Legislate: All Bills

MA H 1014 - Jennifer Balinsky Armini
An Act to improve child and adolescent mental health services
04/18/2024 - Committee recommended bill ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
By Representatives Garballey of Arlington and Armini of Marblehead, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1014) of Sean Garballey, Jennifer Balinsky Armini and Lindsay N. Sabadosa relative to the definition of licensed mental health professional in the insurance laws. Financial Services.

MA H 1036 - James K. Hawkins
An Act relative to increasing consumer access to licensed rehabilitation counselors
03/07/2024 - Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing
By Representative Hawkins of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1036) of James K. Hawkins and others relative to the definition of licensed mental health professionals under certain insurance laws. Financial Services.

MA H 1037 - Christine P. Barber
An Act relative to trans-inclusive health care access
04/28/2023 - Hearing rescheduled to 05/02/2023 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium
By Representatives Higgins of Leominster and Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1037) of Natalie M. Higgins, Christine P. Barber and others relative to trans-inclusive health care access. Financial Services.

MA H 1038 - Natalie M. Higgins
An Act relative to mental health providers
03/07/2024 - Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing
By Representative Higgins of Leominster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1038) of Natalie M. Higgins, James K. Hawkins and Colleen M. Garry relative to mental health providers and insurance coverage. Financial Services.

MA H 1042 - Vanna Howard
An Act relative to parity of treatment with substance abuse
06/12/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 06/26/2023 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 and virtual
By Representative Howard of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1042) of Vanna Howard relative to substance abuse healthcare coverage. Financial Services.

MA H 1068 - Kay S. Khan
An Act to further define medical necessity determinations
03/28/2024 - Reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing
By Representative Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1068) of Kay Khan, Samantha Montaño and Carol A. Doherty relative to health plan coverage for medically necessary mental health crisis stabilization services. Financial Services.

MA H 1075 - Michael P. Kushmerek
An Act ensuring support groups are part of the pathway of care following the annual mental health wellness exam
03/28/2024 - Reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing
By Representative Kushmerek of Fitchburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1075) of Michael P. Kushmerek and others relative to ensuring support groups are part of the pathway of care following annual mental health wellness exams. Financial Services.

MA H 1099 - Frank A. Moran
An Act establishing a transportation network driver bill of rights
10/31/2023 - Hearing rescheduled to 11/06/2023 from 10:30 AM-06:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium
By Representative Moran of Lawrence, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1099) of Frank A. Moran and others relative to establishing a transportation network driver bill of rights. Financial Services.

MA H 1108 - Michael P. Kushmerek
An Act relative to community behavioral health centers
04/03/2024 - Reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing
By Representatives O'Day of West Boylston and Kushmerek of Fitchburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1108) of James J. O'Day, Michael P. Kushmerek and others relative to healthcare coverage for medically necessary behavioral health bundled services delivered through community behavioral health centers. Financial Services.

MA H 1139 - Liz Miranda
An Act relative to insurance coverage for doula services
04/03/2024 - Reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing
By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton and Senator Miranda, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1139) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Liz Miranda and others relative to insurance coverage for doula services. Financial Services.

MA H 1141 - Jon Santiago
An Act relative to dual diagnosis treatment coverage
04/04/2024 - Reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing
By Representative Santiago of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1141) of Jon Santiago and Peter Capano relative to dual diagnosis treatment healthcare coverage. Financial Services.

MA H 1145 - Kate Donaghue
An Act removing barriers to behavioral health services
04/04/2024 - Reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing
By Representatives Scanlon of North Attleborough and Donaghue of Westborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1145) of Adam Scanlon, Kate Donaghue and others relative to healthcare insurance coverage for certain behavioral health services. Financial Services.

MA H 1154 - Marjorie C. Decker
An Act to expand the doula workforce
10/16/2023 - Hearing rescheduled to 10/17/2023 from 09:30 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 and virtual
By Representatives Tyler of Boston and Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1154) of Chynah Tyler, Marjorie C. Decker and Mindy Domb relative to the doula workforce. Financial Services.

MA H 1161 - David M. Rogers
An Act to improve sickle cell care
10/31/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 11/14/2023 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 and virtual
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 1167 - Michael O. Moore
An Act relative to patient centered access to behavioral health services in accountable care organizations
10/03/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 10/17/2023 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1
By Representative Barber of Somerville and Senator Moore, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1167) of Christine P. Barber and Michael O. Moore relative to patient centered access to behavioral health services in accountable care organizations. Health Care Financing.

MA H 1169 - Christine P. Barber
An Act providing Medicaid coverage for tobacco cessation programs and information
10/03/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 10/17/2023 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1
By Representative Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1169) of Christine P. Barber and others relative to providing Medicaid coverage for tobacco cessation programs and information. Health Care Financing.

MA H 1184 - Marjorie C. Decker
An Act relative to health equity and community health workers
03/28/2024 - Reporting date extended to Wednesday July 3, 2024, pending concurrence
By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1184) of Marjorie C. Decker for legislation to assure coverage and reimbursement for covered health care services and to establish a community health worker workforce development task force (including members of the General Court) to provide health equity. Health Care Financing.

MA H 1185 - Paul J. Donato
An Act strengthening market oversight of the Commonwealth's Health Care System
04/11/2024 - Senate concurred
By Representative Donato of Medford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1185) of Paul J. Donato relative to market oversight in health care. Health Care Financing.

MA H 1194 - Denise C. Garlick
Resolve relative to the reimbursement of school-based care
07/14/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 07/25/2023 from 10:00 AM-03:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium
By Representative Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 1194) of Denise C. Garlick and Mathew J. Muratore relative to the establishment by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services of a MassHealth reimbursement of school-based care task force to study and make recommendations of direct MassHealth reimbursements to local education authorities for certain school-based services. Health Care Financing.

MA H 1219 - John J. Lawn
An Act enhancing the market review process
06/05/2023 - Hearing rescheduled to 06/20/2023 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1
By Representative Lawn of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1219) of John J. Lawn, Jr., and others for legislation to enhance the market review process. Health Care Financing.

MA H 1220 - John J. Lawn
An Act relative to healthcare industry recruitment and education for the 21st Century
03/28/2024 - Reporting date extended to Wednesday July 3, 2024, pending concurrence
By Representative Lawn of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1220) of John J. Lawn, Jr., and others for legislation to establish a healthcare industry recruitment and education advisory council. Health Care Financing.

MA H 1233 - James J. O'Day
Resolve to establish a special commission to evaluate the rate structure for rest homes or residential care homes
07/14/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 07/25/2023 from 10:00 AM-03:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium
By Representative O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 1233) of James J. O'Day and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) of the rate structure for rest homes or residential care homes. Health Care Financing.

MA H 1238 - Daniel J. Ryan
An Act to improve patient care through integrated electronic health records
10/27/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 11/07/2023 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1
By Representative Ryan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1238) of Daniel J. Ryan for legislation to establish integrated electronic health records. Health Care Financing.

MA H 1239 - Denise C. Garlick
An Act establishing Medicare for all in Massachusetts
10/31/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 11/14/2023 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1
By Representatives Sabadosa of Northampton and Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1239) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Denise C. Garlick and others for legislation to provide equitable access to quality, affordable healthcare services by establishing Medicare for all persons in the Commonwealth. Health Care Financing.

MA H 1240 - Liz Miranda
An Act relative to Medicaid coverage for doula services
04/08/2024 - Accompanied S782
By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton and Senator Miranda, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1240) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Liz Miranda and others relative to Medicaid coverage for doula services. Health Care Financing.

MA H 1242 - Jon Santiago
An Act providing equitable access to behavioral health services for MassHealth consumers
10/03/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 10/17/2023 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1
By Representative Santiago of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1242) of Jon Santiago relative to providing equitable access to behavioral health services for MassHealth consumers. Health Care Financing.

MA H 1245 - Thomas M. Stanley
An Act relative to the primary care workforce development and loan repayment grant program at community health centers
03/28/2024 - Reporting date extended to Wednesday July 3, 2024, pending concurrence
By Representative Stanley of Waltham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1245) of Thomas M. Stanley and others relative to the primary care workforce development and loan repayment grant program at community health centers. Health Care Financing.

MA H 1250 - Judith A. Garcia
An Act to advance health equity
04/08/2024 - Accompanied S799
By Representatives Williams of Springfield and Garcia of Chelsea, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1250) of Bud L. Williams, Judith A. Garcia and others for legislation to advance health equity and to establish a secretary of equity. Health Care Financing.

MA H 126 - Brian M. Ashe
An Act establishing the deaf children's bill of rights
11/03/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 11/13/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-2
By Representative Ashe of Longmeadow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 126) of Brian M. Ashe relative to the rights of deaf children. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

MA H 1275 - Kate Donaghue
An Act establishing a behavioral health workforce center of excellence
04/01/2024 - Accompanied a new draft, see S2678
By Representatives Khan of Newton and Donaghue of Westborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1275) of Kay Khan, Kate Donaghue and others for legislation to establish a behavioral health workforce center of excellence at a state or community college. Higher Education.

MA H 128 - Christine P. Barber
An Act ensuring equal access to medical treatments essential for people with a developmental disability, intellectual disability, or autism
03/28/2024 - Senate concurred
By Representative Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 128) of Christine P. Barber and others relative to ensuring equal access to medical treatments essential for people with a developmental disability, intellectual disability, or autism. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

MA H 1286 - Katherine Lipper-Garabedian
An Act relative to college in high school
06/21/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 06/27/2023 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2
By Representatives Roy of Franklin and Lipper-Garabedian of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1286) of Jeffrey N. Roy, Kate Lipper-Garabedian and others relative high schools providing and funding college programs. Higher Education.

MA H 1329 - Kevin G. Honan
An Act to prevent and respond to bullying of elderly and disabled residents
03/14/2024 - Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
By Representative Honan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1329) of Kevin G. Honan, Samantha Montaño and Rob Consalvo for legislation to prevent and respond to bullying of elderly and disabled residents. Housing.

MA H 1354 - Joan Meschino
An Act to create and implement a Massachusetts flexible supportive housing subsidy pool program
06/05/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 06/26/2023 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-2
By Representative Meschino of Hull, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1354) of Joan Meschino and others for legislation to create and implement a flexible housing subsidy pool program to address the medically complex needs of disabled men, women and children experiencing homelessness. Housing.

MA H 138 - Gerard J. Cassidy
An Act to further protect persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities from abuse
06/20/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 06/27/2023 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-2
By Representative Cassidy of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 138) of Gerard J. Cassidy for legislation to further protect persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities from abuse. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

MA H 1391 - Ruth B. Balser
An Act relative to treatment, not imprisonment
04/01/2024 - Senate concurred
By Representative Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1391) of Ruth B. Balser and others relative to court considerations of persons having alcohol or substance use disorders and needing treatment. The Judiciary.

MA H 1393 - Christine P. Barber
An Act relative to caregiver authorization affidavits
11/07/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 11/14/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
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 1457 - Marjorie C. Decker
An Act relative to determining the best interest of children in probate & family court
11/07/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 11/14/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1457) of Marjorie C. Decker relative to determining the best interest of children in Probate and Family Court decisions. The Judiciary.

MA H 1464 - David F. DeCoste
An Act relative to capital punishment for the murder of law enforcement officers
07/19/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 07/25/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
By Representative DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1464) of David F. DeCoste and others relative to capital punishment for the murder of law enforcement officers. The Judiciary.

MA H 1485 - Sean Garballey
An Act relative to authorizing supported decision-making agreements for certain adults with disabilities
10/24/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 10/31/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
By Representatives Finn of West Springfield and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1485) of Michael J. Finn, Sean Garballey and others relative to authorizing supported probate law decision-making agreements for certain adults with disabilities. The Judiciary.

MA H 1486 - Michael J. Finn
An Act clarifying the child advocate’s authority to access juvenile records
12/12/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 12/19/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
By Representative Finn of West Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1486) of Michael J. Finn, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and Tricia Farley-Bouvier relative to clarifying the child advocate’s authority to access juvenile records. The Judiciary.

MA H 1489 - Carole A. Fiola
An Act improving medical decision making
10/24/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 10/31/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
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 1501 - William C. Galvin
An Act relative to patient care access
06/20/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 06/27/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
By Representative Galvin of Canton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1501) of William C. Galvin relative to patient safety, medical error reporting and medical malpractice. The Judiciary.

MA H 1518 - Colleen M. Garry
An Act relative to shared parenting
11/07/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 11/14/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
By Representative Garry of Dracut, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1518) of Colleen M. Garry relative to shared parenting in cases of divorce. The Judiciary.

MA H 1523 - Carmine Lawrence Gentile
An Act relative to the Uniform Power of Attorney Act
10/24/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 10/31/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
By Representative Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1523) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile for legislation to establish the Uniform Power of Attorney act. The Judiciary.

MA H 153 - Paul J. Donato
An Act to eliminate disproportionality and inequities for at-risk children
03/28/2024 - Senate concurred
By Representative Donato of Medford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 153) of Paul J. Donato and others that the Child Advocate report on disproportionality and inequity in services provided by child-serving state entities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

MA H 1533 - Kenneth I. Gordon
An Act amending the victim of violent crime compensation law
04/01/2024 - Senate concurred
By Representative Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1533) of Kenneth I. Gordon for legislation to provide certain persons who were abused as a child with compensation from the Division of Victim Compensation and Assistance within the Department of the Attorney General. The Judiciary.

MA H 1537 - Kenneth I. Gordon
An Act relative to the age of consent in certain criminal prosecutions and civil actions for sexual assault and rape of a child
04/01/2024 - Senate concurred
By Representative Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1537) of Kenneth I. Gordon relative to the age of consent in certain criminal prosecutions and civil actions for sexual assault and rape of a child. The Judiciary.

MA H 1538 - Kenneth I. Gordon
An Act relative to preventing educator sexual misconduct and abuse of children and youth
04/01/2024 - Senate concurred
By Representative Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1538) of Kenneth I. Gordon relative to preventing educator sexual misconduct and abuse of children and youth. The Judiciary.

MA H 155 - Tricia Farley-Bouvier
An Act to assure quality foster care
10/06/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 10/16/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-2
By Representative Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 155) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier and others relative to making foster parents public employees and providing them with certain collective bargaining rights. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

MA H 1550 - Kate Hogan
An Act criminalizing sexual assault by fraud of a medical professional
02/12/2024 - Accompanied a new draft, see H4350
By Representative Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1550) of Kate Hogan relative to the penalty imposed for the crime of sexual assault by fraud of medical professionals. The Judiciary.

MA H 1555 - Russell E. Holmes
An Act establishing an internet bill of rights
11/15/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 11/21/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
By Representative Holmes of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1555) of Russell E. Holmes relative to providing for protections in the processing of personal data and the free movement of personal data. The Judiciary.

MA H 1577 - Bradley H. Jones
An Act relative to civil asset forfeiture improvements
08/30/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 09/07/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1577) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to civil asset forfeiture improvements under the controlled substances law. The Judiciary.

MA H 159 - Kimberly N. Ferguson
An Act to establish an acquired brain injury advisory board
10/03/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 10/10/2023 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-2
By Representative Ferguson of Holden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 159) of Kimberly N. Ferguson and others for legislation to establish an acquired brain injury advisory board (including members of the General Court) to review, advise and report on services, supports and public policy for individuals with acquired brain injuries and their families. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

MA H 160 - Sean Garballey
An Act relative to individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities
02/15/2024 - Accompanied a new draft, see H4396
By Representatives Finn of West Springfield and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 160) of Michael J. Finn, Sean Garballey and others relative to individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

MA H 1602 - Adam J. Scanlon
An Act relative to parentage to promote children's security
11/07/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 11/14/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
By Representatives Khan of Newton and Scanlon of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1602) of Kay Khan, Adam Scanlon and others relative to the rights and protections of children. The Judiciary.

MA H 1603 - Kay S. Khan
An Act relative to sexually exploited individuals
04/01/2024 - Senate concurred
By Representative Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1603) of Kay Khan and Samantha Montaño relative to sexual exploitation prevention and victim assistance. The Judiciary.

MA H 161 - Michael J. Finn
An Act relative to children’s advocacy centers and the Massachusetts children’s alliance
03/18/2024 - Accompanied S74
By Representative Finn of West Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 161) of Michael J. Finn and others relative to children’s advocacy centers and the Massachusetts children’s alliance. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

MA H 1629 - David Paul Linsky
An Act relative to sentencing guidelines
07/19/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 07/25/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
By Representative Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1629) of David Paul Linsky for legislation to establish sentencing guidelines for convictions of criminal offenses in the Commonwealth. The Judiciary.

MA H 1655 - Jay D. Livingstone
An Act increasing fair housing protections for victims of abusive behavior
05/02/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 05/09/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
By Representative Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1655) of Jay D. Livingstone and David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf relative to fair housing protections for victims of abusive behavior. The Judiciary.

MA H 1656 - Marc T. Lombardo
An Act titled Justina's law
11/07/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 11/14/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
By Representative Lombardo of Billerica, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1656) of Marc T. Lombardo relative to indemnifying parents and legal guardians who have followed medical care recommended by licensed medical or mental health providers. The Judiciary.

MA H 1664 - Christopher M. Markey
An Act improving medical decision making
10/24/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 10/31/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
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 1679 - Joan Meschino
An Act improving legal and administrative proceedings for court-involved children and families
11/07/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 11/14/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
By Representative Meschino of Hull, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1679) of Joan Meschino, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and Natalie M. Higgins relative to improving legal and administrative proceedings for court-involved children and families. The Judiciary.

MA H 1684 - Katherine Lipper-Garabedian
An Act relative to community corrections
07/19/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 07/25/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
By Representatives Moran of Lawrence and Lipper-Garabedian of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1684) of Frank A. Moran, Kate Lipper-Garabedian and others relative to community corrections. The Judiciary.

