Bills & Legislation

Order relative to requesting the opinions of the Honorable the Justices of the Supreme Judicial Court on important questions of law relative to the public records law

Cindy F. FriedmanDemocrat

An Act making appropriations for the fiscal year 2026 to provide for supplementing certain existing appropriations and for certain other activities and projects

House Committee on Ways and Means

An Act establishing residency requirements for the offices of mayor, city councilor and school committee in the city of Brockton

Michael D. BradyDemocrat

An Act to establish the office of older adult advocate

Steven UltrinoDemocrat

An Act protecting the rights of older adults and people with disabilities

Jeffrey Rosario TurcoDemocrat

An Act clarifying responsibility for policy and budgetary decision-making in nursing homes

Jeffrey Rosario TurcoDemocrat

An Act relative to mandatory reporting of elder abuse

Tackey ChanDemocrat

An Act requiring dignity, privacy, and safety for residents in nursing homes and rest homes

Thomas P. WalshDemocrat

Financial Services -- Extension Order

Paul R. FeeneyDemocrat

Consumer Protection and Professional - Extension Order

Pavel M. PayanoDemocrat

Proposal for a legislative amendment to the Constitution requiring a supermajority vote for the utilization of rainy day funds

Bruce E. TarrRepublican

An Act designating a certain bridge in the town of Hopkinton as the Major General Frank D. Merrill memorial bridge

James C. Arena-DeRosaDemocrat

An Act to build resilient infrastructure to generate higher-ed transformation

Order relative to extending until Wednesday, March 18, 2026 the time within which the committee on Community Development and Small Businesses is authorized to report on a current House document

Andres X. VargasDemocrat

An Act providing accidental death benefits for the surviving spouse of a former firefighter of the City of Boston

Nick CollinsDemocrat

An Act establishing a sick leave bank for Sonia Felix, an employee of the Department of Transitional Assistance of the Commonwealth

Antonio F. D. CabralDemocrat

Order relative to extending until Wednesday, March 18, 2026 the time within which the committee on Revenue is authorized to report on current House documents

Adrian C. MadaroDemocrat

An Act authorizing the appointment of retired police officers to perform police details in the town of Plainville

Rebecca L. RauschDemocrat

Order relative to extending until Friday, June 26, 2026 the time within which the committee on Revenue is authorized to report on current House documents

Adrian C. MadaroDemocrat

An Act to improve transparency and accountability for residents of long-term care

Joan B. LovelyDemocrat

Order relative to requesting the opinions of the Honorable the Justices of the Supreme Judicial Court on important questions of law relative to legislative stipends

Cindy F. FriedmanDemocrat

An Act protecting the viability of farms in the Commonwealth

Steven J. OuelletteDemocrat

An Act to create the department of marine fisheries resources

Antonio F. D. CabralDemocrat

An Act to promote economic opportunities for cottage food entrepreneurs

Nicholas A. BoldygaRepublican

An Act clarifying the definition of agriculture

Lindsay N. SabadosaDemocrat

An Act to promote economic opportunities for cottage food entrepreneurs

Erika UyterhoevenDemocrat

An Act relative to the preservation of existing pet cemeteries

Rodney M. ElliottDemocrat

An Act to open the Massachusetts lobster fishery

Patrick Joseph KearneyDemocrat

An Act relative to agricultural crop and property destruction

Norman J. OrrallRepublican

An Act promoting dairy farms

Rita A. MendesDemocrat

Order relative to extending until Wednesday, March 18, 2026 the time within which the committee on Public Health is authorized to report on current House documents

Marjorie C. DeckerDemocrat

Order relative to extending until Monday, June 15, 2026 the time within which the committee on Health Care Financing is authorized to report on current House documents

Jr. John J. LawnDemocrat

Order relative to extending until Friday, June 26, 2026 the time within which the committee on Revenue is authorized to report on current House documents

Adrian C. MadaroDemocrat

An Act directing the city of Boston Police Department to waive the maximum age requirement for police officers for Angela C. Depina

Russell E. HolmesDemocrat

An Act prohibiting the purchase of farm land by foreign governments

Marcus S. VaughnRepublican

An Act relative to providing dental care to senior citizens

Tackey ChanDemocrat

An Act permitting the city of Revere to establish penalties and liens for rooming house & certificates of fitness ordinance violations

Jessica Ann GianninoDemocrat

An Act clarifying call firefighter rights

Danillo A. SenaDemocrat

Health Care Financing -- Extension Order

Cindy F. FriedmanDemocrat

An Act authorizing Anthony Morales to take the civil service examination for the position of police officer in the city of Haverhill notwithstanding the maximum age requirement

Andres X. VargasDemocrat

Order relative to extending until Monday, June 15, 2026 the time within which the committee on Health Care Financing is authorized to report on current House documents

Jr. John J. LawnDemocrat

An Act prohibiting the use and sale of toxic sludge

Steven OwensDemocrat

An Act directing the city of Boston Police Department to waive the maximum age requirement for police officers for Alex J. Rodriguez

Christopher J. WorrellDemocrat

An Act directing the city of Boston Police Department to waive the maximum age requirement for police officers for Angel G. Rivera

John Francis MoranDemocrat

Order relative to extending until Friday, July 31, 2026, the time within which the committee on Transportation is authorized to report on current House documents

James ArcieroDemocrat

Public Safety and Homeland Security -- Extension Order

John J. CroninDemocrat

An Act relative to the charter of the town of Westwood

Paul McMurtryDemocrat

Public Safety and Homeland Security - Extension Order

John J. CroninDemocrat

An Act relative to the charter of the town of Westborough

Kate DonaghueDemocrat

An Act banning the retail sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in pet shops

Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources