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An Act relative to social card games at municipal senior centers | H612 | HD568 | 193 | {'Id': 'BMA1', 'Name': 'Brian M. Ashe', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BMA1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-13T14:42:47.79'} | [{'Id': 'BMA1', 'Name': 'Brian M. Ashe', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BMA1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-13T14:42:47.79'}, {'Id': 'J_A1', 'Name': 'James Arciero', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/J_A1', 'Res... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H612/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Ashe of Longmeadow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 612) of Brian M. Ashe and others relative to social card games at municipal senior centers. Elder Affairs. | SECTION 1
Chapter 271 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 22B the following section:-
Section 22C. (a) For purposes of this section, the term “social card game” shall mean a card game, including but not limited to, poker, pinochle, bridge, pitch, rummy, canasta or hearts, in which:
(... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act increasing the penalties for unfair and deceptive actions perpetrated against persons with disabilities and senior citizens | H613 | HD1152 | 193 | {'Id': 'BJA1', 'Name': 'Bruce J. Ayers', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BJA1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T11:11:10.917'} | [{'Id': 'BJA1', 'Name': 'Bruce J. Ayers', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BJA1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T11:11:10.9166667'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H613/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 613) of Bruce J. Ayers relative to deceptive actions perpetrated against elderly and disabled persons. Elder Affairs. | SECTION 1. Chapter 29 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting, after Section 2NNN, as inserted by section 50 of chapter 43 of the Acts of 1997, the following new section:—
Section 2OOO. There is hereby established and set up on the books of the commonwealth a separate fund to be known as the Senior Citiz... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to early-onset Alzheimer's disease | H614 | HD1175 | 193 | {'Id': 'BJA1', 'Name': 'Bruce J. Ayers', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BJA1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T11:16:24.72'} | [{'Id': 'BJA1', 'Name': 'Bruce J. Ayers', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BJA1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T11:16:24.72'}, {'Id': 'PLC1', 'Name': 'Peter Capano', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PLC1', 'Res... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H614/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 614) of Bruce J. Ayers and others relative to services provided through the MassHealth frail elder home and community-based services waiver regarding early-onset Alzheimer's disease. Elder Affairs. | SECTION 1. Notwithstanding any General or special law to the contrary, services provided through the MassHealth Frail Elder Home and Community-Based Services Waiver shall be made available to persons diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease regardless of their age, if they are otherwise eligible for such service... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to ensure the quality of care in nursing homes | H615 | HD3443 | 193 | {'Id': 'RBB1', 'Name': 'Ruth B. Balser', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RBB1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T12:35:27.56'} | [{'Id': 'RBB1', 'Name': 'Ruth B. Balser', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RBB1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T12:35:27.56'}, {'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/H615/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 615) of Ruth B. Balser and others for legislation to further regulate care in nursing homes. Elder Affairs. | SECTION 1. Chapter 111 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 72BB the following section:-
Section 72CC
For the purpose of this section, “hours of care per resident per day” shall mean the total number of hours worked by registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nursing assistan... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act strengthening the Attorney General’s tools to protect nursing home residents and other patients from abuse and neglect | H616 | HD3662 | 193 | {'Id': 'RBB1', 'Name': 'Ruth B. Balser', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RBB1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T14:09:41.407'} | [{'Id': 'RBB1', 'Name': 'Ruth B. Balser', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RBB1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T14:09:41.4066667'}, {'Id': None, 'Name': 'Andrea Joy Campbell', 'Type': 3, 'Details': None, 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T14:09:41.4066667'}, {'Id': 'K_K1',... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H616/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 616) of Ruth B. Balser and Andrea Joy Campbell relative to the authority of the Attorney General to protect nursing home residents and other patients from abuse and neglect. Elder Affairs. | Section 72K of chapter 111 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 2 new subsections:-
(b) The attorney general may file a civil action against a person who commits abuse, mistreatment or neglect of... | null | [] | [] | [{'Action': 'Accompanied', 'FiscalAmounts': [], 'Committee': {'CommitteeCode': 'J44', 'GeneralCourtNumber': 193, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Committees/J44'}, 'Votes': []}] | [] |
An Act protecting the rights of assisted living residents | H617 | HD380 | 193 | {'Id': 'CPB2', 'Name': 'Christine P. Barber', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CPB2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T14:20:10.87'} | [{'Id': 'CPB2', 'Name': 'Christine P. Barber', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CPB2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T14:20:10.87'}, {'Id': 'N_H1', 'Name': 'Natalie M. Higgins', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H617/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 617) of Christine P. Barber and others relative to protecting the rights of assisted living residents. Elder Affairs. | SECTION 1: Section 14 of chapter 19D of the general laws is hereby amended by adding after the words, “sponsor’s covenant to comply with applicable federal and state laws”, the following:-
“including chapters 186 and 239 of the general laws”
SECTION 2: Section 14 of chapter 19D is hereby further amended by inser... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act separating non-elderly handicapped/disabled housing from elderly housing | H618 | HD667 | 193 | {'Id': 'DRB1', 'Name': 'Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DRB1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-16T12:57:58.46'} | [{'Id': 'DRB1', 'Name': 'Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DRB1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-16T12:57:58.46'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H618/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Berthiaume of Spencer, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 618) of Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr. for legislation to require that non-elderly handicapped and disabled people be mandated to live in separate housing facilities from elderly residents in assisted living facilities. Elder Affairs. | SECTION 1. Section 11 of Chapter 19D of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2018 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following paragraph:- Non-elderly handicapped and disabled people shall be mandated to live in separate housing facilities from elderly residents. These handicaps and ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act establishing a prescription drug rebate program for seniors | H619 | HD3762 | 193 | {'Id': 'NAG1', 'Name': 'Nicholas A. Boldyga', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/NAG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T16:47:12.33'} | [{'Id': 'NAG1', 'Name': 'Nicholas A. Boldyga', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/NAG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T16:47:12.33'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H619/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Boldyga of Southwick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 619) of Nicholas A. Boldyga relative to establishing a prescription drug rebate program for seniors. Elder Affairs. | SECTION 1. Notwithstanding any laws to the contrary, all residents of the Commonwealth over the age of 65 with an adjusted gross household income of $50,000 annually or less, are eligible for a prescription drug rebate.