MA H 1694 - Mathew J. Muratore
An Act to provide critical community health services
04/01/2024 - Senate concurred
By Representative Muratore of Plymouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1694) of Mathew J. Muratore and others for legislation to create a new court-supervised community-based mental health treatment process. The Judiciary.

MA H 1707 - Tram T. Nguyen
An Act relative to the malicious doxing of personal information
11/15/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 11/21/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
By Representative Nguyen of Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1707) of Tram T. Nguyen and Simon Cataldo relative to the malicious doxing of personal information. The Judiciary.

MA H 1713 - Hannah E. Kane
An Act to ensure legal parentage equality
11/07/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 11/14/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
By Representatives Peake of Provincetown and Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1713) of Sarah K. Peake, Hannah Kane and others for legislation to provide that every child have the same rights and protections under law as any other child without regard to the marital status, gender, gender identity, or sexual orientation of the parent or parents. The Judiciary.

MA H 1738 - David M. Rogers
An Act establishing presumptive parole
07/19/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 07/25/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
By Representative Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1738) of David M. Rogers relative to establishing presumptive parole using structured, actuarially-based guidelines. The Judiciary.

MA H 174 - Sean Garballey
An Act updating terminology and investigative practices related to the protection of persons with disabilities
06/20/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 06/27/2023 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-2
By Representative Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 174) of Sean Garballey and others relative to updating terminology and investigative practices related to the protection of persons with disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

MA H 1759 - Jon Santiago
An Act establishing medical civil rights
04/01/2024 - Senate concurred
By Representative Santiago of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1759) of Jon Santiago and Kay Khan relative to establishing medical civil rights. The Judiciary.

MA H 1768 - Thomas M. Stanley
An Act relative to the protection of vulnerable adults from sexual assault committed by mandated reporters, persons in a position of trust, and providers of transportation
04/01/2024 - Senate concurred
By Representative Stanley of Waltham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1768) of Thomas M. Stanley and David F. DeCoste relative to the protection of vulnerable adults from sexual assault. The Judiciary.

MA H 1782 - Jeffrey Rosario Turco
An Act relative to child-centered family law
11/07/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 11/14/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
By Representative Turco of Winthrop, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1782) of Jeffrey Rosario Turco relative to child-centered family law. The Judiciary.

MA H 1789 - Chynah Tyler
An Act relative to prison reform
07/19/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 07/25/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
By Representative Tyler of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1789) of Chynah Tyler for legislation to a review of the impact and effectiveness of facility programming by the Department of Correction including a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the effects of health care in department facilities and a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the effects of confinement in the departmental disciplinary unit on the mental health and wellness of prisoners. The Judiciary.

MA H 1793 - Chynah Tyler
Resolve providing for an investigation and study by a special commission relative to gender-responsive programming for juvenile justice system involved girls
07/19/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 07/25/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
By Representative Tyler of Boston, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 1793) of Chynah Tyler for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to gender responsive programming for juvenile justice system involved girls. The Judiciary.

MA H 1796 - Chynah Tyler
An Act relative to telephone service for inmates in all correctional and other penal institutions in the Commonwealth
07/19/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 07/25/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
By Representative Tyler of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1796) of Chynah Tyler and others relative to telephone service for inmates in correctional institutions. The Judiciary.

MA H 1805 - Andres X. Vargas
An Act to implement recommendations of the Commission on structural racism in the parole process
07/19/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 07/25/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
By Representative Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1805) of Andres X. Vargas and James B. Eldridge relative to structural racism in the parole process. The Judiciary.

MA H 183 - Steven S. Howitt
An Act ensuring the appropriate and timely payment and residential service placement for children deemed to be a safety risk
10/16/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 10/23/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 183) of Steven S. Howitt and F. Jay Barrows relative to at-risk children and their proper placement and establishing a special commission (including members of the General Court) to make an investigation of such placements. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

MA H 1879 - David M. Rogers
An Act relative to bereavement leave
10/12/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 10/24/2023 from 01:00 PM-04:00 PM in B-2
By Representatives Garballey of Arlington and Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1879) of Sean Garballey, David M. Rogers and others relative to bereavement leave under the family and medical leave act. Labor and Workforce Development.

MA H 189 - Antonio F. D. Cabral
An Act to establish a Massachusetts children’s cabinet
03/11/2024 - Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
By Representatives Khan of Newton and Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 189) of Kay Khan, Antonio F. D. Cabral and others for legislation to establish a Massachusetts children’s cabinet. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

MA H 191 - Kay S. Khan
An Act relative to a livable wage for human services workers
06/06/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 06/13/2023 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2
By Representative Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 191) of Kay Khan and others relative to a livable wage for human services workers. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

MA H 1918 - Jay D. Livingstone
An Act relative to employment protections for victims of abusive behavior
01/29/2024 - Read second and ordered to a third reading
By Representative Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1918) of Jay D. Livingstone and others relative to employment protections for victims of abusive behavior. Labor and Workforce Development.

MA H 1919 - Ryan C. Fattman
An Act ensuring domestic violence victims' protections for all employees in the Commonwealth
10/18/2023 - Accompanied a new draft, see S2479
By Representative McKenna of Webster and Senator Fattman, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1919) of Joseph D. McKenna, Ryan C. Fattman and others relative to employment protections for domestic violence victims. Labor and Workforce Development.

MA H 193 - Michael P. Kushmerek
Resolve providing for an investigation and study by a special commission relative to children and adolescents with intensive behavioral health needs
03/18/2024 - Accompanied S88
By Representative Kushmerek of Fitchburg, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 193) of Michael P. Kushmerek and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to children and adolescents with intensive behavioral health needs. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

MA H 1962 - Walter F. Timilty
An Act relative to non-opioid alternatives in pain treatment
04/11/2024 - Senate concurred
By Representative Arciero of Westford and Senator Timilty, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1962) of James Arciero, Walter F. Timilty and others relative to non-opioid alternatives in pain treatment. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

MA H 1963 - James Arciero
An Act to promote high value and evidence-based behavioral health care
04/11/2024 - Senate concurred
By Representative Arciero of Westford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1963) of James Arciero for legislation to promote high value and evidence-based behavioral health care. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

MA H 1964 - Ruth B. Balser
An Act to require equitable payment from the Commonwealth
11/30/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 12/04/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
By Representative Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1964) of Ruth B. Balser for legislation to provide that network hospitals be compensated for behavioral health services to certain MassHealth patients. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

MA H 1965 - Ruth B. Balser
An Act relative to ensuring quality mental health services in state correctional facilities
10/23/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 10/30/2023 from 12:00 PM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium
By Representative Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1965) of Ruth B. Balser and Lindsay N. Sabadosa relative to quality mental health services in state correctional facilities. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

MA H 1966 - Ruth B. Balser
An Act ensuring access to addiction services
04/18/2024 - Committee recommended bill ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
By Representative Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1966) of Ruth B. Balser and others relative to access to addiction services. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

MA H 1967 - Ruth B. Balser
An Act regarding consistent care for addiction rooted in evidence
04/18/2024 - Accompanied S1252
By Representative Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1967) of Ruth B. Balser and others for legislation to provide medication for addiction treatment to certain incarcerated persons. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

MA H 1971 - Tackey Chan
An Act to enhance patient education and informed consent before issuance of opioids
04/11/2024 - Senate concurred
By Representative Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1971) of Tackey Chan for legislation to enhance patient education and informed consent before issuance of opioids. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

MA H 1972 - Kathleen R. LaNatra
An Act expanding access to mental health services and strengthening risk assessment protocols
10/23/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 10/30/2023 from 12:00 PM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium
By Representatives Cutler of Pembroke and LaNatra of Kingston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1972) of Josh S. Cutler, Kathleen R. LaNatra and Vanna Howard relative to expanding access to mental health services and strengthening risk assessment protocols. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

MA H 1973 - Kathleen R. LaNatra
An Act to further enhance behavioral health workforce development
06/29/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 07/10/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
By Representatives Cutler of Pembroke and LaNatra of Kingston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1973) of Josh S. Cutler, Kathleen R. LaNatra and Vanna Howard for legislation to further enhance behavioral health workforce development. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

MA H 1974 - Josh S. Cutler
An Act regulating the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in providing mental health services
06/29/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 07/10/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
By Representative Cutler of Pembroke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1974) of Josh S. Cutler and Vanna Howard relative to the use of artificial intelligence in mental health services. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

MA H 1975 - Josh S. Cutler
An Act relative to PANDAS/PANS
04/18/2024 - Committee recommended bill ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
By Representative Cutler of Pembroke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1975) of Josh S. Cutler and others that the Department of Mental Health and Department of Education use established clinical criteria developed by the PANS/PANDAS Consortium available through the PANDAS Physicians Network. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

MA H 1977 - Marjorie C. Decker
An Act to identify and eliminate racial and sexual orientation and gender identity disparities in mental health
11/24/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 12/04/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1977) of Marjorie C. Decker and Lindsay N. Sabadosa relative to reporting requirements to identify and eliminate racial and sexual orientation and gender identity disparities in mental health. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

MA H 1978 - Marjorie C. Decker
An Act to improve mental health services in places of incarceration
10/23/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 10/30/2023 from 12:00 PM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium
By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1978) of Marjorie C. Decker, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and Bud L. Williams for legislation to authorize the Commissioner of Mental Health to have supervision over the provision of mental health services to prisoners. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

MA H 1979 - Marjorie C. Decker
An Act establishing a child and adolescent behavioral health implementation coordinating council
04/11/2024 - Senate concurred
By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1979) of Marjorie C. Decker relative to establishing a child and adolescent behavioral health implementation coordinating council. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

MA H 1980 - Marjorie C. Decker
An Act relative to ending unnecessary hospitalizations and reducing emergency department boarding
04/11/2024 - Senate concurred
By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1980) of Marjorie C. Decker and Lindsay N. Sabadosa relative to the involuntary hospitalization of individuals if no less restrictive alternatives exist to reduce the likelihood of serious harm by reason of mental illness. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

MA H 1981 - Marjorie C. Decker
An Act relative to preventing overdose deaths and increasing access to treatment
03/04/2024 - Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
By Representatives Fernandes of Falmouth and Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1981) of Dylan A. Fernandes, Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to preventing overdose deaths and increasing access to treatment. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

MA H 1982 - Carole A. Fiola
An Act relative to behavioral health workforce loan repayment eligibility
06/29/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 07/10/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
By Representative Fiola of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1982) of Carole A. Fiola and others relative to behavioral health workforce loan repayment eligibility. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

MA H 1983 - Carole A. Fiola
An Act to educate on prescription opioids
04/18/2024 - Committee recommended bill ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
By Representative Fiola of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1983) of Carole A. Fiola and others for legislation to require certain practitioners to provide education on the potential adverse risks of prescription opioids. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

MA H 1984 - Brandy Fluker Oakley
An Act to expand equitable perinatal mental health services
04/11/2024 - Senate concurred
By Representative Fluker Oakley of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1984) of Brandy Fluker Oakley and others for legislation to expand equitable perinatal mental health services. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

MA H 1985 - Brandy Fluker Oakley
An Act building resiliency in communities through mental health
04/11/2024 - Senate concurred
By Representative Fluker Oakley of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1985) of Brandy Fluker Oakley and others for legislation to establish a grant program for increased mental health needs in nonprofit organizations at high risk of hate crimes. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

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 1987 - Colleen M. Garry
An Act establishing a special commission on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, including but not limited to investigation of PTSD caused by the COVID 19 Pandemic
11/24/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 12/04/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
By Representative Garry of Dracut, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1987) of Colleen M. Garry relative to establishing a commission on post traumatic stress disorder. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

MA H 1988 - Patricia A. Haddad
An Act relative to creating a pilot program to transfer high acuity behavioral health and dual diagnosis patients away from overcrowded emergency departments
03/14/2024 - Accompanied S1269
By Representative Haddad of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1988) of Patricia A. Haddad and others relative to creating a pilot program to transfer high acuity behavioral health and dual diagnosis patients away from overcrowded emergency departments. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

MA H 1989 - Patricia A. Haddad
An Act relative to creating intensive stabilization and treatment units within the Department of Mental Health
04/11/2024 - Senate concurred
By Representative Haddad of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1989) of Patricia A. Haddad and others relative to creating intensive stabilization and treatment units within the Department of Mental Health. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

MA H 1992 - Bradley H. Jones
An Act relative to treatment for substance use disorder
10/23/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 10/30/2023 from 12:00 PM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium
By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1992) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to treatment for substance use disorder. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

MA H 1993 - Kay S. Khan
An Act to strengthen emergency restraint for persons suffering dangerous or violent mental illness
10/23/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 10/30/2023 from 12:00 PM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium
By Representative Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1993) of Kay Khan and others for legislation to allow for emergency hospitalization of persons suffering dangerous or violent mental illness. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

MA H 1994 - Kay S. Khan
An Act to provide more timely treatment of inpatient mental health care
04/11/2024 - Senate concurred
By Representative Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1994) of Kay Khan, Samantha Montaño and Rebecca L. Rausch relative to inpatient mental health care treatment. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

MA H 1995 - Sally P. Kerans
An Act establishing maternal mental and behavioral health care workforce grants
03/04/2024 - Accompanied H1984
By Representatives Kushmerek of Fitchburg and Kerans of Danvers, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1995) of Michael P. Kushmerek, Sally P. Kerans and others for legislation to establish maternal mental and behavioral health care workforce grants. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

MA H 1996 - Sally P. Kerans
An Act establishing a maternal mental health equity grant program
03/04/2024 - Accompanied H1984
By Representatives Kushmerek of Fitchburg and Kerans of Danvers, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1996) of Michael P. Kushmerek, Sally P. Kerans and others for legislation to establish a program to address maternal mental health conditions and substance use disorders of certain pregnant and postpartum individuals. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

MA H 1997 - Michael P. Kushmerek
An Act to further define medical necessity determinations
11/30/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 12/04/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
By Representative Kushmerek of Fitchburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1997) of Michael P. Kushmerek for legislation to further define medical necessity determinations. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

MA H 1999 - Natalie M. Higgins
An Act relative to student mental health
03/28/2024 - Read second and ordered to a third reading
By Representatives Lewis of Framingham and Higgins of Leominster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1999) of Jack Patrick Lewis, Natalie M. Higgins and others for legislation to require that student identification cards contain suicide prevention lifeline contact information. 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 2000 - Paul McMurtry
An Act relative to benzodiazepines and non-benzodiazepine hypnotics
04/16/2024 - Accompanied S1236
By Representative McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2000) of Paul McMurtry and Brian M. Ashe relative to benzodiazepines and non-benzodiazepine hypnotics. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

MA H 2002 - Michael L. Connolly
An Act relative to harm reduction and racial justice
04/11/2024 - Senate concurred
By Representatives Montaño of Boston and Connolly of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2002) of Samantha Montaño, Mike Connolly and others relative to the possession of controlled substances. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

MA H 2003 - Mathew J. Muratore
An Act relative to mental health and suicide prevention
11/24/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 12/04/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
By Representative Muratore of Plymouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2003) of Mathew J. Muratore and others relative to mental health and suicide prevention. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

MA H 2004 - Tram T. Nguyen
An Act to establish a special task force on best practices for sober homes
11/24/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 12/04/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
By Representative Nguyen of Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2004) of Tram T. Nguyen that the Department of Public Health establish a special task force on alcohol and drug free housing to investigate best practices for alcohol and drug free sober homes. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

MA H 2005 - James J. O'Day
An Act relative to recovery coach licensure
04/11/2024 - Senate concurred
By Representative O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2005) of James J. O'Day and others for legislation to establish a board of registration of licensed recovery coaches. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

MA H 2006 - James J. O'Day
An Act relative to applied behavioral health clinic rates
04/11/2024 - Senate concurred
By Representative O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2006) of James J. O'Day and Daniel M. Donahue relative to applied behavioral health clinic rates. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

MA H 2007 - Edward R. Philips
An Act enabling physician assistants to authorize psychiatric holds and ensure adequate training on their use
04/11/2024 - Senate concurred
By Representative Philips of Sharon, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2007) of Edward R. Philips relative to authorizing physician assistants to issue psychiatric holds and ensure adequate training on their use. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

MA H 2008 - Joan B. Lovely
An Act helping overdosing persons in emergencies
10/12/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 10/23/2023 from 11:00 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium
By Representative Pignatelli of Lenox and Senator Lovely, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2008) of Smitty Pignatelli, Joan B. Lovely and others relative to the requirements and procedures necessary for first responders to provide urgent help to persons at risk of serious and deadly harm from opioids and opioid overdose. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

MA H 2009 - Smitty Pignatelli
An Act advancing public health and safety using fentanyl testing strips
10/12/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 10/23/2023 from 11:00 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium
By Representative Pignatelli of Lenox, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2009) of Smitty Pignatelli and others that the Executive Office of Health and Human Services develop a pilot program to implement and study the use of fentanyl testing strips by individuals addicted to opioids and other substances. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

MA H 201 - Christopher M. Markey
An Act relative to supported decision making
07/12/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 07/19/2023 from 09:30 AM-01:00 PM in A-1
By Representative Markey of Dartmouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 201) of Christopher M. Markey, Vanna Howard and Marc T. Lombardo relative to supported decision-making agreements. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

MA H 2010 - Orlando Ramos
An Act to establish a commission to study substance use disorder and treatment disparities in the minority community
11/24/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 12/04/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
By Representative Ramos of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2010) of Orlando Ramos for legislation to establish a commission to study substance use disorder and treatment disparities in minority communities. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

MA H 2011 - David M. Rogers
An Act to expand equity and access to patient centered care for substance abuse disorder
06/29/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 07/10/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
By Representatives Santiago of Boston and Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2011) of Jon Santiago and David M. Rogers for legislation to expand equity and access to patient centered care for substance abuse disorders. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

MA H 2012 - Jon Santiago
An Act creating a commission to reform Section 12
03/28/2024 - Discharged to the committee on House Rules
By Representative Santiago of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2012) of Jon Santiago for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to emergency restraint and hospitalization of persons posing a risk of serious harm by reason of mental illness. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

MA H 2013 - Chynah Tyler
An Act relative to halfway houses
11/24/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 12/04/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
By Representative Tyler of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2013) of Chynah Tyler for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the use of roommate houses as sober homes or halfway houses. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

MA H 2015 - Steven George Xiarhos
An Act relative to the limited sharing of medical information with the family of mentally ill patients in emergency situations
10/23/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 10/30/2023 from 12:00 PM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium
By Representative Xiarhos of Barnstable (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2015) of June McDonald relative to the limited sharing of medical information with the family of mentally ill patients in emergency situations. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

MA H 2139 - Nicholas A. Boldyga
An Act to increase patient access to certain health care services
06/27/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 07/06/2023 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2
By Representative Boldyga of Southwick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2139) of Nicholas A. Boldyga relative to patient access to certain health care services. Public Health.

