Legislate: All Bills

MA H 1 -
An Act making appropriations for the Fiscal Year 2024 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
04/13/2023 - Reported, in part, by H3900

MA H 1020 - Colleen M. Garry
An Act 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
10/31/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 11/14/2023 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 and virtual
By Representative Garry of Dracut, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1020) of Colleen M. Garry and others relative to colon cancer under the age of 50 years of age, prevalence, screening and insurance coverage and care. Financial Services.

MA H 1040 - Kevin G. Honan
An Act for health care non-discrimination
06/12/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 06/26/2023 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 and virtual
By Representative Honan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1040) of Kevin G. Honan relative to establishing alternative payment arrangements to promote health care non-discrimination. Financial Services.

MA H 112 - Hannah E. Kane
An Act relative to establishing a minimum age of entry for cannabis
03/18/2024 - Read second and ordered to a third reading
By Representative Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 112) of Hannah Kane and others for legislation to establish a minimum age of entry for cannabis-related events. Cannabis Policy.

MA H 1161 - David M. Rogers
An Act to improve sickle cell care
04/04/2024 - Reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing
By Representatives Williams of Springfield and Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1161) of Bud L. Williams, David M. Rogers and Rob Consalvo for legislation to to improve sickle cell disease care. Financial Services.

MA H 1200 - Natalie M. Higgins
An Act to support equal access to community care for elders and persons with disabilities
04/08/2024 - Accompanied S727
By Representative Higgins of Leominster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1200) of Natalie M. Higgins and others relative to Medicaid eligibility for certain elders and persons with disabilities. Health Care Financing.

MA H 1230 - Brian W. Murray
An Act to stabilize adult day health services
10/03/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 10/17/2023 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1
By Representative Murray of Milford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1230) of Brian W. Murray and James J. O'Day for legislation to stabilize adult day health services. Health Care Financing.

MA H 1232 - James J. O'Day
An Act relative to family members serving as caregivers
04/11/2024 - Senate concurred
By Representative O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1232) of James J. O'Day and others relative to family members serving as caregivers. Health Care Financing.

MA H 1393 - Christine P. Barber
An Act relative to caregiver authorization affidavits
02/08/2024 - Accompanied a new draft, see H4318
By Representative Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1393) of Christine P. Barber and Lindsay N. Sabadosa relative to caregiver authorization affidavits. The Judiciary.

MA H 146 - Marjorie C. Decker
An Act ensuring access to behavioral health services for children involved with state agencies
04/11/2024 - Committee recommended bill ought to pass and referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently
By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 146) of Marjorie C. Decker, Samantha Montaño and David Paul Linsky relative to ensuring access to behavioral health services for children involved with state agencies. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

MA H 1489 - Carole A. Fiola
An Act improving medical decision making
04/01/2024 - Senate concurred
By Representative Fiola of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1489) of Carole A. Fiola, Paul A. Schmid, III and Alan Silvia relative to health care decisions during periods of incapacity. The Judiciary.

MA H 1499 - Paul K. Frost
An Act permitting the adoption of embryos
11/07/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 11/14/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
By Representative Frost of Auburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1499) of Paul K. Frost for legislation to authorize persons of full age to petition the probate court for the adoption of an embryo. The Judiciary.

MA H 1526 - Carmine Lawrence Gentile
An Act to repeal and replace G.L. c. 258
06/20/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 06/27/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
By Representative Gentile of Sudbury (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1526) of Henry P. Sorett relative to claims and indemnity procedures for the Commonwealth, municipalities, counties and districts and their officers and employees. The Judiciary.

MA H 158 - Tricia Farley-Bouvier
An Act establishing the Massachusetts foster care review office
03/28/2024 - Senate concurred
By Representative Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 158) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier and others relative to establishing the Massachusetts foster care review office. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

MA H 164 - Michael J. Finn
An Act establishing a bill of rights for children in foster care
03/28/2024 - Senate concurred
By Representative Finn of West Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 164) of Michael J. Finn and others relative to establishing a bill of rights for children in foster care. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

MA H 165 - Michael J. Finn
An Act enhancing child welfare protections
03/28/2024 - Senate concurred
By Representative Finn of West Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 165) of Michael J. Finn and others relative to the appointment of an education manager to support educational stability and success for elementary and secondary school students under the care of the Department of Children and Families. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

MA H 1664 - Christopher M. Markey
An Act improving medical decision making
04/01/2024 - Senate concurred
By Representative Markey of Dartmouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1664) of Christopher M. Markey relative to health care decisions during periods of incapacity. The Judiciary.

MA H 1718 - Jessica Ann Giannino
An Act relative to the humane protection of animals
04/01/2024 - Senate concurred
By Representatives Philips of Sharon and Giannino of Revere, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1718) of Edward R. Philips, Jessica Ann Giannino and others for legislation relative to the humane protection of animals and establishing a task force to complete a systematic review of the laws pertaining to animal cruelty and protection. The Judiciary.

MA H 187 - Patricia A. Duffy
An Act to protect safety net access for Massachusetts residents
02/15/2024 - Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
By Representatives Keefe of Worcester and Duffy of Holyoke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 187) of Mary S. Keefe, Patricia A. Duffy and others relative to community service areas of the Department of Transitional Assistance. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

MA H 192 - Kay S. Khan
An Act allowing certain minors to consent to shelter and supportive services
02/15/2024 - Accompanied a new draft, see H4394
By Representative Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 192) of Kay Khan and others for legislation to allow unaccompanied homeless youth between the ages of 15 and 18 to consent to supportive services and shelter. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

MA H 1986 - Denise C. Garlick
Resolve relative to children’s mental health in social media
10/30/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 11/06/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
By Representative Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 1986) of Denise C. Garlick and others 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.

MA H 2 -
An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2025 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
04/11/2024 - Reported, in part, by H4600

MA H 2102 - Angelo J. Puppolo
An Act enhancing the issuance of citations for cruel conditions for animals
04/16/2024 - Senate concurred
By Representative Puppolo of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2102) of Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., and others relative to enhancing the issuance of citations for cruel conditions for animals. Municipalities and Regional Government.

MA H 2178 - Denise C. Garlick
An Act to strengthen our public health infrastructure to address Alzheimer’s and all dementia
03/14/2024 - Accompanied a new draft, see S2683
By Representative Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2178) of Denise C. Garlick and others for legislation to strengthen the public health infrastructure to address Alzheimer’s Disease and dementia. Public Health.

MA H 2281 - Andres X. Vargas
An Act relative to student heart health
11/03/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 11/15/2023 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2
By Representative Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2281) of Andres X. Vargas and others 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.

MA H 2358 - Jack Patrick Lewis
An Act updating the Massachusetts assault weapons ban
04/11/2024 - Reporting date extended to Wednesday May 8, 2024, pending concurrence
By Representatives Linsky of Natick and Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2358) of David Paul Linsky, Jack Patrick Lewis and others relative to the assault weapons ban. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

MA H 2369 - David Paul Linsky
An Act to raise the age for possession of a firearm
04/11/2024 - Reporting date extended to Wednesday May 8, 2024, pending concurrence
By Representative Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2369) of David Paul Linsky and others for legislation to raise the age for possession of firearms. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

MA H 2384 - James J. O'Day
An Act enhancing child safety
04/11/2024 - Reporting date extended to Wednesday May 8, 2024, pending concurrence
By Representative O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2384) of James J. O'Day and Daniel M. Donahue for legislation to require landlords to install window guards in certain residential units housing children under 10 years of age. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

MA H 2548 - Ryan M. Hamilton
An Act relative to the maximum age requirement for police officers for the city of Methuen
02/29/2024 - Read second and ordered to a third reading
By Representative Hamilton of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2548) of Ryan M. Hamilton (with approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation relative to the maximum age requirement for police officers for the city of Methuen. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]

MA H 255 - Daniel Cahill
An Act relative to establishing an online lottery
02/08/2024 - Reporting date extended to Wednesday July 31, 2024, pending concurrence
By Representative Cahill of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 255) of Daniel Cahill for legislation to establish an online lottery. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

MA H 2835 - Steven S. Howitt
An Act relative to a senior citizen volunteer property tax reduction
02/12/2024 - Reporting date extended to Tuesday April 30, 2024, pending concurrence
By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2835) of Steven S. Howitt, Kelly W. Pease and Joseph D. McKenna for legislation to establish a senior citizen volunteer property tax reduction. Revenue.

MA H 2849 - Bradley H. Jones
An Act increasing the senior circuit breaker
03/23/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 03/28/2023 from 11:00 AM-02:00 PM in A-1
By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2849) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to increase the senior circuit breaker tax credit. Revenue.

MA H 2871 - David Paul Linsky
An Act establishing the family caregiver tax credit
06/01/2023 - Location Changed - Hearing scheduled for 06/06/2023 from 11:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-2
By Representative Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2871) of David Paul Linsky relative to establishing a family caregiver tax credit. Revenue.

MA H 2932 - David M. Rogers
An Act to establish the family caregiving tax credit
06/01/2023 - Location Changed - Hearing scheduled for 06/06/2023 from 11:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-2
By Representative Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2932) of David M. Rogers and others for legislation to establish a family caregiving tax credit. Revenue.

MA H 2944 - Simon Cataldo
An Act creating a local option property tax cap for low-income seniors
02/12/2024 - Reporting date extended to Tuesday April 30, 2024, pending concurrence
By Representatives Scanlon of North Attleborough and Cataldo of Concord, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2944) of Adam Scanlon, Simon Cataldo and others for legislation to create a local option property tax cap for low-income seniors. Revenue.

MA H 3017 - Marjorie C. Decker
An Act relative to gender identity on Massachusetts identification
10/30/2023 - Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
By Representatives Domb of Amherst and Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3017) of Mindy Domb, Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to gender identity on Massachusetts identification. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

MA H 3576 - Michael L. Connolly
An Act expanding democratic participation
06/14/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 06/21/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
By Representative Connolly of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3576) of Mike Connolly for legislation to allow persons sixteen or seventeen years of age to vote in local elections and presidential primaries. Election Laws.