SECTION 2. All prescription drugs, as defined in Section 1 of Chapter 94C of the General Laws, ar... | null | [] | [] | [{'Action': 'Discharge to Another Committee', 'FiscalAmounts': [], 'Committee': {'CommitteeCode': 'J44', 'GeneralCourtNumber': 193, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Committees/J44'}, 'Votes': []}] | [] |
An Act establishing the Massachusetts open data standard
| H62 | HD2777 | 193 | {'Id': 'DAF1', 'Name': 'Dylan A. Fernandes', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DAF1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-16T10:27:13.563'} | [{'Id': 'DAF1', 'Name': 'Dylan A. Fernandes', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DAF1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-16T10:27:13.5633333'}, {'Id': 'AXV1', 'Name': 'Andres X. Vargas', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMember... | {'Id': 'AXV1', 'Name': 'Andres X. Vargas', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/AXV1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-16T10:27:13.563'} | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H62/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representatives Fernandes of Falmouth and Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 62) of Dylan A. Fernandes, Andres X. Vargas and Michelle M. DuBois for legislation to establish the Massachusetts open data standard. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity. | SECTION 1. The General Laws are hereby amended by inserting after chapter 66A the following chapter:-
CHAPTER 66B. MASSACHUSETTS OPEN DATA STANDARD
Section 1. As used in this chapter, the following words shall have the following meanings:
“Municipal agency” , any department or office of a city or town government... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to providing dental care to senior citizens | H620 | HD1625 | 193 | {'Id': 'T_C1', 'Name': 'Tackey Chan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/T_C1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T14:23:37.927'} | [{'Id': 'T_C1', 'Name': 'Tackey Chan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/T_C1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T14:23:37.9266667'}, {'Id': 'MMD1', 'Name': 'Michelle M. DuBois', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MMD... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H620/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 620) of Tackey Chan and others that the Division of Medical Assistance be authorized to include dentures, restorative, endodontic and periodontal treatment within its covered services for certain persons ages 65 and older. Elder Affairs. | SECTION 1. Section 8 of the Chapter 118E of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after the words “appropriate” in line 5 the following:-
a1/4 “Dental Services, all dental services including dentures, restorative, endodontic, and periodontal treatment.”
SECTION 2. Section 53 of Chapter 118E of the G... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to mandatory reporting of elder abuse | H621 | HD1627 | 193 | {'Id': 'T_C1', 'Name': 'Tackey Chan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/T_C1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T12:29:47.3'} | [{'Id': 'T_C1', 'Name': 'Tackey Chan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/T_C1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T12:29:47.3'}, {'Id': 'V_H1', 'Name': 'Vanna Howard', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/V_H1', 'Respons... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H621/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 621) of Tackey Chan and others relative to mandated reporting of elder abuse. Elder Affairs. | The General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after Chapter 119A the following new Chapter –
Chapter 119B. Protection and Care of Elders
Section 1. Definitions
“Department” shall mean the Executive Office of Elder Affairs
“Elder” Persons over the age of 60.
"Mandated reporter'', a person who is: (i) a... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to establish the Office of Elder Advocate | H622 | HD881 | 193 | {'Id': 'JSC1', 'Name': 'Josh S. Cutler', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JSC1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T14:36:34.91'} | [{'Id': 'JSC1', 'Name': 'Josh S. Cutler', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JSC1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T14:36:34.91'}, {'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': '2023-01-17T14:48:20.327'} | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H622/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representatives Cutler of Pembroke and LaNatra of Kingston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 622) of Josh S. Cutler, Kathleen R. LaNatra and others for legislation to establish the office of elder advocate. Elder Affairs. | SECTION 1. Definitions.
As used in this chapter, the following words shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly requires otherwise:
''Advisory council'', the elder advocate advisory council established in section 4.
'Elder advocate'', the elder advocate appointed under section 3.
''Critical i... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to improve quality and safety in nursing homes | H623 | HD1114 | 193 | {'Id': 'CAD1', 'Name': 'Carol A. Doherty', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CAD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T11:02:36.65'} | [{'Id': 'CAD1', 'Name': 'Carol A. Doherty', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CAD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T11:02:36.65'}, {'Id': 'RBB1', 'Name': 'Ruth B. Balser', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RBB1', ... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H623/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Doherty of Taunton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 623) of Carol A. Doherty and others for legislation to improve quality and safety in nursing homes. Elder Affairs. | Safe Staffing Ratios for Direct Care Staff
SECTION 1 Notwithstanding any other general or special law to the contrary, the department shall ensure that its regulations governing staffing ratios for direct care staff who are certified nurse assistants, licensed practical nurses, or registered nurses meet the level re... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to councils on aging | H624 | HD3449 | 193 | {'Id': 'K_D1', 'Name': 'Kate Donaghue', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/K_D1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T11:16:52.54'} | [{'Id': 'K_D1', 'Name': 'Kate Donaghue', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/K_D1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T11:16:52.54'}, {'Id': 'JCD1', 'Name': 'James C. Arena-DeRosa', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JCD... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H624/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Donaghue of Westborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 624) of Kate Donaghue and others relative to councils on aging. Elder Affairs. | SECTION 1: Section 8B of chapter 40 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting, in lines 2 and 3, after the words “carrying out programs” the following words:- and delivering services.
SECTION 2: Said section 8B of chapter 40, as so appearing, is hereby further ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to stabilizing nursing home facilities | H625 | HD2790 | 193 | {'Id': 'RME1', 'Name': 'Rodney M. Elliott', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RME1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-14T16:51:24.603'} | [{'Id': 'RME1', 'Name': 'Rodney M. Elliott', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RME1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-14T16:51:24.6033333'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H625/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Elliott of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 625) of Rodney M. Elliott relative to stabilizing nursing home facilities. Elder Affairs. | SECTION 1. Chapter 118E of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2018 official edition is hereby amended by inserting at the end thereof the following new sections: -
Section 79. In setting Medicaid rates for nursing homes, the executive office of health and human services shall annually recognize inflationary costs... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act increasing the personal needs allowance for residents of long term care facilities | H626 | HD2245 | 193 | {'Id': 'S_G1', 'Name': 'Sean Garballey', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/S_G1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T15:12:02.087'} | [{'Id': 'S_G1', 'Name': 'Sean Garballey', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/S_G1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T15:12:02.0866667'}, {'Id': 'PDJ0', 'Name': 'Patricia D. Jehlen', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H626/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 626) of Sean Garballey and others for legislation to increase the personal needs allowance for certain elderly and disabled residents residing in licensed medical facilities. Elder Affairs. | SECTION 1. Section 1 of chapter 117A of the General Laws is hereby amended by striking out the second paragraph and inserting in place thereof the following paragraph:-
Any person eligible for assistance under this chapter who is not maintaining his home and is receiving care in or residing in a licensed nursing fac... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act promoting the betterment of resident health and safety in long term care facilities | H627 | HD2352 | 193 | {'Id': 'DCG1', 'Name': 'Denise C. Garlick', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DCG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T15:51:25.537'} | [{'Id': 'DCG1', 'Name': 'Denise C. Garlick', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DCG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T15:51:25.5366667'}, {'Id': 'RME1', 'Name': 'Rodney M. Elliott', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMember... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H627/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 627) of Denise C. Garlick and others that the Division of Health Care Facility Licensure and Certification be authorized to establish a program for training and education for certain licensed providers. Elder Affairs. | SECTION 1. Chapter 111 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 72BB the following section:
Section 72CC.The department, through its division of health care facility licensure and certification, shall establish and implement a prescribed process and program for providing training and educati... | null | [] | [] | [{'Action': 'Accompanied', 'FiscalAmounts': [], 'Committee': {'CommitteeCode': 'J44', 'GeneralCourtNumber': 193, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Committees/J44'}, 'Votes': []}] | [] |
An Act relative to certified medical directors at skilled nursing facilities | H628 | HD1687 | 193 | {'Id': 'KIG1', 'Name': 'Kenneth I. Gordon', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/KIG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T11:30:32.303'} | [{'Id': 'KIG1', 'Name': 'Kenneth I. Gordon', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/KIG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T11:30:32.3033333'}, {'Id': 'ALS1', 'Name': 'Aaron L. Saunders', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMember... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H628/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Gordon of Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 628) of Kenneth I. Gordon and Aaron L. Saunders relative to certified medical directors at skilled nursing facilities. Elder Affairs. | SECTION 1. For the purposes of this act the following terms shall, unless the context requires otherwise, have the following meanings:-
“Certified medical director”, an individual who has been certified as a certified medical director by the American Board of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine or an equivalent o... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to improve Alzheimer's’ and dementia care in senior care options programs | H629 | HD830 | 193 | {'Id': 'DWG1', 'Name': 'Danielle W. Gregoire', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DWG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T13:45:21.047'} | [{'Id': 'DWG1', 'Name': 'Danielle W. Gregoire', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DWG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T13:45:21.0466667'}, {'Id': 'MJB0', 'Name': 'Michael J. Barrett', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMe... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H629/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Gregoire of Marlborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 629) of Danielle W. Gregoire and others for legislation to improve Alzheimer's and dementia care in senior care options programs. Elder Affairs. | SECTION 1. Chapter 118E of the general laws is hereby amended by adding the following new section:
Section 78.