MA H 2162 - Carole A. Fiola
An Act relative to acupuncture detoxification specialists
04/18/2024 - Committee recommended bill ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
By Representative Fiola of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2162) of Carole A. Fiola and others for legislation relative to acupuncture detoxification specialists. Public Health.

MA H 2163 - Carole A. Fiola
An Act relative to postpartum depression screenings
04/16/2024 - Senate concurred
By Representative Fiola of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2163) of Carole A. Fiola and others that the Division of Medical Assistance be directed to provide coverage for screenings for postpartum depression. Public Health.

MA H 2164 - Carole A. Fiola
An Act relative to patient assessment and notification prior to prescribing certain medications
04/18/2024 - Committee recommended bill ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
By Representative Fiola of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2164) of Carole A. Fiola and others relative to patient assessment and notification prior to prescribing certain medications. Public Health.

MA H 218 - Alan Silvia
An Act relative to autism education reform
06/20/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 06/27/2023 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-2
By Representative Silvia of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 218) of Alan Silvia and others relative to autism education reform and to facilitate appropriate interactions with persons on the autism spectrum. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

MA H 2184 - Carmine Lawrence Gentile
An Act authorizing pharmacists to provide opioid use disorder treatment
05/26/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 06/06/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium
By Representative Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2184) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile and others relative to authorizing pharmacists to provide opioid use disorder treatment. Public Health.

MA H 2196 - Natalie M. Higgins
An Act promoting patient safety and equitable access to care
07/21/2023 - Hearing canceled – new hearing TBD
By Representative Higgins of Leominster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2196) of Natalie M. Higgins and others relative to registered nurse patient assignment. Public Health.

MA H 2203 - Carole A. Fiola
An Act relative to informed consent for concurrent surgical procedures
07/21/2023 - Hearing canceled – new hearing TBD
By Representatives Kane of Shrewsbury and Fiola of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2203) of Hannah Kane, Carole A. Fiola and others relative to informed consent for concurrent surgical procedures. Public Health.

MA H 222 - Chynah Tyler
An Act establishing a special commission to study women and homelessness
03/14/2024 - Discharged to the committee on House Rules
By Representative Tyler of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 222) of Chynah Tyler and Michelle M. DuBois for legislation to establish a special commission to study women and homelessness. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

MA H 2221 - John J. Lawn
An Act improving health care for patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities including autism
06/27/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 07/06/2023 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2
By Representative Lawn of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2221) of John J. Lawn, Jr., and others that the Department of Public Health establish a voluntary certification training program for care of certain patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities including autism. Public Health.

MA H 2246 - Edward R. Philips
An Act relative to end of life options
03/28/2024 - Accompanied S1331
By Representatives O'Day of West Boylston and Philips of Sharon, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2246) of James J. O'Day, Edward R. Philips and others for legislation to authorize attending physicians to prescribe medical aid in dying medication that will end the life of patients in a peaceful manner. Public Health.

MA H 2252 - Edward R. Philips
An Act promoting best practices in youth athletic coaching
11/03/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 11/15/2023 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2
By Representative Philips of Sharon, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2252) of Edward R. Philips relative to promoting best practices in youth athletic coaching. Public Health.

MA H 2253 - Smitty Pignatelli
An Act to improve oral health for all Massachusetts residents
04/16/2024 - Senate concurred
By Representative Pignatelli of Lenox, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2253) of Smitty Pignatelli and others for legislation to expand patient access to oral health care. Public Health.

MA H 2254 - Smitty Pignatelli
An Act reducing barriers to telehealth care
06/27/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 07/06/2023 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2
By Representative Pignatelli of Lenox, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2254) of Smitty Pignatelli and others for legislation to further regulate healthcare services to a patient via telehealth. Public Health.

MA H 2264 - Paul W. Mark
An Act to create equitable approaches to public health
07/21/2023 - Hearing canceled – new hearing TBD
By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton and Senator Mark, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2264) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Paul W. Mark and others that the Executive Office of Health and Human Services establish a grant program to increase the availability of non-law-enforcement, unarmed community-based response options for emergency calls. Public Health.

MA H 2265 - Lindsay N. Sabadosa
An Act relative to pregnancy loss awareness
04/16/2024 - Senate concurred
By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2265) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa and others for legislation to establish a pregnancy loss awareness program within the Department of Public Health. Public Health.

MA H 2311 - Marjorie C. Decker
An Act authorizing the voluntary disavowal of eligibility to purchase a firearm
04/11/2024 - Reporting date extended to Wednesday May 8, 2024, pending concurrence
By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2311) of Marjorie C. Decker that the commissioner of Criminal Justice Services be authorized to establish a list of persons who disavow eligibility to purchase firearms. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

MA H 2322 - Peter J. Durant
An Act establishing a commission to study post-traumatic stress disorder in law enforcement officers
12/04/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 12/11/2023 from 11:00 AM-04:00 PM in A-1
By Representative Durant of Spencer, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2322) of Peter J. Durant, Joseph D. McKenna and Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to post-traumatic stress disorder in law enforcement officers. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

MA H 2325 - Brandy Fluker Oakley
An Act related to rehabilitation, re-entry, and human rights for incarcerated persons
04/11/2024 - Reporting date extended to Wednesday May 8, 2024, pending concurrence
By Representative Fluker Oakley of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2325) of Brandy Fluker Oakley and others for legislation to maximize out-of-cell time and opportunities for incarcerated people to attend education, training, employment, and other programs. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

MA H 2332 - Colleen M. Garry
An Act relative to electronic defensive devices
11/20/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 11/28/2023 from 11:00 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium
By Representative Garry of Dracut, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2332) of Colleen M. Garry relative to the defensive use of certain electronic devices. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

MA H 2349 - Priscila S. Sousa
An Act relative to health education in women's correctional institutions
01/16/2024 - Hearing scheduled for 01/23/2024 from 11:00 AM-05:00 PM in B-2
By Representatives Khan of Newton and Sousa of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2349) of Kay Khan, Priscila S. Sousa and others relative to health education in women's correctional institutions. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

MA H 2355 - Kathleen R. LaNatra
An Act relative to the well-being of law enforcement officers after involvement in a critical incident
02/12/2024 - Reporting date extended to Monday April 8, 2024, pending concurrence
By Representative LaNatra of Kingston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2355) of Kathleen R. LaNatra and others relative to the well-being of law enforcement officers after involvement in critical incidents. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

MA H 2358 - Jack Patrick Lewis
An Act updating the Massachusetts assault weapons ban
11/20/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 11/28/2023 from 11:00 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium
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 2359 - Tommy Vitolo
An Act to prohibit carrying firearms in sensitive places
11/20/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 11/28/2023 from 11:00 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium
By Representatives Linsky of Natick and Vitolo of Brookline, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2359) of David Paul Linsky, Tommy Vitolo and others for legislation to prohibit carrying firearms in certain sensitive places. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

MA H 2363 - David Paul Linsky
An Act to close the large capacity magazine loophole
11/20/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 11/28/2023 from 11:00 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium
By Representative Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2363) of David Paul Linsky and others relative to the sale, transfer, or possession of large capacity ammunition gun feeding devices. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

MA H 2372 - Jay D. Livingstone
An Act to remove medical and health service fees for incarcerated people
01/16/2024 - Hearing scheduled for 01/23/2024 from 11:00 AM-05:00 PM in B-2
By Representative Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2372) of Jay D. Livingstone and Jack Patrick Lewis relative to medical and health service fees for incarcerated people. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

MA H 2381 - Michael J. Moran
An Act requiring health care facilities to develop and implement programs to prevent workplace violence
02/12/2024 - Reporting date extended to Monday April 8, 2024, pending concurrence
By Representative Moran of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2381) of Michael J. Moran and Steven S. Howitt for legislation to require health care facilities to develop and implement programs to prevent workplace violence. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

MA H 2398 - Lindsay N. Sabadosa
An Act to promote equitable access to parole
02/12/2024 - Reporting date extended to Monday April 8, 2024, pending concurrence
By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2398) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa and others relative to access to parole. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

MA H 2410 - Jeffrey Rosario Turco
An Act relative to firearm licensing modernization and accountability
11/20/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 11/28/2023 from 11:00 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium
By Representative Turco of Winthrop, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2410) of Jeffrey Rosario Turco relative to firearm licensing. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

MA H 2497 - Marjorie C. Decker
An Act relative to the retirement benefits of certain employees of the department of mental health
04/04/2024 - Senate concurred
By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2497) of Marjorie C. Decker, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and William C. Galvin relative to the retirement benefits of bargaining unit 8 employees within the Department of Mental Health. Public Service.

MA H 2536 - Jessica Ann Giannino
An Act relative to disability pensions for violent crimes
04/04/2024 - Senate concurred
By Representative Giannino of Revere, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2536) of Jessica Ann Giannino and others relative to disability pensions for violent crimes committed against certain public employees. Public Service.

MA H 2567 - Patrick Joseph Kearney
An Act relative to disability pensions for violent crimes
04/04/2024 - Senate concurred
By Representative Kearney of Scituate, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2567) of Patrick Joseph Kearney relative to disability pensions for violent crimes committed against certain public employees. Public Service.

MA H 2594 - Joseph W. McGonagle
An Act relative to the disability or death caused by post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
03/18/2024 - Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
By Representative McGonagle of Everett, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2594) of Joseph W. McGonagle, Jr., and others relative to a post-traumatic stress disorder presumption for certain retirement benefits. Public Service.

MA H 271 - Tackey Chan
An Act relative to the licensure of behavior analysts
06/02/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 06/12/2023 from 01:00 PM-04:00 PM in B-2
By Representative Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 271) of Tackey Chan and Sal N. DiDomenico relative to the licensure of behavior analysts. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

MA H 2748 - Michael L. Connolly
An Act facilitating housing for all
10/03/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 10/11/2023 from 11:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2
By Representative Connolly of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2748) of Mike Connolly and others for legislation to establish a homelessness prevention and reduction fund to be funded by taxes on gross receipts of business entities. Revenue.

MA H 2860 - Kay S. Khan
An Act relative to mental health promotion through realistic advertising images
06/01/2023 - Location Changed - Hearing scheduled for 06/06/2023 from 11:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-2
By Representative Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2860) of Kay Khan, Samantha Montaño and Natalie M. Higgins for legislation to provide for credit against taxes for the costs of certain advertising campaigns that feature digitally unaltered images of human models. Revenue.

MA H 2875 - Jay D. Livingstone
An Act to establish a commission to report on the moral budget
10/03/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 10/11/2023 from 11:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2
By Representative Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2875) of Jay D. Livingstone and others for legislation to memorializing the Massachusetts congressional delegation and the President of the United States to support the moral budget, and for an investigation by a commission (including members of the General Court) on the impact of passage of the moral budget. Revenue.

MA H 2985 - Ruth B. Balser
An Act transferring Bridgewater State Hospital from the Department of Correction to the Department of Mental Health
04/11/2024 - Senate concurred
By Representative Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2985) of Ruth B. Balser and others for legislation to transfer Bridgewater State Hospital from the Department of Correction to the Department of Mental Health. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

MA H 2990 - Daniel J. Hunt
An Act relative to the employment of persons with disabilities
02/05/2024 - Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
By Representatives Biele of Boston and Hunt of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2990) of David Biele, Daniel J. Hunt and others relative to the employment of persons with disabilities on state contracts. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

MA H 300 - Tackey Chan
An Act establishing a dentist diversion program
04/11/2024 - Committee recommended bill ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
By Representatives Garlick of Needham and Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 300) of Denise C. Garlick and Tackey Chan relative to establishing a remediation program for dentists dealing with illness, substance abuse or mental health issues. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

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 3033 - Mindy Domb
An Act relating to public access to historical records
04/03/2024 - New draft substituted, see H4527
By Representatives Garballey of Arlington and Domb of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3033) of Sean Garballey, Mindy Domb and others for legislation to further regulate public access to historical records. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

MA H 3084 - Carlos Gonzalez
An Act relative to language access and inclusion
10/30/2023 - Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
By Representatives Madaro of Boston and González of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3084) of Adrian C. Madaro, Carlos González and others for legislation to require state agencies to provide timely, culturally competent oral language services to all limited English proficiency individuals who seek to access services, programs, or activities. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

MA H 3420 - Jon Santiago
An Act directing the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority to place naloxone at Red Line stations
03/28/2024 - Senate concurred
By Representative Santiago of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3420) of Jon Santiago that the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority place naloxone at Red Line stations. Transportation.

MA H 348 - Steven Ultrino
An Act relative to increasing opportunities for employment in professional licensure
05/26/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 06/05/2023 from 01:00 PM-04:00 PM in A-2
By Representatives LeBoeuf of Worcester and Ultrino of Malden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 348) of David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf, Steven Ultrino and others for legislation to further regulate professional and occupational licensing. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

MA H 3508 - Steven S. Howitt
An Act relative to veteran health, opportunity, notification, observance and respect
03/04/2024 - Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3508) of Steven S. Howitt and Joseph D. McKenna relative to veteran health, opportunity, notification, observance and respect. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

MA H 3573 - Marcus S. Vaughn
An Act establishing a grant program to increase the presence of mental health counselors in schools
03/28/2024 - Senate concurred
By Representative Vaughn of Wrentham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3573) of Marcus S. Vaughn and others relative to establishing a grant program to increase the presence of mental health counselors in schools. Education.

MA H 3585 - Vanna Howard
An Act relative to telehealth and digital equity for patients
08/29/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 09/12/2023 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 and virtual
By Representative Howard of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3585) of Vanna Howard and Colleen M. Garry relative to healthcare coverage for telehealth. Financial Services.

MA H 3589 - Nicholas A. Boldyga
An Act concerning the legalization of certain natural plants and fungi
06/06/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 06/13/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
By Representative Boldyga of Southwick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3589) of Nicholas A. Boldyga relative to the legalization of certain natural plants and fungi. The Judiciary.

MA H 3600 - Kate Donaghue
An Act relative to discharge from substance use disorder treatment
03/04/2024 - Reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing
By Representative Donaghue of Westborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3600) of Kate Donaghue and others relative to discharge from substance use disorder treatment. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

MA H 3601 - David M. Rogers
An Act relative to overdose mapping
04/11/2024 - Senate concurred
By Representative Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3601) of David M. Rogers, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and Mindy Domb for legislation to maintain a public database website for fatal and nonfatal opiate overdoses. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

MA H 3602 - Smitty Pignatelli
An Act establishing peer-run respite centers throughout the Commonwealth
04/11/2024 - Senate concurred
By Representatives Sabadosa of Northampton and Pignatelli of Lenox, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3602) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa and Smitty Pignatelli that the Department of Mental Health establish peer-run respite centers. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

MA H 3605 - Nicholas A. Boldyga
An Act concerning the legal use of the plant medicine known as psilocybin for therapeutic, spiritual, and medicinal purposes
05/26/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 06/06/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium
By Representative Boldyga of Southwick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3605) of Nicholas A. Boldyga that the Department of Public Health establish procedures for the granting of psilocybin facilitators licenses. Public Health.

MA H 3630 - Marjorie C. Decker
An Act relative to the Massachusetts maternal mortality and morbidity review committee
05/26/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 06/06/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium
By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3630) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to establishing a maternal mortality and morbidity review committee within the Department of Public Health. Public Health.

MA H 3669 - John Barrett III
An Act establishing a special commission to study the effectiveness of the Executive Office of Health and Human Services
04/08/2024 - Discharged to the committee on House Rules
By Representative Barrett of North Adams, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3669) of John Barrett, III relative to establishing a special commission (including members of the General Court) to study the effectiveness of the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

MA H 3710 - Shirley B. Arriaga
Resolve to study women veterans and the long-term effects of combat on motherhood
06/06/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 06/13/2023 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1
By Representative Arriaga of Chicopee, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 3710) of Shirley B. Arriaga for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) on women veterans and the long-term effects of combat on motherhood. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

MA H 3725 - Joanne M. Comerford
An Act amending the charter of the city of Greenfield
12/14/2023 - Read; and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session
By Representative Blais of Deerfield and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3725) of Natalie M. Blais and Joanne M. Comerford (with the approval of the mayor and city council) relative to amending the charter of the city known as the town of Greenfield. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

MA H 377 - Tram T. Nguyen
An Act to protect patient privacy and prevent unfair and deceptive advertising of pregnancy-related services
07/17/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 07/24/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-2
By Representative Nguyen of Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 377) of Tram T. Nguyen and Lindsay N. Sabadosa for legislation to protect patient privacy and prevent unfair and deceptive advertising of pregnancy-related services. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

MA H 3770 - House Committee on Ways and Means
An Act to improve the Commonwealth’s competitiveness, affordability, and equity
06/20/2023 - Committee of conference appointed (Rodrigues-Moran-Tarr), in concurrence

MA H 386 - Steven C. Owens
An Act relative to consumer health data
06/15/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 06/26/2023 from 01:00 PM-04:00 PM in B-2
By Representatives Sabadosa of Northampton and Owens of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 386) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Steven Owens and others relative to consumer health data. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

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 3913 - Bud L. Williams
An Act relative to missing Black women and girls in Massachusetts
06/15/2023 - Senate concurred
By Representative Williams of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3913) of Bud L. Williams for legislation to protect Black women and girls in the Commonwealth. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

MA H 3915 - Ryan M. Hamilton
An Act expanding licensure opportunity for school counselors
10/06/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 10/16/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-1
By Representatives Vargas of Haverhill and Hamilton of Methuen, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Andres X. Vargas and Ryan M. Hamilton relative to expanding licensure opportunities for school counselors. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

MA H 3920 - Katherine Lipper-Garabedian
An Act relative to PANDAS/PANS screening in medical/clinical settings
04/04/2024 - Reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing
By Representative Lipper-Garabedian of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3920) of Kate Lipper-Garabedian and Jason M. Lewis relative to PANDAS/PANS screening in medical/clinical settings. Financial Services.