MA H 3621 - Michael S. Day
An Act to encourage, and improve the level of availability of physicians
06/27/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 07/06/2023 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2
By Representative Day of Stoneham (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3621) of Vincent L. Dixon for legislation to encourage and improve the level of availability of physicians. Public Health.

MA H 3661 - Carol A. Doherty
An Act establishing a tax exemption for pension income for certain senior citizens of the Commonwealth
02/12/2024 - Reporting date extended to Tuesday April 30, 2024, pending concurrence
By Representative Doherty of Taunton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3661) of Carol A. Doherty and others for legislation to establish a tax exemption for pension income for certain senior citizens. Revenue.

MA H 3818 - Manny Cruz
An Act preventing rampant online technological exploitation and criminal trafficking
05/04/2023 - Senate concurred
By Representative Cruz of Salem, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3818) of Manny Cruz relative to preventing rampant online technological exploitation and criminal trafficking and establishing a special commission (including members of the General Court) to examine sentencing for criminal online technological exploitation. The Judiciary.

MA H 3900 - House Committee on Ways and Means
An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2024 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
04/26/2023 - Passed to be engrossed - 156 YEAS to 0 NAYS (See YEA and NAY in Supplement, No. 25)

MA H 3901 -
An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2024 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
07/31/2023 - Reported, in part, by H4040

MA H 3921 - Brandy Fluker Oakley
An Act to cure us of the liabilities that ultimately restricted equity
04/01/2024 - Senate concurred
By Representative Fluker Oakley of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3921) of Brandy Fluker Oakley relative to establishing a commission to study and develop proposals for lineage-based reparations programs in the Commonwealth. The Judiciary.

MA H 3929 - Joint Committee on Elder Affairs
An Act to improve quality and oversight of long-term care
11/15/2023 - New draft substituted, see H4178

MA H 3942 - Estela A. Reyes
An Act relative to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program countable income
06/29/2023 - Senate concurred
By Representative Reyes of Lawrence, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3942) of Estela A. Reyes relative to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program countable income. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

MA H 3964 - David Allen Robertson
An Act exempting Joanne Ricardelli from the maximum age requirements for firefighters in the town of Wilmington
10/05/2023 - Enacted and laid before the Governor
By Representative Robertson of Tewksbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3964) of David Allen Robertson (by vote of the town) for legislation to exempt Joanne Ricardelli from the maximum age requirement for appointment as a firefighter in the town of Wilmington. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]

MA H 3993 - Andres X. Vargas
An Act supporting farm and school partnerships in school meals
02/20/2024 - Accompanied H558
By Representatives Domb of Amherst and Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3993) of Mindy Domb, Andres X. Vargas and others relative to farm and school partnerships in school meals. Education.

MA H 4040 -
An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2024 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
10/05/2023 - Item 7004-0102 passed over veto -see Roll Call #79 (Yeas 38 to Nays 0)

MA H 4071 - Rob Consalvo
An Act directing the city of Boston Police Department to waive the maximum age requirement for admission into the police academy for Luigi D'Addieco
03/28/2024 - Read second and ordered to a third reading
By Representative Consalvo of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4071) of Rob Consalvo (with the approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation to authorize the city of Boston to waive the maximum age requirement for police officers for Luigi D'Addieco. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]

MA H 4124 - James M. Murphy
An Act protecting seniors and adults with disabilities from financial exploitation
04/04/2024 - Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
By Representative Murphy of Weymouth, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James M. Murphy for legislation to protect seniors and adults with disabilities from financial exploitation. Financial Services.

MA H 4128 - James Arciero
An Act authorizing cities and towns to provide a residential exemption to senior citizens
02/12/2024 - Reporting date extended to Tuesday April 30, 2024, pending concurrence
By Representative Arciero of Westford, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James Arciero and others for legislation to authorize municipalities to provide residential exemptions to senior citizens. Revenue.

MA H 4135 - House Committee on Ways and Means
An Act modernizing firearm laws
10/18/2023 - Amendment #34 (Kearney) adopted, as changed

MA H 4138 -
An Act [sic] the Affordable Homes Act
04/16/2024 - Referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

MA H 4139 -
An Act modernizing firearm laws
02/29/2024 - Committee of conference appointed (Creem-Lovely-Tarr), in concurrence

MA H 4167 - House Committee on Ways and Means
An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2023 for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects
11/08/2023 - Read second and ordered to a third reading

MA H 4171 -
An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2023 for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects
11/30/2023 - Accompanied H4204
House bill No. 4167, as amended and passed to be engrossed by the House. November 8, 2023

MA H 4178 - House Committee on Ways and Means
An Act to improve quality and oversight of long-term care
11/15/2023 - Amendment 8 adopted

MA H 42 -
An Act creating tax relief for affordability, competitiveness and equity
03/23/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 03/28/2023 from 11:00 AM-02:00 PM in A-1

MA H 4204 -
An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2023 for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects
12/04/2023 - Enacted and laid before the Governor

MA H 4241 - House Committee on Ways and Means
An Act to prevent abuse and exploitation
04/11/2024 - Committee of conference appointed - (Day-Barber-Sullivan-Almeida)

MA H 4255 -
An Act relative to the regulation and taxation of natural psychedelic substances
03/20/2024 - Hearing scheduled for 03/26/2024 from 01:30 PM-04:30 PM in A-2

MA H 43 -
An Act to create the executive office of housing and livable communities and to rename the Executive Office of Economic Development
05/01/2023 - Laid aside as moot
Message from Her Excellency the Governor submitting (under Article LXXXVII of the Amendments to the Constitution) Reorganization Plan #1 of 2023, relative to creating the executive office of housing and livable communities and to rename the Executive Office of Economic Development. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. March 1, 2023.

MA H 4318 - Joint Committee on the Judiciary
An Act relative to caregiver authorization affidavits
04/11/2024 - Senate concurred

MA H 4394 - Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities
An Act allowing certain minors to consent to supportive services
02/15/2024 - Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

MA H 4433 - Joint Committee on Elder Affairs
An Act to expand access for those living with younger onset Alzheimer’s, dementia and other disabilities
02/29/2024 - Reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing

MA H 4518 - Joint Committee on Public Service
Study Order
04/04/2024 - Reported, in part, by H3987
Order relative to authorizing the committee on Public Service to make an investigation and study of certain House documents concerning pensions, collective bargaining, spousal benefits and other public service issues

MA H 4600 - House Committee on Ways and Means
An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2025 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
04/11/2024 - Further action postponed until Wednesday, April 24, 2024

MA H 489 - Adrian C. Madaro
An Act providing affordable and accessible high-quality early education and care to promote child development and well-being and support the economy in the Commonwealth
02/07/2024 - Accompanied a new draft, see S2619
By Representatives Gordon of Bedford and Madaro of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 489) of Kenneth I. Gordon, Adrian C. Madaro and others relative to providing affordable and accessible high-quality early education and care to promote child development and well-being and support the economy. Education.

MA H 501 - Vanna Howard
An Act relative to universal prekindergarten access
02/07/2024 - Accompanied a new draft, see S2619
By Representative Howard of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 501) of Vanna Howard and others relative to universal prekindergarten access. Education.

MA H 5068 - Adam G. Hinds
An Act establishing the "West County Senior Services District"
01/28/2023 - Signed by the Governor, Chapter 402 of the Acts of 2022
By Representative Blais of Sunderland and Senator Hinds, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Natalie M. Blais and Adam G. Hinds for legislation to authorize the town of Ashfield to enter into an agreement to establish the West County Senior Services District. Municipalities and Regional Government.

MA H 522 - Meghan Kilcoyne
An Act to prohibit age discrimination
05/30/2023 - Location Changed - Hearing scheduled for 06/06/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-2
By Representative Kilcoyne of Clinton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 522) of Meghan Kilcoyne and others for legislation to prohibit age discrimination in public school. Education.

MA H 523 - Meghan Kilcoyne
An Act relative to educational equity for gifted and beyond grade-level children
05/30/2023 - Location Changed - Hearing scheduled for 06/06/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-2
By Representative Kilcoyne of Clinton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 523) of Meghan Kilcoyne, Gerard J. Cassidy and James C. Arena-DeRosa relative to gifted and beyond grade-level children. Education.

MA H 558 - Smitty Pignatelli
An Act establishing farm to school grants to promote healthy eating and strengthen the agricultural economy
02/20/2024 - Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
By Representative Pignatelli of Lenox, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 558) of Smitty Pignatelli and others for legislation to establish a farm to school grants program within the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to promote healthy eating and strengthen the agricultural economy. Education.

MA H 60 - Daniel R. Carey
An Act establishing the Massachusetts information privacy and security act
04/11/2024 - Senate concurred
By Representative Carey of Easthampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 60) of Daniel R. Carey and Mindy Domb relative to the security and the protection of personal information by establishing the Massachusetts information privacy and security act. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.

MA H 614 - Bruce J. Ayers
An Act relative to early-onset Alzheimer's disease
02/29/2024 - Accompanied a new draft, see H4433
By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 614) of Bruce J. Ayers and others relative to services provided through the MassHealth frail elder home and community-based services waiver regarding early-onset Alzheimer's disease. Elder Affairs.

MA H 615 - Ruth B. Balser
An Act to ensure the quality of care in nursing homes
05/08/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 05/15/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
By Representative Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 615) of Ruth B. Balser and others for legislation to further regulate care in nursing homes. Elder Affairs.

MA H 622 - Kathleen R. LaNatra
An Act to establish the Office of Elder Advocate
06/05/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 06/12/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
By Representatives Cutler of Pembroke and LaNatra of Kingston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 622) of Josh S. Cutler, Kathleen R. LaNatra and others for legislation to establish the office of elder advocate. Elder Affairs.

MA H 623 - Carol A. Doherty
An Act to improve quality and safety in nursing homes
05/08/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 05/15/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
By Representative Doherty of Taunton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 623) of Carol A. Doherty and others for legislation to improve quality and safety in nursing homes. Elder Affairs.

