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An Act relative to the interest charged on refund buybacks | H19 | HD19 | 193 | {'Id': None, 'Name': "Massachusetts Teachers' Retirement System", 'Type': 4, 'Details': None, 'ResponseDate': '2023-03-07T16:24:47.417'} | [] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H19/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | So much of the recommendations of the Teachers' Retirement System (House, No. 16) as relates to the interest charged on refund buybacks. Public Service. | SECTION 1. Paragraph (c) of subdivision 6 of section 3 of Chapter 32 is hereby amended by striking out in the first sentence, the word “reemployment” and inserting in place thereof the word “repayment.”
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An Act creating an electronic backpack for foster children’s educational records | H190 | HD3257 | 193 | {'Id': 'K_K1', 'Name': 'Kay Khan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/K_K1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T09:52:15.85'} | [{'Id': 'K_K1', 'Name': 'Kay Khan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/K_K1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T09:52:15.85'}, {'Id': 'DAL1', 'Name': 'David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DA... | {'Id': 'DAL1', 'Name': 'David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DAL1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T09:52:15.85'} | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H190/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representatives Khan of Newton and LeBoeuf of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 190) of Kay Khan, David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf and others for legislation to authorize the Department of Children and Families to establish an electronic repository of foster youths educational records. Children, Fam... | SECTION 1. Chapter 71 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting at the end thereof the following section:-
Section 98. (a) As used in this section, the following terms shall, unless the context requires otherwise, have the following meanings:-
“Department”, shal... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to prevailing wages | H1900 | HD1872 | 193 | {'Id': 'djh1', 'Name': 'Daniel J. Hunt', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/djh1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T20:08:00.163'} | [{'Id': 'djh1', 'Name': 'Daniel J. Hunt', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/djh1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T20:08:00.1633333'}, {'Id': 'S_G2', 'Name': 'Steven Ultrino', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/S_G2... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1900/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Hunt of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1900) of Daniel J. Hunt and others for legislation to include certain bona fide apprenticeship and training programs under the prevailing wage law. Labor and Workforce Development. | SECTION 1. Section 26 of Chapter 149 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2014 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after words "pension plans", in line 46, the following:- ", bona fide apprenticeship and training programs approved by the commonwealth which comply with the requirements of Sections 11E ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to commissioned employees | H1901 | HD2010 | 193 | {'Id': 'BHJ1', 'Name': 'Bradley H. Jones, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BHJ1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T17:59:05.78'} | [{'Id': 'BHJ1', 'Name': 'Bradley H. Jones, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BHJ1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T17:59:05.78'}, {'Id': 'FJB1', 'Name': 'F. Jay Barrows', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/FJ... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1901/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1901) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to compensation of certain employees. Labor and Workforce Development. | SECTION 1. Section 150 of chapter 149 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding the following paragraph:- An employer shall not be subject to any liability or punishment for or on account of its failure to pay for work on a Sunday or a recognized holiday under sections... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to independent contractors | H1902 | HD2012 | 193 | {'Id': 'BHJ1', 'Name': 'Bradley H. Jones, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BHJ1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T17:28:08.113'} | [{'Id': 'BHJ1', 'Name': 'Bradley H. Jones, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BHJ1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T17:28:08.1133333'}, {'Id': 'FJB1', 'Name': 'F. Jay Barrows', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembe... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1902/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1902) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to independent contractors. Labor and Workforce Development. | SECTION 1. Section 148B of chapter 149 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out paragraph (a) and inserting in place thereof the following new paragraph:-
(a) For the purpose of this chapter and chapter 151, an individual performing any service, except as auth... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to fairness in workers' compensation benefits | H1903 | HD2015 | 193 | {'Id': 'BHJ1', 'Name': 'Bradley H. Jones, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BHJ1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T17:26:41.72'} | [{'Id': 'BHJ1', 'Name': 'Bradley H. Jones, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BHJ1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T17:26:41.72'}, {'Id': 'FJB1', 'Name': 'F. Jay Barrows', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/FJ... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1903/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1903) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others for legislation to further regulate workers' compensation benefits. Labor and Workforce Development. | SECTION 1. Chapter 152 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out section 27 in its entirety and inserting in place thereof the following:-
Section 27. If the employee is injured by reason of his serious willful misconduct, including intoxication or unlawful use... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to the definition of an independent contractor | H1904 | HD2016 | 193 | {'Id': 'BHJ1', 'Name': 'Bradley H. Jones, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BHJ1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T17:25:11.847'} | [{'Id': 'BHJ1', 'Name': 'Bradley H. Jones, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BHJ1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T17:25:11.8466667'}, {'Id': 'FJB1', 'Name': 'F. Jay Barrows', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembe... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1904/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1904) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to individuals performing services. Labor and Workforce Development. | SECTION 1. Section 148B of chapter 149 of the General Laws, as appearing the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking, in line 9, the word "and" and inserting in place thereof the word:- 'or.'
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An Act relative to the promotion of the WorkShare program | H1905 | HD2059 | 193 | {'Id': 'BHJ1', 'Name': 'Bradley H. Jones, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BHJ1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T17:55:26.983'} | [{'Id': 'BHJ1', 'Name': 'Bradley H. Jones, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BHJ1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T17:55:26.9833333'}, {'Id': 'FJB1', 'Name': 'F. Jay Barrows', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembe... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1905/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1905) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to the promotion of the WorkShare program. Labor and Workforce Development. | SECTION 1. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the executive office of labor and workforce shall investigate and report on industries in Massachusetts that have suffered high unemployment rates as a result of the impact of the coronavirus pandemic that would benefit from utilizing the WorkShare... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to commission sales rates | H1906 | HD2062 | 193 | {'Id': 'BHJ1', 'Name': 'Bradley H. Jones, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BHJ1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T17:37:22.93'} | [{'Id': 'BHJ1', 'Name': 'Bradley H. Jones, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BHJ1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T17:37:22.93'}, {'Id': 'FJB1', 'Name': 'F. Jay Barrows', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/FJ... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1906/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1906) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others for legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) to study issues relative to commission sales rates. Labor and Workforce Development. | SECTION 1. There shall be a special task force to review and report on the economic impact of sales commission rate structures to ensure fairness, transparency, and equality in the payment for commissioned workers in the Commonwealth. The task force shall consist of 9 members: the house and senate chairs of the joint ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to workers' compensation | H1907 | HD2550 | 193 | {'Id': 'BHJ1', 'Name': 'Bradley H. Jones, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BHJ1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T12:39:06.053'} | [{'Id': 'BHJ1', 'Name': 'Bradley H. Jones, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BHJ1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T12:39:06.0533333'}, {'Id': 'FJB1', 'Name': 'F. Jay Barrows', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembe... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1907/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1907) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to the forfeiture of workers' compensation. Labor and Workforce Development. | SECTION 1. Section 45 of chapter 152 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after the word 'forfeited' in line 13 the following sentence: -
"If, as a result of the examination, the registered physician determines that the employee is fit to return to work ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act providing for payment by the Commonwealth of wages for members of the United States Coast Guard during the shut-down, so-called, of the United States Government | H1908 | HD1001 | 193 | {'Id': 'PJK1', 'Name': 'Patrick Joseph Kearney', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PJK1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T18:19:45.477'} | [{'Id': 'PJK1', 'Name': 'Patrick Joseph Kearney', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PJK1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T18:19:45.4766667'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1908/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Kearney of Scituate, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1908) of Patrick Joseph Kearney that the salaries of members of the United States Coast Guard who are residents of the Commonwealth be paid by the Commonwealth during the so-called federal government shut-down. Labor and Workforce Devel... | Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary the salaries of members of the United States Coast Guard who are residents of the Commonwealth shall be paid by the Commonwealth during the so-called federal government shut-down. The funds for such payments shall be paid from an account to be recommended by ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to reinvest justice and opportunity in communities affected by incarceration | H1909 | HD2556 | 193 | {'Id': 'MSK1', 'Name': 'Mary S. Keefe', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MSK1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-16T10:49:19.32'} | [{'Id': 'MSK1', 'Name': 'Mary S. Keefe', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MSK1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-16T10:49:19.32'}, {'Id': 'DMD1', 'Name': 'Daniel M. Donahue', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DMD1', ... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1909/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Keefe of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1909) of Mary S. Keefe and others for legislation to establish a strong communities and workforce development fund to be reinvested in communities affected by incarceration. Labor and Workforce Development. | SECTION 1. Chapter 29 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding the following section:-
Section 2DDDDD. (a) There shall be established a Strong Communities and Workforce Development Fund. Monies transferred to the fund shall be continuously expended, without regard ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to a livable wage for human services workers | H191 | HD1014 | 193 | {'Id': 'K_K1', 'Name': 'Kay Khan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/K_K1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T14:09:35.357'} | [{'Id': 'K_K1', 'Name': 'Kay Khan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/K_K1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T14:09:35.3566667'}, {'Id': 'S_G1', 'Name': 'Sean Garballey', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/S_G1', 'Re... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H191/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | 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. | SECTION 1. Chapter 6A of the General Laws, as so appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding the following section:-
Section 105. (a) As used in this section, the following words shall, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, have the following meanings:
“Human service provider,” ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to workers’ compensation funeral benefits | H1910 | HD3404 | 193 | {'Id': 'SPK1', 'Name': 'Sally P. Kerans', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SPK1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T16:29:06.75'} | [{'Id': 'SPK1', 'Name': 'Sally P. Kerans', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SPK1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T16:29:06.75'}, {'Id': 'JBL0', 'Name': 'Joan B. Lovely', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JBL0', '... | {'Id': 'JBL0', 'Name': 'Joan B. Lovely', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JBL0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T16:43:51.07'} | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1910/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Kerans of Danvers and Senator Lovely, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1910) of Sally P. Kerans and Joan B. Lovely relative to workers’ compensation funeral benefits. Labor and Workforce Development. | Chapter 152 of the General Laws is hereby amended in Section 33 by striking, the following: "In all cases, the insurer shall pay the reasonable expenses of burial, not exceeding eight times the average weekly wage in the Commonwealth as determined pursuant to subsection (a) of Section 29 of Chapter 151A" and inserting... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to railroad workers earned sick time | H1911 | HD3205 | 193 | {'Id': 'KPL1', 'Name': 'Kathleen R. LaNatra', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/KPL1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T10:52:57.983'} | [{'Id': 'KPL1', 'Name': 'Kathleen R. LaNatra', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/KPL1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T10:52:57.9833333'}, {'Id': 'C_H1', 'Name': 'Christopher Hendricks', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Legislative... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1911/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative LaNatra of Kingston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1911) of Kathleen R. LaNatra and others relative to railroad worker earned sick time. Labor and Workforce Development. | Notwithstanding any general rule to the contrary, any private railroad company or its agents, contractors, subcontractors, vendors, sub-vendors, secondary vendors or subcarriers; and the rail and transit division of the Massachusetts department of transportation, under contract to provide commuter rail service through... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act protecting the right to time off for voting | H1912 | HD1428 | 193 | {'Id': 'JJL2', 'Name': 'John J. Lawn, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JJL2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T13:45:55.84'} | [{'Id': 'JJL2', 'Name': 'John J. Lawn, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JJL2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T13:45:55.84'}, {'Id': 'CAD1', 'Name': 'Carol A. Doherty', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CAD1... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1912/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Lawn of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1912) of John J. Lawn, Jr., Carol A. Doherty and Vanna Howard relative to requiring employers to allow sufficient time for employees to exercise their right to vote in elections. Labor and Workforce Development. | SECTION 1. Section 178 of Chapter 149 of the General Laws, as so appearing, is amended by striking said section and inserting in place thereof the following: -
Section 178. Every employer shall allow sufficient time for a person under his or her employ to exercise their right to vote in an election in the Commonwea... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act creating a special legislative commission to study barriers to job retention for low-income workers | H1913 | HD912 | 193 | {'Id': 'DAL1', 'Name': 'David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DAL1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T15:26:17.317'} | [{'Id': 'DAL1', 'Name': 'David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DAL1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T15:26:17.3166667'}, {'Id': 'BLW1', 'Name': 'Bud L. Williams', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Legislati... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1913/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative LeBoeuf of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1913) of David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf and Bud L. Williams for legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) to conduct a study and make recommendations on the barriers faced by low-income workers ... | SECTION 1.
a) Notwithstanding any special or general law to the contrary, there shall be a special commission established to conduct a study and make recommendations on the barriers faced by low-income workers to finding and maintaining jobs in the Commonwealth. The commission shall consist of 18 members, as foll... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to relief for the Municipal Affordable Housing Trust Fund | H1914 | HD2173 | 193 | {'Id': 'DPL1', 'Name': 'David Paul Linsky', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DPL1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T11:14:07.14'} | [{'Id': 'DPL1', 'Name': 'David Paul Linsky', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DPL1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T11:14:07.14'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1914/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1914) of David Paul Linsky relative to wage rates for workers on certain low and moderate income housing construction projects. Labor and Workforce Development. | SECTION 1. Section 55C of chapter 44 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting the following subsection:-
(k) The trust is exempt from chapter 149, sections 26 and 27, and from any other provisions concerning the Prevailing Wage Law establishing minimum wage rates for workers on public construction projects... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to employee definition harmonization | H1915 | HD2255 | 193 | {'Id': 'J_L1', 'Name': 'Jay D. Livingstone', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/J_L1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T11:24:56.133'} | [{'Id': 'J_L1', 'Name': 'Jay D. Livingstone', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/J_L1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T11:24:56.1333333'}, {'Id': 'TTN1', 'Name': 'Tram T. Nguyen', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/... | {'Id': 'TTN1', 'Name': 'Tram T. Nguyen', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/TTN1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T11:26:54.903'} | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1915/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representatives Livingstone of Boston and Nguyen of Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1915) of Jay D. Livingstone, Tram T. Nguyen and Patricia D. Jehlen relative to the definition of employee under the unemployment insurance program. Labor and Workforce Development. | SECTION 1. Section 2 of chapter 151A of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out subsection (b) and inserting in place thereof the following subsection:-
(b) such service is performed outside the usual course of the business of the employer; and
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An Act relative to the study of unemployment insurance and paid family medical leave for transportation network drivers | H1916 | HD1666 | 193 | {'Id': 'J_L1', 'Name': 'Jay D. Livingstone', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/J_L1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T15:14:33.06'} | [{'Id': 'J_L1', 'Name': 'Jay D. Livingstone', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/J_L1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T15:14:33.06'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1916/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1916) of Jay D. Livingstone relative to the study of unemployment insurance and paid family medical leave for transportation network drivers. Labor and Workforce Development. | SECTION 1. The commissioner of the department of unemployment insurance in consultation with the director of the department of family and medical leave shall conduct a study of the application of unemployment insurance and paid family medical leave to transportation network drivers as defined in section 1 of chapter ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act requiring human service employers to develop and implement programs that prevent workplace violence | H1917 | HD1791 | 193 | {'Id': 'J_L1', 'Name': 'Jay D. Livingstone', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/J_L1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T13:44:30.27'} | [{'Id': 'J_L1', 'Name': 'Jay D. Livingstone', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/J_L1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T13:44:30.27'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1917/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1917) of Jay D. Livingstone relative to requiring human service employers to develop and implement programs that prevent workplace violence. Labor and Workforce Development. | SECTION 1. Chapter 149 of the general laws, as appearing in the 2014 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after section 129D, the following new section:-
Section 129E. (a) As used in this section, the following words shall have the following meanings:-
“Employee”, an individual employed by a human serv... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to employment protections for victims of abusive behavior | H1918 | HD3239 | 193 | {'Id': 'J_L1', 'Name': 'Jay D. Livingstone', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/J_L1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T11:09:19.907'} | [{'Id': 'J_L1', 'Name': 'Jay D. Livingstone', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/J_L1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T11:09:19.9066667'}, {'Id': 'JBA1', 'Name': 'Jennifer Balinsky Armini', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Legislati... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1918/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | 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. | SECTION 1. Section 1 of Chapter 151B of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting the following terms: -
24. The term “victim of abusive behavior” in subsections 1 through 3 of section 4 of this chapter, including section 1F, means a person who is experiencing or has experienced abusive behavior.
25. The ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act ensuring domestic violence victims' protections for all employees in the Commonwealth | H1919 | HD313 | 193 | {'Id': 'JDM1', 'Name': 'Joseph D. McKenna', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JDM1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T20:54:41.97'} | [{'Id': 'JDM1', 'Name': 'Joseph D. McKenna', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JDM1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T20:54:41.97'}, {'Id': 'RCF0', 'Name': 'Ryan C. Fattman', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RCF0'... | {'Id': 'RCF0', 'Name': 'Ryan C. Fattman', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RCF0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T20:54:41.97'} | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1919/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | 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. | SECTION 1. Chapter 149 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 148B the following section:-
Chapter 148B ½: Leave from work when a contract worker has been victim of abusive behavior
(a) For purposes of this section, the following words shall have the following meanings, unless the contex... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act allowing certain minors to consent to shelter and supportive services | H192 | HD2271 | 193 | {'Id': 'K_K1', 'Name': 'Kay Khan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/K_K1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T09:31:44.523'} | [{'Id': 'K_K1', 'Name': 'Kay Khan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/K_K1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T09:31:44.5233333'}, {'Id': 'AFC1', 'Name': 'Antonio F. D. Cabral', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/AFC1... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H192/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 192) of Kay Khan and others for legislation to allow unaccompanied homeless youth between the ages of 15 and 18 to consent to supportive services and shelter. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | Whereas, in Massachusetts Black youth and young adults are more than 4x as likely to experience homelessness as compared to the overall population of youth and young adults;
Whereas, in Massachusetts Latinx are youth and young adults are more than 2.5x as likely to experience homelessness;
Whereas, in Massachusett... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to employee references | H1920 | HD303 | 193 | {'Id': 'JDM1', 'Name': 'Joseph D. McKenna', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JDM1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T20:20:11.407'} | [{'Id': 'JDM1', 'Name': 'Joseph D. McKenna', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JDM1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T20:20:11.4066667'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1920/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative McKenna of Webster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1920) of Joseph D. McKenna relative to employee reference liability. Labor and Workforce Development. | SECTION 1. Chapter 149 of the General Laws as appearing in the 2002 Official Edition, is amended by inserting at the end of Section 52C. the following new section: --
SECTION 52D. (A) Unless otherwise provided by law, an employer, or an employer’s designee, who discloses information about a current or former employ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act establishing equality and safety in the workplace | H1921 | HD3974 | 193 | {'Id': 'RAM1', 'Name': 'Rita A. Mendes', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RAM1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T15:50:47'} | [{'Id': 'RAM1', 'Name': 'Rita A. Mendes', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RAM1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T15:50:47'}, {'Id': 'MMD1', 'Name': 'Michelle M. DuBois', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MMD1', '... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1921/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Mendes of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1921) of Rita A. Mendes, Michelle M. DuBois and Patrick Joseph Kearney relative to establishing equality and safety in the workplace. Labor and Workforce Development. | 1.