(a) Definition: “Dementia Care Coordination”, a proactive care consultation service.
(b) To ensure that members of Senior Care Options (SCOs) plans receive cost effective, quality dementia care, Mass... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to protect biometric information | H63 | HD3053 | 193 | {'Id': 'DAF1', 'Name': 'Dylan A. Fernandes', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DAF1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T00:13:42'} | [{'Id': 'DAF1', 'Name': 'Dylan A. Fernandes', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DAF1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T00:13:42'}, {'Id': 'M_D2', 'Name': 'Mindy Domb', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/M_D2', 'Resp... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H63/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Fernandes of Falmouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 63) of Dylan A. Fernandes, Mindy Domb and Bud L. Williams for legislation to protect biometric information. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity. | SECTION 1. The General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, are hereby amended by inserting after chapter 93L the following chapter:
CHAPTER 93M. Privacy Protections for Biometric Information
Section 1. Definitions
a. As used in this chapter, the following words shall, unless the context clearly requ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to intensive case management for clinically complex older adults | H630 | HD834 | 193 | {'Id': 'DWG1', 'Name': 'Danielle W. Gregoire', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DWG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T13:46:50.087'} | [{'Id': 'DWG1', 'Name': 'Danielle W. Gregoire', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DWG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T13:46:50.0866667'}, {'Id': 'JMC0', 'Name': 'Joanne M. Comerford', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeM... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H630/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Gregoire of Marlborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 630) of Danielle W. Gregoire and others relative to intensive case management for clinically complex older adults. Elder Affairs. | Chapter 19A is hereby amended by inserting after section 4 the following section:-
Section 41/2: (a) For the purposes of this section, the following words shall have the following meanings: “Clinically Complex”. A summarized status of an individual’s clinical eligibility for receiving intensive case management.
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An Act clarifying the classification of assisted living residences | H631 | HD1949 | 193 | {'Id': 'KGH1', 'Name': 'Kevin G. Honan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/KGH1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T00:25:02.513'} | [{'Id': 'KGH1', 'Name': 'Kevin G. Honan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/KGH1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T00:25:02.5133333'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H631/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Honan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 631) of Kevin G. Honan relative to the classification of assisted living residences. Elder Affairs. | SECTION 1. Whereas, assisted living residences were created to provide comprehensive services to the elderly population; and
Whereas, agreements as defined in this chapter are not and were never intended to create residential tenancies within landlord tenant law; and
Whereas, assisted living residences are not a... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act establishing a commission to study the financial abuse of elders | H632 | HD191 | 193 | {'Id': 'HEK1', 'Name': 'Hannah Kane', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/HEK1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-10T15:58:37.41'} | [{'Id': 'HEK1', 'Name': 'Hannah Kane', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/HEK1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-10T15:58:37.41'}, {'Id': 'JCV0', 'Name': 'John C. Velis', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JCV0', 'Respo... | {'Id': 'JCV0', 'Name': 'John C. Velis', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JCV0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-10T15:58:37.41'} | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H632/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Kane of Shrewsbury and Senator Velis, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 632) of Hannah Kane, John C. Velis and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the financial abuse of elders. Elder Affairs. | SECTION 1. (a) The Massachusetts General Court shall initiate a commission to study and draft policies to combat the financial abuse of elders in the Commonwealth.
(1) Said Commission shall have three members of the Massachusetts House of Representatives, two appointed by the Speaker o... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to transparency and accountability in nursing homes | H633 | HD3398 | 193 | {'Id': 'SPK1', 'Name': 'Sally P. Kerans', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SPK1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T17:47:19.753'} | [{'Id': 'SPK1', 'Name': 'Sally P. Kerans', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SPK1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T17:47:19.7533333'}, {'Id': 'PDJ0', 'Name': 'Patricia D. Jehlen', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers... | {'Id': 'PDJ0', 'Name': 'Patricia D. Jehlen', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PDJ0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T12:21:21.883'} | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H633/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Kerans of Danvers and Senator Jehlen, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 633) of Sally P. Kerans, Patricia D. Jehlen and Ruth B. Balser relative to transparency and accountability in nursing homes. Elder Affairs. | SECTION 1.
Section 72 of chapter 111 of the General Laws, as most recently appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended, by inserting after said section 72, the following:
Section 72 ½. Financial Transparency and Consolidated Financial Report.