MA H 626 - Sean Garballey
An Act increasing the personal needs allowance for residents of long term care facilities
12/21/2023 - Accompanied S115
By Representative Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 626) of Sean Garballey and others for legislation to increase the personal needs allowance for certain elderly and disabled residents residing in licensed medical facilities. Elder Affairs.

MA H 629 - Danielle W. Gregoire
An Act to improve Alzheimer's’ and dementia care in senior care options programs
02/29/2024 - Reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing
By Representative Gregoire of Marlborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 629) of Danielle W. Gregoire and others for legislation to improve Alzheimer's and dementia care in senior care options programs. Elder Affairs.

MA H 632 - John C. Velis
An Act establishing a commission to study the financial abuse of elders
01/25/2024 - Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
By Representative Kane of Shrewsbury and Senator Velis, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 632) of Hannah Kane, John C. Velis and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the financial abuse of elders. Elder Affairs.

MA H 634 - Sally P. Kerans
An Act relative to expanding the availability of personal care homes for older adults
12/21/2023 - Accompanied S385
By Representative Kerans of Danvers, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 634) of Sally P. Kerans and others relative to expanding the availability of personal care homes for older adults. Elder Affairs.

MA H 640 - Rita A. Mendes
An Act to improve infection control in Massachusetts home care
06/16/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 06/26/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
By Representative Mendes of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 640) of Rita A. Mendes and others that the Executive Office of Health and Human Services be directed to establish a mandatory infection control training program for personal home care attendants. Elder Affairs.

MA H 644 - Tram T. Nguyen
An Act protecting vulnerable elders from abuse
02/29/2024 - Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
By Representative Nguyen of Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 644) of Tram T. Nguyen and James K. Hawkins relative to protecting vulnerable elders from abuse. Elder Affairs.

MA H 646 - David Allen Robertson
An Act to ensure senior care organization quality and accountability
06/05/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 06/12/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
By Representative Robertson of Tewksbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 646) of David Allen Robertson for legislation to ensure senior care organization quality and accountability. Elder Affairs.

MA H 648 - Katherine Lipper-Garabedian
An Act to improve quality and oversight of long-term care
06/15/2023 - Accompanied a new draft, see H3929
By Representatives Stanley of Waltham and Lipper-Garabedian of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 648) of Thomas M. Stanley, Kate Lipper-Garabedian and others for legislation to improve quality and oversight of long-term care. Elder Affairs.

MA H 649 - Michael J. Moran
An Act to improve Massachusetts home care
12/18/2023 - Reported favorably by committee as changed and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing
By Representatives Stanley of Waltham and Moran of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 649) of Thomas M. Stanley, Michael J. Moran and others for legislation to create safe environments for home care workers and consumers. Elder Affairs.

MA H 650 - Smitty Pignatelli
An Act authorizing common sense health services in assisted living
03/31/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 04/10/2023 from 09:30 AM-01:00 PM in A-1
By Representatives Stanley of Waltham and Pignatelli of Lenox, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 650) of Thomas M. Stanley, Smitty Pignatelli and others for legislation to authorize the option of providing basic common sense health services for residents of assisted living residences. Elder Affairs.

MA H 652 - Thomas M. Stanley
An Act establishing a special commission on a statewide long-term care insurance program
03/28/2024 - Discharged to the committee on House Rules
By Representative Stanley of Waltham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 652) of Thomas M. Stanley for legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to a statewide long-term care insurance program. Elder Affairs.

MA H 705 - Jack Patrick Lewis
An Act relative to youth voter engagement
02/26/2024 - Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling
By Representatives Meschino of Hull and Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 705) of Joan Meschino and Jack Patrick Lewis for legislation to provide for voter pre-registration for persons 17 years of age. Election Laws.

MA H 733 - William J. Driscoll
An Act relative to emergency response and preparedness in the event of a surge in pediatric or adult hospitalizations
02/26/2024 - Reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing
By Representative Driscoll of Milton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 733) of William J. Driscoll, Jr., relative to emergency response and preparedness in the event of surges in pediatric or adult hospitalizations. Emergency Preparedness and Management.

MA H 985 - Chynah Tyler
An Act increasing access to postpartum home visiting services
04/16/2024 - Accompanied S672
By Representatives Decker of Cambridge and Tyler of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 985) of Marjorie C. Decker, Chynah Tyler and others relative to healthcare coverage for postpartum home visiting services. Financial Services.

MA HD 3115 - Brandy Fluker Oakley
An Act to cure us of the liabilities that ultimately restricted equity
06/15/2023 - Referred to the committee on The Judiciary
By Representative Fluker Oakley of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3921) of Brandy Fluker Oakley relative to establishing a commission to study and develop proposals for lineage-based reparations programs in the Commonwealth. The Judiciary.

MA HD 4008 - Michael L. Connolly
An Act expanding democratic participation
03/30/2023 - Senate concurred
By Representative Connolly of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3576) of Mike Connolly for legislation to allow persons sixteen or seventeen years of age to vote in local elections and presidential primaries. Election Laws.

MA HD 4209 -
A communication from the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (under item 4000-0500 of Section 2 of Chapter 126 of the Acts of 2022) submitting a report on the outcomes achieved by Accountable Care organizations (ACOs) and Community Partners
03/30/2023 - Placed on file

MA HD 4239 -
A communication from the Executive Office of Elder Affairs (see item 9110-1637 of Chapter 26 of the Acts of 2022) submitting a report entitled: Home Care Aide Training Grant Program
04/03/2023 - Placed on file

MA HD 4241 -
A communication from the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (see Section 16EE of Chapter 177 of the Acts of 2022) submitting the annual report of the 988 Commission, summarizing its activities
04/03/2023 - Placed on file

MA HD 4243 -
A communication from the Massachusetts Advisory Council on Alzheimer’s Disease and All Other Dementias (see Chapter 220 of the Acts of 2018) submitting the 2022 annual report of said council
04/03/2023 - Placed on file

MA HD 4322 -
The final report of the Brain Injury Commission established (under Section 76 of Chapter 154 of the Acts of 2018 and revived and continued by Section 69 of Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2023) to identify the gaps in service delivery for Massachusetts residents who exhibit a history of acquired brain injury (ABI)
05/15/2023 - Placed on file

MA HD 4360 -
A communication from the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (see Section 151 of Chapter 126 of the Acts of 2022) submitting its report on the needs of MassHealth enrollees with a diagnosis of sickle cell disease and the adequacy of available covered medications, treatments and health care services
05/25/2023 - Placed on file

MA HD 4366 - David Allen Robertson
An Act exempting Joanne Ricardelli from the maximum age requirements for firefighters in the town of Wilmington
07/03/2023 - Referred to the committee on Public Service
By Representative Robertson of Tewksbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3964) of David Allen Robertson (by vote of the town) for legislation to exempt Joanne Ricardelli from the maximum age requirement for appointment as a firefighter in the town of Wilmington. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]

MA HD 4376 -
A communication from the Department of Transitional Assistance (see item 4400-1001 of Section 2 of Chapter 126 of the Acts of 2022) submitting a report entitled: Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) Participation Rate Report
06/05/2023 - Placed on file

MA HD 4384 -
The annual report of the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women (under Section 66 of Chapter 3 of the General Laws) for fiscal year 2023
06/08/2023 - Placed on file

MA HD 4420 - Michael S. Day
An Act modernizing firearm laws
07/10/2023 - Senate NON-concurred in the reference to the committee on The Judiciary and referred to the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security
By Representative Day of Stoneham, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael S. Day for legislation to further regulate firearms. The Judiciary.

MA HD 4429 -
The annual report of the Division of Banks (under Section 13 of Chapter 167 of the General Laws) for fiscal year 2022
06/29/2023 - Placed on file

MA HD 4451 - James M. Murphy
An Act protecting seniors and adults with disabilities from financial exploitation
07/17/2023 - Referred to the committee on House Rules
By Representative Murphy of Weymouth, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James M. Murphy for legislation to protect seniors and adults with disabilities from financial exploitation. Financial Services.

MA HD 4531 - Rob Consalvo
An Act directing the city of Boston Police Department to waive the maximum age requirement for admission into the police academy for Luigi D'Addieco
08/28/2023 - Referred to the committee on Public Service
By Representative Consalvo of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4071) of Rob Consalvo (with the approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation to authorize the city of Boston to waive the maximum age requirement for police officers for Luigi D'Addieco. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]

MA HD 4552 - James Arciero
An Act authorizing cities and towns to provide a residential exemption to senior citizens
10/16/2023 - Senate concurred
By Representative Arciero of Westford, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James Arciero and others for legislation to authorize municipalities to provide residential exemptions to senior citizens. Revenue.

MA HD 4605 -
A communication from the Office of Medicaid (see Section 6 of Chapter 118E of the General Laws) on the previous year's activities of the Medical Care Advisory Committee, including the agendas, materials and mailing list for MCAC meetings in calendar year 2023
10/05/2023 - Placed on file

MA HD 4607 - Michael S. Day
An Act modernizing firearm laws
10/16/2023 - Referred to the committee on House Rules
By Representative Day of Stoneham, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael S. Day for legislation to further regulate firearms. The Judiciary.

