For legislation to designate October 15 as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2145/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998841,"bill_number":"S2146","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a Massachusetts Baby Bonds program","description":"For legislation to address the racial wealth gap. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2146/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998540,"bill_number":"S2147","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To establish a November holiday honoring President John F. Kennedy, to promote increased voter participation and civic engagement","description":"For legislation to establish a November holiday honoring President John F. Kennedy, to promote increased voter participation and civic engagement. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2147/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997174,"bill_number":"S2148","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Utilizing apprenticeship programs for career paths in construction","description":"For legislation to utilize apprenticeship programs for career paths in construction. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2148/2025","subjects":["housing","labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997383,"bill_number":"S2149","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Adding an Indigenous member to the Massachusetts Historical Commission","description":"For legislation to add an Indigenous member to the Massachusetts Historical Commission. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2149/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999060,"bill_number":"S2150","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Providing for software licensing fairness","description":"For legislation relative to fair software licensing. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2150/2025","subjects":["it"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998340,"bill_number":"S2151","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing the official salamander of the Commonwealth","description":"For legislation to establish the blue-spotted salamander as the official amphibian of the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2151/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997511,"bill_number":"S2152","status":4,"status_name":"Passed","status_date":"2025-06-06","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Designating June 7 as Tourette Syndrome Awareness Day","description":"For legislation to designate June 7 as Tourette Syndrome Awareness Day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2152/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998005,"bill_number":"S2153","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing the fourth Thursday in March as Tuskegee Airmen Commemoration Day","description":"For legislation to establish the fourth Thursday in March as Tuskegee Airmen Commemoration Day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2153/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998322,"bill_number":"S2154","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to drowsy driving awareness","description":"For legislation relative to sleep deprivation avoidance and promotion of good sleeping practices. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2154/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997724,"bill_number":"S2155","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a commission on the status of transgender people","description":"For legislation to establish a permanent commission on the status of transgender people to conduct an ongoing study of all matters concerning transgender people. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2155/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999250,"bill_number":"S2156","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To increase access to menstrual products in public buildings","description":"For legislation to increase access to menstrual products in public buildings. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2156/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997506,"bill_number":"S2157","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to Massachusetts time zones and sunshine protection","description":"For legislation relative to Massachusetts time zones and sunshine protection. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2157/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999160,"bill_number":"S2158","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to municipal light plants","description":"For legislation relative to municipal light plants to expand protection for other plant services, telecommunications and cable services. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2158/2025","subjects":["it"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997213,"bill_number":"S2159","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing an office of restorative justice","description":"For legislation to establish an office of restorative justice within the executive office for administration and finance. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2159/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998415,"bill_number":"S2160","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To ensure gender parity and racial and ethnic diversity on public boards and commissions","description":"For legislation to ensure gender parity and racial and ethnic diversity on public boards and commissions. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2160/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998044,"bill_number":"S2161","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To update disability commission chair requirements","description":"For legislation to update disability commission chair requirements to reflect that at least one commissioner shall be physically present at the meeting location. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2161/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999258,"bill_number":"S2162","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Providing for the creation of a Massachusetts COVID-19 Memorial","description":"For legislation to provide for the creation of a Massachusetts COVID-19 Memorial. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2162/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998180,"bill_number":"S2163","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Resolve regarding revitalizing the right of free petition","description":"Relative to the revitalization of the right of free petition. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2163/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1996908,"bill_number":"S2164","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to improving boards and commissions","description":"For legislation relative to improving boards and commissions. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2164/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998525,"bill_number":"S2165","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to Chapter 30B procurement","description":"For legislation relative to Chapter 30B procurement. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2165/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997493,"bill_number":"S2166","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the 401(k) CORE plan","description":"For legislation relative to the 401(k) CORE plan. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2166/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997333,"bill_number":"S2167","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To promote American manufacturing","description":"For legislation to promote American manufacturing. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2167/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998083,"bill_number":"S2168","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to protecting the taxpayers of the Commonwealth","description":"For legislation to protect the taxpayers of the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2168/2025","subjects":["finance"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998334,"bill_number":"S2169","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Clarifying eligibility to the Massachusetts Cultural Facilities Fund","description":"For legislation to authorize cultural facilities owned by tribal governments to be financed on the same basis as projects which are municipally owned. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2169/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997908,"bill_number":"S2170","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Updating the flag of the Commonwealth","description":"For legislation to update the flag of the commonwealth and the naval and maritime flag. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2170/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998635,"bill_number":"S2171","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the creation of the office of municipal efficiency and regionalization (OMER)","description":"For legislation relative to the creation of the office of municipal efficiency and regionalization (OMER). State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2171/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997018,"bill_number":"S2172","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Modernizing municipal procurement","description":"For legislation to increase the threshold for requiring formal bidding processes for governmental bodies, including municipalities and regional school districts. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2172/2025","subjects":["education"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999061,"bill_number":"S2173","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Designating September as PCOS awareness month","description":"For legislation to designate September as PCOS awareness month. 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State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2175/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997452,"bill_number":"S2176","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Resolve providing for the creation of a commemorative memorial portrait in the Massachusetts State House in honor of State Representative Doris Bunte","description":"By Ms. Miranda, a petition of Liz Miranda that provisions be made to establish a commemorative memorial portrait in the Massachusetts State House in honor of State Representative Doris Bunte. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2176/2025","subjects":["trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999202,"bill_number":"S2177","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to unsolved homicides","description":"For legislation to establish an office of unsolved homicides within the office of the attorney general. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2177/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998846,"bill_number":"S2178","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to transparency and accountability in procurement","description":"For legislation relative to transparency and accountability in procurement. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2178/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998406,"bill_number":"S2179","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To sell naming rights to properties operated by the MCCA","description":"For legislation to sell naming rights to the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center and other properties operated by the MCCA. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2179/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999086,"bill_number":"S2180","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the definition of fraud in public construction bid laws","description":"For legislation to define fraud in public construction bid laws. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2180/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997695,"bill_number":"S2181","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To promote safety, efficiency and accountability in transportation projects through public inspections","description":"For legislation to promote safety in transportation projects through public inspections. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2181/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997365,"bill_number":"S2182","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing May as native plant month","description":"For legislation to establish May as native plant month. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2182/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998328,"bill_number":"S2183","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Elevating the National Guard to a cabinet level position","description":"For legislation to elevate the National Guard to a cabinet level position. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2183/2025","subjects":["veterans"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997041,"bill_number":"S2184","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Designating Diwali Day as a state holiday","description":"For legislation to establish Diwali Day in the commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2184/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999322,"bill_number":"S2185","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to responsibly reducing emissions in the transportation sector","description":"For legislation to responsibly reducing emissions in the transportation sector. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2185/2025","subjects":["environment","transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998296,"bill_number":"S2186","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to timely public payments for work not included in original construction contracts","description":"Relative to timely payments for work not included in public construction contracts. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2186/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997223,"bill_number":"S2187","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Prohibiting state and municipal contracts for the purchase and installation of artificial turf fields","description":"For legislation to prohibit state and municipal contracts for the purchase and installation of artificial turf fields. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2187/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997280,"bill_number":"S2188","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing the annual observance of September 11th Remembrance Day","description":"For legislation to establish the annual observance of September 11th Remembrance Day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2188/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997687,"bill_number":"S2189","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Designating veterans suicide awareness and remembrance day","description":"For legislation to designate September 22nd as veterans suicide awareness and remembrance day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2189/2025","subjects":["veterans"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997192,"bill_number":"S2190","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a special commission to study the feasibility of incorporating conductive concrete in future public works projects","description":"For legislation to establish a special commission to study the feasibility of incorporating conductive concrete in future public works projects. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2190/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999242,"bill_number":"S2191","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a special commission to investigate and study the feasibility of establishing a municipal building financing authority","description":"For legislation to establish a special commission to investigate and study the feasibility of establishing a municipal building financing authority. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2191/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":["Legislation To Establish A Special Commission"]},{"bill_id":1997991,"bill_number":"S2192","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to competition for specification of alternative types of culvert pipes","description":"For legislation relative to competition for specification of alternative types of culvert pipes. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2192/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1996903,"bill_number":"S2193","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to educational collaboratives","description":"For legislation relative to educational collaboratives. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2193/2025","subjects":["education","labor"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998014,"bill_number":"S2194","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to fairness in public contracting","description":"For legislation relative to fairness in public contracting. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2194/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998844,"bill_number":"S2195","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the executive session interview process","description":"For legislation to consider or interview applicants for executive sessions. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2195/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998277,"bill_number":"S2196","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the Massachusetts Poland Trade Commission","description":"For legislation relative to the Massachusetts Poland Trade Commission. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2196/2025","subjects":["trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1996864,"bill_number":"S2197","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To modernize municipal meetings, town meetings, and local elections","description":"For legislation relative to remote participation in municipal and town meetings and postponement of local elections elections. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2197/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998656,"bill_number":"S2198","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the submission of design build proposals","description":"For legislation relative to the submission of design build proposals. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2198/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997707,"bill_number":"S2199","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to public construction certification","description":"For legislation relative to public construction certification. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2199/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997711,"bill_number":"S2200","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Limiting the impact of student loans to help staff succeed","description":"For legislation to limit the impact of student loans to help staff succeed. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2200/2025","subjects":["education"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998187,"bill_number":"S2201","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to microfilm","description":"For legislation relative to the method of recording documents. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2201/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998217,"bill_number":"S2202","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to commonwealth building projects","description":"For legislation to further regulate public building projects. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2202/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998929,"bill_number":"S2203","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Enhancing the effectiveness of nonprofits’ core mission work through full cost funding","description":"For legislation to enhance the effectiveness of nonprofits’ core mission work through full cost funding. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2203/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997210,"bill_number":"S2204","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Promoting equality and respect in the legislature","description":"For legislation to promote equality and respect in the legislature. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2204/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999324,"bill_number":"S2205","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Updating the Open Meeting Law to support remote participation","description":"For legislation relative to update the Open Meeting Law to support remote participation. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2205/2025","subjects":["trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998959,"bill_number":"S2206","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Promoting governmental efficiency","description":"For legislation to promote governmental efficiency. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2206/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999072,"bill_number":"S2207","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Regarding information governance","description":"For legislation relative to regard information governance. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2207/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997751,"bill_number":"S2208","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing Election Day as a holiday and providing paid voting leave","description":"For legislation to establish Election Day as a holiday and providing paid voting leave. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2208/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997614,"bill_number":"S2209","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Protecting against discrimination in lobbying","description":"For legislation to automatically disqualify any person or organization to have engaged in an unlawful practice from acting or registering as an executive or legislative agent for a period of 4 years from the date of final determination. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2209/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998137,"bill_number":"S2210","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Extending the public records law to the Governor and the Legislature","description":"For legislation to extend the public records law to the Governor and the Legislature. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2210/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998297,"bill_number":"S2211","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Closing a loophole in lobbying law","description":"For legislation relative to close a loophole in lobbying law. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2211/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999320,"bill_number":"S2212","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Designating the first Wednesday in May as State Parks Day","description":"For legislation to authorize the Governor to issue a proclamation setting apart the first Wednesday in May as State Parks Day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2212/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1996914,"bill_number":"S2213","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to a transfer of a certain parcel of land in Hyde Park","description":"For legislation relative to a transfer of a certain parcel of land in Hyde Park. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2213/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999295,"bill_number":"S2214","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing the official tugboat of the Commonwealth","description":"For legislation to establish the official tugboat of the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2214/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998353,"bill_number":"S2215","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing the official barrier boat of the Commonwealth","description":"For legislation to establish \"Lil' Davey\" as the official barrier boat of the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2215/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1996869,"bill_number":"S2216","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Authorizing the University of Massachusetts Building Authority to purchase and construct a hospital in the town of Norwood to be operated by UMass Memorial Health Care, Inc","description":"For legislation to authorize the University of Massachusetts Building Authority to purchase and construct a hospital in the town of Norwood to be operated by UMass Memorial Health Care, Inc. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2216/2025","subjects":["health","education"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997703,"bill_number":"S2217","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Improving the usage of state property","description":"For legislation to transfer a parcel of state property in the West Roxbury section of the city of Boston. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2217/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997095,"bill_number":"S2218","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Designating the song “Roadrunner” as the official rock song of the Commonwealth","description":"For legislation to designate the song “Roadrunner” as the official rock song of the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2218/2025","subjects":["transportation"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997900,"bill_number":"S2219","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To enhance cooperative purchasing opportunities for cities and towns","description":"For legislation to enhance cooperative purchasing opportunities for cities and towns. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2219/2025","subjects":["trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997926,"bill_number":"S2220","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To promote public payroll transparency","description":"For legislation to promote public payroll transparency. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2220/2025","subjects":["elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999166,"bill_number":"S2221","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to zero-based budgeting and budget transparency","description":"For legislation relative to zero-based budgeting and budget transparency. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2221/2025","subjects":["finance","elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997249,"bill_number":"S2222","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Providing for alternative delivery of infrastructure projects","description":"For legislation to provide for alternative delivery of infrastructure projects. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2222/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997901,"bill_number":"S2223","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing the Executive Office of Food Resources and Security","description":"For legislation to establish an executive office of food resources and security. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2223/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998282,"bill_number":"S2224","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the use of competitive bidding process for emergency shelter programs","description":"For legislation relative to the use of competitive bidding process for emergency shelter programs. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2224/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997821,"bill_number":"S2225","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Creating an Inspector General oversight of the Emergency Assistance Shelter system","description":"For legislation to create an Inspector General oversight of the Emergency Assistance Shelter system. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2225/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997595,"bill_number":"S2226","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing an emergency assistance shelter system oversight commission to continually evaluate all expenditures related to the system","description":"For legislation to establish an emergency assistance shelter system oversight commission to continually evaluate all expenditures related to the system. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2226/2025","subjects":["housing"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998143,"bill_number":"S2227","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing 413 Day","description":"For legislation to establish 413 Day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2227/2025","subjects":[],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999230,"bill_number":"S2228","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To set equal contracting conditions for electricity customers on basic service","description":"For legislation to set equal contracting conditions for electricity customers on basic service. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2228/2025","subjects":["it","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997350,"bill_number":"S2229","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To expand carbon pricing in the commonwealth","description":"For legislation to expand carbon pricing in the commonwealth. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2229/2025","subjects":["it","environment","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999102,"bill_number":"S2230","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Reducing the financial penalty imposed on customers who shift to heat pumps, electric appliances, and electric vehicles","description":"For legislation to reduce the financial penalty imposed on customers who shift to heat pumps, electric appliances, and electric vehicles. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2230/2025","subjects":["it","transportation","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999185,"bill_number":"S2231","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To establish home energy efficiency ratings","description":"For legislation to establish home energy efficiency ratings. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2231/2025","subjects":["it","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998885,"bill_number":"S2232","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To exempt solar installations on federal military lands from renewable energy production caps","description":"For legislation to exempt solar installations on federal military lands from renewable energy production caps. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2232/2025","subjects":["it","energy","veterans"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1996992,"bill_number":"S2233","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Requiring an investigation of the advantages and disadvantages of participation by the commonwealth in multi-state or North American regional market-based compliance mechanisms, structures, or systems, including but not limited to the Western Climate Initiative","description":"For legislation to require an investigation of the advantages and disadvantages of participation by the commonwealth in multi-state or North American regional market-based compliance mechanisms, structures, or systems, including but not limited to the Western Climate Initiative. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2233/2025","subjects":["it","environment","energy","elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998738,"bill_number":"S2234","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Aligning state electric vehicle charger reliability regulations with the national electric vehicle infrastructure program","description":"For legislation to align state electric vehicle charger reliability regulations with the national electric vehicle infrastructure program. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2234/2025","subjects":["it","transportation","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997124,"bill_number":"S2235","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to towing protections","description":"For legislation relative to towing protections. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2235/2025","subjects":["it","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997957,"bill_number":"S2236","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to delivery network companies","description":"For legislation relative to delivery network companies. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2236/2025","subjects":["it","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998785,"bill_number":"S2237","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Defining clean energy","description":"For legislation to define clean energy storage. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2237/2025","subjects":["it","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997742,"bill_number":"S2238","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Protecting consumers from unreasonable utility rate increases","description":"For legislation to protect consumers from unreasonable utility rate increases. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2238/2025","subjects":["it","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998484,"bill_number":"S2239","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Prohibiting the use of ratepayer funds for utility lobbying, promotions or perks","description":"For legislation to prohibit the use of ratepayer funds for utility lobbying, promotions or perks. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2239/2025","subjects":["it","energy","elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998982,"bill_number":"S2240","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To promote low-income access to solar","description":"Relative to promote low-income access to solar. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2240/2025","subjects":["it","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998146,"bill_number":"S2241","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Promoting access to zero-emission school buses","description":"For legislation to promote access to zero-emission school buses. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2241/2025","subjects":["it","education","environment","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997631,"bill_number":"S2242","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the purchase of zero-emission vehicles in green communities","description":"For legislation relative to the purchase of zero-emission vehicles in green communities. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2242/2025","subjects":["it","environment","transportation","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997846,"bill_number":"S2243","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To improve outdoor lighting, conserve energy, and increase dark-sky visibility","description":"For legislation to promote energy efficient lighting, conserve energy, regulate outdoor night lighting, and reduce light pollution. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2243/2025","subjects":["it","environment","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997434,"bill_number":"S2244","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Promoting resilience against the heat-related impacts of climate change","description":"For legislation to promote resilience against the heat-related impacts of climate change. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2244/2025","subjects":["it","environment","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997286,"bill_number":"S2245","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To expand the Bottle Bill","description":"For legislation to expand the Bottle Bill. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2245/2025","subjects":["it","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999178,"bill_number":"S2246","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Aligning the commonwealth's transportation plans with its mandates and goals for reducing emissions and vehicle miles traveled","description":"For legislation to align the commonwealth's transportation plans with its mandates and goals for reducing emissions and vehicle miles traveled. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2246/2025","subjects":["it","environment","transportation","energy","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997334,"bill_number":"S2247","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to Mass Save assessments","description":"For legislation relative to Mass Save assessments. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2247/2025","subjects":["it","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997114,"bill_number":"S2248","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to municipal voices in gas utility work","description":"For legislation relative to city council or select board consent in gas utility work. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2248/2025","subjects":["it","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998389,"bill_number":"S2249","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to a tactical transition to affordable, clean thermal energy","description":"For legislation relative to the future of heat in the Commonwealth. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2249/2025","subjects":["it","transportation","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998661,"bill_number":"S2250","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to municipal authority in public rights of way","description":"For legislation relative to public utilities that operate in public rights of way. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2250/2025","subjects":["it","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999169,"bill_number":"S2251","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to a just transition to clean energy","description":"For legislation relative to a just transition to clean energy in transportation fuel. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2251/2025","subjects":["it","transportation","energy","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997225,"bill_number":"S2252","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to municipal light plant emergency mutual aid","description":"For legislation relative to municipal light plant emergency mutual aid. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2252/2025","subjects":["it","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998782,"bill_number":"S2253","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To reduce congestion and encourage shared rides","description":"For legislation to reduce congestion and encourage shared rides. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2253/2025","subjects":["it","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997239,"bill_number":"S2254","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to permitting of electric vehicle charging stations","description":"For legislation relative to permit of electric vehicle charging stations. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2254/2025","subjects":["it","transportation","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997936,"bill_number":"S2255","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to electric ratepayer protections","description":"For legislation relative to electric ratepayer protections. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2255/2025","subjects":["it","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997209,"bill_number":"S2256","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing the gateway cities renewable, efficient, and electrified neighborhoods initiative","description":"For legislation to establish the GREEN initiative to retrofit existing low-income and moderate-income housing in qualifying municipalities to be highly energy efficient. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2256/2025","subjects":["it","housing","energy","elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997858,"bill_number":"S2257","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To enhance municipal choice and provide affordable electricity options","description":"Relative to the establishment of municipal lighting authorities. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2257/2025","subjects":["it","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997979,"bill_number":"S2258","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Resolve establishing a commission to consider the inclusion of nuclear energy in Massachusetts future energy planning","description":"By Mr. Cronin, a petition of John J. Cronin and Manny Cruz that provisions be made to establish a commission to consider the inclusion of nuclear energy in Massachusetts future energy planning. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2258/2025","subjects":["it","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998397,"bill_number":"S2259","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Protecting transportation network driver data privacy and integrity","description":"For legislation to protect transportation network driver data privacy and integrity. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2259/2025","subjects":["it","transportation","energy","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998408,"bill_number":"S2260","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the proper disposal of miniatures","description":"For legislation relative to the proper disposal of miniatures. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2260/2025","subjects":["it","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997486,"bill_number":"S2261","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Achieving a green future with infrastructure and workforce investments","description":"Relative to achieving a green future with infrastructure and workforce investments. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2261/2025","subjects":["it","labor","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998452,"bill_number":"S2262","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to solar permitting","description":"For legislation relative to approval for solar and energy storage permit applications. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2262/2025","subjects":["it","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1996912,"bill_number":"S2263","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the clean heat standard","description":"For legislation relative to the clean heat standard and reducing greenhouse gas emmissions. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2263/2025","subjects":["it","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998660,"bill_number":"S2264","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to consumer protection for residential solar customers","description":"For legislation relative to consumer protection for residential solar customers. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2264/2025","subjects":["it","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1996925,"bill_number":"S2265","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to ride share companies’ customer service","description":"For legislation relative to extending customer service hours for ride share companies. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2265/2025","subjects":["it","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1996980,"bill_number":"S2266","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the electrification of new and substantially remodeled or rehabilitated building","description":"For legislation relative to the electrification of new and substantially remodeled or rehabilitated building. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2266/2025","subjects":["it","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997582,"bill_number":"S2267","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Resolve relative to a feasibility report on solar rooftop energy on new buildings","description":"By Mr. Eldridge, a petition of James B. Eldridge that provisions be made to conduct a review of the policies and procedures related to rooftop solar energy systems. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2267/2025","subjects":["it","energy","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998687,"bill_number":"S2268","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to alternative portfolio standards","description":"For legislation relative to alternative portfolio standards. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2268/2025","subjects":["it","energy","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997684,"bill_number":"S2269","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Facilitating distributed energy resources in the commonwealth","description":"For legislation to implement the Smart Residential Solar Permitting Platform to issue permits instantly and issue permit revisions instantly for residential solar photovoltaic systems. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2269/2025","subjects":["it","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997501,"bill_number":"S2270","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Maximizing and optimizing small-scale assets in communities","description":"For legislation to maximize and optimize energy resources in communities. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2270/2025","subjects":["it","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998781,"bill_number":"S2271","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to natural gas shut-off valves, gate boxes and public safety","description":"For legislation relative to natural gas shut-off valves, gate boxes and public safety. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2271/2025","subjects":["it","public_safety","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998944,"bill_number":"S2272","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To ensure safety and transparency in pipeline repair","description":"For legislation to ensure safety and transparency in pipeline repair. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2272/2025","subjects":["it","energy","elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998480,"bill_number":"S2273","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Reducing administrative burden for government and industry","description":"For legislation to reduce administrative burden for government and industry. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2273/2025","subjects":["it","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999083,"bill_number":"S2274","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to solar energy grants at posts of veterans' organizations","description":"For legislation relative to solar energy grants at posts of veterans' organizations. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2274/2025","subjects":["it","energy","veterans"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998001,"bill_number":"S2275","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to healthy and sustainable schools","description":"For legislation relative to healthy and sustainable schools. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2275/2025","subjects":["it","education","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998500,"bill_number":"S2276","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Promoting a just transition and clean energy workforce standards","description":"For legislation to require each company engaged in the sale or distribution of gas as part of performance-based ratemaking to submit a clean energy transition plan. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2276/2025","subjects":["it","transportation","labor","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998930,"bill_number":"S2277","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to municipal light plants","description":"For legislation to allow municipal light plants to provide services to any municipal or state utility, tribal utility or any other publicly-owned or operated utility, whether located inside or outside of the Commonwealth. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2277/2025","subjects":["it","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997508,"bill_number":"S2278","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to fuel standards","description":"Relative to clean fuel standards. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2278/2025","subjects":["it","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997827,"bill_number":"S2279","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Supporting climate progress through sustainably developed offshore wind","description":"For legislation to support climate progress through sustainably developed offshore wind. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2279/2025","subjects":["it","environment","energy","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998355,"bill_number":"S2280","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Transferring the Massachusetts Community Climate Bank to the Massachusetts Clean Energy Technology Center","description":"For legislation to establish a body politic and corporate to be known as the Massachusetts clean energy technology center. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2280/2025","subjects":["it","environment","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997756,"bill_number":"S2281","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Bringing Mass Save in line with climate mandates","description":"For legislation to bring MassSave in line with climate mandates. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2281/2025","subjects":["it","environment","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998195,"bill_number":"S2282","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Advancing the clean energy transition","description":"For legislation to create new divisions with the Division of Energy Resources to advance clean energy transition. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2282/2025","subjects":["it","transportation","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997969,"bill_number":"S2283","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Promoting responsible end-of-life management for electric and hybrid vehicle batteries","description":"For legislation to promote responsible end-of-life management for electric and hybrid vehicle batteries. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2283/2025","subjects":["it","transportation","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998826,"bill_number":"S2284","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the failure to remove existing utility poles","description":"For legislation relative to the failure to remove existing utility poles. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2284/2025","subjects":["it","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998886,"bill_number":"S2285","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To establish standards for the pole attachment process to facilitate the construction of broadband networks","description":"For legislation to establish standards for the pole attachment process to facilitate the construction of broadband networks. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2285/2025","subjects":["it","transportation","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997392,"bill_number":"S2286","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a Zero Carbon Renovation Fund","description":"For legislation to establish a zero carbon renovation fund. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2286/2025","subjects":["it","environment","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997572,"bill_number":"S2287","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Limiting the eligibility of woody biomass as an alternative energy supply","description":"For legislation to limit the eligibility of woody biomass as an alternative energy supply. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2287/2025","subjects":["it","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997232,"bill_number":"S2288","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To remove woody biomass from the greenhouse gas emissions standard for municipal lighting plants","description":"For legislation to remove woody biomass from the greenhouse gas emissions standard for municipal lighting plants. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2288/2025","subjects":["it","environment","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998261,"bill_number":"S2289","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To expand the low income home energy assistance program","description":"For legislation to expand the low income home energy assistance program. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2289/2025","subjects":["it","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998313,"bill_number":"S2290","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Preventing gas expansion to protect climate, community health and safety","description":"For legislation to establish a moratorium on new gas system expansion. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2290/2025","subjects":["it","environment","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998581,"bill_number":"S2291","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Protecting ratepayers from gas pipeline expansion costs","description":"For legislation to protect ratepayers from gas pipeline expansion costs. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2291/2025","subjects":["it","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998777,"bill_number":"S2292","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To further empower local climate action","description":"For legislation to update applications for zoning ordinances that require new building construction or major renovation projects to be fossil fuel-free. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2292/2025","subjects":["it","environment","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998085,"bill_number":"S2293","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To promote energy and economic resilience through clean energy education and job pathway programs","description":"For legislation to promote energy and economic resilience through clean energy education and job pathway programs. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2293/2025","subjects":["it","education","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999034,"bill_number":"S2294","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to building energy and decarbonization","description":"For legislation relative to building energy and decarbonization. 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Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2296/2025","subjects":["it","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997934,"bill_number":"S2297","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to fair and stable utility pricing","description":"For legislation relative to fair and stable utility pricing. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2297/2025","subjects":["it","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999172,"bill_number":"S2298","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Enabling clean energy transition","description":"For legislation to establish standards for cost disclosure at public electric vehicle charging stations. 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Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2307/2025","subjects":["it","energy","elections"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999303,"bill_number":"S2308","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Providing solar energy to state agencies","description":"For legislation to provide solar energy to state agencies. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2308/2025","subjects":["it","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997336,"bill_number":"S2309","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to solar-powered mobility networks","description":"For legislation relative to solar-powered mobility networks. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2309/2025","subjects":["it","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998809,"bill_number":"S2310","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the impact of natural gas transfer facilities on public health","description":"For legislation relative to the impact of natural gas transfer facilities on public health. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2310/2025","subjects":["it","health","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998245,"bill_number":"S2311","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Modernizing competitive energy supply","description":"For legislation to modernize competitive energy supply. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2311/2025","subjects":["it","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997496,"bill_number":"S2312","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to air monitoring stations","description":"For legislation relative to air monitoring stations. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2312/2025","subjects":["it","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998515,"bill_number":"S2313","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a municipal right of first refusal","description":"For legislation to require public and investor-owned utility companies intending to dispose of real property to notify and offer right of first refusal to the municipality in which the real property is located. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2313/2025","subjects":["it","housing","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997231,"bill_number":"S2314","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the maximum storage charges on motor vehicles involuntarily towed","description":"For legislation relative to the maximum storage charges on motor vehicles involuntarily towed. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2314/2025","subjects":["it","transportation","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997351,"bill_number":"S2315","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a special commission to investigate double utility poles","description":"For legislation to establish a special commission to investigate double utility poles and identify a timeline for their removal. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2315/2025","subjects":["it","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1996901,"bill_number":"S2316","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a resilient electric vehicle charging system pilot program and river restoration fund and veterans and emergency responders’ fund","description":"For legislation to establish a resilient electric vehicle charging system pilot program and river restoration fund and veterans and emergency responders’ fund. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2316/2025","subjects":["it","transportation","energy","veterans"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999217,"bill_number":"S2317","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to energy generation payments","description":"For legislation relative to distribution company payments of energy credits to a customers. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2317/2025","subjects":["it","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999200,"bill_number":"S2318","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Preserving broadband service for low-income consumers","description":"For legislation to preserve broadband service for low-income consumers. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2318/2025","subjects":["it","transportation","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998761,"bill_number":"S2319","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To reduce gas leaks","description":"For legislation to reduce gas leaks. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2319/2025","subjects":["it","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999093,"bill_number":"S2320","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to electricity reliability and capacity","description":"For legislation to conduct an assessment of the infrastructure for the transmission and distribution of electricity. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2320/2025","subjects":["it","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997925,"bill_number":"S2321","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to renewable energy production technologies","description":"For legislation relative to renewable energy production technologies. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2321/2025","subjects":["it","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999182,"bill_number":"S2322","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To ensure adequate and affordable energy","description":"For legislation to ensure adequate and affordable energy. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2322/2025","subjects":["it","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998543,"bill_number":"S2323","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to custom vehicles","description":"For legislation relative to custom vehicle emissions. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2323/2025","subjects":["it","environment","transportation","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998939,"bill_number":"S2324","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To reduce Emissions","description":"For legislation to reduce emissions. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2324/2025","subjects":["it","environment","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997330,"bill_number":"S2325","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to grid battery storage innovation study","description":"For legislation relative to grid battery storage innovation study. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2325/2025","subjects":["it","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998892,"bill_number":"S2326","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To update vehicle emissions standards","description":"For legislation relative to certain exemptions to the vehicle emissions standards. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2326/2025","subjects":["it","environment","transportation","energy"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998988,"bill_number":"S2327","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Resolve increasing representation of all Massachusetts residents in the state house art collection","description":"By Ms. Comerford, a petition of Joanne M. Comerford that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to review and study of the state house art collection. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2327/2025","subjects":["trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998803,"bill_number":"S2328","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Regarding free expression","description":"For legislation relative to free expression in school and public libraries. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2328/2025","subjects":["education","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998152,"bill_number":"S2329","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Resolve establishing a commission on artistic representation in the People’s House","description":"By Mr. Cyr, a petition of Julian Cyr that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) on artistic representation in the People’s House. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2329/2025","subjects":["trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997962,"bill_number":"S2330","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Addressing challenges facing public libraries and digital resource collections","description":"For legislation to create a special commission to address challenges facing public libraries and digital resource collections. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2330/2025","subjects":["it","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998347,"bill_number":"S2331","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Defining agritourism","description":"For legislation to define agritourism. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2331/2025","subjects":["trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999197,"bill_number":"S2332","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a program for local art and community engagement","description":"For legislation to establish a program for local art and community engagement. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2332/2025","subjects":["trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998289,"bill_number":"S2333","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to regional tourism councils","description":"For legislation relative to regional tourism councils. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2333/2025","subjects":["trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997327,"bill_number":"S2334","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To grow and maintain space in cities and towns for the creative economy","description":"For legislation to preserve space for the creative economy. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2334/2025","subjects":["trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998225,"bill_number":"S2335","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To protect Native American heritage","description":"For legislation to enforce penalties under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2335/2025","subjects":["trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997072,"bill_number":"S2336","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Resolve relative to State House restoration and management commission","description":"By Mr. Oliveira, a petition of Jacob R. Oliveira that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to establish a State House restoration and management commission. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2336/2025","subjects":["trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998148,"bill_number":"S2337","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a choreographer laureate of the commonwealth","description":"For legislation to establish a choreographer laureate of the commonwealth. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2337/2025","subjects":["trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997913,"bill_number":"S2338","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Honoring Mary McGrory","description":"For legislation to name the Roslindale Branch of the Boston Public Library as the McGrory- Roslindale Branch of the Boston Public Library. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2338/2025","subjects":["agriculture","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997525,"bill_number":"S2339","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Studying the advantages and disadvantages of transitioning certain government fleets to clean energy","description":"For legislation to convert the state government fleet to electric vehicles. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2339/2025","subjects":["transportation","energy","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998485,"bill_number":"S2340","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to Hot Box detectors","description":"For legislation relative to Hot Box detectors. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2340/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998725,"bill_number":"S2341","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to 2-person train crew size","description":"For legislation relative to 2-person train crew size policy. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2341/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998788,"bill_number":"S2342","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to railroad crew transportation","description":"For legislation relative to railroad crew transportation. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2342/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1996966,"bill_number":"S2343","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Expanding truck safety requirements","description":"For legislation to expand truck safety requirements. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2343/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997243,"bill_number":"S2344","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to traffic regulation using road safety cameras","description":"For legislation relative to using automated road safety camera systems as a means of promoting traffic safety. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2344/2025","subjects":["it","transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999212,"bill_number":"S2345","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a virtual classroom option for driver's education","description":"For legislation to establish a virtual classroom option for driver's education. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2345/2025","subjects":["education","transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998160,"bill_number":"S2346","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to issuance of citations and warnings to vehicle owners without effectuating motor vehicle stops","description":"For legislation relative to issuance of citations and warnings to vehicle owners without effectuating motor vehicle stops. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2346/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998142,"bill_number":"S2347","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to transportation safety","description":"For legislation to establish a task force to improve enforcement of existing laws governing motorized bicycles, motorized scooters, electric bicycles and mopeds and implement fines for certain offenses. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2347/2025","subjects":["transportation","energy","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1996910,"bill_number":"S2348","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Facilitating better interactions between police officers and persons with autism spectrum disorder","description":"For legislation to use blue envelopes to facilitate better interactions between police officers and persons with autism spectrum disorder. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2348/2025","subjects":["public_safety","transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999095,"bill_number":"S2349","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Prohibiting video recording or broadcasting while driving","description":"For legislation to prohibit video recording or broadcasting while driving. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2349/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998082,"bill_number":"S2350","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Facilitating cost efficient transportation","description":"For legislation to facilitate cost efficient transportation. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2350/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998156,"bill_number":"S2351","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Exempting certain public transit and active transportation projects from MEPA review","description":"For legislation to exempt certain public transit and active transportation projects from MEPA review. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2351/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999104,"bill_number":"S2352","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the Move Over Law","description":"For legislation relative to the Move Over Law. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2352/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999162,"bill_number":"S2353","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing the Metropolitan Transportation Network","description":"For legislation to establish the Metropolitan Transportation Network. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2353/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997610,"bill_number":"S2354","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a regional equity and roadway board","description":"For legislation to establish a regional equity and roadway board. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2354/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999117,"bill_number":"S2355","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to third party delivery data reporting","description":"For legislation relative to third party delivery data reporting. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2355/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998683,"bill_number":"S2356","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to third party delivery fees for transportation infrastructure","description":"For legislation relative to third party delivery fees. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2356/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998066,"bill_number":"S2357","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to tolls on the roadways of the commonwealth","description":"For legislation relative to tolls on the roadways of the commonwealth. 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Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2388/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997526,"bill_number":"S2389","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Resolve directing the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to conduct a highway noise study in the town of Foxborough","description":"By Mr. Feeney, a petition of Paul R. Feeney that provisions be made to direct the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to conduct a highway noise study in the town of Foxborough. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2389/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999164,"bill_number":"S2390","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Resolve establishing the roadside litter prevention and cleanup task force","description":"Relative to roadside litter prevention and cleanup. 