(a) (1) Commencing with fiscal years ending December 31... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to expanding the availability of personal care homes for older adults | H634 | HD185 | 193 | {'Id': 'SPK1', 'Name': 'Sally P. Kerans', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SPK1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-10T14:47:02.623'} | [{'Id': 'SPK1', 'Name': 'Sally P. Kerans', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SPK1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-10T14:47:02.6233333'}, {'Id': 'JMC0', 'Name': 'Joanne M. Comerford', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMember... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H634/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Kerans of Danvers, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 634) of Sally P. Kerans and others relative to expanding the availability of personal care homes for older adults. Elder Affairs. | SECTION 1. The General Laws are hereby amended by inserting after Chapter 19D, the following new chapter: –
Chapter 19D1/2
Section 1: Purpose
(a) The purpose of this chapter is to enable a setting of care that is referred to as personal care homes. This chapter establishes licensing requirements to protect the h... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to disclosing continuing care retirement community entrance fees | H635 | HD1015 | 193 | {'Id': 'K_K1', 'Name': 'Kay Khan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/K_K1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-16T17:54:41.683'} | [{'Id': 'K_K1', 'Name': 'Kay Khan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/K_K1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-16T17:54:41.6833333'}, {'Id': 'N_H1', 'Name': 'Natalie M. Higgins', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/N_H1',... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H635/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 635) of Kay Khan relative to contracts for continuing care retirement communities. Elder Affairs. | SECTION 1. Section 76 of chapter 93 of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding, after paragraph (c)(8), the following new paragraph:-
(9) In addition to the requirements otherwise set forth herein, the provider shall give every prospective resident a separate document captioned "Disclosure of Entrance Fee Refun... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to LGBT and HIV-positive seniors in the commonwealth | H636 | HD2232 | 193 | {'Id': 'JPL1', 'Name': 'Jack Patrick Lewis', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JPL1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T17:55:19.627'} | [{'Id': 'JPL1', 'Name': 'Jack Patrick Lewis', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JPL1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T17:55:19.6266667'}, {'Id': 'SKP1', 'Name': 'Sarah K. Peake', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/... | {'Id': 'SKP1', 'Name': 'Sarah K. Peake', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SKP1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T17:55:19.627'} | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H636/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representatives Lewis of Framingham and Peake of Provincetown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 636) of Jack Patrick Lewis, Sarah K. Peake and others relative to racial and ethnic status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or HIV status of seniors. Elder Affairs. | Chapter 19A of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding the following section:-
Section 44. For the purposes of administering the federal Older Americans Act of 1965 and subsequent amendments thereto, the term "greatest social need", as defined in 42 U.S.C. 3002(24), shall mean the need caused by non-economic fa... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act establishing an LGBTQI long-term care facility bill of rights | H637 | HD3515 | 193 | {'Id': 'JPL1', 'Name': 'Jack Patrick Lewis', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JPL1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T10:25:54.01'} | [{'Id': 'JPL1', 'Name': 'Jack Patrick Lewis', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JPL1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T10:25:54.01'}, {'Id': 'SKP1', 'Name': 'Sarah K. Peake', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SKP1'... | {'Id': 'SKP1', 'Name': 'Sarah K. Peake', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SKP1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T10:25:54.01'} | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H637/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representatives Lewis of Framingham and Peake of Provincetown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 637) of Jack Patrick Lewis, Sarah K. Peake and others relative to the rights of persons who identify as LGBTQI in transparency and accountability. Elder Affairs. | Chapter 111 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 72BB the following section:-
Section 72CC. (a) As used in this section the following words shall, unless the context requires otherwise, have the following meanings:
"Gender expression", a person's gender-related appearance and behavior, ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act supporting seniors’ financial stability | H638 | HD3950 | 193 | {'Id': 'KLG1', 'Name': 'Kate Lipper-Garabedian', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/KLG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T15:37:56.153'} | [{'Id': 'KLG1', 'Name': 'Kate Lipper-Garabedian', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/KLG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T15:37:56.1533333'}, {'Id': 'TMS1', 'Name': 'Thomas M. Stanley', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeM... | {'Id': 'TMS1', 'Name': 'Thomas M. Stanley', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/TMS1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T15:37:56.153'} | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H638/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representatives Lipper-Garabedian of Melrose and Stanley of Waltham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 638) of Kate Lipper-Garabedian, Thomas M. Stanley and others that the Office of the State Treasurer be authorized to establish a curriculum to support seniors’ financial literacy. Elder Affairs. | Chapter 10, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after section 78 the following section:-
Section 79. The office of the state treasurer shall develop and periodically review and update model curriculum to support seniors’ financial literacy and stability, in consultation with the... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act increasing awareness of community based PACE programs for older adults | H639 | HD3338 | 193 | {'Id': 'ACM1', 'Name': 'Adrian C. Madaro', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/ACM1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T12:02:03.217'} | [{'Id': 'ACM1', 'Name': 'Adrian C. Madaro', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/ACM1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T12:02:03.2166667'}, {'Id': 'S_M1', 'Name': 'Samantha Montaño', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H639/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Madaro of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 639) of Adrian C. Madaro and others relative to increasing awareness of community based PACE programs for older adults. Elder Affairs. | SECTION 1. Section 4 of chapter 19A of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2018 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting in subsection (d) after the word “persons” the following words:-