MA HD 4634 -
An Act the Affordable Homes Act
10/18/2023 - Referred to the committee on Housing

MA HD 4697 -
The final report of the Special Commission Relative to the Seal and Motto of the Commonwealth (established under Chapter 2 of the Resolves of 2020 and revived and continued by Section 46 of Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2023) submitting the Commission’s findings
12/07/2023 - Placed on file

MA HD 4719 -
A report of the Executive Office of Economic Development (under Section 16G of Chapter 6A of the General Laws) submitting the Governor’s Economic Development Planning Council comprehensive economic development policy and strategic plan for the implementation of policy within the first year of taking office
12/07/2023 - Placed on file

MA HD 4743 -
A communication from the Office of the Child Advocate (see Section 14 of Chapter 18C of the General Laws) submitting its annual report of the Childhood Trauma Taskforce for calendar year 2023
12/21/2023 - Placed on file

MA HD 4776 -
A communication from the Cape and Islands District Attorney’s Office (see Section 6 of Chapter 258B of the General Laws) submitting a report on the Victim Witness Assistance program
01/08/2024 - Placed on file

MA HD 4925 -
A communication from the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (see item 4000-0500 of Section 2 of Chapter 28 of the Acts of 2023) submitting a report on the outcomes achieved by Accountable Care organizations (ACOs) and Community Partners
02/20/2024 - Placed on file

MA HD 945 - Estela A. Reyes
An Act relative to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program countable income
06/26/2023 - Referred to the committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities
By Representative Reyes of Lawrence, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3942) of Estela A. Reyes relative to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program countable income. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

MA S 1010 - Patricia D. Jehlen
An Act relative to caregiver authorization affidavits
02/08/2024 - Accompanied a new draft, see H4318
By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1010) of Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation relative to caregiver authorization affidavits. The Judiciary.

MA S 1059 - Mark C. Montigny
An Act enhancing the issuance of citations for cruel conditions for animals
04/16/2024 - House concurred
By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1059) of Mark C. Montigny, Jack Patrick Lewis, John F. Keenan, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to enhance the issuance of citations for cruel conditions for animals. The Judiciary.

MA S 114 - Liz Miranda
An Act providing for a universal basic income for youth aging out of foster care
03/18/2024 - Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 114) of Liz Miranda, Jason M. Lewis, Vanna Howard and Sean Garballey for legislation to provide for a universal basic income for youth aging out of foster care. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

MA S 1143 - John C. Velis
An Act relative to recreational games at senior centers
02/08/2024 - Accompanied a study order, see S2612
By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1143) of John C. Velis, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and Kelly W. Pease for legislation relative to wagering on recreational games at senior centers. The Judiciary.

MA S 117 - Michael O. Moore
An Act protecting safety net access for Massachusetts residents
02/15/2024 - Accompanied H187
By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 117) of Michael O. Moore and Vanna Howard for legislation to protect safety net access for Massachusetts residents. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

MA S 122 - Susan L. Moran
An Act to support children with neonatal abstinence syndrome
03/28/2024 - Senate concurred
By Ms. Moran, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 122) of Susan L. Moran, Joanne M. Comerford, Michael O. Moore and Mathew J. Muratore for legislation to support children with neonatal abstinence syndrome. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

MA S 124 - Jacob R. Oliveira
An Act enhancing child welfare protections
03/28/2024 - Senate concurred
By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 124) of Jacob R. Oliveira, Michael J. Finn, Lydia Edwards, Patrick M. O'Connor and others for legislation to enhance child welfare protections. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

MA S 1248 - Cindy F. Friedman
An Act to increase investment in behavioral health care in the Commonwealth
04/11/2024 - Senate concurred
By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1248) of Cindy F. Friedman for legislation to increase investment in behavioral health care in the Commonwealth. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

MA S 1380 - Adam Gomez
An Act to strengthen our public health infrastructure to address alzheimer’s and all dementia
03/14/2024 - Accompanied a new draft, see S2683
By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1380) of Adam Gomez, Vanna Howard, Jack Patrick Lewis, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to strengthen our public health infrastructure to address alzheimer’s and all dementia. Public Health.

MA S 1397 - Jason M. Lewis
An Act to protect youth from the harms of tobacco and e-cigarette products
02/15/2024 - Accompanied a study order, see S2648
By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1397) of Jason M. Lewis and Vanna Howard for legislation to regulate access to certain tobacco products by persons under twenty-one years of age. Public Health.

MA S 1415 - Liz Miranda
An Act relative to birthing justice in the Commonwealth
05/26/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 06/06/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium
By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1415) of Liz Miranda, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Paul W. Mark, Tram T. Nguyen and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to birthing justice in the Commonwealth. Public Health.

MA S 1498 - Julian Cyr
An Act to improve public health and safety standards in communities around aging nuclear power plants and high-level nuclear waste dump sites
04/16/2024 - Reporting date extended to Wednesday May 8, 2024, pending concurrence
By Mr. Cyr (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1498) of Diane Turco, Executive Director of the Cape Downwinders, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and Michael O. Moore 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.

MA S 1547 - Liz Miranda
An Act relative to parole review for aging incarcerated people
04/16/2024 - Reporting date extended to Wednesday May 8, 2024, pending concurrence
By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1547) of Liz Miranda, Jack Patrick Lewis, Lydia Edwards and Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation relative to parole review for aging incarcerated people. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

MA S 170 - Paul R. Feeney
An Act establishing an online lottery
02/08/2024 - Reporting date extended to Wednesday July 31, 2024, pending concurrence
By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 170) of Paul R. Feeney and Deborah B. Goldberg, Treasurer and Receiver General for legislation to establish an online lottery. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

MA S 1712 - Patrick M. O'Connor
An Act relative to raising the entrance age of police officers
10/04/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 10/10/2023 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2
By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1712) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to raise the entrance age of police officers. Public Service.

MA S 1772 - Cynthia Stone Creem
An Act relative to adjusting the senior circuit breaker
03/23/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 03/28/2023 from 11:00 AM-02:00 PM in A-1
By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1772) of Cynthia Stone Creem for legislation to adjust the senior circuit breaker property valuation. Revenue.

MA S 1825 - Barry R. Finegold
An Act relative to the Massachusetts senior circuit breaker tax credit
03/23/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 03/28/2023 from 11:00 AM-02:00 PM in A-1
By Mr. Finegold (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1825) of Kevin Murphy for legislation relative to the Massachusetts senior circuit breaker tax credit. Revenue.

MA S 1840 - Adam Gomez
An Act relative to tax relief for low-income seniors
05/02/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 05/09/2023 from 11:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1
By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1840) of Adam Gomez and Adam Scanlon for legislation relative to tax relief for low-income seniors. Revenue.

MA S 1841 - Adam Gomez
An Act establishing a senior property tax deferral pilot program
02/15/2024 - Accompanied a study order, see S2656
By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1841) of Adam Gomez and Adam Scanlon for legislation to establish a senior property tax deferral pilot program. Revenue.

MA S 1842 - Adam Gomez
An Act creating a local option property tax cap for low-income seniors
02/12/2024 - Reporting date extended to Tuesday April 30, 2024, pending concurrence
By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1842) of Adam Gomez, Adam Scanlon and James B. Eldridge for legislation to create a local option property tax cap for low-income seniors. Revenue.

MA S 1843 - Adam Gomez
An Act relative to the senior circuit breaker tax credit
03/23/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 03/28/2023 from 11:00 AM-02:00 PM in A-1
By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1843) of Adam Gomez and Adam Scanlon for legislation relative to the senior circuit breaker tax credit. Revenue.

MA S 1847 - Patricia D. Jehlen
An Act relative to senior property tax deferral
03/14/2024 - Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules
By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1847) of Patricia D. Jehlen and Susannah M. Whipps for legislation relative to senior property tax deferral. Revenue.

MA S 1853 - Edward J. Kennedy
Resolve providing for an investigation and study by a special commission relative to a senior state property tax deferral program
02/15/2024 - Accompanied a study order, see S2656
By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 1853) of Edward J. Kennedy that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to a senior state property tax deferral program. Revenue.

MA S 186 - Joan B. Lovely
An Act establishing senior psychologist licensure
04/13/2023 - House concurred
By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 186) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation to establish senior psychologist licensure. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

MA S 1868 - Jason M. Lewis
An Act authorizing the establishment of a mean tested senior citizen property tax exemption
02/12/2024 - Reporting date extended to Tuesday April 30, 2024, pending concurrence
By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1868) of Jason M. Lewis, Michael O. Moore and Kate Lipper-Garabedian for legislation to authorize the establishment of a mean tested senior citizen property tax exemption. Revenue.

MA S 1894 - Susan L. Moran
An Act relative to the establishment of a means tested senior citizen property tax exemption
02/12/2024 - Reporting date extended to Tuesday April 30, 2024, pending concurrence
By Ms. Moran, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1894) of Susan L. Moran and Michael O. Moore for legislation to establish a means tested senior citizen property tax exemption. Revenue.

MA S 1901 - Patrick M. O'Connor
An Act reducing senior citizen property taxes
02/15/2024 - Accompanied a study order, see S2656
By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1901) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to reduce senior citizen property taxes. Revenue.

MA S 1906 - Patrick M. O'Connor
An Act establishing a tax credit for families caring for elderly relatives and victims of Alzheimer's and Dementia
02/12/2024 - Reporting date extended to Tuesday April 30, 2024, pending concurrence
By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1906) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to establish a tax credit for families caring for elderly relatives and victims of Alzheimer's and Dementia. Revenue.

MA S 1914 - Patrick M. O'Connor
An Act relative to property taxes and senior citizens
02/12/2024 - Reporting date extended to Tuesday April 30, 2024, pending concurrence
By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1914) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to property taxes and senior citizens. Revenue.

MA S 1927 - Michael F. Rush
An Act relative to home modifications for seniors
02/15/2024 - Accompanied a study order, see S2656
By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1927) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to home modifications for seniors. Revenue.

MA S 1930 - Michael F. Rush
An Act granting property tax relief to seniors
02/12/2024 - Reporting date extended to Tuesday April 30, 2024, pending concurrence
By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1930) of Michael F. Rush, Tackey Chan and Paul McMurtry for legislation to grant property tax relief to seniors. Revenue.

MA S 1944 - Bruce E. Tarr
An Act relative to increasing the senior circuit breaker
03/23/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 03/28/2023 from 11:00 AM-02:00 PM in A-1
By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1944) of Bruce E. Tarr and Carmine Lawrence Gentile for legislation relative to increase the senior circuit breaker. Revenue.

MA S 1952 - Bruce E. Tarr
An Act to improve long-term care staffing and dignity for caregivers
11/08/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 11/14/2023 from 11:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-1
By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1952) of Bruce E. Tarr and James B. Eldridge for legislation to improve long-term care staffing and dignity for caregivers through training, tuition reimbursements, tax credits and other programs. Revenue.

MA S 205 - Patrick M. O'Connor
An Act relative to small businesses and the sale of certain cultural products
04/01/2024 - Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 205) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to small businesses and the sale of certain cultural products. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

MA S 2081 - Michael J. Barrett
An Act establishing a Climate Policy Commission
04/16/2024 - Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2081) of Michael J. Barrett, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Jason M. Lewis, Mark C. Montigny and others for legislation to establish a Climate Policy Commission. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

MA S 2207 - Joanne M. Comerford
An Act relative to gender identity on Massachusetts identification
07/27/2023 - New draft substituted, see S2425
By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2207) of Joanne M. Comerford, Mindy Domb, Jacob R. Oliveira, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to gender identity on Massachusetts identification. Transportation.

MA S 227 - Barry R. Finegold
An Act establishing the Massachusetts Information Privacy and Security Act
04/11/2024 - Senate concurred
By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 227) of Barry R. Finegold for legislation to establish the Massachusetts Information Privacy and Security Act. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.

MA S 2317 - Sal N. DiDomenico
An Act relative to age restrictions for veterans applying to be police officers and firefighters
03/14/2024 - Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2317) of Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation relative to age restrictions for veterans applying to be police officers and firefighters. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

MA S 2368 - Marc R. Pacheco
An Act relative to property tax deferral for seniors in the city of Taunton
12/04/2023 - New draft (Pacheco) substituted, see S2517
By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2368) of Marc R. Pacheco, Carol A. Doherty, Patricia A. Haddad and Norman J. Orrall (with approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation relative to property tax deferral for seniors in the city of Taunton. Revenue. [Local approval received]

MA S 2407 - Patrick M. O'Connor
An Act to amend the provisions of Chapter 381 of the Acts of 2020 to continue the town of Hingham senior means-tested property tax exemption
01/11/2024 - New draft (O'Connor) substituted, see S2553
By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2407) of Patrick M. O'Connor and Joan Meschino (by vote of the town) for legislation to amend the provisions of Chapter 381 of the Acts of 2020 to continue the town of Hingham senior means-tested property tax exemption. Revenue. [Local approval received]

MA S 2425 - Senate Committee on Ways and Means
An Act relative to gender identity on Massachusetts identification
07/27/2023 - Passed to be engrossed -see Roll Call #57 (Yeas 39 to Nays 0)
Senate, July 24, 2023 -- The committee on Senate Ways and Means, to whom was referred the Senate Bill relative to gender identity on Massachusetts identification (Senate, No. 2207),- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 2425).

MA S 2429 -
An Act relative to gender identity on Massachusetts identification
07/31/2023 - Read; and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

MA S 243 - Joanne M. Comerford
An Act establishing farm to school grants to promote healthy eating and strengthen the agricultural economy
02/05/2024 - Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 243) of Joanne M. Comerford, Adam Scanlon, Adam Scanlon, Anne M. Gobi and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish farm to school grants to promote healthy eating and strengthen the agricultural economy. Education.

MA S 2460 - Paul R. Feeney
An Act protecting seniors and adults with disabilities from financial exploitation
03/14/2024 - Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2460) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul R. Feeney and William Francis Galvin, for legislation to protect seniors and adults with disabilities from financial exploitation. Elder Affairs.

MA S 2515 - Walter F. Timilty
An Act authorizing the town of Easton to establish a means tested senior citizen property tax exemption
03/28/2024 - Read; and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling
By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2515) of Walter F. Timilty (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the town of Easton to establish a means tested senior citizen property tax exemption. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]

MA S 2527 - Joint Committee on Elder Affairs
An Act relative to assisted living and basic health services
12/21/2023 - Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing
Senate, December 21, 2023 -- The committee on Elder Affairs, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 372) of Patricia D. Jehlen 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; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 374) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Thomas M. Stanley, Jason M. Lewis, Susannah M. Whipps and others for legislation to authorize common sense health services in assisted living; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3927) of Kate Lipper-Garabedian relative to assisted living facilities, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2527).

MA S 2571 -
An Act empowering municipalities and local governments
04/16/2024 - Senate concurred
Senate, January 29, 2024 -- Message from Her Excellency the Governor recommending legislation to empower municipalities and local governments.

MA S 2612 - Joint Committee on the Judiciary
Order relative to authorizing the joint committee on the Judiciary to make an investigation and study of certain current Senate documents relative to judicial matters.
04/01/2024 - Reported (in part) y S2538
Senate, February 8, 2022 -- The committee on The Judiciary, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 905) of Michael J. Barrett for legislation to eliminate the public counsel fee; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 907) of Michael D. Brady for legislation relative to benefits for court officers and county sheriff office employees; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 908) of Michael D. Brady for legislation to further regulate the reporting requirements of mortgages secured by residential property; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 909) of Michael D. Brady and Anne M. Gobi for legislation relative to child-centered family law; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 911) of Michael D. Brady for legislation relative to employees of private railroads; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 917) of William N. Brownsberger for legislation relative to advertising for justices of the peace; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 918) of Nick Collins for legislation relative to due process; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 919) of Nick Collins for legislation relative to the statute of limitations in rape, assault and human trafficking crimes; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 924) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Marian T. Ryan, Middlesex District Attorney and Michael J. Barrett for legislation to amend the definition of hate crime; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 925) of Cynthia Stone Creem for legislation to stop mass shootings; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 929) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Michael J. Barrett and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to eliminate mandatory minimum sentences related to drug offenses; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 930) of Cynthia Stone Creem for legislation relative to access to a decedent's electronic mail accounts; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 931) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Sal N. DiDomenico and Jason M. Lewis for legislation to improve data collection in the juvenile justice system; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 932) of Cynthia Stone Creem for legislation to preserve certain appellate rights; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 934) of Cynthia Stone Creem for legislation relative to the elective share of surviving spouses.; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 935) of Cynthia Stone Creem for legislation relative to costs of appeals by the Commonwealth; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 937) of Cynthia Stone Creem for legislation to clarify the rights of joint owners of real property and abolish certain inconsistent or archaic rules; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 943) of Brendan P. Crighton, Jacob R. Oliveira, Susannah M. Whipps and Thomas M. Stanley for legislation to modernize notary services; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 944) of Julian Cyr for legislation to enhance the rights of crime victims in the Commonwealth; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 948) of Julian Cyr for legislation relative to protections for good samaritans; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 949) of Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to address discriminatory police reporting; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 952) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Jason M. Lewis, Susannah M. Whipps and James K. Hawkins for legislation to protect survivors of rape and their children; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 953) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Liz Miranda, Jack Patrick Lewis, Vanna Howard and other members of the General Court for legislation to restore enforcement of civil rights; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 957) of Lydia Edwards, Sal N. DiDomenico, James B. Eldridge and Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to protect black girls from targeted toxicity; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 958) of Lydia Edwards, Paul W. Mark and Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to protect employee free speech; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 960) of Ryan C. Fattman for legislation relative to illegal drug and firearm trafficking; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 961) of Ryan C. Fattman for legislation to strengthen the identity law; (accompanied by

MA S 2619 - Joint Committee on Education
An Act providing affordable and accessible high-quality early education and care to promote child development and well-being and support the economy in the Commonwealth
03/14/2024 - New draft substituted, see S2697

MA S 2624 - Joint Committee on Elder Affairs
Order relative to authorizing the joint committee on Elder Affairs to make an investigation and study of certain current Senate documents relative to elder care matters.
02/12/2024 - Discharged to the committee on Senate Rules
Senate, February 8, 2024 -- The committee on Elder Affairs, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 368) of James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to emergency lighting in senior housing; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 369) of Barry R. Finegold, Mathew J. Muratore, David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf, David Paul Linsky and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure senior care organization quality and accountability; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 377) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Mark C. Montigny and James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to transparency and accountability in nursing homes; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 382) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation relative to complex care needs for seniors; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 387) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation to protect the rights of assisted living residents; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 389) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation to provide for certification of skilled nursing facility medical directors; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 390) of Mark C. Montigny, Paul A. Schmid, III, Christopher Hendricks and James B. Eldridge for legislation for the promulgation of regulations to ensure resident safety within assisted living facilities; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 391) of Mark C. Montigny, Jack Patrick Lewis, Paul A. Schmid, III, Patricia D. Jehlen and others for legislation to provide transparency and accountability of nursing home ownership; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 392) of Mark C. Montigny, Paul A. Schmid, III and Christopher Hendricks for legislation to prevent patient abuse and death in nursing homes; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 394) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation to establish safe staffing levels at skilled nursing facilities; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 395) of Michael O. Moore, Mathew J. Muratore, Patrick M. O'Connor and Anne M. Gobi for legislation directing the secretary of health and human services to promulgate regulations that provide for rate adjustments and reimbursements for residential care homes or rest homes; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 396) of Jacob R. Oliveira, Josh S. Cutler, Brian M. Ashe, Patrick M. O'Connor and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish the office of elder advocate; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 397) of Pavel M. Payano, Joanne M. Comerford, Jack Patrick Lewis, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve infection control in Massachusetts home care; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 399) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to protect the rights of older adults and people with disabilities; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 402) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to family visitation with a vulnerable adult; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 403) of Bruce E. Tarr and James B. Eldridge for legislation to improve resilience in older adults and people with disabilities during public health, environmental or technological emergencies; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 404) of Walter F. Timilty for legislation relative to food stamp enrollment for seniors, report the accompanying Order (Senate, No. 2624).

MA S 2640 - Joint Committee on Financial Services
An Act to improve sickle cell care
04/11/2024 - Senate concurred
Senate, March 14, 2024 --The committee on Financial Services, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 678) of Liz Miranda and Lydia Edwards for legislation to improve sickle cell care, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2640).