General Law Chapter 152 is hereby amended by adding subsection 87. Any employer, who does not report within 24 hours a work-related incident resulting in in-patient hospitalization, amputation, or the loss of an eye, shall be fined $100 per day for each day the report has not been made. The $100 shall be payable... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to non-fault unemployment insurance overpayments | H1922 | HD217 | 193 | {'Id': 'J_M1', 'Name': 'Joan Meschino', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/J_M1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-09T11:23:26.043'} | [{'Id': 'J_M1', 'Name': 'Joan Meschino', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/J_M1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-09T11:23:26.0433333'}, {'Id': 'JCD1', 'Name': 'James C. Arena-DeRosa', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMember... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1922/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Meschino of Hull, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1922) of Joan Meschino and others relative to non-fault unemployment insurance overpayments. Labor and Workforce Development. | SECTION 1. Section 69 of chapter 151A of the General Laws is hereby amended by striking out subsection (c), as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, at lines 22 through 26, and inserting in place thereof the following:-
(c) Waiver of Non-Fault Overpayments:
(i) The commissioner shall waive recovery of an overpa... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to study a revenue neutral guaranteed jobs program | H1923 | HD3182 | 193 | {'Id': 'L_M1', 'Name': 'Lenny Mirra', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/L_M1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T10:36:25.35'} | [{'Id': 'L_M1', 'Name': 'Lenny Mirra', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/L_M1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T10:36:25.35'}, {'Id': 'SSH1', 'Name': 'Steven S. Howitt', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SSH1', 'Re... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1923/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Mirra of Georgetown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1923) of Lenny Mirra and Steven S. Howitt for legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) to determine ways to best connect unemployed workers with job openings. Labor and Workforce Development... | Section 1. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, there is hereby established a commission to study how the Department of Transitional Assistance and the Department of Unemployment Assistance may best connect unemployed workers in the Commonwealth with job openings. The commission must ensure that... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to promote the recruitment and retention of hospital workers | H1924 | HD347 | 193 | {'Id': 'FAM1', 'Name': 'Frank A. Moran', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/FAM1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T13:04:01.387'} | [{'Id': 'FAM1', 'Name': 'Frank A. Moran', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/FAM1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T13:04:01.3866667'}, {'Id': 'RME1', 'Name': 'Rodney M. Elliott', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/R... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1924/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Moran of Lawrence, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1924) of Frank A. Moran and others for legislation to promote the recruitment and retention of hospital workers. Labor and Workforce Development. | SECTION 1. (a) There shall be a Hospital Workforce Training & Apprenticeship Trust Fund to provide support to eligible accountable care organizations, acute care hospitals, and their affiliated hospital health care providers and to be administered by the secretary of health and human services. Amounts credited to the ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to the minimum wage | H1925 | HD3965 | 193 | {'Id': 'TTN1', 'Name': 'Tram T. Nguyen', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/TTN1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T15:15:10.223'} | [{'Id': 'TTN1', 'Name': 'Tram T. Nguyen', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/TTN1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T15:15:10.2233333'}, {'Id': 'DMD1', 'Name': 'Daniel M. Donahue', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/D... | {'Id': 'DMD1', 'Name': 'Daniel M. Donahue', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DMD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T15:22:47.513'} | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1925/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representatives Nguyen of Andover and Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1925) of Tram T. Nguyen, Daniel M. Donahue and others relative to the minimum wage. Labor and Workforce Development. | SECTION 1. Section 1 of chapter 151 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out the word “It”, in line 1, and inserting in place thereof the following words:- Notwithstanding the provisions of section 27C of chapter 29 or any other general or special law to the con... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to increase unemployment insurance benefits for low wage workers | H1926 | HD628 | 193 | {'Id': 'TTN1', 'Name': 'Tram T. Nguyen', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/TTN1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-14T19:02:00.253'} | [{'Id': 'TTN1', 'Name': 'Tram T. Nguyen', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/TTN1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-14T19:02:00.2533333'}, {'Id': 'KIG1', 'Name': 'Kenneth I. Gordon', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/K... | {'Id': 'KIG1', 'Name': 'Kenneth I. Gordon', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/KIG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-14T19:02:00.253'} | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1926/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representatives Nguyen of Andover and Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1926) of Tram T. Nguyen, Kenneth I. Gordon and others for legislation to increase unemployment insurance benefits for low wage workers. Labor and Workforce Development. | SECTION 1. Subsection (a) of section 24 of chapter 151A of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking, in line 4, the words “thirty times the weekly benefit rate” and inserting in place thereof the following words:-
fifteen times the individual’s average weekly wage in... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to protect injured workers | H1927 | HD622 | 193 | {'Id': 'TTN1', 'Name': 'Tram T. Nguyen', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/TTN1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T09:48:04.52'} | [{'Id': 'TTN1', 'Name': 'Tram T. Nguyen', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/TTN1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T09:48:04.52'}, {'Id': 'JCD1', 'Name': 'James C. Arena-DeRosa', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JC... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1927/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Nguyen of Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1927) of Tram T. Nguyen and others for legislation to protect injured workers. Labor and Workforce Development. | SECTION 1. Section 3 of chapter 23E of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting, in line 46, after the word “claims” the following words:- ; and further provided that the department shall promptly undertake the investigation, hold an investigative conference to obtain... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to occupational presumption and COVID-19 | H1928 | HD623 | 193 | {'Id': 'TTN1', 'Name': 'Tram T. Nguyen', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/TTN1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T11:44:21.657'} | [{'Id': 'TTN1', 'Name': 'Tram T. Nguyen', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/TTN1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T11:44:21.6566667'}, {'Id': 'JCD1', 'Name': 'James C. Arena-DeRosa', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembe... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1928/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Nguyen of Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1928) of Tram T. Nguyen and others relative to certain frontline healthcare workers experiencing symptoms of or being infected with COVID-19. Labor and Workforce Development. | SECTION 1. For purposes of this Act, the following terms shall have the following meanings:-
“State of emergency”, the state of emergency called by Executive Order No. 591 dated March 10, 2020 concerning the health care crisis caused by the COVID-19 virus, along with any subsequent states of emergency that may be de... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act expanding access to commuter transit benefits offered by employers | H1929 | HD580 | 193 | {'Id': 'SCO1', 'Name': 'Steven Owens', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SCO1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-13T09:50:45.247'} | [{'Id': 'SCO1', 'Name': 'Steven Owens', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SCO1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-13T09:50:45.2466667'}, {'Id': 'T_V1', 'Name': 'Tommy Vitolo', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/T_V1', '... | {'Id': 'T_V1', 'Name': 'Tommy Vitolo', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/T_V1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-13T09:50:45.247'} | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1929/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representatives Owens of Watertown and Vitolo of Brookline, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1929) of Steven Owens, Tommy Vitolo and others relative to expanding access to commuter transit benefits offered by employers. Labor and Workforce Development. | SECTION 1. Chapter 149 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after section 203 the following section:-
Section 204 (a) As used in this section, the following words, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, shall have the following meanings:-
“Employe... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
Resolve providing for an investigation and study by a special commission relative to children and adolescents with intensive behavioral health needs | H193 | HD2695 | 193 | {'Id': 'MPK1', 'Name': 'Michael P. Kushmerek', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MPK1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T15:36:59.43'} | [{'Id': 'MPK1', 'Name': 'Michael P. Kushmerek', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MPK1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T15:36:59.43'}, {'Id': 'CMG1', 'Name': 'Colleen M. Garry', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/C... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H193/DocumentHistoryActions | Resolve | 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 Pers... | Resolved, that a special commission is hereby established for the purposes of making an investigation and study relative to children and adolescents with intensive behavioral health needs whose behavioral health needs, such as acute aggressive, assaultive or otherwise unsafe behaviors, are not adequately addressed thr... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act protecting the employment benefits of Civil Air Patrol and Coast Guard Auxiliary members | H1930 | HD3155 | 193 | {'Id': 'JAP1', 'Name': 'Jerald A. Parisella', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JAP1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T10:11:51.8'} | [{'Id': 'JAP1', 'Name': 'Jerald A. Parisella', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JAP1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T10:11:51.8'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1930/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Parisella of Beverly, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1930) of Jerald A. Parisella relative to leaves and employment benefits of Civil Air Patrol and Coast Guard Auxiliary members. Labor and Workforce Development. | SECTION 1. Chapter 149 of the General Laws as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition is hereby amended by adding after Section 177B the following section:-
Section 177C.