including, but not limited to, providing information about the Program of all-inclusive care for the elderly (PACE) purs... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act establishing a commission on automated decision-making by government in the Commonwealth | H64 | HD2261 | 193 | {'Id': 'S_G1', 'Name': 'Sean Garballey', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/S_G1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T11:56:08.063'} | [{'Id': 'S_G1', 'Name': 'Sean Garballey', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/S_G1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T11:56:08.0633333'}, {'Id': 'S_C1', 'Name': 'Simon Cataldo', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/S_C1'... | {'Id': 'S_C1', 'Name': 'Simon Cataldo', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/S_C1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T11:56:08.063'} | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H64/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representatives Garballey of Arlington and Cataldo of Concord, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 64) of Sean Garballey, Simon Cataldo and Vanna Howard for legislation to establish a commission (including members of the General Court) relative to state agency automated decision-making, artificial intelligen... | SECTION 1. Chapter 7D of the General Laws, as amended by chapter 64 of the acts of 2017, is hereby further amended by inserting after section 10 the following new section:-
Section 11. (a) As used in this section, the following words shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly requires otherwise:
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An Act to improve infection control in Massachusetts home care | H640 | HD1013 | 193 | {'Id': 'RAM1', 'Name': 'Rita A. Mendes', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RAM1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T15:20:17.417'} | [{'Id': 'RAM1', 'Name': 'Rita A. Mendes', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RAM1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T15:20:17.4166667'}, {'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/H640/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Mendes of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 640) of Rita A. Mendes and others that the Executive Office of Health and Human Services be directed to establish a mandatory infection control training program for personal home care attendants. Elder Affairs. | SECTION 1. (a) Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the executive office of health and human services, in consultation with appropriate state agencies and relevant public stakeholders, shall develop and implement a mandatory infection control training program for all new and incumbent personal c... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act regulating beds out of service at long term care facilities | H641 | HD3641 | 193 | {'Id': 'MJM1', 'Name': 'Michael J. Moran', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MJM1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T13:15:29.443'} | [{'Id': 'MJM1', 'Name': 'Michael J. Moran', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MJM1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T13:15:29.4433333'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H641/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Moran of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 641) of Michael J. Moran relative to regulating beds out of service at long term care facilities. Elder Affairs. | SECTION 1. Section 71 of chapter 111 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2016 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after the twenty-second paragraph the following paragraph:-
The department shall permit long-term care facilities to maintain beds out of service upon request, including, but not limit... | Whereas, The deferred operation of this act would tend to defeat its purpose, which is to establish forthwith protections for certain long term care providers, therefore it is hereby declared to be an emergency law, necessary for the immediate preservation of the public convenience.
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An Act relative to individuals from birth to age twenty-two in need of short-term inpatient skilled nursing and rehabilitation services | H642 | HD242 | 193 | {'Id': 'MJM2', 'Name': 'Mathew J. Muratore', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MJM2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-10T14:44:28.403'} | [{'Id': 'MJM2', 'Name': 'Mathew J. Muratore', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MJM2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-10T14:44:28.4033333'}, {'Id': 'JBE0', 'Name': 'James B. Eldridge', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembe... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H642/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Muratore of Plymouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 642) of Mathew J. Muratore and others relative to short-term inpatient skilled nursing and rehabilitation services for persons twenty-two years of age or younger. Elder Affairs. | SECTION 1. Chapter 111 of the General Laws is hereby amended by striking out Section 4J in its entirety and inserting in place thereof the following section:
Section 4J. No individual from birth to age twenty-two who is in need of long-term inpatient skilled nursing and rehabilitation services shall be admitted to a... | null | [] | [] | [{'Action': 'Discharge to Another Committee', 'FiscalAmounts': [], 'Committee': {'CommitteeCode': 'J44', 'GeneralCourtNumber': 193, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Committees/J44'}, 'Votes': []}] | [] |
An Act to ensure senior care organization quality and accountability | H643 | HD1831 | 193 | {'Id': 'BWM1', 'Name': 'Brian W. Murray', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BWM1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T18:42:53.013'} | [{'Id': 'BWM1', 'Name': 'Brian W. Murray', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BWM1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T18:42:53.0133333'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H643/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Murray of Milford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 643) of Brian W. Murray relative to senior care organization quality and accountability. Elder Affairs. | SECTION __. Section 9D of Chapter 118E of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 official edition
is hereby amended by inserting at the end of the Section the following language:
(7) In contracting with a nursing home licensed under chapter 111, section 71 of the General Laws, any MassHealth Senior Care Option... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act protecting vulnerable elders from abuse | H644 | HD637 | 193 | {'Id': 'TTN1', 'Name': 'Tram T. Nguyen', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/TTN1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-14T21:49:54.3'} | [{'Id': 'TTN1', 'Name': 'Tram T. Nguyen', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/TTN1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-14T21:49:54.3'}, {'Id': 'JKH1', 'Name': 'James K. Hawkins', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JKH1', '... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H644/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Nguyen of Andover, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 644) of Tram T. Nguyen and James K. Hawkins relative to protecting vulnerable elders from abuse. Elder Affairs. | SECTION 1. Section 4 of chapter 19A of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out the first paragraph and inserting in place thereof the following paragraph:-
The department shall be the principal agency of the commonwealth to mobilize the human, physical, and fina... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to Massachusetts home care eligibility | H645 | HD2344 | 193 | {'Id': 'SKP1', 'Name': 'Sarah K. Peake', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SKP1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T15:08:58.397'} | [{'Id': 'SKP1', 'Name': 'Sarah K. Peake', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SKP1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T15:08:58.3966667'}, {'Id': 'PDJ0', 'Name': 'Patricia D. Jehlen', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H645/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Peake of Provincetown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 645) of Sarah K. Peake and others that persons diagnosed with HIV or AIDS be eligible for home care to be administered by the Executive Office of Elder Affairs. Elder Affairs. | SECTION 1. The executive office of elder affairs, under authority granted in section 4 of chapter 19A of Massachusetts general laws, shall amend the Massachusetts home care regulations (651 CMR 3.00). Such amendment shall require home care program services be made available to persons diagnosed with HIV or AIDS rega... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to ensure senior care organization quality and accountability | H646 | HD1806 | 193 | {'Id': 'D_R1', 'Name': 'David Allen Robertson', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/D_R1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T17:28:28.78'} | [{'Id': 'D_R1', 'Name': 'David Allen Robertson', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/D_R1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T17:28:28.78'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H646/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Robertson of Tewksbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 646) of David Allen Robertson for legislation to ensure senior care organization quality and accountability. Elder Affairs. | SECTION __. Section 9D of Chapter 118E of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 official edition is hereby amended by inserting at the end of the Section the following language:
(7) In contracting with a nursing home licensed under chapter 111, section 71 of the General Laws, any MassHealth Senior Care Options ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act protecting elders from bullying | H647 | HD1186 | 193 | {'Id': 'A_S1', 'Name': 'Alan Silvia', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/A_S1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T11:25:49.65'} | [{'Id': 'A_S1', 'Name': 'Alan Silvia', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/A_S1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T11:25:49.65'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H647/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Silvia of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 647) of Alan Silvia relative to protecting elders from bullying. Elder Affairs. | SECTION 1. Section 14 of chapter 19A of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2016 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after the definition of “Abuse” the following definition:-
“Bullying”, an act of intimidation or harassment that causes a reasonable person to fear for his or her physical safety or pro... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to improve quality and oversight of long-term care | H648 | HD2564 | 193 | {'Id': 'TMS1', 'Name': 'Thomas M. Stanley', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/TMS1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-09T14:11:52.96'} | [{'Id': 'TMS1', 'Name': 'Thomas M. Stanley', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/TMS1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-09T14:11:52.96'}, {'Id': 'KLG1', 'Name': 'Kate Lipper-Garabedian', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMember... | {'Id': 'KLG1', 'Name': 'Kate Lipper-Garabedian', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/KLG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-10T11:56:56.807'} | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H648/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representatives Stanley of Waltham and Lipper-Garabedian of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 648) of Thomas M. Stanley, Kate Lipper-Garabedian and others for legislation to improve quality and oversight of long-term care. Elder Affairs. | SECTION 1. Chapter 23 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after section 9U the following 2 sections:-
Section 9V. The executive office of labor and workforce development, through the Commonwealth Corporation, shall establish a grant program for nursing faci... | null | [] | [] | [{'Action': 'Accompanied', 'FiscalAmounts': [], 'Committee': {'CommitteeCode': 'J44', 'GeneralCourtNumber': 193, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Committees/J44'}, 'Votes': []}] | [] |
An Act to improve Massachusetts home care | H649 | HD2201 | 193 | {'Id': 'TMS1', 'Name': 'Thomas M. Stanley', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/TMS1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-09T14:09:29.623'} | [{'Id': 'TMS1', 'Name': 'Thomas M. Stanley', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/TMS1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-09T14:09:29.6233333'}, {'Id': 'MJM1', 'Name': 'Michael J. Moran', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers... | {'Id': 'MJM1', 'Name': 'Michael J. Moran', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MJM1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-09T14:09:29.623'} | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H649/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representatives Stanley of Waltham and Moran of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 649) of Thomas M. Stanley, Michael J. Moran and others for legislation to create safe environments for home care workers and consumers. Elder Affairs. | SECTION 1. Chapter 111 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after section 51K the following 3 sections:-
Section 51L. (a)For the purposes of this section and sections 51M and 51N, the following words shall, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, have... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to efficient access to the affordable connectivity program | H65 | HD3013 | 193 | {'Id': 'C_G1', 'Name': 'Carlos González', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/C_G1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T13:41:46.883'} | [{'Id': 'C_G1', 'Name': 'Carlos González', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/C_G1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T13:41:46.8833333'}, {'Id': 'BLW1', 'Name': 'Bud L. Williams', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BL... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H65/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative González of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 65) of Carlos González and Bud L. Williams relative to access to the affordable connectivity program. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity. | Chapter 25C of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding the following section:-