MA S 2648 - Joint Committee on Public Health
Order relative to authorizing the joint committee on Public Health to make an investigation and study of certain current Senate documents relative to public health matters.
02/20/2024 - Discharged to the committee on Senate Rules
Senate, February 15, 2024 -- The committee on Public Health, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 163) of Ryan C. Fattman for legislation to expand options for EMT paramedics; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1332) of Joanne M. Comerford, Paul R. Feeney, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect patients and health care workers from exposure to surgical smoke; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1339) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Jack Patrick Lewis, Thomas M. Stanley and Jason M. Lewis for legislation to promote the option of alkaline hydrolysis (AH); (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1341) of Brendan P. Crighton and Tackey Chan for legislation to further regulating the sale of tobacco products; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1344) of John J. Cronin for legislation to improve outcomes for individuals with Parkinson’s disease; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1345) of John J. Cronin for legislation relative to tobacco harm-reduction; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1346) of John J. Cronin for legislation relative to certainty of continuing education for chiropractors; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1348) of John J. Cronin for legislation relative to health care transparency; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1357) of Julian Cyr and David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf for legislation to enable trained dental hygienists to administer dermal fillers and botox; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1360) of Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation relative to delivered food; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1361) of Lydia Edwards, Michael D. Brady, Paul W. Mark, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote patient safety and equitable access to care; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1362) of James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to the Massachusetts lead law and promoting equal access to lead-free housing; (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 1363) of Ryan C. Fattman that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to broadening the availability of naloxone without a prescription; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1364) of Ryan C. Fattman for legislation to repeal the state menthol ban; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1365) of Ryan C. Fattman 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; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1366) of Ryan C. Fattman, Steven Owens and Jacob R. Oliveira for legislation relative to LSDs (Lysosomal Storage Disorders) in infants; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1368) of Paul R. Feeney for legislation relative to patient identity and privacy protection in waiting rooms; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1370) of Paul R. Feeney, Jack Patrick Lewis and John J. Cronin for legislation relative to student safety in interscholastic athletic activities; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1376) of Cindy F. Friedman, Joanne M. Comerford and Paul R. Feeney for legislation to promote public safety and certainty related to child deaths; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1378) of Anne M. Gobi for legislation to regard death certificates online; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1386) of John F. Keenan for legislation relative to the determination of need of new technology; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1390) of Edward J. Kennedy and Michael J. Barrett for legislation to decrease food waste by standardizing the date labeling of food; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1393) of Jason M. Lewis for legislation relative to color coded patient wristbands; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1397) of Jason M. Lewis and Vanna Howard for legislation to regulate access to certain tobacco products by persons under twenty-one years of age; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1398) of Jason M. Lewis, Michael O.

MA S 2655 - Joint Committee on Election Laws
Order relative to authorizing the joint committee on Election Laws to make an investigation and study of certain current Senate documents relative to election laws matters.
02/20/2024 - Discharged to the committee on Senate Rules
Senate, February 15, 2024 -- The committee on Election Laws, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 405) of Michael J. Barrett for legislation to mandate the posting of identification requirements at polling places; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 407) of Michael D. Brady for legislation relative to election day registration; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 408) of Nick Collins for legislation relative to the annual street listing; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 409) of Nick Collins for legislation relative to specially qualified voters; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 412) of Robin Chen for legislation to enable children’s right to vote; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 413) of Lydia Edwards for legislation to require rank choice voting for Senate special elections; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 414) of James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to fair elections; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 416) of Ryan C. Fattman for legislation to establish the state primary to the second Tuesday of May; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 417) of Paul R. Feeney for legislation to protect the integrity of town meetings; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 419) of Barry R. Finegold for legislation to establish an early electronic voting option for municipal elections; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 420) of Cindy F. Friedman, Sal N. DiDomenico, Michael J. Barrett, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the Senate for legislation to promote political participation; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 424) of Vincent Lawrence Dixon for legislation for political party endorsement reform; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 425) of Vincent Lawrence Dixon for legislation for primary election reform; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 426) of Vincent Lawrence Dixon 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; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 427) of Jason M. Lewis for legislation relative to the representation on board of registrars; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 429) of Liz Miranda (with the approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation to grant 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; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 430) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation to limit political spending by foreign-influenced corporations; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 432) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation relative to ensure a complete, accurate, and equitable census count; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 433) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Lydia Edwards, James K. Hawkins, James B. Eldridge and others for legislation to provide a local option for ranked choice voting in municipal elections; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 434) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to require tax return disclosure to appear on a presidential primary ballot; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 435) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to promote democracy in primary elections; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 438) of Rebecca L. Rausch and James B. Eldridge for legislation to ensure municipal participation of the widest eligible range; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 439) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Lydia Edwards and James B. Eldridge for legislation to improve voting access and elections infrastructure; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 441) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to fairly fund early voting, report the accompanying Order (Senate, No. 2655).

MA S 2656 - Joint Committee on Revenue
Order relative to authorizing the joint committee on Revenue to make an investigation and study of certain current Senate documents relative to programs, property taxes and other revenue matters.
02/20/2024 - Discharged to the committee on Senate Rules
Senate, February 15, 2024 -- The committee on Revenue, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1785) of Julian Cyr for legislation relative to a bifurcated property tax; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1807) of Ryan C. Fattman for legislation relative to the small commercial tax exemption; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1824) of Barry R. Finegold for legislation relative to state reporting obligations of health plan coverage; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1829) of Anne M. Gobi for legislation to ensure timely restitution payments to victims of crime; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1841) of Adam Gomez and Adam Scanlon for legislation to establish a senior property tax deferral pilot program; (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 1853) of Edward J. Kennedy that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to a senior state property tax deferral program; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1854) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation to provide property tax relief for older adults; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1873) of Paul W. Mark for legislation to establish a Lifelong Learning and Training Account program; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1875) of Liz Miranda, Rebecca L. Rausch, Julian Cyr, Erika Uyterhoeven and other members of the General Court for legislation to require public disclosures by publicly-traded corporate taxpayers; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1885) of Michael O. Moore for legislation to make certain changes in the administrative tax laws of the Commonwealth; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1901) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to reduce senior citizen property taxes; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1902) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to adopt the new market tax credits program for Massachusetts; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1915) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to taxes and fee transparency; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1927) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to home modifications for seniors; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1928) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation to create the Preservation of Historic Buildings Trust Fund, report the accompanying Order (Senate, No. 2656).

MA S 2683 - Joint Committee on Public Health
An Act to strengthen our public health infrastructure to address Alzheimer’s and all dementia.
04/11/2024 - Senate concurred
March 14, 2024 -- The committee on Public Health, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1380) of Adam Gomez, Vanna Howard, Jack Patrick Lewis, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to strengthen our public health infrastructure to address alzheimer’s and all dementia; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2178) of Denise C. Garlick and others for legislation to strengthen the public health infrastructure to address Alzheimer’s Disease and dementia, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2683).

MA S 2697 - Senate Committee on Ways and Means
An Act ensuring affordability, readiness and learning for our youth and driving economic development
03/14/2024 - Passed to be engrossed -see Roll Call #116 (Yeas 40 to Nays 0)

MA S 296 - Edward J. Kennedy
An Act relative to universal prekindergarten access
02/07/2024 - Accompanied a new draft, see S2619
By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 296) of Edward J. Kennedy, Patrick M. O'Connor and James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to universal prekindergarten access. Education.

MA S 3 - Senate Committee on Ways and Means
An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2024 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions, and certain activiti...
05/25/2023 - See H3901
Senate, May 11, 2023 -- The committee on Senate Ways and Means, to whom was referred the House Bill making appropriations for the fiscal year 2024 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 (House, No. 3901); reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment striking out all after the enacting clause and inserting in place thereof the text of Senate document numbered 3. (Direct Appropriations: $55,111,288,700.00)

MA S 301 - Jason M. Lewis
An Act providing affordable and accessible high quality early education and care to promote child development and well-being and support the economy in the Commonwealth
02/07/2024 - Accompanied a new draft, see S2619
By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 301) of Jason M. Lewis, Susan L. Moran, Robyn K. Kennedy, Liz Miranda and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide affordable and accessible high quality early education and care to promote child development and well-being and support the economy in the Commonwealth. Education.

MA S 317 - Liz Miranda
An Act relative to universal prekindergarten access
02/07/2024 - Accompanied a new draft, see S2619
By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 317) of Liz Miranda, Lydia Edwards, Patrick M. O'Connor and James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to universal prekindergarten access. Education.

MA S 364 - Julian Andre Cyr
An Act relative to promoting the betterment of resident health and safety in long term care facilities
06/15/2023 - Accompanied a new draft, see H3929
By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 364) of Julian Cyr and Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. for legislation relative to promoting the betterment of resident health and safety in long term care facilities. Elder Affairs.

MA S 365 - Julian Andre Cyr
An Act relative to LGBT and HIV positive seniors in the commonwealth
06/16/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 06/26/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 365) of Julian Cyr, Jack Patrick Lewis, Patricia D. Jehlen, Sal N. DiDomenico and others for legislation relative to LGBT and HIV positive seniors in the commonwealth. Elder Affairs.

MA S 366 - James B. Eldridge
An Act protecting vulnerable elders from abuse
02/29/2024 - Accompanied H644
By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 366) of James B. Eldridge for legislation to protect vulnerable elders from abuse. Elder Affairs.

MA S 367 - James B. Eldridge
An Act to increase awareness of community based PACE programs for older adults
04/08/2024 - Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 367) of James B. Eldridge, Joanne M. Comerford, Daniel M. Donahue and Anne M. Gobi for legislation to increase awareness of community based PACE programs for older adults. Elder Affairs.

MA S 368 - James B. Eldridge
An Act relative to emergency lighting in senior housing
02/08/2024 - Accompanied a study order, see S2624
By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 368) of James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to emergency lighting in senior housing. Elder Affairs.

MA S 369 - Barry R. Finegold
An Act to ensure senior care organization quality and accountability
02/08/2024 - Accompanied a study order, see S2624
By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 369) of Barry R. Finegold, Mathew J. Muratore, David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf, David Paul Linsky and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure senior care organization quality and accountability. Elder Affairs.