MA H 3927 - Katherine Lipper-Garabedian
An Act relative to assisted living facilities
12/21/2023 - Accompanied a new draft, see S2527
By Representative Lipper-Garabedian of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3927) of Kate Lipper-Garabedian relative to assisted living facilities. Elder Affairs.

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 3939 - James J. O'Day
An Act relative to the well-being of new mothers and infants
10/24/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 10/31/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
By Representative O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James J. O'Day relative to the mental well-being of new mothers facing criminal charges. The Judiciary.

MA H 3949 - Liz Miranda
An Act to return DOC and Parole to Health and Human Services
07/21/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 07/26/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
By Representative Holmes of Boston and Senator Miranda, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3949) of Russell E. Holmes and Liz Miranda for legislation to transfer jurisdiction of the Department of Correction and the Parole Board from the Executive Office of Public Safety to the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

MA H 3955 - Liz Miranda
An Act for second look
07/03/2023 - Senate concurred
By Representative Holmes of Boston and Senator Miranda, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3955) of Russell E. Holmes, Liz Miranda and Lindsay N. Sabadosa for legislation to provide for second look review of the sentences of certain incarcerated persons. The Judiciary.

MA H 3956 - Liz Miranda
An Act creating an independent correctional oversight office to facilitate the recommendations of the Special Legislative Commission on Structural Racism in Correctional Facilities of the Commonwealth
07/19/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 07/25/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
By Representative Holmes of Boston and Senator Miranda, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3956) of Russell E. Holmes, Liz Miranda and others for legislation to authorize an independent correctional oversight office to facilitate the recommendations of the Special Legislative Commission on Structural Racism in Correctional Facilities of the Commonwealth. The Judiciary.

MA H 4021 - Peter L. Capano
An Act requiring employers to post information on veterans' benefits and services
11/03/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 11/13/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
By Representative Capano of Lynn, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Peter Capano that the Secretary of Veterans' Services be authorized to create a veterans' benefits and services notice and that certain employers be required to post said notice. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

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 4055 -
So much of the message from Her Excellency the Governor returning the General Appropriation Bill for fiscal year 2024 (see House, No. 4040) as relates to Attachments A through G, for items returned with disapproval of wording under the provisions of Section 5 of Article LXIII and sections returned with recommendations of amendments under the provisions of Article LVI of the Amendments to the Constitution (House, No. 4055). August 9, 2023
08/10/2023 - See H4040

MA H 4058 - Marjorie C. Decker
An Act expanding access to mental health services
04/04/2024 - Reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing
By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Marjorie C. Decker and Russell E. Holmes relative to insurance coverage to expand access to mental health services. Financial Services.

MA H 406 - Rodney M. Elliott
An Act relative to mental health funding
05/05/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 05/09/2023 from 02:00 PM-04:30 PM in B-2
By Representative Elliott of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 406) of Rodney M. Elliott relative to mental health funding from sports wagering revenues. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.

MA H 4090 -
An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2023 for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects
11/08/2023 - Reported, in part, by H4167

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 the Affordable Homes Act
10/23/2023 - Senate concurred

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

MA H 4142 - Kay S. Khan
An Act relative to mental health awareness in higher education
02/02/2024 - Hearing scheduled for 02/02/2024 from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM in Written Testimony Only
By Representative Khan of Newton, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Kay Khan relative to mental health awareness at public higher education institutions. Higher Education.

MA H 4165 - David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf
An Act establishing a sick leave bank for Anthony Fannoh, Jr. an employee of the Department of Mental Health
12/26/2023 - Enacted and laid before the Governor
By Representative LeBoeuf of Worcester, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf, James J. O'Day and Robyn K. Kennedy for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Anthony Fannoh, Jr., an employee of the Department of Mental Health. Public Service.

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 4172 -
An Act honoring, empowering, and recognizing our servicemembers and veterans
02/08/2024 - Reporting date extended to Tuesday April 30, 2024, pending concurrence

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 4193 -
An Act to improve quality and oversight of long-term care
11/20/2023 - Read; and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means

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 4211 - Rodney M. Elliott
An Act relative to eligibility for veteran license plates
01/10/2024 - Hearing scheduled for 01/24/2024 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
By Representative Elliott of Lowell, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Rodney M. Elliott relative to eligibility for veteran license plates. Transportation.

MA H 4218 - Dylan A. Fernandes
An Act connecting veterans with access to breakthrough treatments
01/26/2024 - Hearing scheduled for 02/01/2024 from 09:00 AM-05:00 PM in Written Testimony Only
By Representative Fernandes of Falmouth, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Dylan A. Fernandes that the Executive Office of Health and Human Services be authorized to establish a program to promote, incentivize and support the development and deployment of eligible therapies among veterans and first responders. Public Health.

MA H 4317 - Adrian C. Madaro
Extension Order - Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery
04/11/2024 - Adopted, in concurrence

MA H 4392 - Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities
An Act relative to substance exposed newborns
04/18/2024 - Committee recommended bill ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

MA H 4396 - Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities
An Act relative to individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities
04/04/2024 - Read; and referred to the committee on Senate Rules

MA H 4407 - Adrian C. Madaro
Extension Order - Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery
04/11/2024 - Adopted, in concurrence

MA H 4527 - House Committee on Ways and Means
An Act relative to the special commission on state institutions for persons with disabilities
04/03/2024 - Ordered to a third reading

MA H 455 - Marjorie C. Decker
An Act relative to providing health education in schools
10/05/2023 - Hearing rescheduled to 10/11/2023 from 11:00 AM-05:00 PM in B-2
By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 455) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to providing health education in schools. Education.

MA H 458 - David F. DeCoste
An Act relative to parental rights in education
07/06/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 07/17/2023 from 11:00 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium
By Representative DeCoste of Norwell (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 458) of Carol Mattes and others relative to parental rights in education. Education.

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 467 - Carol A. Doherty
An Act expanding reasons for excused absences from school to include mental or behavioral health
03/28/2024 - Senate concurred
By Representative Doherty of Taunton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 467) of Carol A. Doherty and others relative to expanding reasons for excused absences from school to include mental or behavioral health. Education.

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
10/05/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 10/17/2023 from 11:00 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium
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 493 - Patricia A. Haddad
Resolve providing for an investigation and study by a special commission relative to child suicide
03/28/2024 - Senate concurred
By Representative Haddad of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 493) of Patricia A. Haddad, Alan Silvia and Michelle M. DuBois for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to child suicide. Education.

MA H 494 - Ryan M. Hamilton
An Act providing for mental health professionals in public schools
07/06/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 07/17/2023 from 11:00 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium
By Representative Hamilton of Methuen, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 494) of Ryan M. Hamilton relative to providing for mental health professionals in public schools. Education.

MA H 496 - James K. Hawkins
An Act implementing elementary and secondary interdisciplinary climate justice education across the Commonwealth
10/05/2023 - Hearing rescheduled to 10/11/2023 from 11:00 AM-05:00 PM in B-2
By Representative Hawkins of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 496) of James K. Hawkins and others relative to implementing elementary and secondary interdisciplinary climate justice education in the Commonwealth. Education.

MA H 497 - Meghan Kilcoyne
An Act relative to the promotion of mental health education
03/28/2024 - Senate concurred
By Representatives Higgins of Leominster and Kilcoyne of Clinton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 497) of Natalie M. Higgins, Meghan Kilcoyne and others relative to the promotion of mental health education in public schools. Education.

MA H 515 - Mary S. Keefe
An Act to ensure educational rights are upheld for incarcerated youth
05/30/2023 - Location Changed - Hearing scheduled for 06/06/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-2
By Representative Keefe of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 515) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa and others relative to educational rights for incarcerated youth. Education.

MA H 517 - Kay S. Khan
An Act relative to safer schools
11/02/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 11/13/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
By Representative Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 517) of Kay Khan and Samantha Montaño relative to school-based security personnel and the promotion of holistic school health and safety practices. Education.

MA H 532 - Jeffrey N. Roy
An Act relative to student and educator data privacy
10/20/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 10/30/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
By Representatives Lipper-Garabedian of Melrose and Roy of Franklin, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 532) of Kate Lipper-Garabedian, Jeffrey N. Roy and others relative to student and educator data privacy. Education.

MA H 536 - Samantha Montano
An Act providing for the creation of a permanent commission relative to the education of American Indian and Alaska Native residents of the Commonwealth
04/08/2024 - Accompanied a new draft, see H4519
By Representative Montaño of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 536) of Samantha Montaño and others relative to the creation of a permanent commission relative to the education of American Indian and Alaska Native residents. Education.

MA H 537 - Natalie M. Higgins
An Act relative to safety and violence education for students (the SAVE Students Act)
03/28/2024 - Senate concurred
By Representatives Moran of Lawrence and Higgins of Leominster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 537) of Frank A. Moran, Natalie M. Higgins and others relative to safety and violence education for students. Education.

MA H 543 - Tram T. Nguyen
An Act relative to health programs in schools
10/05/2023 - Hearing rescheduled to 10/11/2023 from 11:00 AM-05:00 PM in B-2
By Representative Nguyen of Andover (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 543) of Maya Schildkraut and Ivy Michaud relative to health programs in schools. Education.

MA H 555 - Edward R. Philips
An Act relative to suicide prevention in schools
03/28/2024 - Senate concurred
By Representative Philips of Sharon, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 555) of Edward R. Philips and Sally P. Kerans that the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education be authorized to offer two hours of evidence based in-service suicide awareness and prevention training once every other year to certain employees. Education.

MA H 575 - Danillo A. Sena
An Act to strengthen suicide prevention in schools
03/28/2024 - Senate concurred
By Representative Sena of Acton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 575) of Danillo A. Sena and others for legislation to strengthen suicide prevention in schools. Education.

MA H 585 - Priscila S. Sousa
An Act requiring a mental health wellness examination for all school children
07/06/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 07/17/2023 from 11:00 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium
By Representative Sousa of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 585) of Priscila S. Sousa and James C. Arena-DeRosa relative to requiring a mental health wellness examination for all school children. Education.

MA H 60 - Daniel R. Carey
An Act establishing the Massachusetts information privacy and security act
10/11/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 10/19/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium
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 613 - Bruce J. Ayers
An Act increasing the penalties for unfair and deceptive actions perpetrated against persons with disabilities and senior citizens
12/18/2023 - Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 613) of Bruce J. Ayers relative to deceptive actions perpetrated against elderly and disabled persons. Elder Affairs.

MA H 618 - Donald R. Berthiaume
An Act separating non-elderly handicapped/disabled housing from elderly housing
06/05/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 06/12/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
By Representative Berthiaume of Spencer, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 618) of Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr. for legislation to require that non-elderly handicapped and disabled people be mandated to live in separate housing facilities from elderly residents in assisted living facilities. Elder Affairs.

MA H 621 - Tackey Chan
An Act relative to mandatory reporting of elder abuse
06/05/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 06/12/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
By Representative Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 621) of Tackey Chan and others relative to mandated reporting of elder abuse. 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 630 - Danielle W. Gregoire
An Act relative to intensive case management for clinically complex older adults
04/18/2024 - Committee recommended bill ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
By Representative Gregoire of Marlborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 630) of Danielle W. Gregoire and others relative to intensive case management for clinically complex older adults. 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 636 - Sarah K. Peake
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 Representatives Lewis of Framingham and Peake of Provincetown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 636) of Jack Patrick Lewis, Sarah K. Peake and others relative to racial and ethnic status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or HIV status of seniors. Elder Affairs.

MA H 642 - Mathew J. Muratore
An Act relative to individuals from birth to age twenty-two in need of short-term inpatient skilled nursing and rehabilitation services
06/27/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 07/06/2023 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2
By Representative Muratore of Plymouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 642) of Mathew J. Muratore and others relative to short-term inpatient skilled nursing and rehabilitation services for persons twenty-two years of age or younger. 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 83 - David M. Rogers
An Act to establish the Massachusetts data privacy protection act
10/11/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 10/19/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium
By Representatives Vargas of Haverhill and Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 83) of Andres X. Vargas, David M. Rogers and Carmine Lawrence Gentile for legislation to establish the Massachusetts data privacy protection act. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.

MA H 899 - Margaret R. Scarsdale
An Act relative to liability for release of hazardous materials
01/18/2024 - Accompanied S511
By Representative Scarsdale of Pepperell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 899) of Margaret R. Scarsdale relative to liability for release of hazardous materials. Environment and Natural Resources.

MA H 936 - Tricia Farley-Bouvier
An Act providing continuity of care for mental health treatment
02/22/2024 - Reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing
By Representatives Balser of Newton and Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 936) of Ruth B. Balser, Tricia Farley-Bouvier and others relative to providing continuity of care for mental health treatment insurance coverage. Financial Services.

MA H 939 - Ruth B. Balser
An Act to update mental health parity
02/22/2024 - Reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing
By Representative Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 939) of Ruth B. Balser for legislation to update the mental health insurance parity law. Financial Services.

MA H 940 - Ruth B. Balser
An Act requiring mental health parity for disability policies
04/16/2024 - Accompanied S669
By Representative Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 940) of Ruth B. Balser and James B. Eldridge relative to mental health parity for disability policies. Financial Services.

MA H 976 - John J. Lawn
An Act requiring full health insurance coverage for individuals with vitiligo
10/31/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 11/14/2023 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 and virtual
By Representatives Consalvo of Boston and Lawn of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 976) of Rob Consalvo and John J. Lawn, Jr. for legislation to provide health insurance coverage for individuals with vitiligo. Financial Services.

MA H 984 - Jeffrey N. Roy
An Act relative to access to care for serious mental illness
04/18/2024 - Committee recommended bill ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
By Representatives Decker of Cambridge and Roy of Franklin, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 984) of Marjorie C. Decker, Jeffrey N. Roy and others relative to access to healthcare coverage for serious mental illness. Financial Services.

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 H 989 - Marjorie C. Decker
An Act for supportive care for serious mental illness
04/08/2024 - Accompanied S610
By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 989) of Marjorie C. Decker relative to healthcare insurance coverage for supportive care for serious mental illness. Financial Services.

MA H 991 - Marjorie C. Decker
An Act relative to reimbursement for recovery peer specialists
06/12/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 06/26/2023 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 and virtual
By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 991) of Marjorie C. Decker relative to reimbursement for recovery peer specialists. Financial Services.

MA HD 2285 - Maura T. Healey
An Act financing the immediate economic revitalization, community development, and housing needs of the Commonwealth
01/26/2023 - Referred to the temporary committee on House Ways and Means

MA HD 3397 - Bud L. Williams
An Act relative to missing Black women and girls in Massachusetts
06/12/2023 - Referred to the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security
By Representative Williams of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3913) of Bud L. Williams for legislation to protect Black women and girls in the Commonwealth. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

MA HD 3611 - Liz Miranda
An Act for second look
06/29/2023 - Referred to the committee on The Judiciary
By Representative Holmes of Boston and Senator Miranda, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3955) of Russell E. Holmes, Liz Miranda and Lindsay N. Sabadosa for legislation to provide for second look review of the sentences of certain incarcerated persons. The Judiciary.

MA HD 4101 - Marjorie C. Decker
An Act expanding access to mental health services
08/10/2023 - Senate concurred
By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Marjorie C. Decker and Russell E. Holmes relative to insurance coverage to expand access to mental health services. Financial Services.

MA HD 4154 -
A communication from the Commissioner of the Department of Mental Health (see Section 35 of Chapter 123 of the General Laws) submitting its annual report of facilities other than the Massachusetts Correctional Institution at Bridgewater being used for treatment of certain males and the number of persons so committed to such facilities for calendar year 2022
02/16/2023 - Placed on file

MA HD 4169 -
A communication from the Department of Correction (see Section 6 of Chapter 124 and Section 1B of Chapter 127 of the General Laws) submitting its 2021 annual report
03/06/2023 - Placed on file

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 4244 -
A communication from the Department of Mental Health (see Section 9 of Chapter 321 of the Acts of 2008) submitting the annual report for fiscal year 2022 of the Children’s Behavioral Health Knowledge Center
04/03/2023 - Placed on file

MA HD 4268 - Christine P. Barber
An Act establishing a designation of a state protection and advocacy system
05/18/2023 - Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities
By Representative Barber of Somerville, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Christine P. Barber and Samantha Montaño for legislation to establish a protection and advocacy system for investigating abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation of persons with disabilities occurring and advocating for the civil and human rights of such persons. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

MA HD 4280 - James J. O'Day
An Act relative to the well-being of new mothers and infants
06/22/2023 - Senate concurred
By Representative O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James J. O'Day relative to the mental well-being of new mothers facing criminal charges. The Judiciary.