Section 1. As used in this section:
“Emergency operational mission” is a mission or rescue operation which has been directed and authorized by... | Whereas, The deferred operation of this act would tend to defeat its purpose, which is to support and maintain the rapid emergency response capability of the Civil Air Patrol and Coast Guard Auxiliary, therefore it is hereby declared to be an emergency law, necessary for the immediate preservation of the public safety.... | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to employee wage payment | H1931 | HD337 | 193 | {'Id': 'FEP1', 'Name': 'Francisco E. Paulino', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/FEP1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T17:13:36.623'} | [{'Id': 'FEP1', 'Name': 'Francisco E. Paulino', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/FEP1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T17:13:36.6233333'}, {'Id': 'PMP0', 'Name': 'Pavel M. Payano', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembe... | {'Id': 'PMP0', 'Name': 'Pavel M. Payano', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PMP0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T13:22:13.877'} | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1931/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Paulino of Methuen and Senator Payano, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1931) of Francisco E. Paulino, Pavel M. Payano and others relative to employee wage payments. Labor and Workforce Development. | Section 148 of chapter 149 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out the seventh paragraph and inserting in place thereof the following 11 paragraphs:-
Every employer shall pay all wages due to employees on regular paydays designated in advance by the employer... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to the prevailing wage in the town of Chatham | H1932 | HD1520 | 193 | {'Id': 'SKP1', 'Name': 'Sarah K. Peake', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SKP1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T13:59:20.46'} | [{'Id': 'SKP1', 'Name': 'Sarah K. Peake', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SKP1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T13:59:20.46'}, {'Id': 'JAC0', 'Name': 'Julian Cyr', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JAC0', 'Respo... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1932/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Peake of Provincetown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1932) of Sarah K. Peake (by vote of the town) relative to exempting the town of Chatham from the prevailing wage law. Labor and Workforce Development. [Local Approval Received.] | SECTION 1. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the town of Chatham shall be exempt from complying with sections 26 through 27G of chapter 149 of the General Laws for projects estimated to cost $50,000 or less.
SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
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An Act providing for the self-certification of benefits for small businesses | H1933 | HD3381 | 193 | {'Id': 'AHP1', 'Name': 'Alice Hanlon Peisch', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/AHP1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T10:02:50.213'} | [{'Id': 'AHP1', 'Name': 'Alice Hanlon Peisch', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/AHP1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T10:02:50.2133333'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1933/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1933) of Alice Hanlon Peisch relative to providing for the self-certification of family or medical leave benefits for small businesses. Labor and Workforce Development. | Section 11 of chapter 175M of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting the following subsection:-
(f) An employer with not more than twenty-five employees shall be permitted to submit a private plan subject to the requirements of subsection (a)(1) of this section t... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to encourage employer supported childcare | H1934 | HD3732 | 193 | {'Id': 'AHP1', 'Name': 'Alice Hanlon Peisch', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/AHP1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T14:31:01.383'} | [{'Id': 'AHP1', 'Name': 'Alice Hanlon Peisch', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/AHP1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T14:31:01.3833333'}, {'Id': 'SPK1', 'Name': 'Sally P. Kerans', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMember... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1934/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1934) of Alice Hanlon Peisch and Sally P. Kerans for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to employer-supported child care benefits. Labor and Workforce Development. | SECTION 1. Section 2IIIII of Chapter 29 of the General Laws is hereby amended by striking the section in its entirety and inserting in place thereof the following section:
Section 2IIIII. There shall be an Early Education and Care Public-Private Partnership Trust Fund. (a) The fund shall be administered by the comm... | null | [] | [] | [{'Action': 'Discharge to Another Committee', 'FiscalAmounts': [], 'Committee': {'CommitteeCode': 'J43', 'GeneralCourtNumber': 193, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Committees/J43'}, 'Votes': []}] | [] |
An Act providing hazard pay and protection for essential workers during a declared public health state of emergency | H1935 | HD3323 | 193 | {'Id': 'ERP1', 'Name': 'Edward R. Philips', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/ERP1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T12:31:04.377'} | [{'Id': 'ERP1', 'Name': 'Edward R. Philips', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/ERP1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T12:31:04.3766667'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1935/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Philips of Sharon, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1935) of Edward R. Philips relative to providing hazard pay and protection for essential workers during a declared state of emergency. Labor and Workforce Development. | SECTION 1. Definitions:
“Essential services,” any services that are required to promote the public health and welfare of the Commonwealth as defined in the Governor's March 23, 2020 emergency order (“COVID-19 Order No. 13”) or in the Governor's March 31, 2020 extension order (“COVID-19 Order No. 21”), regardless of ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to employee leave of absence to appear in the Probate and Family Court | H1936 | HD2400 | 193 | {'Id': 'APR1', 'Name': 'Adrianne Pusateri Ramos', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/APR1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T12:49:52.107'} | [{'Id': 'APR1', 'Name': 'Adrianne Pusateri Ramos', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/APR1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T12:49:52.1066667'}, {'Id': 'CLG1', 'Name': 'Carmine Lawrence Gentile', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Legi... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1936/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Ramos of North Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1936) of Adrianne Pusateri Ramos and Carmine Lawrence Gentile relative to leaves of absence of employees to appear before the Probate and Family Court. Labor and Workforce Development. | Chapter 149 of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding after section 52E the following section:-
Section 52F. (a) Notwithstanding any general or special law or rule or regulation to the contrary, an employee is entitled to take unpaid leave when necessary to appear in the Probate and Family Court, on all matter... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to fair wages on government subsidized construction projects | H1937 | HD1598 | 193 | {'Id': 'O_R1', 'Name': 'Orlando Ramos', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/O_R1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T16:10:44.677'} | [{'Id': 'O_R1', 'Name': 'Orlando Ramos', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/O_R1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T16:10:44.6766667'}, {'Id': 'JCD1', 'Name': 'James C. Arena-DeRosa', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMember... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1937/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Ramos of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1937) of Orlando Ramos relative to fair wages on government subsidized construction projects. Labor and Workforce Development. | Add New Third Paragraph to G.L. ch. 149, Section 26:
In the employment of mechanics and apprentices, teamsters, chauffeurs and laborers in the construction, reconstruction, installation, demolition, maintenance or repair of a building on property that is subject to a tax increment financing plan, tax credit, or tax ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act ensuring fair and full employee compensation | H1938 | HD2986 | 193 | {'Id': 'D_R1', 'Name': 'David Allen Robertson', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/D_R1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T21:16:49.837'} | [{'Id': 'D_R1', 'Name': 'David Allen Robertson', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/D_R1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T21:16:49.8366667'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1938/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Robertson of Tewksbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1938) of David Allen Robertson relative to ensuring fair and full employee compensation. Labor and Workforce Development. | Section 1.
Section 148 of Chapter 149 shall be amended by inserting the following section:
Any employer paying wages to an employee by any means other than check or draft must make check or draft options available for the paid wages without charge by deduction from the face amount thereof or otherwise.
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An Act relative to the confidentiality of communications of information of labor organizations | H1939 | HD3014 | 193 | {'Id': 'D_R1', 'Name': 'David Allen Robertson', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/D_R1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T21:58:27.14'} | [{'Id': 'D_R1', 'Name': 'David Allen Robertson', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/D_R1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T21:58:27.14'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1939/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Robertson of Tewksbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1939) of David Allen Robertson relative to the confidentiality of communications of information of labor organizations. Labor and Workforce Development. | Definitions
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2) “Employee” means an individual represented by a labor organization regardless of whether the individual is a member of the labor organization.
(3) “Labor organization” means an organization that represents or seeks to repres... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to the prevention of child sexual abuse in schools and youth organizations | H194 | HD1457 | 193 | {'Id': 'JJL2', 'Name': 'John J. Lawn, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JJL2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T14:02:17.447'} | [{'Id': 'JJL2', 'Name': 'John J. Lawn, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JJL2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T14:02:17.4466667'}, {'Id': 'S_G1', 'Name': 'Sean Garballey', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/S... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H194/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Lawn of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 194) of John J. Lawn, Jr., and others relative to the prevention of child sexual abuse in schools and youth organizations. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | SECTION 1. This act shall be known as the SHIELD Act.