MA S 370 - Adam Gomez
An Act relative to intensive case management for clinically complex older adults
12/18/2023 - Accompanied H630
By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 370) of Adam Gomez, Joanne M. Comerford, Sal N. DiDomenico, Mathew J. Muratore and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to intensive case management for clinically complex older adults. Elder Affairs.

MA S 371 - Patricia D. Jehlen
An Act relative to assisting elders and people with disabilities in the Commonwealth
03/18/2024 - Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 371) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Susannah M. Whipps, Brian W. Murray, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide emergency aid to certain elderly and disabled residents. Elder Affairs.

MA S 372 - Patricia D. Jehlen
An Act directing 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
12/21/2023 - Accompanied a new draft, see S2527
By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 372) of Patricia D. Jehlen 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.

MA S 373 - Patricia D. Jehlen
An Act further regulating the Assisted Living Advisory Council
03/28/2024 - Referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 373) of Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to further regulate the Assisted Living Advisory Council. Elder Affairs.

MA S 374 - Patricia D. Jehlen
An Act authorizing common sense health services in assisted living
12/21/2023 - Accompanied a new draft, see S2527
By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 374) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Thomas M. Stanley, Jason M. Lewis, Susannah M. Whipps and others for legislation to authorize common sense health services in assisted living. Elder Affairs.

MA S 375 - Patricia D. Jehlen
An Act increasing the personal needs allowance for residents of long term care facilities
12/21/2023 - Accompanied S115
By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 375) of Patricia D. Jehlen and Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to increase the personal care allowance of residents of long-term care facilities. Elder Affairs.

MA S 376 - Patricia D. Jehlen
An Act relative to Massachusetts home care eligibility
04/08/2024 - Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 376) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Susannah M. Whipps, Sal N. DiDomenico, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to Massachusetts home care eligibility. Elder Affairs.

MA S 377 - Patricia D. Jehlen
An Act relative to transparency and accountability in nursing homes
02/08/2024 - Accompanied a study order, see S2624
By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 377) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Mark C. Montigny and James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to transparency and accountability in nursing homes. Elder Affairs.

MA S 378 - Patricia D. Jehlen
An Act relative to small house nursing homes
06/15/2023 - Accompanied a new draft, see H3929
By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 378) of Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation relative to regulations for small house nursing homes. Elder Affairs.

MA S 379 - Patricia D. Jehlen
An Act to improve quality and oversight of long-term care
06/15/2023 - Accompanied a new draft, see H3929
By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 379) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Thomas M. Stanley, Joanne M. Comerford, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve quality and oversight of long-term care. Elder Affairs.

MA S 380 - Patricia D. Jehlen
An Act to improve Massachusetts home care
12/18/2023 - Accompanied H649
By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 380) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Thomas M. Stanley, Joanne M. Comerford, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve Massachusetts home care. Elder Affairs.

MA S 381 - Patricia D. Jehlen
An Act establishing an LGBTQI long-term care facility bill of rights
02/29/2024 - Accompanied a new draft, see S2604
By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 381) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Rebecca L. Rausch, Jack Patrick Lewis, Susannah M. Whipps and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish an LGBTQI long-term care facility bill of rights. Elder Affairs.

MA S 382 - Edward J. Kennedy
An Act relative to complex care needs for seniors in SCO programs
02/08/2024 - Accompanied a study order, see S2624
By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 382) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation relative to complex care needs for seniors. Elder Affairs.

MA S 384 - Jason M. Lewis
An Act strengthening the Attorney General’s tools to protect nursing home residents and other patients from abuse and neglect
06/15/2023 - Accompanied a new draft, see H3929
By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 384) of Jason M. Lewis and Andrea Joy Campbell for legislation to strengthen the Attorney General’s tools to protect nursing home residents and other patients from abuse and neglect. Elder Affairs.

MA S 385 - Joan B. Lovely
An Act relative to expanding the availability of personal care homes for older adults
04/08/2024 - Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 385) of Joan B. Lovely, Joanne M. Comerford, John C. Velis, Mathew J. Muratore and others for legislation relative to expanding the availability of personal care homes for older adults. Elder Affairs.

MA S 386 - Joan B. Lovely
An Act relative to disclosing continuing care retirement community entrance fees
12/18/2023 - Accompanied H635
By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 386) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation relative to disclosing continuing care retirement community entrance fees. Elder Affairs.

MA S 387 - Mark C. Montigny
An Act protecting the rights of assisted living residents
02/08/2024 - Accompanied a study order, see S2624
By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 387) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation to protect the rights of assisted living residents. Elder Affairs.

MA S 388 - Mark C. Montigny
Resolve relative to transparency and accountability for assisted living residences
04/11/2024 - Accompanied a study order, see S2721
By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 388) of Mark C. Montigny, Kay Khan, Paul A. Schmid, III and Christopher Hendricks that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to establish transparency and accountability for assisted living residences. Elder Affairs.

MA S 389 - Mark C. Montigny
An Act providing for certification of skilled nursing facility medical directors
02/08/2024 - Accompanied a study order, see S2624
By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 389) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation to provide for certification of skilled nursing facility medical directors. Elder Affairs.

MA S 390 - Mark C. Montigny
An Act to ensure resident safety within assisted living facilities
02/08/2024 - Accompanied a study order, see S2624
By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 390) of Mark C. Montigny, Paul A. Schmid, III, Christopher Hendricks and James B. Eldridge for legislation for the promulgation of regulations to ensure resident safety within assisted living facilities. Elder Affairs.

MA S 391 - Mark C. Montigny
An Act providing transparency and accountability of nursing home ownership
02/08/2024 - Accompanied a study order, see S2624
By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 391) of Mark C. Montigny, Jack Patrick Lewis, Paul A. Schmid, III, Patricia D. Jehlen and others for legislation to provide transparency and accountability of nursing home ownership. Elder Affairs.

MA S 392 - Mark C. Montigny
An Act to prevent patient abuse and death in nursing homes
02/08/2024 - Accompanied a study order, see S2624
By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 392) of Mark C. Montigny, Paul A. Schmid, III and Christopher Hendricks for legislation to prevent patient abuse and death in nursing homes. Elder Affairs.

MA S 393 - Mark C. Montigny
An Act relative to reserving beds in nursing homes during certain leaves of absence
04/08/2024 - Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 393) of Mark C. Montigny, Paul A. Schmid, III, Christopher Hendricks and Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation relative to reserving beds in nursing homes during certain leaves of absence. Elder Affairs.

MA S 394 - Mark C. Montigny
An Act to establish safe staffing levels at skilled nursing facilities
02/08/2024 - Accompanied a study order, see S2624
By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 394) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation to establish safe staffing levels at skilled nursing facilities. Elder Affairs.

MA S 396 - Jacob R. Oliveira
An Act to establish the office of elder advocate
02/08/2024 - Accompanied a study order, see S2624
By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 396) of Jacob R. Oliveira, Josh S. Cutler, Brian M. Ashe, Patrick M. O'Connor and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish the office of elder advocate. Elder Affairs.

MA S 397 - Pavel M. Payano
An Act to improve infection control in Massachusetts home care
02/08/2024 - Accompanied a study order, see S2624
By Mr. Payano, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 397) of Pavel M. Payano, Joanne M. Comerford, Jack Patrick Lewis, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve infection control in Massachusetts home care. Elder Affairs.

MA S 398 - Rebecca L. Rausch
An Act relative to councils on aging
02/29/2024 - Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling
By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 398) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Michael D. Brady, Susan Williams Gifford, Patrick M. O'Connor and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to councils on aging. Elder Affairs.

MA S 399 - Rebecca L. Rausch
An Act protecting the rights of older adults and people with disabilities
02/08/2024 - Accompanied a study order, see S2624
By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 399) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to protect the rights of older adults and people with disabilities. Elder Affairs.

MA S 400 - Michael F. Rush
An Act establishing a statewide adopt-a-senior program
02/29/2024 - Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 400) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation to establish the adopt a senior program. Elder Affairs.

MA S 402 - Bruce E. Tarr
An Act relative to family visitation with a vulnerable adult
02/08/2024 - Accompanied a study order, see S2624
By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 402) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to family visitation with a vulnerable adult. Elder Affairs.

MA S 403 - Bruce E. Tarr
An Act to improve resilience in older adults and people with disabilities during public health, environmental or technological emergencies
02/08/2024 - Accompanied a study order, see S2624
By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 403) of Bruce E. Tarr and James B. Eldridge for legislation to improve resilience in older adults and people with disabilities during public health, environmental or technological emergencies. Elder Affairs.

MA S 404 - Walter F. Timilty
An Act relative to food stamp enrollment for seniors
02/08/2024 - Accompanied a study order, see S2624
By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 404) of Walter F. Timilty for legislation relative to food stamp enrollment for seniors. Elder Affairs.

MA S 66 - Joanne M. Comerford
An Act establishing the Massachusetts foster care review office
03/28/2024 - Senate concurred
By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 66) of Joanne M. Comerford and Vanna Howard for legislation to establish the Massachusetts foster care review office. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

MA S 672 - Joan B. Lovely
An Act increasing access to maternal postpartum home visiting services
04/16/2024 - Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 672) of Joan B. Lovely, Marc R. Pacheco, Patrick M. O'Connor, Anne M. Gobi and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase access to maternal postpartum home visiting services. Financial Services.

MA S 678 - Liz Miranda
An Act to improve sickle cell care
03/14/2024 - Accompanied a new draft, see S2640
By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 678) of Liz Miranda and Lydia Edwards for legislation to improve sickle cell care. Financial Services.