MA HD 4285 - Peter L. Capano
An Act requiring employers to post information on veterans' benefits and services
07/24/2023 - Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs
By Representative Capano of Lynn, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Peter Capano that the Secretary of Veterans' Services be authorized to create a veterans' benefits and services notice and that certain employers be required to post said notice. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

MA HD 4288 -
A communication from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (see Section 1P of Chapter 69 of the General Laws) submitting the eighth annual report of the Safe and Supportive Schools Commission [copies of said report were forwarded to the committee on Ways and Means, committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities, committee on Education; and the committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery, as required by said law]
05/01/2023 - 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 4357 - Ryan M. Hamilton
An Act expanding licensure opportunity for school counselors
06/12/2023 - Senate concurred
By Representatives Vargas of Haverhill and Hamilton of Methuen, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Andres X. Vargas and Ryan M. Hamilton relative to expanding licensure opportunities for school counselors. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

MA HD 4367 -
A communication from the Health Connector Board of Directors (see section 3(s) of Chapter 176Q of the General Laws) submitting its approved proposal to continue with the process of amending Minimum Creditable Coverage (MCC) regulations (956 CMR 5.00-5.05), protecting access to preventative services for Commonwealth residents
06/01/2023 - 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 4386 - Katherine Lipper-Garabedian
An Act relative to assisted living facilities
06/12/2023 - Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Elder Affairs
By Representative Lipper-Garabedian of Melrose, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Kate Lipper-Garabedian relative to assisted living facilities. Elder Affairs.

MA HD 4392 -
A communication from the Department of Transitional Assistance (see item 4401-1003 of Section 2 of Chapter 126 of the Acts of 2022) submitting its report entitled: 2-Gen Economic Mobility Programs Report
06/15/2023 - 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 4454 -
A communication from the Department of Public Health (see Section 2J of Chapter 111 of the General Laws) submitting the Public Health Grant Trust Fund Report 2022
07/13/2023 - Placed on file

MA HD 4527 - Kay S. Khan
An Act relative to mental health awareness in higher education
10/16/2023 - Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Higher Education
By Representative Khan of Newton, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Kay Khan relative to mental health awareness at public higher education institutions. Higher Education.

MA HD 4543 -
A communication from the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (see Section 2YYYY of Chapter 29 of the General Laws) submitting a detailed accounting of all monies transferred, credited, ore deposited into the Substance Use Disorder Federal Reinvestment Trust Fund (SUD Trust Fund)
08/28/2023 - Placed on file

MA HD 4568 - David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf
An Act establishing a sick leave bank for Anthony Fannoh, Jr. an employee of the Department of Mental Health
11/06/2023 - Senate concurred
By Representative LeBoeuf of Worcester, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf, James J. O'Day and Robyn K. Kennedy for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Anthony Fannoh, Jr., an employee of the Department of Mental Health. Public Service.

MA HD 4604 -
A communication from the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office (see Section 47 of Chapter 94C of the General Laws) submitting a report on its fiscal year 2023 expenditures for drug rehabilitation, drug education and other anti-drug or neighborhood crime watch programs
10/05/2023 - Placed on file

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 4623 -
A communication from the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (see Chapter 309 of the Acts of 2020) on the activity, revenue and expenditures to and from the Opioid Recovery and Remediation Fund for fiscal year 2023
10/16/2023 - Placed on file

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

MA HD 4660 -
A communication from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (see Section 6A of Chapter 124 of the General Laws) submitting the Correctional Building Inventory Report for calendar years 2018-2022
11/02/2023 - Placed on file

MA HD 4661 -
A communication from the Middlesex County Restoration Center Commission (see Section 225 of Chapter 69 of the Acts of 2018) submitting its Year Five Findings and Recommendations report
11/02/2023 - Placed on file

MA HD 4687 - Dylan A. Fernandes
An Act connecting veterans with access to breakthrough treatments
12/14/2023 - Senate concurred
By Representative Fernandes of Falmouth, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Dylan A. Fernandes that the Executive Office of Health and Human Services be authorized to establish a program to promote, incentivize and support the development and deployment of eligible therapies among veterans and first responders. Public Health.

MA HD 4689 -
The annual report of the State 911 Department (under Chapter 6A of Section 18B(j) and Section 35JJ of Chapter 10 of the General Laws) for the calendar year 2022, and the Grant Expenditure Report by community for fiscal years 2021 and 2022 [copies were forwarded to the committees on Ways and Means and Public Safety and Homeland Security, as required by said law]
11/20/2023 - Placed on file

MA HD 4694 - Rodney M. Elliott
An Act relative to eligibility for veteran license plates
12/07/2023 - Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Transportation
By Representative Elliott of Lowell, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Rodney M. Elliott relative to eligibility for veteran license plates. Transportation.

MA HD 4701 - Bradley H. Jones
An Act relative to establishing a commission to study the feasibility of joining the counseling compact
01/22/2024 - Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery
By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., for legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) to study the feasibility of joining the counseling compact. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

MA HD 4704 -
The annual report of the State 911 Department (under Section 18B(j) of Chapter 6A of the General Laws) for the calendar year 2022; and the Grant Expenditure Report (under Section 35JJ of Chapter 10 of the General Laws) by community for fiscal years 2021 and 2022 [copies of the report were forwarded to the committees on Ways and Means and Public Safety and Homeland Security, as required by said law]
12/04/2023 - Placed on file

MA HD 4705 -
An annual report of the Department of Early Education and Care (under Sections 3(g), 4, 5, 10 and 13(d) of Chapter 15D of the General Laws) submitting its annual legislative report for calendar year 2022 [a copy was forwarded to the committee on Education, as required by said law]
12/04/2023 - 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 4731 - Paul J. Donato
An Act to promote transparent and equitable reimbursement for services provided by Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs)
01/11/2024 - Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Financial Services
By Representative Donato of Medford, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul J. Donato relative to health insurance reimbursements for services provided by advanced practice registered nurses. Financial Services.

MA HD 4736 -
An annual report of the Department of Mental Health (under Section 9 of Chapter 321 of the Acts of 2008) submitting the annual report of the Children’s Behavioral Health Advisory Council for calendar year 2023
12/14/2023 - 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 4749 - William M. Straus
A communication from the Massachusetts Permanent Commission on the Status of Persons with Disabilities (see Section 74(g) of Chapter 3 of the General Laws) submitting its annual report for fiscal year 2023
12/26/2023 - Placed on file

MA HD 4762 -
A communication from the State Domestic Violence Fatality Review Team (see Section 4 of Chapter 260 of the Acts of 2014) submitting its annual report for calendar year 2023
01/04/2024 - Placed on file

MA HD 4786 -
A report of the Department of Public Health (under Section 237 of Chapter 111 of the General Laws) submitting its 2023 Report on Priority Public Health Trends from the Public Health Data Warehouse
01/11/2024 - Placed on file

MA HD 4792 - Donald R. Berthiaume
An Act relative to providing for recall elections in the town of North Brookfield
01/22/2024 - Referred to the committee on Election Laws
By Representative Berthiaume of Spencer, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4272) of Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr., (by vote of the town) relative to providing for recall elections in the town of North Brookfield. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]

MA HD 4835 -
A communication from the Executive Office of Veterans' Services Reintegration Advisory Committee (see Section 77 of Chapter 177 of the Acts of 2022) entitled: An examination of suicide among veterans and their reintegration into society
01/29/2024 - Placed on file

MA HD 4924 -
A communication from the Office of the Child Advocate (see Section 2A of Chapter 38 of the General Laws) submitting its fiscal year 2022 Child Fatality Review annual report
02/20/2024 - 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 4959 -
The annual report of the Community Behavioral Health Promotion and Prevention Commission for 2023 and 2024 (under Section 219 of Chapter 6 of the General Laws) relative to preventing substance use and promoting behavioral health in the Commonwealth
02/29/2024 - Placed on file

MA S 100 - Robyn K. Kennedy
An Act establishing a special commission to study women and homelessness
02/15/2024 - Accompanied H222
By Ms. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 100) of Robyn K. Kennedy for legislation to establish a special commission to study women and homelessness. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

MA S 1000 - Adam Gomez
An Act clarifying the child advocate’s authority to access juvenile records
12/12/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 12/19/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1000) of Adam Gomez for legislation to clarify the child advocate’s authority to access juvenile records. The Judiciary.

MA S 101 - Robyn K. Kennedy
An Act relative to families and children in need of assistance
03/18/2024 - Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
By Ms. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 101) of Robyn K. Kennedy for legislation relative to families and children in need of assistance. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

MA S 1010 - Patricia D. Jehlen
An Act relative to caregiver authorization affidavits
11/07/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 11/14/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
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 1024 - Jason M. Lewis
An Act relative to the protection of vulnerable adults from sexual assault committed by mandated reporters, persons in a position of trust and providers of transportation
04/16/2024 - House concurred
By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1024) of Jason M. Lewis for legislation relative to the protection of vulnerable adults from sexual assault committed by mandated reporters, persons in a position of trust and providers of transportation. The Judiciary.

MA S 1026 - Jason M. Lewis
An Act relative to determining the best interest of children in probate and family court
11/07/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 11/14/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1026) of Jason M. Lewis for legislation to determine the best interest of children in probate and family court. The Judiciary.

MA S 1044 - Paul W. Mark
An Act prohibiting injurious operations or offering services or products that discriminate against or injure protected classes
11/28/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 12/05/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
By Mr. Mark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1044) of Paul W. Mark for legislation to prohibit injurious operations or offering services or products that discriminate against or injure protected classes. The Judiciary.

MA S 1047 - Liz Miranda
An Act establishing medical civil rights
04/16/2024 - House concurred
By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1047) of Liz Miranda, Adam Gomez, Jason M. Lewis, Jack Patrick Lewis and others for legislation to establish medical civil rights. The Judiciary.

MA S 106 - Joan B. Lovely
An Act relative to preventing sexual abuse of children and youth by adults in positions of authority or trust
10/16/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 10/23/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 106) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation relative to preventing sexual abuse of children and youth by adults in positions of authority or trust. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

MA S 109 - Joan B. Lovely
An Act relative to supported decision-making agreements for certain adults with disabilities
07/12/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 07/19/2023 from 09:30 AM-01:00 PM in A-1
By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 109) of Joan B. Lovely, Sean Garballey, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., John F. Keenan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to supported decision-making agreements for certain adults with disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

MA S 110 - Joan B. Lovely
Resolve establishing a special commission on the treatment of intellectually and developmentally disabled offenders in the criminal justice system
03/28/2024 - Referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 110) of Joan B. Lovely that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to tthe treatment of intellectually and developmentally disabled offenders in the criminal justice system. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

MA S 111 - Joan B. Lovely
An Act establishing a commission on the status of children and youth
04/08/2024 - Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently
By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 111) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation to establish a commission on the status of children and youth. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

MA S 1116 - Rebecca L. Rausch
An Act establishing a right to freedom from doxing
11/15/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 11/21/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1116) of Rebecca L. Rausch, David Allen Robertson, Simon Cataldo and Steven S. Howitt for legislation to establish a right to freedom from doxing. The Judiciary.

MA S 1122 - Bruce E. Tarr
An Act criminalizing sexual assault by fraud by a medical professional
02/12/2024 - Accompanied a new draft, see H4350
By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1122) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to criminalize sexual assault by fraud by a medical professional. The Judiciary.

MA S 1127 - Bruce E. Tarr
An Act relative to determining the best interest of children in probate and family court
11/07/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 11/14/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1127) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to determining the best interest of children in probate and family court. The Judiciary.

MA S 1130 - Bruce E. Tarr
An Act relative to parentage to promote children's security
11/07/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 11/14/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1130) of Bruce E. Tarr, Adam Scanlon and Michael J. Barrett for legislation relative to parentage to promote children's security. The Judiciary.

MA S 1142 - John C. Velis
An Act relative to the humane protection of animals
03/28/2024 - Reporting date extended to Tuesday April 30, 2024, pending concurrence
By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1142) of John C. Velis, Patrick M. O'Connor, Jack Patrick Lewis, Steven George Xiarhos and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the humane protection of animals. The Judiciary.

MA S 1152 - Cynthia Stone Creem
An Act relative to employment protections for victims of abusive behavior
01/16/2024 - Accompanied H1918
By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1152) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Patrick M. O'Connor, Michael O. Moore, James B. Eldridge and others for legislation relative to employment protections for victims of abusive behavior. Labor and Workforce Development.

MA S 1166 - Ryan C. Fattman
An Act ensuring domestic violence victims' protections for all employees in the Commonwealth
10/18/2023 - Accompanied a new draft, see S2479
By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1166) of Ryan C. Fattman, Joseph D. McKenna, Brian M. Ashe, Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure domestic violence victims' protections for all employees in the Commonwealth. Labor and Workforce Development.

MA S 1196 - Edward J. Kennedy
An Act raising employment and combating opioids through vocational education and rehabilitation (RECOVER)
03/28/2024 - Senate concurred
By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1196) of Edward J. Kennedy and Mathew J. Muratore for legislation to raise employment and combating opioids through vocational education and rehabilitation (RECOVER). Labor and Workforce Development.

MA S 120 - Susan L. Moran
An Act to eliminate disproportionality and inequities for at-risk children
03/28/2024 - Senate concurred
By Ms. Moran, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 120) of Susan L. Moran, Joanne M. Comerford, James B. Eldridge and Mark C. Montigny for legislation to eliminate disproportionality and inequities for at-risk children. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

MA S 1234 - Michael D. Brady
An Act to provide more focused care to individuals suffering from mental health and substance related disabilities
02/12/2024 - Accompanied a study order, see S2642
By Mr. Brady, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1234) of Michael D. Brady for legislation to provide more focused care to individuals suffering from mental health and substance related disabilities. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

MA S 1235 - William N. Brownsberger
An Act to Protect Patient Rights and Safety and to Promote Accountability by Preventing Misuse and Abuse
02/12/2024 - Accompanied a study order, see S2642
By Mr. Brownsberger (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1235) of Marie Winfield for legislation to protect public health, promote accountability and prevent the violation of individual rights through the misuse, abuse and the violation of law. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

MA S 1236 - William N. Brownsberger
An Act relative to benzodiazepines and non-benzodiazepine hypnotics
04/16/2024 - Referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently
By Mr. Brownsberger, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1236) of William N. Brownsberger for legislation relative to benzodiazepines and non-benzodiazepine hypnotics. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

MA S 1237 - Joanne M. Comerford
An Act relative to student mental health
03/07/2024 - 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. 1237) of Joanne M. Comerford, Jack Patrick Lewis, Susannah M. Whipps, Vanna Howard and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to student mental health. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

MA S 1238 - Joanne M. Comerford
An Act establishing peer-run respite centers throughout the Commonwealth
04/11/2024 - Senate concurred
By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1238) of Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to establish peer-run respite centers throughout the Commonwealth. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

MA S 1239 - Cynthia Stone Creem
An Act to transfer Bridgewater State Hospital from the Department of Corrections to the Department of Mental Health
04/11/2024 - Senate concurred
By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1239) of Cynthia Stone Creem and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to transfer Bridgewater State Hospital from the Department of Corrections to the Department of Mental Health. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

MA S 1240 - Brendan P. Crighton
An Act to educate on prescription opioids
04/18/2024 - Accompanied H1983
By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1240) of Brendan P. Crighton for legislation to educate on prescription opioids. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

MA S 1241 - John J. Cronin
An Act to strengthen emergency restraint for persons suffering dangerous or violent mental illness
02/12/2024 - Accompanied a study order, see S2642
By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1241) of John J. Cronin for legislation to strengthen emergency restraint for persons suffering dangerous or violent mental illness. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

MA S 1242 - Julian Cyr
An Act relative to preventing overdose deaths and increasing access to treatment
04/18/2024 - Referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1242) of Julian Cyr, Joanne M. Comerford, Jack Patrick Lewis, Vanna Howard and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to preventing overdose deaths and increasing access to treatment. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

MA S 1243 - Julian Cyr
An Act relative to harm reduction and racial justice
04/11/2024 - Senate concurred
By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1243) of Julian Cyr, Liz Miranda, Vanna Howard and Lindsay N. Sabadosa for legislation relative to harm reduction and racial justice. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

MA S 1244 - Julian Cyr
An Act building resiliency in communities through mental health
04/11/2024 - Senate concurred
By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1244) of Julian Cyr for legislation to build resiliency in communities through mental health. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

MA S 1245 - Paul R. Feeney
An Act studying the mental health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on frontline, direct care nurses
02/12/2024 - Accompanied a study order, see S2642
By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1245) of Paul R. Feeney for legislation to study the mental health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on frontline, direct care nurses. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

MA S 1246 - Cindy F. Friedman
An Act to provide more timely treatment of inpatient mental health care
04/11/2024 - Senate concurred
By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1246) of Cindy F. Friedman, Rebecca L. Rausch and Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to provide more timely treatment of inpatient mental health care. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

MA S 1247 - Cindy F. Friedman
An Act ensuring access to addiction services
04/18/2024 - Accompanied H1966
By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1247) of Cindy F. Friedman, Rebecca L. Rausch, Michael J. Barrett, Lydia Edwards and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure access to addiction services. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

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 1249 - Cindy F. Friedman
An Act relative to reducing administrative burden
04/11/2024 - Senate concurred
By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1249) of Cindy F. Friedman for legislation relative to reducing administrative burden. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

MA S 1250 - Adam Gomez
An Act to establish a commission to study substance use disorder and treatment disparities in the minority community
02/12/2024 - Accompanied a study order, see S2642
By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1250) of Adam Gomez for legislation to establish a commission to study substance use disorder and treatment disparities in the minority community. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