SECTION 2. The General Laws, as appearing in the 2018 Official Edition, are hereby amended by inserting after chapter 119A the following chapter:-
CHAPTER 119B. CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE PREVENTION
Section 1. For the purposes of this chapter, the following words and... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to transparency in the workplace | H1940 | HD4039 | 193 | {'Id': 'DMR1', 'Name': 'David M. Rogers', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DMR1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T15:58:49.183'} | [{'Id': 'DMR1', 'Name': 'David M. Rogers', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DMR1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T15:58:49.1833333'}, {'Id': 'CPB2', 'Name': 'Christine P. Barber', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMember... | {'Id': 'CPB2', 'Name': 'Christine P. Barber', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CPB2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T16:15:16.747'} | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1940/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representatives Rogers of Cambridge and Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1940) of David M. Rogers, Christine P. Barber and others relative to the publishing of aggregate wage data reports. Labor and Workforce Development. | SECTION 1. Chapter 23 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 25 the following section:-
Section 26. (a) As used in this section, the following words, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, shall have the following meanings:
“Aggregate wage data report,” shall mean an ... | null | [] | [] | [{'Action': 'Accompanied', 'FiscalAmounts': [], 'Committee': {'CommitteeCode': 'J43', 'GeneralCourtNumber': 193, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Committees/J43'}, 'Votes': []}] | [] |
An Act relative to employee fairness | H1941 | HD2100 | 193 | {'Id': 'DMR1', 'Name': 'David M. Rogers', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DMR1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-13T14:47:29.95'} | [{'Id': 'DMR1', 'Name': 'David M. Rogers', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DMR1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-13T14:47:29.95'}, {'Id': 'JMC0', 'Name': 'Joanne M. Comerford', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JMC... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1941/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1941) of David M. Rogers, David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf and Lindsay N. Sabadosa relative to the barring or discharging from employment or prospective employment of persons due to the results of blood or urine tests. Labor and Workforce De... | Section 4 of Chapter 151B of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding after subsection 19, the following subsection:-
20. For an employer or his agent, because of the presence of tetrahydrocannabinol or marijuana metabolite in the blood, urine or other body sample provided by the individual, to refuse to hire or... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to unemployment benefits for replacement workers | H1942 | HD97 | 193 | {'Id': 'JNR1', 'Name': 'Jeffrey N. Roy', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JNR1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-04T11:40:05.923'} | [{'Id': 'JNR1', 'Name': 'Jeffrey N. Roy', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JNR1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-04T11:40:05.9233333'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1942/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Roy of Franklin, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1942) of Jeffrey N. Roy relative to unemployment benefits for replacement workers. Labor and Workforce Development. | Notwithstanding any special or general law to the contrary, if an employee, hired as a result of a covered individual taking leave under the provisions of chapter 175M of the general laws, is subsequently separated from that employment when the covered individual is restored to that position, and is eligible for unemp... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to compliance with the prevailing wage laws of the Commonwealth | H1943 | HD106 | 193 | {'Id': 'JNR1', 'Name': 'Jeffrey N. Roy', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JNR1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-04T10:23:27.323'} | [{'Id': 'JNR1', 'Name': 'Jeffrey N. Roy', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JNR1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-04T10:23:27.3233333'}, {'Id': 'S_G1', 'Name': 'Sean Garballey', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/S_G1... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1943/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Roy of Franklin, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1943) of Jeffrey N. Roy and others relative to compliance with prevailing wage laws for offsite fabrication. Labor and Workforce Development. | SECTION 1. Section 27D of chapter 149 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting at the end thereof the following new paragraphs:-
For the purposes of this section, the words “construction” and “constructed” shall include offsite fabrication work for any project covered by this section. In such cases, the wa... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act clarifying the process for paying the wages of dismissed employees | H1944 | HD1762 | 193 | {'Id': 'JNR1', 'Name': 'Jeffrey N. Roy', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JNR1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T12:13:57.247'} | [{'Id': 'JNR1', 'Name': 'Jeffrey N. Roy', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JNR1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T12:13:57.2466667'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1944/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Roy of Franklin, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1944) of Jeffrey N. Roy relative to clarifying the process for paying the wages of dismissed employees. Labor and Workforce Development. | SECTION 1. Section 150 of chapter 149 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after the word “him”, in the second sentence, the following:-
“or the payment of demanded wages pursuant to section 204 of this chapter,”
SECTION 2. Chapter 149 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to apprenticeship programs | H1945 | HD2801 | 193 | {'Id': 'djr1', 'Name': 'Daniel J. Ryan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/djr1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T16:04:17.84'} | [{'Id': 'djr1', 'Name': 'Daniel J. Ryan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/djr1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T16:04:17.84'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1945/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Ryan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1945) of Daniel J. Ryan relative to apprenticeship programs. Labor and Workforce Development. | SECTION 1. Section 44D of chapter 149 of the Massachusetts General Laws as appearing in the 2018 Official Edition is hereby amended by inserting the following subsection after subsection (b):
(c) This section shall apply to any request for bids or request for proposals for contracts set forth herein which are issue... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to wrongful discharge from employment | H1946 | HD121 | 193 | {'Id': 'L_S1', 'Name': 'Lindsay N. Sabadosa', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/L_S1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-09T17:47:55.64'} | [{'Id': 'L_S1', 'Name': 'Lindsay N. Sabadosa', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/L_S1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-09T17:47:55.64'}, {'Id': 'PWM0', 'Name': 'Paul W. Mark', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PWM0',... | {'Id': 'PWM0', 'Name': 'Paul W. Mark', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PWM0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-09T17:47:55.64'} | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1946/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton and Senator Mark, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1946) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Paul W. Mark and Michael O. Moore relative to wrongful discharge from employment. Labor and Workforce Development. | SECTION 1. Chapter 150A of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding the following in Section 2-
(13) "Constructive discharge" means the voluntary termination of employment by an employee because of a situation created by an act or omission of the employer which an objective, reasonable person would find so intol... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to unemployment compensation and labor disputes | H1947 | HD122 | 193 | {'Id': 'L_S1', 'Name': 'Lindsay N. Sabadosa', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/L_S1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-09T17:50:39.62'} | [{'Id': 'L_S1', 'Name': 'Lindsay N. Sabadosa', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/L_S1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-09T17:50:39.62'}, {'Id': 'PWM0', 'Name': 'Paul W. Mark', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PWM0',... | {'Id': 'PWM0', 'Name': 'Paul W. Mark', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PWM0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-09T17:50:39.62'} | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1947/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton and Senator Mark, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1947) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa and Paul W. Mark relative to unemployment compensation and labor disputes. Labor and Workforce Development. | Section 25 of Chapter 151A of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2018 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out section (b) and inserting in place thereof the following:-
(b) Any week with respect to which the commissioner finds that his unemployment is due to a stoppage of work which exists because o... | null | [] | [] | [{'Action': 'Accompanied', 'FiscalAmounts': [], 'Committee': {'CommitteeCode': 'J43', 'GeneralCourtNumber': 193, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Committees/J43'}, 'Votes': []}] | [] |
An Act relative to paid pregnancy loss leave | H1948 | HD126 | 193 | {'Id': 'L_S1', 'Name': 'Lindsay N. Sabadosa', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/L_S1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-09T18:02:32.9'} | [{'Id': 'L_S1', 'Name': 'Lindsay N. Sabadosa', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/L_S1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-09T18:02:32.9'}, {'Id': 'S_C1', 'Name': 'Simon Cataldo', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/S_C1',... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1948/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1948) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa and others for legislation to establish a paid pregnancy loss leave program for employers to provide paid leave to certain workers experiencing a pregnancy loss. Labor and Workforce Development. | SECTION 1. Chapter 175M of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding the following section:-
Section 12. (a) As used in this section the following terms shall, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, have the following meanings:
“Assisted reproductive technology procedure”, as defined in 42 U.S.C. 263a-7... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to worker compensation protections for certified medical cannabis patients and their caregivers | H1949 | HD258 | 193 | {'Id': 'L_S1', 'Name': 'Lindsay N. Sabadosa', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/L_S1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T13:40:41.827'} | [{'Id': 'L_S1', 'Name': 'Lindsay N. Sabadosa', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/L_S1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T13:40:41.8266667'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1949/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1949) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa relative to worker compensation protections for certified medical cannabis patients and their caregivers. Labor and Workforce Development. | SECTION 1. Section 6 of Chapter 94I of the General Laws is hereby amended by deleting after the existing text “This chapter shall not: (i)” the following text:- "require any health insurance provider, or any government agency or authority, to reimburse any person for the expenses of the medical use of marijuana; (ii)”... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to educational support for children in foster care | H195 | HD351 | 193 | {'Id': 'DAL1', 'Name': 'David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DAL1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T13:55:28.607'} | [{'Id': 'DAL1', 'Name': 'David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DAL1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T13:55:28.6066667'}, {'Id': 'V_H1', 'Name': 'Vanna Howard', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeM... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H195/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative LeBoeuf of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 195) of David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf, Bud L. Williams and Vanna Howard relative to educational support for children in foster care. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | Chapter 18B of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding the following section:-
Section 26. (a) The department of children and families, in consultation with the department of elementary and secondary education, the office of the child advocate, the Service Employees International Union, Local 509, the Massachus... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to physician assistant non-competes | H1950 | HD3706 | 193 | {'Id': 'J_S2', 'Name': 'Jon Santiago', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/J_S2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T09:18:42.947'} | [{'Id': 'J_S2', 'Name': 'Jon Santiago', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/J_S2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T09:18:42.9466667'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1950/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Santiago of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1950) of Jon Santiago relative to physician assistant non-compete contracts. Labor and Workforce Development. | Chapter 112 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2016 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after section 9K the following section:-
Section 9L. Any contract or agreement which creates or establishes the terms of a partnership, employment, or any other form of professional relationship with a physicia... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to the structure of the Commonwealth Employment Relations Board | H1951 | HD599 | 193 | {'Id': 'AJS1', 'Name': 'Adam Scanlon', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/AJS1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-13T16:56:11.7'} | [{'Id': 'AJS1', 'Name': 'Adam Scanlon', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/AJS1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-13T16:56:11.7'}, {'Id': 'BET0', 'Name': 'Bruce E. Tarr', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BET0', 'Respo... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1951/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Scanlon of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1951) of Adam Scanlon and Bruce E. Tarr relative to the structure of the Commonwealth Employment Relations Board. Labor and Workforce Development. | Section 1. Subsection (a) of Section 9R of Chapter 23 of the General Laws is hereby repealed and replaced with the following:-
(a) There shall be in the department of labor relations a commonwealth employment relations board, in this and the following 5 sections called the ''board,'' consisting of 3 members to be ap... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act expanding the community college training incentive program | H1952 | HD3189 | 193 | {'Id': 'AJS1', 'Name': 'Adam Scanlon', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/AJS1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T10:38:48.28'} | [{'Id': 'AJS1', 'Name': 'Adam Scanlon', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/AJS1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T10:38:48.28'}, {'Id': 'A_G0', 'Name': 'Adam Gomez', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/A_G0', 'Respons... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1952/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Scanlon of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1952) of Adam Scanlon and others relative to expanding the community college training incentive program. Labor and Workforce Development. | SECTION 1. Section 15F of chapter 15A of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after the words “not-for-credit”, in lines 11 and 12, 21, 22 and 23, 28 and 29, 31 and 35, each time it appears, the following words:- and credit-bearing.