MA S 68 - Joanne M. Comerford
An Act establishing a bill of rights for children in foster care
03/28/2024 - Senate concurred
By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 68) of Joanne M. Comerford, Sean Garballey and Vanna Howard for legislation to establish a bill of rights for children in foster care. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

MA S 72 - Brendan P. Crighton
An Act ensuring access to behavioral health services for children involved with state agencies
02/15/2024 - Accompanied H146
By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 72) of Brendan P. Crighton for legislation to ensure access to behavioral health services for children involved with state agencies. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

MA S 726 - Joanne M. Comerford
An Act protecting the homes of seniors and disabled people on MassHealth
10/30/2023 - Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 726) of Joanne M. Comerford, Mindy Domb, Jack Patrick Lewis, Mathew J. Muratore and others for legislation to protect the homes of seniors and disabled people on MassHealth. Health Care Financing.

MA S 727 - Joanne M. Comerford
An Act to support equal access to community care for elders and persons with disabilities
04/08/2024 - Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 727) of Joanne M. Comerford and James B. Eldridge for legislation to support equal access to community care for elders and the disabled. Health Care Financing.

MA S 756 - Patricia D. Jehlen
An Act preserving special needs trusts for disabled seniors
10/30/2023 - Accompanied H1202
By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 756) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Susannah M. Whipps, Brian W. Murray, Patrick M. O'Connor and other members of the General Court for legislation to preserve special needs trusts for disabled seniors. Health Care Financing.

MA S 764 - Jason M. Lewis
An Act to establish the family caregiver tax credit
05/02/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 05/16/2023 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1
By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 764) of Jason M. Lewis, Mark C. Montigny, Jack Patrick Lewis, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish the family caregiver tax credit. Health Care Financing.

MA S 769 - Jason M. Lewis
An Act to update Medicaid resource limits for seniors
06/05/2023 - Hearing rescheduled to 06/13/2023 from 10:00 AM-04:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium
By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 769) of Jason M. Lewis, Sal N. DiDomenico and Steven Ultrino for legislation to update Medicaid resource limits for seniors. Health Care Financing.

MA S 775 - Joan B. Lovely
An Act relative to family members serving as caregivers
04/11/2024 - Senate concurred
By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 775) of Joan B. Lovely, Robyn K. Kennedy, Mathew J. Muratore, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to family members serving as caregivers. Health Care Financing.

MA S 803 - Michael F. Rush
An Act relative to health care non-discrimination
10/27/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 11/07/2023 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1
By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 803) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to health care non-discrimination. Health Care Financing.

MA S 809 - Bruce E. Tarr
An Act to stabilize adult day health services
10/03/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 10/17/2023 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1
By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 809) of Bruce E. Tarr, Michael O. Moore and Barry R. Finegold for legislation to stabilize adult day health services. Health Care Financing.

MA S 886 - Joan B. Lovely
An Act creating the Home Works Program
03/18/2024 - Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 886) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation to create the Home Works Program. Housing.

MA S 928 - Cynthia Stone Creem
An Act improving medical decision making
04/16/2024 - House concurred
By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 928) of Cynthia Stone Creem for legislation to improve medical decision making. The Judiciary.

MA S 990 - Anne M. Gobi
An Act to update proof of age documentation
02/08/2024 - Accompanied a study order, see S2612
By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 990) of Anne M. Gobi and Michael O. Moore for legislation to update proof of age documentation. The Judiciary.

MA SD 133 - James B. Eldridge
An Act protecting vulnerable elders from abuse
03/10/2023 - House concurred
By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 366) of James B. Eldridge for legislation to protect vulnerable elders from abuse. Elder Affairs.

MA SD 138 - James B. Eldridge
An Act to increase awareness of community based PACE programs for older adults
03/10/2023 - House concurred
By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 367) of James B. Eldridge, Joanne M. Comerford, Daniel M. Donahue and Anne M. Gobi for legislation to increase awareness of community based PACE programs for older adults. Elder Affairs.

MA SD 150 - James B. Eldridge
An Act relative to emergency lighting in senior housing
03/10/2023 - House concurred
By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 368) of James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to emergency lighting in senior housing. Elder Affairs.

MA SD 2191 - Barry R. Finegold
An Act relative to the Massachusetts senior circuit breaker tax credit
03/23/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 03/28/2023 from 11:00 AM-02:00 PM in A-1
By Mr. Finegold (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1825) of Kevin Murphy for legislation relative to the Massachusetts senior circuit breaker tax credit. Revenue.

MA SD 2420 - Rare Disease Advisory Council
Rare Disease Advisory Council 2022 Annual Report
01/30/2023 - Placed on file
Report of the Rare Disease Advisory Council (pursuant to Section 241(f) of Chapter 111 of the General Laws) submitting its 2022 annual report

MA SD 2487 -
Communication from the Office of Medicaid (pursuant to item 4000-0500 of Section 2 of Chapter 126 of Acts of 2022) submitting its report on the outcomes achieved by Accountable Care Organizations and community partners
03/02/2023 - Placed on file

MA SD 2512 -
988 Commission 2022 Annual Report
03/20/2023 - Placed on file
Report of the 988 Commission (pursuant to Section 16EE(d)(4) of Chapter 6A of the General Laws) submitting its 2022 annual report

MA SD 2523 -
Communication from the Executive Office of Elder Affairs (pursuant to item 9110-1637 of Section 2 of Chapter 126 of the Acts of 2022) submitting its Home Care Aide Training Grant Program report
03/23/2023 - Placed on file

MA SD 2559 -
DMH Wait Times and Behavioral Health Services Report
04/10/2023 - Placed on file
Report of the Department of Mental Health (pursuant to Section 79 of Chapter 177 of the Acts of 2022) submitting its report on strategies to reduce wait times and enhance access to behavioral health services

MA SD 2616 -
LTC Ombudsman Program FFY22 Annual Report
05/18/2023 - Placed on file
Report of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program (pursuant to 45 CFR 1324.13(g)(2)) submitting its federal fiscal year 2022 annual report

MA SD 2634 -
Communication from the Department of Transitional Assistance (pursuant to item 4400-1001 of Section 2 of Chapter 126 of the Acts of 2022) submitting its Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participation rate report
06/01/2023 - Placed on file

MA SD 2640 -
MA Commission on the Status of Women FY23 Annual Report
06/05/2023 - Placed on file
Report of the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women (pursuant to Section 66(3) of Chapter 3 of the General Laws) submitting its fiscal year 2023 annual report

MA SD 2644 -
Autism Commission 2022 Annual Report
06/08/2023 - Placed on file
Report of the Autism Commission (pursuant to Section 217(c) of Chapter 6 of the General Laws) submitting its 2022 annual report and several appendices

MA SD 2645 -
HIT Council 2022 Annual Report
06/08/2023 - Placed on file
Report of the Health Information Technology Council (pursuant to Section 15 of Chapter 118I of the General Laws) submitting its 2022 annual report

MA SD 2681 - Paul R. Feeney
An Act protecting seniors and adults with disabilities from financial exploitation
08/24/2023 - Referred to the committee on Elder Affairs
By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul R. Feeney and William Francis Galvin for legislation to protect seniors and adults with disabilities from financial exploitation. Elder Affairs.

MA SD 2828 - Jacob R. Oliveira
An Act relative to entrance fee refund provisions in continuing care agreements and written residency agreements
01/11/2024 - Referred to the committee on Elder Affairs
By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Jacob R. Oliveira, Brian M. Ashe and Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. for legislation relative to entrance fee refund provisions in continuing care agreements and written residency agreements. Elder Affairs.

MA SD 2863 -
Final Report of the Special Commission on the Seal and Motto of the Commonwealth
11/29/2023 - Placed on file
Final Report of the Special Commission on the Seal and Motto of the Commonwealth (pursuant to Chapter 2 of the Resolves of 2020, as most recently amended by Section 46 of Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2023)

MA SD 2878 - Walter F. Timilty
An Act authorizing the town of Easton to establish a means tested senior citizen property tax exemption
11/30/2023 - Referred to the committee on Revenue
By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2515) of Walter F. Timilty (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the town of Easton to establish a means tested senior citizen property tax exemption. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]

MA SD 2896 -
2023 Annual Report
12/18/2023 - Placed on file
Report of the Childhood Trauma Task Force (under the provisions of Section 14 of Chapter 18C of the General Laws) submitting its 2023 annual report

MA SD 2962 -
An Act empowering municipalities and local governments
01/29/2024 - Read and referred to the committee on Municipalities and Regional Government
Senate, January 29, 2024 -- Message from Her Excellency the Governor recommending legislation to empower municipalities and local governments.

MA SD 2970 -
CHIA Continuous Skilled Nursing (CSN) Care Biennial Report
01/25/2024 - Placed on file
Report of the Center for Health Information and Analysis (pursuant to Section 24 of Chapter 12C of the General Laws) submitting its Continuous Skilled Nursing (CSN) Care Biennial report

MA SD 3007 -
Fiscal Year 2023 Statutory Basis Financial Report
02/20/2024 - Placed on file
Report of the Office of the Comptroller (pursuant to Section 12(a) of Chapter 7A of the General Laws) submitting its Statutory Basis Financial Report (SBFR) for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023

MA SD 3027 -
MassHealth Delivery System Restructuring: 2021 Update Report
02/22/2024 - Placed on file
Report of the Executive Office of Health and Human Services, Office of Medicaid Division (pursuant to Chapter 28 of the Acts of 2023, line item 4000-0500) submitting its MassHealth Delivery System Restructuring: 2021 Update Report

MA SD 3050 -
OIG 2024 MassHealth and Health Safety Net Annual Report
03/04/2024 - Placed on file
Report of the Office of the Inspector General (pursuant to Chapter 12A of the General Laws and Section 96 of Chapter 28 of the Acts of 2023) submitting its report entitled "MassHealth and Health Safety Net: 2024 Annual Report"

MA SD 3151 -
DESE 2023 Safe and Supportive Schools Commission 9th Annual Report
04/11/2024 - Placed on file
Report of the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (pursuant to Section 1P(g) of Chapter 69 of the General Laws) submitting its 2022 Safe and Supportive Schools Commission ninth annual report

MA SD 87 - Bruce E. Tarr
An Act relative to family visitation with a vulnerable adult
03/10/2023 - House concurred
By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 402) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to family visitation with a vulnerable adult. Elder Affairs.