MA S 1251 - John F. Keenan
An Act strengthening prescription drug safety and drug stewardship
03/14/2024 - Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing
By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1251) of John F. Keenan for legislation to strengthen prescription drug safety and drug stewardship. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

MA S 1252 - John F. Keenan
An Act regarding consistent care for addiction rooted in evidence
04/18/2024 - Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1252) of John F. Keenan, Ruth B. Balser and Jason M. Lewis for legislation relative to consistent care for addiction rooted in evidence. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

MA S 1253 - John F. Keenan
An Act to remove administrative barriers to behavioral health services
04/11/2024 - Senate concurred
By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1253) of John F. Keenan, Adam Scanlon and James B. Eldridge for legislation to remove administrative barriers to behavioral health services. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

MA S 1254 - Edward J. Kennedy
An Act to inform prescribers of non-opioid alternative care
02/12/2024 - Accompanied a study order, see S2642
By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1254) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation to inform prescribers of non-opioid alternative care. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

MA S 1255 - Edward J. Kennedy
An Act to enhance patient education and informed consent before issuance of opioids
04/11/2024 - Senate concurred
By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1255) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation to enhance patient education and informed consent before issuance of opioids. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

MA S 1256 - Edward J. Kennedy
Resolve to ensure delivery of mental health services to adults with acute mental illness
02/12/2024 - Accompanied a study order, see S2642
By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 1256) of Edward J. Kennedy that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to ensure delivery of mental health services to adults with acute mental illness. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

MA S 1257 - Edward J. Kennedy
An Act relative to requiring insurance providers cover a minimum of 30 days for in-patient substance abuse treatment
02/12/2024 - Accompanied a study order, see S2642
By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1257) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation to require insurance providers cover a minimum of 30 days for in-patient substance abuse treatment. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

MA S 1258 - Robyn K. Kennedy
An Act providing appropriate care for certain populations
02/12/2024 - Accompanied a study order, see S2642
By Ms. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1258) of Robyn K. Kennedy, David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf, Jack Patrick Lewis, Erika Uyterhoeven and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide appropriate care for certain populations. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

MA S 1259 - Jason M. Lewis
An Act relative to the establishment of and payments into an opioid stewardship fund
02/12/2024 - Accompanied a study order, see S2642
By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1259) of Jason M. Lewis and Marian T. Ryan for legislation relative to the establishment of and payments into an opioid stewardship fund. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

MA S 1260 - Liz Miranda
An Act expanding access to trauma informed care and mental health first aid training
02/12/2024 - Accompanied a study order, see S2642
By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1260) of Liz Miranda for legislation to expand access to trauma informed care and mental health first aid training. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

MA S 1261 - Liz Miranda
An Act to expand equitable perinatal mental health services
04/11/2024 - Senate concurred
By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1261) of Liz Miranda, Sal N. DiDomenico, Jason M. Lewis, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and other members of the General Court for legislation to expand equitable perinatal mental health services. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

MA S 1262 - Liz Miranda
An Act relative to recovery housing in environmental justice communities
02/12/2024 - Accompanied a study order, see S2642
By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1262) of Liz Miranda for legislation relative to recovery housing in environmental justice communities. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

MA S 1263 - Susan L. Moran
An Act regulating the safe use of psilocybin
02/12/2024 - Accompanied a study order, see S2642
By Ms. Moran, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1263) of Susan L. Moran for legislation to regulate the safe use of psilocybin. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

MA S 1264 - Patrick M. O'Connor
An Act establishing a special commission to study the prevention of heroin trafficking
02/12/2024 - Accompanied a study order, see S2642
By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1264) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to establish a special commission to study the prevention of heroin trafficking. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

MA S 1265 - Patrick M. O'Connor
An Act to increase substance use prevention and awareness and reduce overdose abandonment
03/14/2024 - 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. 1265) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to increase substance use prevention and awareness and reduce overdose abandonment. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

MA S 1266 - Patrick M. O'Connor
An Act relative to PANDAS/PANS
04/18/2024 - Accompanied H1975
By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1266) of Patrick M. O'Connor and Jason M. Lewis for legislation relative to PANDAS/PANS. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

MA S 1267 - Jacob R. Oliveira
An Act expanding access to mental health services
02/12/2024 - Accompanied a study order, see S2642
By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1267) of Jacob R. Oliveira for legislation to expand access to mental health services. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

MA S 1268 - Marc R. Pacheco
An Act relative to creating intensive stabilization and treatment units within the Department of Mental Health
04/11/2024 - Senate concurred
By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1268) of Marc R. Pacheco, Adam Scanlon, Jack Patrick Lewis, Paul R. Feeney and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to creating intensive stabilization and treatment units within the Department of Mental Health. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

MA S 1269 - Marc R. Pacheco
An Act relative to creating a pilot program to transfer high acuity behavioral health and dual diagnosis patients away from overcrowded emergency departments
03/14/2024 - Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing
By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1269) of Marc R. Pacheco, Adam Scanlon, Jack Patrick Lewis, Paul R. Feeney and others for legislation relative to creating a pilot program to transfer high acuity behavioral health and dual diagnosis patients away from overcrowded emergency departments. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

MA S 1270 - Bruce E. Tarr
An Act relative to protective custody
02/12/2024 - Accompanied a study order, see S2642
By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1270) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to protective custody. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

MA S 1271 - Bruce E. Tarr
An Act relative to fetal opioid drug exposure
03/14/2024 - Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing
By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1271) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to fetal opioid drug exposure. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

MA S 1272 - Walter F. Timilty
An Act relative to non-opioid alternatives in pain treatment
04/11/2024 - Senate concurred
By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1272) of Walter F. Timilty for legislation relative to non-opioid alternatives in pain treatment. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

MA S 1273 - John C. Velis
An Act relative to the mental health of children in schools
04/11/2024 - Senate concurred
By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1273) of John C. Velis, Mark C. Montigny, James K. Hawkins, Patrick M. O'Connor and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the mental health of children in schools. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

MA S 1274 - John C. Velis
An Act relative to Narcan availability in schools
03/14/2024 - Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1274) of John C. Velis for legislation relative to Narcan availability in schools. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

MA S 1275 - John C. Velis
An Act establishing a commission to study the availability of a continuum of care for persons
02/12/2024 - Accompanied a study order, see S2642
By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1275) of John C. Velis for legislation establishing a commission to study the availability of a continuum of care for persons with substance use disorder. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

MA S 1276 - John C. Velis
An Act to address mental health and substance use needs
02/12/2024 - Accompanied a study order, see S2642
By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1276) of John C. Velis for legislation to address mental health and substance use needs. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

MA S 1331 - Joanne M. Comerford
An Act relative to end of life options
03/28/2024 - Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing
By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1331) of Joanne M. Comerford, Anne M. Gobi, Mindy Domb, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to end of life options. Public Health.

MA S 1361 - Lydia Edwards
An Act promoting patient safety and equitable access to care
07/21/2023 - Hearing canceled – new hearing TBD
By Ms. Edwards, a petition (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. Public Health.

MA S 1363 - Ryan C. Fattman
Resolve establishing a special commission to broaden the availability of naloxone
02/15/2024 - Accompanied a study order, see S2648
By Mr. Fattman, a petition (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. Public Health.

MA S 1375 - Cindy F. Friedman
An Act relative to postpartum depression screening
04/18/2024 - House concurred
By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1375) of Cindy F. Friedman, Rebecca L. Rausch, Patrick M. O'Connor, Vanna Howard and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to postpartum depression screening. Public Health.

MA S 1379 - Adam Gomez
An Act to improve oral health for all Massachusetts residents
04/18/2024 - House concurred
By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1379) of Adam Gomez, Jason M. Lewis, Sal N. DiDomenico and James B. Eldridge for legislation to improve oral health for all Massachusetts residents. Public Health.

MA S 1398 - Jason M. Lewis
An Act supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities including autism
06/27/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 07/06/2023 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2
By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1398) of Jason M. Lewis, Michael O. Moore, Michael D. Brady, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities including autism. Public Health.

MA S 1407 - Paul W. Mark
An Act to create equitable approaches to public health
07/21/2023 - Hearing canceled – new hearing TBD
By Mr. Mark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1407) of Paul W. Mark for legislation to create equitable approaches to public health. Public Health.

MA S 1411 - Paul W. Mark
An Act to review hospitalization and emergency restraints in involuntary commitment
02/15/2024 - Accompanied a study order, see S2648
By Mr. Mark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1411) of Paul W. Mark for legislation to review hospitalization and emergency restraints in involuntary commitment. Public Health.

MA S 1415 - Liz Miranda
An Act relative to birthing justice in the Commonwealth
04/18/2024 - House concurred
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 1434 - Susan L. Moran
An Act establishing the human service transportation (HST) consumer advisory board
07/21/2023 - Hearing canceled – new hearing TBD
By Ms. Moran, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1434) of Susan L. Moran, Mindy Domb, Brian M. Ashe, James B. Eldridge and others for legislation to establish the human service transportation (HST) consumer advisory board. Public Health.

MA S 1435 - Susan L. Moran
An Act authorizing pharmacists to provide opioid use disorder treatment
02/15/2024 - Accompanied a study order, see S2648
By Ms. Moran, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1435) of Susan L. Moran and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to authorize pharmacists to provide opioid use disorder treatment. Public Health.

MA S 1442 - Patrick M. O'Connor
An Act establishing a special commission to find the best practices to promote education, awareness, and prevention of Lyme disease
02/15/2024 - Accompanied a study order, see S2648
By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1442) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to establish a special commission to find the best practices to promote education, awareness, and prevention of Lyme disease. Public Health.

MA S 1446 - Patrick M. O'Connor
An Act relative to acupuncture detoxification specialists
02/01/2024 - Accompanied H2162
By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1446) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Jack Patrick Lewis and Anne M. Gobi for legislation relative to acupuncture detoxification specialists. Public Health.

MA S 1470 - Bruce E. Tarr
An Act relative to personal health information portability and accessibility
06/27/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 07/06/2023 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2
By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1470) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to personal health information portability and accessibility. Public Health.

MA S 1493 - Cynthia Stone Creem
An Act relative to rehabilitation, re-entry, and human rights for incarcerated persons
04/16/2024 - Reporting date extended to Wednesday May 8, 2024, pending concurrence
By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1493) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Joanne M. Comerford, John J. Cronin, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to rehabilitation, re-entry, and human rights for incarcerated persons. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

MA S 1511 - James B. Eldridge
An Act to provide criminal justice reform protections to all prisoners in segregated confinement
04/16/2024 - Reporting date extended to Wednesday May 8, 2024, pending concurrence
By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1511) of James B. Eldridge, Liz Miranda, Michael J. Barrett, Vanna Howard and others for legislation to provide criminal justice reform protections to all prisoners in segregated confinement. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

MA S 1533 - Patricia D. Jehlen
An Act establishing a commission to review substance use in correctional facilities
04/16/2024 - Reporting date extended to Wednesday May 8, 2024, pending concurrence
By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1533) of Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to establishing a commission to review substance use in correctional facilities. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

MA S 1538 - Jason M. Lewis
An Act requiring health care facilities to develop and implement programs to prevent workplace violence
04/16/2024 - Reporting date extended to Wednesday May 8, 2024, pending concurrence
By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1538) of Jason M. Lewis and Steven S. Howitt for legislation to require health care facilities to develop and implement programs to prevent workplace violence. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

MA S 1544 - Liz Miranda
An Act to promote equitable access to parole
04/16/2024 - Reporting date extended to Wednesday May 8, 2024, pending concurrence
By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1544) of Liz Miranda for legislation to promote equitable access to parole. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

MA S 1546 - Liz Miranda
An Act establishing the Massachusetts correctional officer accountability and standards training Commission
04/16/2024 - Reporting date extended to Wednesday May 8, 2024, pending concurrence
By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1546) of Liz Miranda, William N. Brownsberger and Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to establish the Massachusetts correctional officer accountability and standards training Commission. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

MA S 1565 - Michael O. Moore
An Act relative to sheriffs
04/16/2024 - Reporting date extended to Wednesday May 8, 2024, pending concurrence
By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1565) of Michael O. Moore for legislation relative to sheriffs. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

MA S 1567 - Michael O. Moore
Resolve establishing a special commission to study technology to monitor and protect individuals in law enforcement custody
04/16/2024 - Reporting date extended to Wednesday May 8, 2024, pending concurrence
By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 1567) of Michael O. Moore that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission to study technology to monitor and protect individuals in law enforcement custody. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

MA S 1570 - Susan L. Moran
An Act relative to the well-being of law enforcement officers after involvement in a critical incident
04/16/2024 - Reporting date extended to Wednesday May 8, 2024, pending concurrence
By Ms. Moran, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1570) of Susan L. Moran for legislation relative to the well-being of law enforcement officers after involvement in a critical incident. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

MA S 158 - Sal N. DiDomenico
An Act relative to applied behavior analysts
06/02/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 06/12/2023 from 01:00 PM-04:00 PM in B-2
By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 158) of Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation relative to applied behavior analysts. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

MA S 1580 - Rebecca L. Rausch
An Act relative to health education in women's correctional institutions
01/16/2024 - Hearing scheduled for 01/23/2024 from 11:00 AM-05:00 PM in B-2
By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1580) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation relative to health education in women's correctional institutions. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

MA S 1602 - Walter F. Timilty
An Act creating a behavioral health emergency response pilot program
04/16/2024 - Reporting date extended to Wednesday May 8, 2024, pending concurrence
By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1602) of Walter F. Timilty for legislation to create a behavioral health emergency response pilot program. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

MA S 1637 - John J. Cronin
An Act relative to the disability or death caused by post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
03/04/2024 - Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1637) of John J. Cronin for legislation relative to a post-traumatic stress disorder presumption for certain retirement benefits. Public Service.

MA S 1645 - Sal N. DiDomenico
An Act relative to disability or death caused by post-traumatic stress disorder
03/04/2024 - Accompanied S1637
By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1645) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Susannah M. Whipps, Vanna Howard and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the disability or death caused by post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Public Service.

MA S 1711 - Patrick M. O'Connor
An Act allowing Joseph Barbati, a retired member of the Massachusetts Trial Court, an accidental disability retirement option
07/13/2023 - 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. 1711) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to allow Joseph Barbati, a retired member of the Massachusetts Trial Court, an accidental disability retirement option. Public Service.

MA S 1736 - Bruce E. Tarr
An Act relative to disability pensions for public safety employees who are victims of violence
03/07/2024 - Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1736) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to disability pensions for public safety employees who are victims of violence. Public Service.

MA S 174 - Barry R. Finegold
An Act to protect patient privacy and prevent unfair and deceptive advertising of pregnancy-related services
07/17/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 07/24/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-2
By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 174) of Barry R. Finegold for legislation to protect patient privacy and prevent unfair and deceptive advertising of pregnancy-related services. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

MA S 1820 - Paul R. Feeney
Resolve to establish a commission to report on the Moral Budget
10/03/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 10/11/2023 from 11:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2
By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 1820) of Paul R. Feeney that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to evaluate and report on the impact that passage of the People’s Budget would have on Massachusetts. Revenue.

MA S 184 - Robyn K. Kennedy
An Act relative to consumer health data
06/15/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 06/26/2023 from 01:00 PM-04:00 PM in B-2
By Ms. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 184) of Robyn K. Kennedy, Jacob R. Oliveira, Jason M. Lewis and Lindsay N. Sabadosa for legislation relative to consumer health data. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

MA S 1864 - Jason M. Lewis
An Act related to a universal basic income pilot
10/03/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 10/11/2023 from 11:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2
By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1864) of Jason M. Lewis for legislation relative to a universal basic income pilot. Revenue.

MA S 1892 - Susan L. Moran
An Act taxing the mental health impacts of social media
03/14/2024 - Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
By Ms. Moran, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1892) of Susan L. Moran for legislation to tax the mental health impacts of social media. Revenue.

MA S 1924 - Rebecca L. Rausch
An Act relative to mental health promotion through realistic advertising images
06/01/2023 - Location Changed - Hearing scheduled for 06/06/2023 from 11:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-2
By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1924) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation relative to mental health promotion through realistic advertising images. 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 1990 - Sal N. DiDomenico
An Act relative to language access and inclusion
10/30/2023 - 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. 1990) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Rebecca L. Rausch, Joanne M. Comerford, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to language access and inclusion. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

MA S 210 - Pavel M. Payano
An Act expanding licensure opportunity for school counselors
06/02/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 06/12/2023 from 01:00 PM-04:00 PM in B-2
By Mr. Payano, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 210) of Pavel M. Payano for legislation to expand licensure opportunity for school counselors. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

MA S 2160 - Patrick M. O'Connor
An Act relative to the impact of natural gas transfer facilities on public health
04/08/2024 - Accompanied a study order, see S2719
By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2160) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to the impact of natural gas transfer facilities on public health. 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 223 - Bruce E. Tarr
An Act to ensure the health and safety of the commonwealth’s students and educators
03/14/2024 - Senate concurred
By Mr. Tarr (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 223) of David Frenkel for legislation to ensure the health and safety of the commonwealth’s students and educators. Emergency Preparedness and Management.

MA S 2248 - John F. Keenan
An Act directing the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority to place naloxone at Red Line stations
03/28/2024 - Senate concurred
By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2248) of John F. Keenan for legislation to direct the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority to place naloxone at Red Line stations. Transportation.

MA S 2253 - Jason M. Lewis
An Act to strengthen the review process for a medically conditioned license to operate a motor vehicle
05/24/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 06/13/2023 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-2
By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2253) of Jason M. Lewis for legislation to strengthen the review process for a medically conditioned license to operate a motor vehicle. Transportation.

MA S 227 - Barry R. Finegold
An Act establishing the Massachusetts Information Privacy and Security Act
11/06/2023 - 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 2323 - Barry R. Finegold
An Act establishing a commission on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
02/08/2024 - Reporting date extended to Tuesday April 30, 2024, pending concurrence
By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2323) of Barry R. Finegold for legislation to establish a commission on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

MA S 2398 - Joan B. Lovely
An Act relative to the well-being of new mothers and infants
02/08/2024 - Accompanied a study order, see S2612
By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2398) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation relative to the well-being of new mothers and infants. The Judiciary.

MA S 240 - Nick Collins
An Act relative to mental health education
03/28/2024 - Senate concurred
By Mr. Collins, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 240) of Nick Collins for legislation relative to mental health education. Education.

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 2426 - Senate Committee on Ways and Means
An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2023 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects
07/26/2023 - Reprinted, as amended, see S2428

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 2434 - James B. Eldridge
An Act establishing a designation of a state protection and advocacy system
02/15/2024 - Accompanied a study order, see S2645
By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2434) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James B. Eldridge for legislation to establish a designation of a state protection and advocacy system. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

MA S 2444 - Jacob R. Oliveira
An Act providing for recall elections in the town of Granby
11/29/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 12/05/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2444) of Jacob R. Oliveira, Daniel R. Carey and Mindy Domb (by vote of the town) for legislation to provide for recall elections in the town of Granby. Election Laws. [Local approval received]

MA S 2451 - Cynthia Stone Creem
An Act relative to increasing opportunities for employment in professional licensure
10/06/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 10/16/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-1
By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Liz Miranda and Estela A. Reyes for legislation to further regulate professional and occupational licensing. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

MA S 2456 - Nick Collins
An Act relative to the employment of persons with disabilities
02/29/2024 - Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
By Mr. Collins, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2456) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Nick Collins, Joan B. Lovely, James B. Eldridge, Patrick M. O'Connor and others for legislation relative to the employment of persons with disabilities. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

MA S 2473 - Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
An Act expanding licensure opportunity for school counselors
10/19/2023 - Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules
Senate, October 19, 2023 -- The committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 210) of Pavel M. Payano for legislation to expand licensure opportunity for school counselors; and (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Andres X. Vargas and Ryan M. Hamilton relative to expanding licensure opportunities for school counselors, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2473).

MA S 2475 - Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
An Act relative to the licensure of behavior analysts
10/19/2023 - Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
Senate, October 19, 2023 --The committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 158) of Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation relative to applied behavior analysts; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 271) of Tackey Chan and Sal N. DiDomenico relative to the licensure of behavior analysts, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2475).

MA S 2479 - Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development
An Act ensuring domestic violence victims' protections for all employees in the Commonwealth
10/19/2023 - Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
Senate, October 19, 2023 -- The committee on Labor and Workforce Development, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1166) of Ryan C. Fattman, Joseph D. McKenna, Brian M. Ashe, Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure domestic violence victims' protections for all employees in the Commonwealth; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1919) of Joseph D. McKenna, Ryan C. Fattman and others relative to employment protections for domestic violence victims, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2479).

MA S 2492 - Joint Committee on Health Care Financing
An Act relative to pharmaceutical access, costs and transparency
11/15/2023 - Read second
Senate, October 30, 2023 -- The committee on Health Care Financing, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 732) of John J. Cronin for legislation to promote comprehensive transparency in the pharmaceutical industry; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 749) of Cindy F. Friedman, Rebecca L. Rausch, Susannah M. Whipps, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to pharmaceutical access, costs and transparency; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 767) of Jason M. Lewis for legislation to define modest meals and refreshments in prescriber education settings; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 778) of Paul W. Mark for legislation to bring down the cost of prescription drugs; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 783) of Mark C. Montigny and Michael J. Barrett for legislation to promote transparency and prevent price gouging of pharmaceutical drug prices; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 784) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation relative to coverage for chronic illness; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 797) of Jacob R. Oliveira for legislation to bring down the cost of prescription drugs; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 619) of Nicholas A. Boldyga relative to establishing a prescription drug rebate program for seniors; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1176) of Edward F. Coppinger and others relative to promoting comprehensive transparency in the pharmaceutical industry; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1201) of Kate Hogan relative to the pricing of prescription drugs; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1205) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others that the Health Policy Commission and health insurers create listings of certain high cost prescription drugs and that the Attorney General require drug manufacturers to provide information to justify increases in costs; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1206) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to contracts between the MassHealth program and pharmaceutical benefit managers; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1215) of John J. Lawn, Jr., and others relative to pharmacy benefit managers; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1246) of William M. Straus relative to drug prices paid by carriers; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1247) of Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida, Michael J. Soter and David F. DeCoste relative to pharmacy benefit managers reimbursements to pharmacies in the Commonwealth, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2492).

MA S 2499 - Senate Committee on Ways and Means
An Act relative to pharmaceutical access, costs and transparency
11/15/2023 - Senate Bills in the Third Reading amendment, striking out all after the enacting clause and inserting in place thereof the text of S2520

MA S 25 - Cynthia Stone Creem
An Act establishing the Massachusetts Data Privacy Protection Act
10/11/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 10/19/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium
By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 25) of Cynthia Stone Creem and Jason M. Lewis for legislation to establish the Massachusetts Data Privacy Protection Act. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.

MA S 2502 - Michael J. Rodrigues
Supplemental appropriations amendment
11/13/2023 - Order relative to subject matter adopted
Senate, November 13, 2023 -- Text of the Senate amendment (Senator Rodrigues) to the House bill making appropriations for the fiscal year 2023 for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects (House, No. 4171)

MA S 2520 - Senate Committee on Bills in the Third Reading
An Act relative to pharmaceutical access, costs and transparency
11/20/2023 - Read; and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

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 2543 - Senate Committee on Ways and Means
An Act relative to fentanyl test strips
01/04/2024 - Passed to be engrossed -see Roll Call #102 (Yeas 39 to Nays 0)
Senate, January 2, 2024 -- The committee on Senate Ways and Means, to whom was referred the Senate Bill relative to fentanyl test strips (Senate, No. 2458),- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 2543).

MA S 2555 - Nick Collins
An Act preventing overdoses in the commonwealth
04/11/2024 - Senate concurred
By Mr. Collins, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2555) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Nick Collins for legislation to prevent overdoses in the commonwealth. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

MA S 2572 - Cynthia Stone Creem
An Act to sensibly address firearm violence through effective reform
02/01/2024 - See H4139
Senate, January 25, 2024 -- Text of the Senate amendment (Senator Creem) to the House Bill modernizing firearm laws (House, No. 4139).

MA S 2642 - Joint Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery
Order relative to authorizing the joint committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery to make an investigation and study of certain current Senate documents relative to mental health, substance use and recovery matters.
02/15/2024 - Discharged to the committee on Senate Rules
Senate, February 12, 2024 -- The committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1234) of Michael D. Brady for legislation to provide more focused care to individuals suffering from mental health and substance related disabilities; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1235) of Marie Winfield for legislation to protect public health, promote accountability and prevent the violation of individual rights through the misuse, abuse and the violation of law; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1241) of John J. Cronin for legislation to strengthen emergency restraint for persons suffering dangerous or violent mental illness; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1245) of Paul R. Feeney for legislation to study the mental health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on frontline, direct care nurses; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1250) of Adam Gomez for legislation to establish a commission to study substance use disorder and treatment disparities in the minority community; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1254) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation to inform prescribers of non-opioid alternative care; (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 1256) of Edward J. Kennedy that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to ensure delivery of mental health services to adults with acute mental illness; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1257) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation to require insurance providers cover a minimum of 30 days for in-patient substance abuse treatment; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1258) of Robyn K. Kennedy, David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf, Jack Patrick Lewis, Erika Uyterhoeven and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide appropriate care for certain populations; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1259) of Jason M. Lewis and Marian T. Ryan for legislation relative to the establishment of and payments into an opioid stewardship fund; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1260) of Liz Miranda for legislation to expand access to trauma informed care and mental health first aid training; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1262) of Liz Miranda for legislation relative to recovery housing in environmental justice communities; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1263) of Susan L. Moran for legislation to regulate the safe use of psilocybin; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1264) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to establish a special commission to study the prevention of heroin trafficking; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1267) of Jacob R. Oliveira for legislation to expand access to mental health services; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1270) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to protective custody; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1275) of John C. Velis for legislation establishing a commission to study the availability of a continuum of care for persons with substance use disorder; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1276) of John C. Velis for legislation to address mental health and substance use needs, report the accompanying Order (Senate, No. 2642).

MA S 2669 - Joint Committee on Education
An Act relative to recovery high schools
04/01/2024 - Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
April 1, 2024 -- The committee on Education, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 315) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation relative to recovery high schools, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2669).

MA S 2678 - Joint Committee on Higher Education
An Act establishing a behavioral health workforce center of excellence.
04/01/2024 - Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
April 1, 2024 -- The committee on Higher Education, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 829) of John F. Keenan and Michael O. Moore for legislation to establish a behavioral health workforce center of excellence; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1275) of Kay Khan, Kate Donaghue and others for legislation to establish a behavioral health workforce center of excellence at a state or community college, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2678).

MA S 2681 - Joint Committee on Public Health
An Act relative to recovery coach licensure
04/11/2024 - Senate concurred
March 14, 2024 -- The committee on Public Health, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1388) of John F. Keenan, Lydia Edwards, John C. Velis, Kay Khan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to recovery coach licensure, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2681).

MA S 276 - Barry R. Finegold
An Act relative to safety and violence education for students (the SAVE Students Act)
03/28/2024 - Senate concurred
By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 276) of Barry R. Finegold and Vanna Howard for legislation relative to safety and violence education for students (the SAVE Students Act). Education.

MA S 280 - Barry R. Finegold
An Act relative to student and educator data privacy
10/20/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 10/30/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 280) of Barry R. Finegold for legislation relative to student and educator data privacy. 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
10/05/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 10/17/2023 from 11:00 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium
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 313 - Joan B. Lovely
An Act relative to supporting survivors of child sexual abuse
04/16/2024 - House concurred
By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 313) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation relative to supporting survivors of child sexual abuse. Education.

MA S 315 - Joan B. Lovely
An Act relative to recovery high schools
04/01/2024 - Accompanied a new draft, see S2669
By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 315) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation relative to recovery high schools. Education.

MA S 318 - Liz Miranda
An Act providing for the creation of a permanent commission relative to the education of American Indian and Alaska Native residents of the Commonwealth
10/05/2023 - Hearing rescheduled to 10/11/2023 from 11:00 AM-05:00 PM in B-2
By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 318) of Liz Miranda, Joanne M. Comerford, Lydia Edwards, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a permanent commission on American Indian and Alaska Native education. Education.

MA S 342 - Pavel M. Payano
An Act relative to substance use education in public schools
03/28/2024 - Senate concurred
By Mr. Payano, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 342) of Pavel M. Payano for legislation relative to substance use education in public schools. Education.

MA S 346 - Rebecca L. Rausch
An Act ensuring access to mental health supports in K-12 schools
03/28/2024 - Senate concurred
By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 346) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Lydia Edwards and James B. Eldridge for legislation to ensuring access to mental health supports in K-12 schools. Education.

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 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 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 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 396 - Jacob R. Oliveira
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 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 399 - Rebecca L. Rausch
An Act protecting the rights of older adults and people with disabilities
06/05/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 06/12/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
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 403 - Bruce E. Tarr
An Act to improve resilience in older adults and people with disabilities during public health, environmental or technological emergencies
06/05/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 06/12/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
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 48 - Julian Cyr
An Act relative to cannabis use by first responders
02/20/2024 - Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 48) of Julian Cyr for legislation relative to cannabis use by first responders. Cannabis Policy.

MA S 511 - Edward J. Kennedy
An Act relative to liability for release of hazardous materials
01/18/2024 - Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 511) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation relative to liability for release of hazardous materials. Environment and Natural Resources.

MA S 583 - Bruce E. Tarr
An Act relative to liability for release of hazardous materials
01/18/2024 - Accompanied S511
By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 583) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to liability for release of hazardous materials. Environment and Natural Resources.

MA S 593 - Nick Collins
An Act relative to mental health providers
03/07/2024 - Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing
By Mr. Collins, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 593) of Nick Collins for legislation relative to mental health providers. Financial Services.

MA S 596 - Joanne M. Comerford
An Act relative to trans-inclusive health care access
02/12/2024 - Accompanied a study order, see S2636
By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 596) of Joanne M. Comerford, Jack Patrick Lewis, Jason M. Lewis, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to trans-inclusive health care access. Financial Services.

MA S 610 - John J. Cronin
An Act for supportive care for serious mental illness
04/08/2024 - Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 610) of John J. Cronin and Vanna Howard for legislation relative to supportive care for serious mental illness. Financial Services.

MA S 613 - John J. Cronin
An Act relative to community behavioral health centers
03/28/2024 - Reporting date extended to Saturday June 1, 2024, pending concurrence
By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 613) of John J. Cronin and Michael O. Moore for legislation relative to community behavioral health centers. Financial Services.

MA S 631 - James B. Eldridge
An Act relative to access to care for serious mental illness
04/18/2024 - Accompanied H984
By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 631) of James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to access to care for serious mental illness. Financial Services.

MA S 649 - Anne M. Gobi
An Act relative to increasing consumer access to licensed rehabilitation counselors
10/31/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 11/14/2023 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 and virtual
By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 649) of Anne M. Gobi and Hannah Kane for legislation relative to increase consumer access to licensed rehabilitation counselors. Financial Services.

MA S 657 - John F. Keenan
An Act providing continuity of care for mental health treatment
03/11/2024 - Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing
By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 657) of John F. Keenan and Ruth B. Balser for legislation to provide continuity of care for mental health treatment insurance coverage. Financial Services.

MA S 658 - John F. Keenan
An Act relative to dual diagnosis treatment coverage
04/16/2024 - Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 658) of John F. Keenan and James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to dual diagnosis treatment coverage. Financial Services.

MA S 661 - John F. Keenan
Resolve establishing a commission to encourage acceptance of insurance by outpatient mental health providers
02/12/2024 - Accompanied a study order, see S2636
By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 661) of John F. Keenan that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to encourage acceptance of insurance by outpatient mental health providers. Financial Services.

MA S 666 - Jason M. Lewis
An Act establishing collective bargaining rights for TNC drivers
10/31/2023 - Hearing rescheduled to 11/06/2023 from 10:30 AM-06:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium
By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 666) of Jason M. Lewis, Liz Miranda, Marc R. Pacheco, James K. Hawkins and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish collective bargaining rights for TNC drivers. Financial Services.

MA S 669 - Joan B. Lovely
An Act requiring mental health parity for disability policies
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. 669) of Joan B. Lovely and Michael J. Barrett for legislation to require mental health parity for disability policies. Financial Services.

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 673 - Joan B. Lovely
An Act ensuring support groups are part of the pathway of care following the annual mental health wellness exam
03/11/2024 - Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing
By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 673) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation to ensure support groups are part of the pathway of care following the annual mental health wellness exam. Financial Services.

MA S 678 - Liz Miranda
An Act to improve sickle cell care
10/31/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 11/14/2023 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 and virtual
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 680 - Liz Miranda
An Act relative to insurance coverage for doula services
04/11/2024 - Senate concurred
By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 680) of Liz Miranda, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Lydia Edwards and Jason M. Lewis for legislation relative to insurance coverage for doula services. Financial Services.

MA S 682 - Mark C. Montigny
An Act relative to increasing consumer access to licensed rehabilitation counselors
03/11/2024 - Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing
By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 682) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation relative to increasing consumer access to licensed rehabilitation counselors. Financial Services.

MA S 708 - Rebecca L. Rausch
An Act enhancing post-pregnancy mental health care
03/11/2024 - Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing
By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 708) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Josh S. Cutler, Jason M. Lewis, Lydia Edwards and other members of the General Court for legislation to enhance post-pregnancy mental health care. Financial Services.

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 74 - Julian Cyr
An Act relative to Children’s Advocacy Centers and the Massachusetts Children’s Alliance
03/18/2024 - Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 74) of Julian Cyr for legislation relative to Children’s Advocacy Centers and the Massachusetts Children’s Alliance. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

MA S 744 - James B. Eldridge
An Act establishing medicare for all in Massachusetts
10/31/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 11/14/2023 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1
By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 744) of James B. Eldridge, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Adam Gomez, Denise C. Garlick and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish medicare for all in Massachusetts. Health Care Financing.

MA S 749 - Cindy F. Friedman
An Act relative to pharmaceutical access, costs and transparency
10/30/2023 - Accompanied a new draft, see S2492
By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 749) of Cindy F. Friedman, Rebecca L. Rausch, Susannah M. Whipps, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to pharmaceutical access, costs and transparency. Health Care Financing.

MA S 752 - Anne M. Gobi
Resolve to establish a special commission to evaluate the rate structure for rest homes or residential care homes
07/14/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 07/25/2023 from 10:00 AM-03:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium
By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 752) of Anne M. Gobi, Mathew J. Muratore, Patrick M. O'Connor and Michael F. Rush that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission to evaluate the rate structure for rest homes or residential care homes. Health Care Financing.

MA S 759 - John F. Keenan
An Act requiring equitable access to behavioral health services for MassHealth consumers
10/03/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 10/17/2023 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1
By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 759) of John F. Keenan for legislation to provide equitable access to behavorial health for MassHealth consumers. Health Care Financing.

MA S 760 - John F. Keenan
An Act relative to behavioral health clinic rates
03/28/2024 - Reporting date extended to Saturday June 1, 2024, pending concurrence
By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 760) of John F. Keenan and Michael O. Moore for legislation relative to behavioral health clinic rates. Health Care Financing.