SECTION 2. Said section 15F o... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to a youth training wage | H1953 | HD177 | 193 | {'Id': 'MJS3', 'Name': 'Michael J. Soter', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MJS3', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-10T13:59:32.013'} | [{'Id': 'MJS3', 'Name': 'Michael J. Soter', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MJS3', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-10T13:59:32.0133333'}, {'Id': 'FJB1', 'Name': 'F. Jay Barrows', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/FJ... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1953/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Soter of Bellingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1953) of Michael J. Soter and others relative to a youth training wage. Labor and Workforce Development. | Section 1 of chapter 151 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding at the end of the first paragraph the following:-
This section shall not apply to workers under the age of 18 who work 20 hours or less per week and require a work permit, for the first 120 hours ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to labor rights of chief probation officers | H1954 | HD1265 | 193 | {'Id': 'JRT1', 'Name': 'Jeffrey Rosario Turco', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JRT1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T12:19:57.647'} | [{'Id': 'JRT1', 'Name': 'Jeffrey Rosario Turco', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JRT1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T12:19:57.6466667'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1954/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Turco of Winthrop, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1954) of Jeffrey Rosario Turco relative to labor rights of chief probation officers. Labor and Workforce Development. | Section 3 of Chapter 150E of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking the phrase “, or chief probation officer or acting chief probation officer of any court or region, including without limitation of the term, any division or department of the trial court”.
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An Act prohibiting employment discrimination based on the legal use of cannabis | H1955 | HD695 | 193 | {'Id': 'C_T1', 'Name': 'Chynah Tyler', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/C_T1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T10:32:56.277'} | [{'Id': 'C_T1', 'Name': 'Chynah Tyler', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/C_T1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T10:32:56.2766667'}, {'Id': 'DAL1', 'Name': 'David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeM... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1955/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Tyler of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1955) of Chynah Tyler and David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf relative to prohibiting employment discrimination based on the legal use of cannabis. Labor and Workforce Development. | Section 4 of chapter 151B of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding the following subsection:-
Section 1. Definitions
For the purposes of this Act, the term
"(1) "Marijuana" shall mean all parts of any plant of the genus cannabis, not excepted below and whether growing or not; the seeds thereof; and resin ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to establishing a prevailing wage for security officers | H1956 | HD707 | 193 | {'Id': 'C_T1', 'Name': 'Chynah Tyler', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/C_T1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T10:56:26.34'} | [{'Id': 'C_T1', 'Name': 'Chynah Tyler', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/C_T1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T10:56:26.34'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1956/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Tyler of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1956) of Chynah Tyler for legislation to establish a prevailing wage for security officers. Labor and Workforce Development. | SECTION 1. Section 27H of chapter 149 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2018 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out, in lines 1 and 2, the words “the cleaning and maintenance of” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- cleaning and maintenance or security guard services in.
SECTION 2... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to an eight hour work day | H1957 | HD1466 | 193 | {'Id': 'E_U1', 'Name': 'Erika Uyterhoeven', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/E_U1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T12:07:53.753'} | [{'Id': 'E_U1', 'Name': 'Erika Uyterhoeven', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/E_U1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T12:07:53.7533333'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1957/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Uyterhoeven of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1957) of Erika Uyterhoeven relative to an eight hour work day. Labor and Workforce Development. | SECTION 1. Section 1A of chapter 151 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2018 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking the words “for a work week longer than forty hours, unless such employee receives compensation for his employment in excess of forty hours” and inserting in place thereof the following: -
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An Act relative to consolidating multiple definitions of employee | H1958 | HD1470 | 193 | {'Id': 'E_U1', 'Name': 'Erika Uyterhoeven', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/E_U1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T12:08:55.343'} | [{'Id': 'E_U1', 'Name': 'Erika Uyterhoeven', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/E_U1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T12:08:55.3433333'}, {'Id': 'PDJ0', 'Name': 'Patricia D. Jehlen', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembe... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1958/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Uyterhoeven of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1958) of Erika Uyterhoeven and Patricia D. Jehlen relative to multiple definitions of employee. Labor and Workforce Development. | SECTION 1. Section 148B of Chapter 149, as appearing in the 2018 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking the words “chapter 151”, in line 2, and inserting in place thereof the following: -
“chapters 151 and 152,”
SECTION 2. Section 1 of Chapter 152, as so appearing, is hereby amended by adding after parag... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act expanding worker ownership training opportunities | H1959 | HD1486 | 193 | {'Id': 'E_U1', 'Name': 'Erika Uyterhoeven', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/E_U1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T13:06:55.153'} | [{'Id': 'E_U1', 'Name': 'Erika Uyterhoeven', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/E_U1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T13:06:55.1533333'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1959/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Uyterhoeven of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1959) of Erika Uyterhoeven relative to worker ownership training opportunities. Labor and Workforce Development. | Chapter 23H, Section 7, Subsection (i) of the General Laws is amended by inserting after the phrase “regional workforce needs of the Commonwealth” the following:-
The board shall ensure that worker-owners of employee-owned businesses, as defined in chapter 23D Section 1, including worker-owned limited liability comp... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to public accommodations for individuals with verbal communication impairments | H196 | HD587 | 193 | {'Id': 'DAL1', 'Name': 'David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DAL1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-13T16:00:36.43'} | [{'Id': 'DAL1', 'Name': 'David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DAL1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-13T16:00:36.43'}, {'Id': 'CMG1', 'Name': 'Colleen M. Garry', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMe... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H196/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative LeBoeuf of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 196) of David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf, Vanna Howard and Colleen M. Garry relative to public accommodations for individuals with verbal communication impairments. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | Chapter 140 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 6B the following section:-
Section 6C. (a) As used in this section, the following words shall, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, have the following meanings:
“Department”, the department of public health.
“Photographic or v... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to the prevention of unemployment fraud | H1960 | HD1138 | 193 | {'Id': 'MSV1', 'Name': 'Marcus S. Vaughn', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MSV1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T11:07:20.12'} | [{'Id': 'MSV1', 'Name': 'Marcus S. Vaughn', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MSV1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T11:07:20.12'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1960/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Vaughn of Wrentham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1960) of Marcus S. Vaughn for legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) to study and report on the policies and procedures of the Department of Unemployment Assistance to prevent and address un... | Notwithstanding any general or special laws to the contrary, there shall be established a commission to study and report on the policies and procedures of the department of unemployment assistance to prevent and address unemployment fraud. The commission shall: (1) identify and review current policies to prevent and a... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to bereavement leave | H1961 | HD274 | 193 | {'Id': 'CJW1', 'Name': 'Christopher J. Worrell', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CJW1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T15:09:58.18'} | [{'Id': 'CJW1', 'Name': 'Christopher J. Worrell', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CJW1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T15:09:58.18'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1961/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Worrell of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1961) of Christopher J. Worrell relative to bereavement leave. Labor and Workforce Development. | SECTION 1. Chapter 149 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2016 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after Section 52E, the following section:-
Section 52F. (a) As used in this section, the following words shall have the following meanings:-
“Bereavement”, leave from employment taken to grieve or ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to non-opioid alternatives in pain treatment | H1962 | HD3978 | 193 | {'Id': 'J_A1', 'Name': 'James Arciero', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/J_A1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T12:54:04.917'} | [{'Id': 'J_A1', 'Name': 'James Arciero', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/J_A1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T12:54:04.9166667'}, {'Id': 'MMD1', 'Name': 'Michelle M. DuBois', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/M... | {'Id': 'WFT0', 'Name': 'Walter F. Timilty', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/WFT0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T15:51:33.54'} | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1962/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | 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. | Section 1. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, The Massachusetts Department of Public Health shall develop and publish on its website an educational pamphlet regarding the use of non-opioid alternatives for the treatment of pain. The pamphlet shall include, but not be limited to, (i) informatio... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to promote high value and evidence-based behavioral health care | H1963 | HD731 | 193 | {'Id': 'J_A1', 'Name': 'James Arciero', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/J_A1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T15:42:36.347'} | [{'Id': 'J_A1', 'Name': 'James Arciero', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/J_A1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T15:42:36.3466667'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1963/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | 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. | SECTION 1. Chapter 6A of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after Section 18Z the following new section:
Section 19. The executive office of health and human services shall coordinate an interagency statewide planning committee to annually study the need for behavioral health care services across the c... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to require equitable payment from the Commonwealth | H1964 | HD1242 | 193 | {'Id': 'RBB1', 'Name': 'Ruth B. Balser', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RBB1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T12:03:59.08'} | [{'Id': 'RBB1', 'Name': 'Ruth B. Balser', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RBB1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T12:03:59.08'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1964/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | 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. | SECTION 1. Section 16 of chapter 6A, as appearing in the 2008 Official edition of the General Laws, is amended by adding, at the end thereof, the following new paragraph:
"And provided further that the secretary of the executive office of health and human services shall ensure that network hospitals are compensated ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to ensuring quality mental health services in state correctional facilities | H1965 | HD2370 | 193 | {'Id': 'RBB1', 'Name': 'Ruth B. Balser', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RBB1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T12:34:31.673'} | [{'Id': 'RBB1', 'Name': 'Ruth B. Balser', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RBB1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T12:34:31.6733333'}, {'Id': 'L_S1', 'Name': 'Lindsay N. Sabadosa', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1965/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | 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. | SECTION 1: Section 1 of Chapter 19 of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding after the third paragraph:
The commissioner of mental health shall have supervision over the provision of mental health services to prisoners in the custody of the department of correction, including review and approval of any contra... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act ensuring access to addiction services | H1966 | HD2465 | 193 | {'Id': 'RBB1', 'Name': 'Ruth B. Balser', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RBB1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T13:21:15.657'} | [{'Id': 'RBB1', 'Name': 'Ruth B. Balser', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RBB1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T13:21:15.6566667'}, {'Id': 'M_D2', 'Name': 'Mindy Domb', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/M_D2', '... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1966/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | 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. | SECTION 1: Section 35 of Chapter 123 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out the definition of “facility,” and inserting in place thereof the following definition:-
''Facility'', a public or private facility that provides care and treatment for a person with... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act regarding consistent care for addiction rooted in evidence | H1967 | HD3275 | 193 | {'Id': 'RBB1', 'Name': 'Ruth B. Balser', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RBB1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T11:36:26.333'} | [{'Id': 'RBB1', 'Name': 'Ruth B. Balser', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RBB1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T11:36:26.3333333'}, {'Id': 'JFK0', 'Name': 'John F. Keenan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JFK0... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1967/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | 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. | SECTION 1. Section 1 of chapter 127 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2018 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out the definition of “Medication-assisted treatment” and replacing it with the following definition:-
“Medication for addiction treatment”, treatment for a substance use disorder or alc... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to the labeling of opioid prescriptions | H1968 | HD3171 | 193 | {'Id': 'PLC1', 'Name': 'Peter Capano', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PLC1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T10:24:39.493'} | [{'Id': 'PLC1', 'Name': 'Peter Capano', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PLC1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T10:24:39.4933333'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1968/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Capano of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1968) of Peter Capano relative to the labeling of opioid prescriptions. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | The first paragraph of section 21 of chapter 94C of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2018 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding the following sentence:-
The pharmacist filling a written, electronic or oral prescription for an opiate in schedule II or III shall affix to the container a label a clear, con... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to the establishment of and payments into an opioid stewardship fund | H1969 | HD1692 | 193 | {'Id': 'S_C1', 'Name': 'Simon Cataldo', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/S_C1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T16:41:13.843'} | [{'Id': 'S_C1', 'Name': 'Simon Cataldo', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/S_C1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T16:41:13.8433333'}, {'Id': 'K_D1', 'Name': 'Kate Donaghue', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/K_D1',... | {'Id': 'K_D1', 'Name': 'Kate Donaghue', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/K_D1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T09:03:13.92'} | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1969/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representatives Cataldo of Concord and Donaghue of Westborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1969) of Simon Cataldo, Kate Donaghue and Margaret R. Scarsdale relative to the establishment of and payments into an opioid stewardship fund. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | SECTION 1. Over the past few years across the state we have become all too aware of the prevalence of opioid use disorders. Despite increased public awareness and prevention efforts, all of our communities have been impacted by the ongoing opioid epidemic.
Law enforcement and first responders have had much success r... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act creating a special commission to study the current refugee resettlement infrastructure and ensure the successful integration of refugees in Massachusetts | H197 | HD908 | 193 | {'Id': 'DAL1', 'Name': 'David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DAL1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T15:22:05.103'} | [{'Id': 'DAL1', 'Name': 'David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DAL1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T15:22:05.1033333'}, {'Id': 'V_H1', 'Name': 'Vanna Howard', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeM... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H197/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative LeBoeuf of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 197) of David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf and Vanna Howard for legislation to establish a special commission to study the current refugee resettlement infrastructure and ensure the successful integration of refugees in Massachusetts. Childre... | SECTION 1. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, there is hereby established a special commission to study and make recommendations concerning the infrastructure of refugee resettlement agencies in the Commonwealth, their breadth of services, where services are lacking, and how the Commonwealth c... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to inform prescribers of non-opioid alternative care | H1970 | HD2784 | 193 | {'Id': 'T_C1', 'Name': 'Tackey Chan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/T_C1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T17:37:35.753'} | [{'Id': 'T_C1', 'Name': 'Tackey Chan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/T_C1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T17:37:35.7533333'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1970/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1970) of Tackey Chan for legislation to develop training programs to inform prescribers of non-opioid alternative care options. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | SECTION 1. Chapter 94C Sec 18 (e) of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting at the end thereof the following: The Boards shall consult with Massachusetts Chiropractic Society during the process of developing the training programs, in order to insure that those programs include education for the prescribers t... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to enhance patient education and informed consent before issuance of opioids | H1971 | HD2785 | 193 | {'Id': 'T_C1', 'Name': 'Tackey Chan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/T_C1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T11:27:45.607'} | [{'Id': 'T_C1', 'Name': 'Tackey Chan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/T_C1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T11:27:45.6066667'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1971/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | 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. | SECTION 1. MGL 94C sec 18A (b) of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding, in the first sentence after the word “department” the following: and the agreement shall also address alternative forms of care that could be used instead of opioids, specifically including chiropractic. The department shall consult with ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act expanding access to mental health services and strengthening risk assessment protocols | H1972 | HD897 | 193 | {'Id': 'JSC1', 'Name': 'Josh S. Cutler', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JSC1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T14:59:02.46'} | [{'Id': 'JSC1', 'Name': 'Josh S. Cutler', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JSC1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T14:59:02.46'}, {'Id': 'KPL1', 'Name': 'Kathleen R. LaNatra', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/KPL1... | {'Id': 'KPL1', 'Name': 'Kathleen R. LaNatra', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/KPL1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T14:59:02.46'} | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1972/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | 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. | SECTION 1. Section 12 of chapter 123 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out subsection (a) and inserting in place thereof the following subsection:-
(a) A physician who is licensed pursuant to section 2 of chapter 112, an advanced practice registered nurse a... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to further enhance behavioral health workforce development | H1973 | HD949 | 193 | {'Id': 'JSC1', 'Name': 'Josh S. Cutler', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JSC1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T15:14:22.913'} | [{'Id': 'JSC1', 'Name': 'Josh S. Cutler', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JSC1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T15:14:22.9133333'}, {'Id': 'KPL1', 'Name': 'Kathleen R. LaNatra', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers... | {'Id': 'KPL1', 'Name': 'Kathleen R. LaNatra', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/KPL1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T15:44:35.417'} | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1973/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | 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. | SECTION 1. Notwithstanding any special or general law to the contrary, the Secretary of the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) shall direct the Commissioners of the Department of Mental Health (DMH), the Department of Youth Services (DYS), the Department of Children and Families (DCF), the Departmen... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act regulating the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in providing mental health services | H1974 | HD676 | 193 | {'Id': 'JSC1', 'Name': 'Josh S. Cutler', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JSC1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-16T11:14:45.883'} | [{'Id': 'JSC1', 'Name': 'Josh S. Cutler', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JSC1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-16T11:14:45.8833333'}, {'Id': 'V_H1', 'Name': 'Vanna Howard', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/V_H1',... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1974/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | 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. | SECTION 1. Chapter 123 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after section 36C the following section:
Section 1: Purpose
The purpose of this act is to regulate the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in providing mental health services in the Commonwealth of... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to PANDAS/PANS | H1975 | HD3311 | 193 | {'Id': 'JSC1', 'Name': 'Josh S. Cutler', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JSC1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T09:23:23.747'} | [{'Id': 'JSC1', 'Name': 'Josh S. Cutler', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JSC1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T09:23:23.7466667'}, {'Id': 'jml0', 'Name': 'Jason M. Lewis', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/jml0... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1975/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | 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,... | SECTION 1. (a) Notwithstanding any special or general law to the contrary, the Department of Mental Health, in conjunction with the Department of Education shall conduct a study of pediatric and adolescent psychiatric hospital settings and therapeutic day schools to determine if any children within these settings have... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to improve the quality of mental health services, and rights of patients, by providing for sufficient privacy. | H1976 | HD4075 | 193 | {'Id': 'MSD1', 'Name': 'Michael S. Day', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MSD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T16:55:45.593'} | [{'Id': None, 'Name': 'Vincent L. Dixon ', 'Type': 3, 'Details': None, 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T16:55:45.5933333'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1976/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Day of Stoneham (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1976) of Vincent L. Dixon for legislation to improve the quality of mental health services and rights of patients by providing for sufficient privacy. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | SECTION 1. The Massachusetts General Laws are hereby amended by inserting the following new chapter:
1.) An Act to improve the quality of mental health services, and rights of patients, by providing for sufficient privacy.
2.) All individuals, who present themselves, for mental health services, and/or are admitte... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to identify and eliminate racial and sexual orientation and gender identity disparities in mental health | H1977 | HD502 | 193 | {'Id': 'MCD1', 'Name': 'Marjorie C. Decker', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MCD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-10T16:14:20.453'} | [{'Id': 'MCD1', 'Name': 'Marjorie C. Decker', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MCD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-10T16:14:20.4533333'}, {'Id': 'APR1', 'Name': 'Adrianne Pusateri Ramos', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Legislativ... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1977/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | 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. | Chapter 6D of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding the following section:—
Section 20. (a) The commission shall issue an annual report that shall include data designed to assist in identifying and eliminating disparities in behavioral health treatment. The report s... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to improve mental health services in places of incarceration | H1978 | HD3001 | 193 | {'Id': 'MCD1', 'Name': 'Marjorie C. Decker', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MCD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-10T16:17:34.653'} | [{'Id': 'MCD1', 'Name': 'Marjorie C. Decker', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MCD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-10T16:17:34.6533333'}, {'Id': 'L_S1', 'Name': 'Lindsay N. Sabadosa', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMem... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1978/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | 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 ... | Section 1 of chapter 19 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after the third paragraph the following paragraph:-
The commissioner of mental health shall have supervision over the provision of mental health services to prisoners in the custody of the departmen... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act establishing a child and adolescent behavioral health implementation coordinating council | H1979 | HD3057 | 193 | {'Id': 'MCD1', 'Name': 'Marjorie C. Decker', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MCD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T16:24:32.187'} | [{'Id': 'MCD1', 'Name': 'Marjorie C. Decker', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MCD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T16:24:32.1866667'}, {'Id': 'DPL1', 'Name': 'David Paul Linsky', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembe... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1979/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | 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. | SECTION 1. Chapter 19 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 23 the following section:-
Section 23A
a) For the purposes of this section, the following terms shall have the following meanings:
“Comprehensive school based behavioral health system”, a collaboration between school professi... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to animal welfare and DCF regulations | H198 | HD2213 | 193 | {'Id': 'JPL1', 'Name': 'Jack Patrick Lewis', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JPL1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T09:24:17.163'} | [{'Id': 'JPL1', 'Name': 'Jack Patrick Lewis', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JPL1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T09:24:17.1633333'}, {'Id': 'N_H1', 'Name': 'Natalie M. Higgins', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMemb... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H198/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 198) of Jack Patrick Lewis and others that investigations of applications for adoption or foster parenting conducted by the Department of Children and Families include veterinary records of animals maintained on the premises. Children, ... | SECTION 1. Section 42 of Chapter 19A, as appearing in the 2018 Official Edition of the General Laws, is hereby amended by striking out, in line 52, the words “During any investigation or evaluation reported under section 18, any” and replacing with the following word: -
Any
SECTION 2. Section 14 of Chapter 19C, as... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to ending unnecessary hospitalizations and reducing emergency department boarding | H1980 | HD3255 | 193 | {'Id': 'MCD1', 'Name': 'Marjorie C. Decker', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MCD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-13T11:01:32.937'} | [{'Id': 'MCD1', 'Name': 'Marjorie C. Decker', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MCD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-13T11:01:32.9366667'}, {'Id': 'M_C1', 'Name': 'Mike Connolly', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/M... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1980/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | 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... | SECTION 1. Section 12 of chapter 123 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out subsection (a) and inserting in place thereof the following subsection:-
(a) (i) For the purposes of this subsection, “mental health professional” shall, unless the context clearly... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to preventing overdose deaths and increasing access to treatment | H1981 | HD2682 | 193 | {'Id': 'DAF1', 'Name': 'Dylan A. Fernandes', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DAF1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-16T18:45:49.13'} | [{'Id': 'DAF1', 'Name': 'Dylan A. Fernandes', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DAF1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-16T18:45:49.13'}, {'Id': 'MCD1', 'Name': 'Marjorie C. Decker', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/M... | {'Id': 'MCD1', 'Name': 'Marjorie C. Decker', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MCD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-16T18:45:49.13'} | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1981/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | 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. | SECTION 1. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, there shall be a 10-year pilot program establishing overdose prevention centers that utilize harm reduction tools, including clinical monitoring of the consumption of pre-obtained controlled substances in the presence of trained staff, for the purp... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to behavioral health workforce loan repayment eligibility | H1982 | HD3553 | 193 | {'Id': 'CAF1', 'Name': 'Carole A. Fiola', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CAF1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T13:23:23.153'} | [{'Id': 'CAF1', 'Name': 'Carole A. Fiola', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CAF1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T13:23:23.1533333'}, {'Id': 'RMH2', 'Name': 'Ryan M. Hamilton', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/R... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1982/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | 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. | SECTION 1. Item 1599-2026 of section 2A of chapter 102 of the acts of 2021 is hereby amended by striking out the words “hospital or an in-patient psychiatric hospital” and inserting in place thereof the following:- hospital, an in-patient psychiatric hospital, or an acute care hospital that received enhanced Medicaid ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to educate on prescription opioids | H1983 | HD3999 | 193 | {'Id': 'CAF1', 'Name': 'Carole A. Fiola', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CAF1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T16:00:58.01'} | [{'Id': 'CAF1', 'Name': 'Carole A. Fiola', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CAF1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T16:00:58.04'}, {'Id': 'PAS1', 'Name': 'Paul A. Schmid, III', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PAS... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1983/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | 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. | SECTION 1. Chapter 94C of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 18C the following new section:-
Section 18D. In the event that a practitioner issues a prescription for an opioid contained in Schedule II of section 3, the practitioner shall also provide education on the potential adverse risks... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to expand equitable perinatal mental health services | H1984 | HD2965 | 193 | {'Id': 'BFO1', 'Name': 'Brandy Fluker Oakley', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BFO1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T20:11:35.66'} | [{'Id': 'BFO1', 'Name': 'Brandy Fluker Oakley', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BFO1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T20:11:35.66'}, {'Id': 'J_A1', 'Name': 'James Arciero', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/J_A1... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1984/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | 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. | Section 1. Chapter 6A of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 16CC the following section:-
Section 16DD. (a) As used in this section, the following words shall have the following meanings:-
“Health professional shortage area”, a specific geographic area, specific population group or spec... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act building resiliency in communities through mental health | H1985 | HD3031 | 193 | {'Id': 'BFO1', 'Name': 'Brandy Fluker Oakley', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BFO1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T22:37:43.103'} | [{'Id': 'BFO1', 'Name': 'Brandy Fluker Oakley', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BFO1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T22:37:43.1033333'}, {'Id': 'LME0', 'Name': 'Lydia Edwards', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1985/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | 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. | Section 1. There shall be a mental health capacity grant program established within the department of mental health for the purpose of addressing increased mental health needs in nonprofit organizations at high risk of hate crimes, as defined in section 32 of chapter 22c of the General Laws.
The program shall make g... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
Resolve relative to children’s mental health in social media | H1986 | HD3653 | 193 | {'Id': 'DCG1', 'Name': 'Denise C. Garlick', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DCG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T12:40:20.687'} | [{'Id': 'DCG1', 'Name': 'Denise C. Garlick', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DCG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T12:40:20.6866667'}, {'Id': 'PAD1', 'Name': 'Patricia A. Duffy', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMember... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1986/DocumentHistoryActions | Resolve | 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 me... | Resolved, that there shall be a special commission on children’s mental health and social media to investigate the risks of social media to children, recommend a legal framework for the commonwealth to promote safe social media use, identify best practices for social media platforms to safeguard children’s mental heal... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
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 | H1987 | HD1366 | 193 | {'Id': 'CMG1', 'Name': 'Colleen M. Garry', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CMG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-10T14:49:12.763'} | [{'Id': 'CMG1', 'Name': 'Colleen M. Garry', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CMG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-10T14:49:12.7633333'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1987/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | 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. | Chapter 6A of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 104, the following section: --
Section 105. (a) Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the Executive Office of Health and Human Services shall establish a Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Commission. The Special Commission... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to creating a pilot program to transfer high acuity behavioral health and dual diagnosis patients away from overcrowded emergency departments | H1988 | HD771 | 193 | {'Id': 'PAH1', 'Name': 'Patricia A. Haddad', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PAH1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T12:37:00.93'} | [{'Id': 'PAH1', 'Name': 'Patricia A. Haddad', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PAH1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T12:37:00.93'}, {'Id': 'DAL1', 'Name': 'David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Legislative... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1988/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | 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. | Chapter 19 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2018 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding the following sections at the end thereof: -
Section XX. For the purposes of this section, the term “dual diagnosis” shall mean a mental illness and a substance abuse problem occurring simultaneously.
There shall... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to creating intensive stabilization and treatment units within the Department of Mental Health | H1989 | HD772 | 193 | {'Id': 'PAH1', 'Name': 'Patricia A. Haddad', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PAH1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T12:37:57.447'} | [{'Id': 'PAH1', 'Name': 'Patricia A. Haddad', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PAH1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T12:37:57.4466667'}, {'Id': 'CAD1', 'Name': 'Carol A. Doherty', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMember... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H1989/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | 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. | SECTION 1: Chapter 19 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2018 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding the following section at the end thereof: -
Section 25. There shall be, within the department of mental health, at least two intensive stabilization and treatment units for patients who exhibit persisten... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
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