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Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2391/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998344,"bill_number":"S2392","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to The Ride service of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority","description":"For legislation to expand the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority “The Ride” services to communities within twenty-five miles of the city of Boston for medical purposes. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2392/2025","subjects":["health","transportation","trade"],"agencies":["Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority"]},{"bill_id":1999328,"bill_number":"S2393","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the safety of autonomous vehicles","description":"For legislation relative to the safety and standards of autonomous vehicles. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2393/2025","subjects":["it","transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999225,"bill_number":"S2394","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Restoring commuter rail to Cape Cod","description":"Relative to establishing year-round daily commuter rail service to Cape Cod. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2394/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997241,"bill_number":"S2395","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Improving oversight and operations of the Steamship Authority","description":"For legislation to improve oversight and operations of the Steamship Authority. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2395/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997197,"bill_number":"S2396","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the fueling and confiscation of off-road vehicles","description":"For legislation relative to the fuel and confiscation of off-road vehicles. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2396/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997960,"bill_number":"S2397","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to fare free buses","description":"For legislation relative to fare free buses. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2397/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998272,"bill_number":"S2398","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Directing the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority to place naloxone in subway stations","description":"For legislation to direct the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority to place naloxone in subway stations. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2398/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":["Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority"]},{"bill_id":1998416,"bill_number":"S2399","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To provide identification to youth and adults experiencing homelessness","description":"For legislation to provide identification to youth and adults experiencing homelessness. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2399/2025","subjects":["housing","transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999106,"bill_number":"S2400","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to equity in tolling","description":"For legislation to implement equity in tolling. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2400/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998504,"bill_number":"S2401","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to regional transit authority advisory boards","description":"For legislation to update the membership of regional transit authority advisory boards. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2401/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998784,"bill_number":"S2402","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to peer to peer car sharing","description":"For legislation relative to peer to peer car sharing. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2402/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997454,"bill_number":"S2403","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To strengthen the review process for a medically conditioned license to operate a motor vehicle","description":"For legislation to strengthen the review process for a medically conditioned license to operate a motor vehicle. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2403/2025","subjects":["health","transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999112,"bill_number":"S2404","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To explore alternative funding sources to ensure safe and reliable transportation","description":"For legislation explore alternative funding sources to ensure safe and reliable transportation. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2404/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997639,"bill_number":"S2405","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To establish a monthly payment plan and protect motorists from excessive EZ-Pass fees and fines","description":"For legislation to establish monthly payment plan option for E-Z Drive MA tolls. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2405/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998547,"bill_number":"S2406","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To establish a Massachusetts Transportation Endowment Fund (MTEF)","description":"For legislation to establish a Massachusetts Transportation Endowment Fund (MTEF). Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2406/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997094,"bill_number":"S2407","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to naming the Winchester center station after Governor John A. Volpe","description":"For legislation relative to name the Winchester center station after Governor John A. Volpe. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2407/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999016,"bill_number":"S2408","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to the air medal license plate","description":"For legislation to create the air medal license plate. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2408/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998932,"bill_number":"S2409","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To ensure financial viability in the transportation of farm goods","description":"For legislation relative to permitting fees for operating multiple vehicles under a single farm plate registration. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2409/2025","subjects":["transportation","agriculture","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998233,"bill_number":"S2410","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to motorcycle parking","description":"For legislation relative to motorcycle parking. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2410/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997156,"bill_number":"S2411","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to online driver education","description":"For legislation relative to online driver education. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2411/2025","subjects":["education","transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998253,"bill_number":"S2412","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to commuter rail pedestrian safety","description":"For legislation relative to commuter rail pedestrian safety. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2412/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998381,"bill_number":"S2413","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to pedestrian safety","description":"For legislation relative to pedestrian safety. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2413/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998953,"bill_number":"S2414","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing a tunnel to connect the campuses of Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical school (\"ENSATS”)","description":"For legislation to establish a tunnel to connect the campuses of Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical school. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2414/2025","subjects":["education","transportation","agriculture","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998199,"bill_number":"S2415","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Supporting junior operators","description":"For legislation to establish a Junior Operator's License Fund to provide financial assistance to persons from disadvantaged backgrounds. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2415/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998352,"bill_number":"S2416","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to an interstate compact for western MA rail service","description":"For legislation relative to an interstate compact for western MA rail service. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2416/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997179,"bill_number":"S2417","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To review the municipal Chapter 90 transportation funding program","description":"For legislation to review the municipal Chapter 90 transportation funding program. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2417/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998376,"bill_number":"S2418","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to improved headlight safety","description":"For legislation to improve headlight safety. 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Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2426/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999332,"bill_number":"S2427","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Resolve establishing a special commission to investigate and study the protection of junior operators","description":"Relative to the protection of junior operator licenses and vehicle safety for minors. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2427/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997780,"bill_number":"S2428","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to handicap parking access for individuals with autism","description":"For legislation relative to handicap parking placards for individuals with autism. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2428/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998968,"bill_number":"S2429","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To ensure benefits through enhanced Selective Service registration","description":"For legislation to ensure benefits through enhanced Selective Service registration. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2429/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998689,"bill_number":"S2430","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to motorcycle permit requirements","description":"For legislation relative to motorcycle permit requirements. 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Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2434/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998216,"bill_number":"S2435","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To facilitate the reintegration of returning citizens through license reinstatement and payment reform","description":"For legislation relative to reinstating drivers licenses for former inmates. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2435/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997306,"bill_number":"S2436","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Increasing the penalties for violating speed limits in school zones","description":"For legislation to increase the penalties for violating speed limits in school zones. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2436/2025","subjects":["education","transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997267,"bill_number":"S2437","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To modernize and enhance the distribution of Chapter 90 funds","description":"For legislation to modernize and enhance the distribution of Chapter 90 funds for maintaining, repairing, improving, and constructing municipal ways and bridges, and other eligible municipal projects. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2437/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997669,"bill_number":"S2438","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to unmanned aerial systems","description":"Relative to unmanned aerial systems. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2438/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997453,"bill_number":"S2439","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Resolve relative to a VFW Parkway master plan special commission","description":"Relative to the development, maintenance and improvement of the Veterans of Foreign War Highway. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2439/2025","subjects":["transportation","veterans","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999015,"bill_number":"S2440","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Promoting fare equity","description":"For legislation to promote fare equity. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2440/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997503,"bill_number":"S2441","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To create no cost parking at MBTA commuter rail stations","description":"For legislation to create no cost parking at MBTA commuter rail stations. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2441/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998316,"bill_number":"S2442","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Resolve directing the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to study the feasibility of extending the orange line","description":"By Mr. Rush, a petition of Michael F. Rush that provisions be made to direct the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to study the feasibility of extending the orange line. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2442/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997377,"bill_number":"S2443","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to commercial fees","description":"For legislation relative to commercial motor vehicle registration fees. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2443/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997118,"bill_number":"S2444","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Promoting road safety","description":"For legislation to promote road safety through the yellow dot program. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2444/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997747,"bill_number":"S2445","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to motorcycle safety","description":"For legislation relative to motorcycle awareness instruction. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2445/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997860,"bill_number":"S2446","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Promoting motor vehicle safety","description":"For legislation to promote motor vehicle safety and habitual offenders. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2446/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999116,"bill_number":"S2447","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to a motorcycle safety fund","description":"For legislation to establish a motorcycle safety fund. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2447/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997438,"bill_number":"S2448","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Regarding right of way violations (CeCelia's Law)","description":"Relative to the prohibition of motor vehicle operators to make turns at certain red lights. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2448/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999243,"bill_number":"S2449","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Establishing the Blue Star Family license plate","description":"For legislation to establish the Blue Star Family license plate. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2449/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997481,"bill_number":"S2450","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To protect the health and well-being of child passengers in vehicles","description":"For legislation to protect the health and well-being of child passengers in vehicles. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2450/2025","subjects":["transportation","water","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998444,"bill_number":"S2451","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To enhance the license plate system of the Commonwealth","description":"For legislation to authorize the Registry of Motor Vehicles to develop, design and implement a redesigned registration plate system for motor vehicles. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2451/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997437,"bill_number":"S2452","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to health and transportation","description":"For legislation relative to timely and efficient transportation to medical services. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2452/2025","subjects":["health","transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998527,"bill_number":"S2453","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to Purple Heart registration plates","description":"For legislation relative to Purple Heart registration plates. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2453/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999267,"bill_number":"S2454","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to unmanned aerial vehicles in the commonwealth","description":"For legislation relative to unmanned aerial vehicles in the Commonwealth. Transportation.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2454/2025","subjects":["transportation","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997796,"bill_number":"S2455","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To honor our Veterans who serve as emergency responders","description":"For legislation to honor our veterans who serve as emergency responders. Veterans and Federal Affairs.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2455/2025","subjects":["veterans"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1999023,"bill_number":"S2456","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Providing for timely reimbursement of cities and towns for veterans' benefits","description":"For legislation to provide for timely reimbursement of cities and towns for veterans' benefits. Veterans and Federal Affairs.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2456/2025","subjects":["veterans"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998333,"bill_number":"S2457","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Resolutions enhancing global governance via a strengthened and revised United Nations Charter","description":"By Mr. Crighton (by request), a petition of Paul Anderson, for the adoption of resolutions of the General Court of Massachusetts to the Members of Congress of the United States enhancing global governance via a strengthened and revised United Nations Charter. Veterans and Federal Affairs.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2457/2025","subjects":["veterans"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997959,"bill_number":"S2458","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To establish the Guard enlistment enhancement program","description":"For legislation to establish the Guard enlistment enhancement program. Veterans and Federal Affairs.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2458/2025","subjects":["veterans"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997937,"bill_number":"S2459","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Recognizing and providing assistance for military service-related injuries from agent orange and burn pits","description":"For legislation to recognize and provide assistance for military service-related injuries from agent orange and burn pits. Veterans and Federal Affairs.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2459/2025","subjects":["veterans"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997570,"bill_number":"S2460","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Creating equal access to a common application for low-income veterans","description":"For legislation to create equal access to a common application for low-income veterans. Veterans and Federal Affairs.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2460/2025","subjects":["veterans"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998638,"bill_number":"S2461","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to age restrictions for veterans applying to be police officers and firefighters","description":"For legislation relative to age restrictions for veterans applying to be police officers and firefighters. Veterans and Federal Affairs.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2461/2025","subjects":["public_safety","veterans"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997563,"bill_number":"S2462","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to headstones for long-serving or perished members of the Massachusetts National Guard","description":"For legislation relative to headstones for long-serving or perished members of the Massachusetts National Guard. Veterans and Federal Affairs.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2462/2025","subjects":["veterans"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1998563,"bill_number":"S2463","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Resolutions for a United States Constitutional Amendment and a limited amendment proposing convention","description":"By Mr. Eldridge, a petition of James B. Eldridge and Michael J. 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Veterans and Federal Affairs.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2475/2025","subjects":["education","veterans","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":1997363,"bill_number":"S2476","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-02-27","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Resolve for memorializing the Massachusetts Delegation, and the United States Congress, on the need for official, and general support of a Federal ERA, and public education, regarding this subject","description":"For legislation to memorialize the Massachusetts Delegation, and the United States Congress, on the need for official, and general support of a Federal ERA, and public education, regarding this subject. 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Tarr relative to the foundation funding of special education, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2864).","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2864/2025","subjects":["education","environment","finance","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2061012,"bill_number":"S2865","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-12-24","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Relative to school library standards","description":"For legislation relative to school library standards, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2865).","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2865/2025","subjects":["education","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2061092,"bill_number":"S2866","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-12-29","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"To promote the inclusion of American Sign Language in the Commonwealth’s public schools, AKA The American Sign Language Inclusion Act","description":"For legislation to promote the inclusion of American Sign 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accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2870).","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2870/2025","subjects":["education","agriculture","trade"],"agencies":[]},{"bill_id":2058965,"bill_number":"S2871","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-12-15","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Communication from the Division of Banks (pursuant to Section 6A of Chapter 171 of the General Laws) submitting the final amended regulation 209 CMR 50.00 et seq.: Parity with Federal Credit Unions.","description":"Communication from the Division of Banks (pursuant to Section 6A of Chapter 171 of the General Laws) submitting the final amended regulation 209 CMR 50.00 et seq.: Parity with Federal Credit Unions.","url":"https://legiscan.com/MA/bill/S2871/2025","subjects":["labor"],"agencies":["Banks"]},{"bill_id":2064650,"bill_number":"S2872","status":1,"status_name":"Introduced","status_date":"2025-12-31","last_action_date":"","last_action":"","title":"Facilitating cost efficient 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Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. 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