MA S 761 - John F. Keenan
An Act relative to hospital closures and health planning
06/02/2023 - Location Changed - Hearing scheduled for 06/20/2023 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2
By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 761) of John F. Keenan for legislation relative to hospital closures and health planning. Health Care Financing.

MA S 768 - Jason M. Lewis
An Act providing Medicaid coverage for tobacco cessation programs
10/03/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 10/17/2023 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1
By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 768) of Jason M. Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford, Jack Patrick Lewis, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide Medicaid coverage for tobacco cessation. Health Care Financing.

MA S 781 - Liz Miranda
An Act relative to the primary care workforce development and loan repayment grant program at community health centers
03/28/2024 - Reporting date extended to Wednesday July 3, 2024, pending concurrence
By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 781) of Liz Miranda, Rebecca L. Rausch, Sal N. DiDomenico, Thomas M. Stanley and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the primary care workforce development and loan repayment grant program at community health centers. Health Care Financing.

MA S 782 - Liz Miranda
An Act relative to Medicaid coverage for doula services
04/08/2024 - 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. 782) of Liz Miranda, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Jacob R. Oliveira, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to Medicaid coverage for doula services. Health Care Financing.

MA S 79 - Sal N. DiDomenico
An Act to establish a Massachusetts children’s cabinet
04/11/2024 - Referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 79) of Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to establish a Massachusetts children’s cabinet. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

MA S 792 - Susan L. Moran
An Act limiting facility fees
08/22/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 09/12/2023 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1
By Ms. Moran, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 792) of Susan L. Moran and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to limit facility fees. Health Care Financing.

MA S 793 - Susan L. Moran
Resolve establishing a task force on MassHealth reimbursement for schools
07/14/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 07/25/2023 from 10:00 AM-03:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium
By Ms. Moran, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 793) of Susan L. Moran that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a task force (including members of the General Court) relative to MassHealth reimbursement for schools. Health Care Financing.

MA S 799 - Pavel M. Payano
An Act to advance health equity
04/08/2024 - Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
By Mr. Payano, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 799) of Pavel M. Payano, Liz Miranda, Joanne M. Comerford, Vanna Howard and other members of the General Court for legislation to advance health equity. Health Care Financing.

MA S 818 - Brendan P. Crighton
An Act relative to college in high school
06/21/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 06/27/2023 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2
By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 818) of Brendan P. Crighton, Manny Cruz, Thomas M. Stanley and James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to college credits while attending high school. Higher Education.

MA S 829 - John F. Keenan
An Act establishing a behavioral health workforce center of excellence
04/01/2024 - Accompanied a new draft, see S2678
By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 829) of John F. Keenan and Michael O. Moore for legislation to establish a behavioral health workforce center of excellence. Higher Education.

MA S 84 - Cindy F. Friedman
An Act relative to a livable wage for human services workers
06/06/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 06/13/2023 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2
By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 84) of Cindy F. Friedman, Rebecca L. Rausch, Robyn K. Kennedy, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to a livable wage for human services workers. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

MA S 855 - Brendan P. Crighton
An Act to create and implement a Massachusetts Flexible Supportive Housing Subsidy Pool Program
04/16/2024 - Reporting date extended to Wednesday July 10, 2024, pending concurrence
By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 855) of Brendan P. Crighton, Sal N. DiDomenico, Rebecca L. Rausch, Patricia D. Jehlen and other members of the General Court for legislation to create and implement a Massachusetts Flexible Supportive Housing Subsidy Pool Program. Housing.

MA S 88 - Adam Gomez
Resolve providing for an investigation and study by a special commission relative to children and adolescents with intensive behavioral health needs
04/16/2024 - Resolve reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 88) of Adam Gomez, Michael P. Kushmerek and Michael O. Moore that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to children and adolescents with intensive behavioral health needs. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

MA S 887 - Joan B. Lovely
An Act to prevent and respond to bullying of elderly and disabled residents
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. 887) of Joan B. Lovely and Lydia Edwards for legislation to prevent and respond to bullying of elderly and disabled residents. Housing.

MA S 89 - Adam Gomez
An Act to establish an acquired brain injury advisory board
10/03/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 10/10/2023 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-2
By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 89) of Adam Gomez, Hannah Kane, Michael D. Brady, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish an acquired brain injury advisory board. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

MA S 895 - Susan L. Moran
An Act to promote sustainable affordable housing
06/21/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 07/11/2023 from 01:00 PM-04:00 PM in A-1
By Ms. Moran, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 895) of Susan L. Moran for legislation to promote sustainable affordable housing. Housing.

MA S 909 - Michael D. Brady
An Act relative to child-centered family law
11/07/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 11/14/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
By Mr. Brady, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 909) of Michael D. Brady and Anne M. Gobi for legislation relative to child-centered family law. The Judiciary.

MA S 91 - Adam Gomez
An Act to assure quality foster care
10/06/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 10/16/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-2
By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 91) of Adam Gomez and Vanna Howard for legislation to assure quality foster care. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

MA S 923 - Cynthia Stone Creem
An Act relative to the uniform child custody jurisdiction and enforcement act
11/07/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 11/14/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 923) of Cynthia Stone Creem for legislation relative to the uniform child custody jurisdiction and enforcement act. The Judiciary.

MA S 928 - Cynthia Stone Creem
An Act improving medical decision making
10/24/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 10/31/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
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 947 - Julian Andre Cyr
An Act to ensure legal parentage equality
11/07/2023 - Hearing scheduled for 11/14/2023 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 947) of Julian Cyr, Bruce E. Tarr, Adam Scanlon, Robyn K. Kennedy and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure legal parentage equality. The Judiciary.

MA S 95 - Patricia D. Jehlen
An Act relative to individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities
02/15/2024 - Accompanied a new draft, see H4396
By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 95) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Sal N. DiDomenico, Mark C. Montigny, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

MA S 96 - John F. Keenan
An Act updating terminology and investigative practices related to the protection of persons with disabilities
02/15/2024 - Accompanied a new draft, see H4393
By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 96) of John F. Keenan, Sean Garballey, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to update terminology and investigative practices related to the protection of persons with disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

MA S 97 - John F. Keenan
An Act ensuring equal access to medical treatments essential for people with a developmental disability, intellectual disability, or autism
03/28/2024 - Senate concurred
By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 97) of John F. Keenan, Michael O. Moore, Michael D. Brady, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure equal access to medical treatments essential for people with a developmental disability, intellectual disability, or autism. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

MA S 971 - Barry R. Finegold
An Act relative to the malicious doxing of personal information
02/08/2024 - Accompanied a study order, see S2612
By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 971) of Barry R. Finegold for legislation relative to the malicious doxing of personal information. The Judiciary.

MA S 980 - Cindy F. Friedman
An Act to provide critical community health services
04/16/2024 - House concurred
By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 980) of Cindy F. Friedman, John J. Cronin, Hannah Kane, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide critical community services. The Judiciary.

MA S 981 - Cindy F. Friedman
An Act relative to guilty but with a mental illness
02/08/2024 - Accompanied a study order, see S2612
By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 981) of Cindy F. Friedman for legislation relative to guilty but with a mental illness. The Judiciary.

MA S 982 - Cindy F. Friedman
An Act relative to treatment, not imprisonment
04/16/2024 - House concurred
By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 982) of Cindy F. Friedman, Michael J. Barrett, Joanne M. Comerford, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the Senate for legislation relative to treatment, not imprisonment. The Judiciary.

MA SD 10 - Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Communication from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (pursuant to item 7061-9650 of Section 2 of Chapter 126 of the Acts of 2022) submitting its Supporting Healthy Alliances Reinforcing Education (SHARE) report
01/09/2023 - Placed on file

MA SD 2413 - Juvenile Justice Policy and Data Board
JJPAD Board 2022 Annual Report
01/23/2023 - Placed on file
Report of the Juvenile Justice Policy and Data Board (pursuant to Section 89(b) of Chapter 119 of the General Laws) submitting its 2022 annual report

MA SD 2451 - Nicholas Patrick Collins
An Act relative to the employment of persons with disabilities
06/12/2023 - Referred to the committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight
By Mr. Collins, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Nick Collins for legislation relative to the employment of persons with disabilities. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

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 2492 - Joanne M. Comerford
Resolve providing for an investigation and study by a special commission relative to long COVID related needs in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
08/17/2023 - Referred to the committee on Public Health
By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by resolve) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to provide for an investigation and study by a special commission relative to long COVID related needs in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Public Health.

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 2516 -
DPH Correctional Facility Inspection Report - Suffolk County HOC
03/22/2023 - Placed on file
Report of the Department of Public Health (pursuant to Sections 5, 20 and 21 of Chapter 111 of the General Laws and in accordance with 105 CMR 451.408) relative to a complaint-based inspection of Suffolk County House of Correction

MA SD 2532 -
DMH CBH Knowledge Center 2022 Annual Report
03/27/2023 - Placed on file
Report of the Department of Mental Health (pursuant to Section 23 of Chapter 19 of the General Laws) submitting its 2022 annual report of the Children’s Behavioral Health Knowledge Center

MA SD 2563 - James B. Eldridge
An Act establishing a designation of a state protection and advocacy system
07/10/2023 - Referred to the committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities
By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James B. Eldridge for legislation to establish a designation of a state protection and advocacy system. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

MA SD 2590 -
Communication from the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (pursuant to item 4000-0500 of Section 2 of Chapter 126 of the Acts of 2022) submitting its comparative analysis of the psychiatric inpatient and substance abuse treatment hospital per diem rates as of December 2022
05/04/2023 - Placed on file

MA SD 2597 - Joan B. Lovely
An Act relative to the well-being of new mothers and infants
05/11/2023 - Referred to the committee on The Judiciary
By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation relative to the well-being of new mothers and infants. The Judiciary.

MA SD 2627 -
MA Health Connector Regulations Defining Minimum Creditable Coverage
05/30/2023 - Placed on file
Report of the Massachusetts Health Connector (pursuant to Section 3(s) of Chapter 176Q of the General Laws) submitting proposed amendments to the regulations defining minimum creditable coverage (956 CMR 5.00)

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 2671 -
DPH Correctional Facility Inspection Report - Souza-Baranowski CC
07/03/2023 - Placed on file
Report of the Department of Public Health (pursuant to Sections 5, 20 and 21 of Chapter 111 of the General Laws) relative to inspection of Souza-Baranowski Correctional Center

MA SD 2698 -
Communication from the Executive Office for Administration and Finance (pursuant to Section 81 of Chapter 102 of the Acts of 2021) submitting a status report detailing the source of revenue matched to each item in said act for all expenditures made during the quarter ending June 30, 2023
07/17/2023 - Placed on file

MA SD 2702 -
DPH Correctional Facility Inspection Report - MCI Shirley
07/20/2023 - Placed on file
Report of the Department of Public Health (pursuant to Sections 5, 20 and 21 of Chapter 111 of the General Laws) relative to inspection of MCI Shirley

MA SD 2703 -
DPH 2020 Birth Data Annual Report
07/20/2023 - Placed on file
Report of the Department of Public Health (pursuant to Section 2 of Chapter 111 of the General Laws) submitting its 2020 annual report on birth data and statistics

MA SD 2736 -
Communication from the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (pursuant to Section 2YYYY of Chapter 29 of the General Laws) submitting its annual report on a detailed accounting of all monies transferred, credited or deposited into the Substance Use Disorder Federal Reinvestment Trust Fund
08/24/2023 - Placed on file

MA SD 2787 -
Montachusett Regional Transit Authority FY23 Auditors' Report
10/10/2023 - Placed on file
Report of the Montachusett Regional Transit Authority (pursuant to Section 8(g) of Chapter 161B of the General Laws) submitting its financial statements and supplementary information for the year ended June 30, 2023

MA SD 2827 -
Communication from the Department of Correction (pursuant to Section 6A(b) of Chapter 124 of the General Laws) submitting its 2018-2022 correctional buildings inventory report
11/02/2023 - Placed on file

MA SD 2829 -
Year Five Findings and Recommendations Report
11/02/2023 - Placed on file
Report of the Middlesex County Restoration Center Commission (pursuant to Section 225 of Chapter 69 of the Acts of 2018, as amended by Section 142(d) of Chapter 126 of the Acts of 2022) submitting its annual report on its year five findings and recommendations

MA SD 2831 -
Communication from the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities to the chairs of the Senate and House committees on Ways and Means, the Senate and House chairs of the Joint Committee on Children, Families, and Persons with Disabilities, and the Clerks of Senate and House of Representatives transmitting emergency regulations and a Declaration on Emergency Assistance Family Shelter
11/02/2023 - Placed on file

MA SD 2844 -
FY2023 Summary of the Abuser Registry
11/09/2023 - Placed on file
Report of the Disabled Persons Protection Commission (pursuant to Section 15(f) of Chapter 19C of the General Laws) submitting its fiscal year 2023 annual report on its audit of the registry of abusive care providers

MA SD 2854 -
State 911 Department 2022 Annual Report
11/14/2023 - Placed on file
Report of the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (pursuant to Chapter 223 of the Acts of the Acts of 2008) submitting its 2022 annual report for the State 911 Department

MA SD 2860 - Nicholas Patrick Collins
An Act preventing overdoses in the commonwealth
12/28/2023 - Referred to the committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery
By Mr. Collins, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Nick Collins for legislation to prevent overdoses in the commonwealth. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

MA SD 2864 -
DPH Correctional Facility Inspection Reports
11/20/2023 - Placed on file
Report of the Department of Public Health (pursuant to Sections 5, 20 and 21 of Chapter 111 of the General Laws) relative to inspections of MCI Concord and Bristol County Jail, Ash Street Facility

MA SD 2869 -
DEEC 2002 Annual Report
11/22/2023 - Placed on file
Report of the Department of Early Education and Care (pursuant to Sections 3(g), 4, 5, 10 and 13(d) of Chapter 15D of the General Laws) submitting its 2022 annual report

MA SD 2873 -
DPH Correctional Facility Inspection Report - Worcester County JHOC
11/27/2023 - Placed on file
Report of the Department of Public Health (pursuant to Sections 5, 20 and 21 of Chapter 111 of the General Laws) relative to inspection of Worcester County Jail and House of Correction

MA SD 2874 -
DPH Correctional Facility Inspection Reports
11/29/2023 - Placed on file
Report of the Department of Public Health (pursuant to Sections 5, 20 and 21 of Chapter 111 of the General Laws) relative to inspections of Suffolk County House of Corrections and Suffolk County Jail

MA SD 2881 -
DPH Facility Inspection – Souza-Baranowski Correctional Center, Shirley
12/01/2023 - Placed on file
Report of the Department of Public Health (pursuant to Sections 5, 20 and 21 of Chapter 111 of the General Laws) relative to inspection of the Souza-Baranowski Correctional Center in the town of Shirley

MA SD 2888 -
2023 Annual Report
12/07/2023 - Placed on file
Report of the Children's Behavioral Health Advisory Council (under the provisions of Section 16Q of Chapter 6A of the General Laws) submitting its 2023 Annual Report

MA SD 2893 -
DPH Correctional Facility Inspection Report - Middlesex County Jail and House of Corrections
12/14/2023 - Placed on file
Report of the Department of Public Health (pursuant to Sections 5, 20 and 21 of Chapter 111 of the General Laws) relative to inspection of Middlesex County Jail and House of Corrections

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 2922 -
State Domestic Violence Fatality Review Team 2022 Annual Report
01/02/2024 - Placed on file
Report of the State Domestic Violence Fatality Review Team (pursuant to Section 18N(b) of Chapter 6A of the General Laws) submitting its 2023 annual report

MA SD 2936 -
DPH 2023 Priority Public Health Trends from the Public Health Data Warehouse Report
01/11/2024 - Placed on file
Report of the Department of Public Health (pursuant to Section 237 of Chapter 111 of the General Laws) submitting its 2023 report on priority public health trends from the Public Health Data Warehouse

MA SD 2939 - Nick Collins
An Act relative to addressing the trauma associated with substance abuse treatment
01/22/2024 - Referred to the committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery
By Mr. Collins, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. ) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Nick Collins for legislation relative to addressing the trauma associated with substance abuse treatment. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

MA SD 2942 -
JJPAD Board 2023 Annual Report
01/11/2024 - Placed on file
Report of the Juvenile Justice Policy and Data Board (pursuant to Section 89 of Chapter 119 of the General Laws) submitting its Juvenile Justice Policy and Data Board report

MA SD 3026 -
Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22) Child Fatality Review Annual Report
02/20/2024 - Placed on file
Report of the Office of the Child Advocate (under the provisions of Section 2A of Chapter 38 of the General Laws) submitting its fiscal year 2022 (FY22) Child Fatality Review Annual Report

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 3035 -
Home & Healthy for Good Report
02/29/2024 - Placed on file
Report from the Massachusetts Housing & Shelter Alliance (pursuant to line item 7004-0104 of Section 2 of Chapter 28 of the Acts of 2023) submitting its report on Home and Healthy for Good: A solution driven permanent supportive housing model

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 3053 -
2023 Evaluation and Stabilization Unit (ESU) Report
03/07/2024 - Placed on file
Report of the Hampden County Sheriff (pursuant to line item 8910-1010 of Section 2 of Chapter 28 of the Acts of 2023) submitting its 2023 Evaluation and Stabilization Unit (ESU) report

MA SD 3171 -
OCA FY23 Annual Report
04/18/2024 - Placed on file
Report of the Office of the Child Advocate (pursuant to Section 10 of Chapter 18C of the General Laws) submitting its fiscal year 2023 annual report

MA SD 3173 -
OCA 2024 Family Resource Centers Report
04/18/2024 - Placed on file
Report of the Office of the Child Advocate (pursuant to line item 0930-0100 of Chapter 28 of the Acts of 2023) submitting its report entitled "Family Resource Centers: Recommendations for Increasing Access and Improving Service Delivery"