Section 10. An internet service provider providing internet service to a household receiving a benefit under the federal Affordable Connectivity Program shall, if the household is an existing customer of the internet service provide... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act authorizing common sense health services in assisted living | H650 | HD2225 | 193 | {'Id': 'TMS1', 'Name': 'Thomas M. Stanley', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/TMS1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-09T14:24:56.12'} | [{'Id': 'TMS1', 'Name': 'Thomas M. Stanley', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/TMS1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-09T14:24:56.12'}, {'Id': 'WSP1', 'Name': 'Smitty Pignatelli', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/WSP... | {'Id': 'WSP1', 'Name': 'Smitty Pignatelli', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/WSP1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-09T14:24:56.12'} | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H650/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representatives Stanley of Waltham and Pignatelli of Lenox, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 650) of Thomas M. Stanley, Smitty Pignatelli and others for legislation to authorize the option of providing basic common sense health services for residents of assisted living residences. Elder Affairs. | SECTION 1. Section 1 of chapter 19D of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after the definition of “Assisted living residence” or “Residence,” the following 2 definitions:-
“Basic health services”, injections; application or replacement of simple non-sterile dr... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to promoting innovation in elder care services | H651 | HD2168 | 193 | {'Id': 'TMS1', 'Name': 'Thomas M. Stanley', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/TMS1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T10:44:13.597'} | [{'Id': 'TMS1', 'Name': 'Thomas M. Stanley', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/TMS1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T10:44:13.5966667'}, {'Id': 'JCD1', 'Name': 'James C. Arena-DeRosa', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMe... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H651/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Stanley of Waltham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 651) of Thomas M. Stanley and others relative to promoting innovation in elder care nursing facilities and services. Elder Affairs. | SECTION 1. Notwithstanding any special or general law to the contrary, the executive office of health and human services shall, subject to appropriation, establish a no-interest, forgivable loan program for the purposes of (i) funding the development of nursing facility specialized care units, (ii) enabling facilities... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act establishing a special commission on a statewide long-term care insurance program | H652 | HD2610 | 193 | {'Id': 'TMS1', 'Name': 'Thomas M. Stanley', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/TMS1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T14:51:40.633'} | [{'Id': 'TMS1', 'Name': 'Thomas M. Stanley', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/TMS1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T14:51:40.6333333'}, {'Id': 'K_K2', 'Name': 'Kristin E. Kassner', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembe... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H652/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Stanley of Waltham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 652) of Thomas M. Stanley for legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to a statewide long-term care insurance program. Elder Affairs. | Section 1. There shall be a special commission to study and make recommendations to establish a statewide long-term care insurance program in the commonwealth. The commission shall study: (i) whether and how a long-term care insurance program could be included as a benefit in the state disability insurance program str... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to rest home rate adjustments | H653 | HD3091 | 193 | {'Id': 'S_G2', 'Name': 'Steven Ultrino', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/S_G2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T18:02:15.35'} | [{'Id': 'S_G2', 'Name': 'Steven Ultrino', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/S_G2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T18:02:15.35'}, {'Id': 'L_S1', 'Name': 'Lindsay N. Sabadosa', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/L_S1... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H653/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Ultrino of Malden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 653) of Steven Ultrino and others relative to rate adjustments and reimbursements for the cost of residential care homes or rest homes. Elder Affairs. | SECTION 1. Chapter 118E of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after section 79 the following section:-
Section 80. (a) The secretary of health and human services shall promulgate regulations that provide for rate adjustment and reimbursement within ninety days... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to nursing homes | H654 | HD1197 | 193 | {'Id': 'TJW1', 'Name': 'Thomas P. Walsh', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/TJW1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T11:28:48.5'} | [{'Id': 'TJW1', 'Name': 'Thomas P. Walsh', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/TJW1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T11:28:48.5'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H654/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Walsh of Peabody, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 654) of Thomas P. Walsh relative to floor plans for certain nursing homes. Elder Affairs. | SECTION 1. Chapter 111 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after section 72D the following section:-
Section 72D ½. (a) The bedroom of each resident, as that term is defined in section 72F, shall have a floor area of not less than 125 square feet for single ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act requiring dignity, privacy, and safety for residents in nursing homes and rest homes | H655 | HD3256 | 193 | {'Id': 'TJW1', 'Name': 'Thomas P. Walsh', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/TJW1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T11:14:16.257'} | [{'Id': 'TJW1', 'Name': 'Thomas P. Walsh', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/TJW1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T11:14:16.2566667'}, {'Id': 'RME1', 'Name': 'Rodney M. Elliott', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H655/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Walsh of Peabody, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 655) of Thomas P. Walsh, Rodney M. Elliott and James B. Eldridge relative to the dignity, privacy, and safety of residents in nursing homes and rest homes. Elder Affairs. | Section 1. Pursuant to the provisions of section 3, of chapter 111 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2018 Official Edition, the department shall promulgate regulations providing that each nursing home and rest home as defined in section 71 of said chapter 111, shall submit a plan to the department demonstrating... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act providing uniform mail voting forms | H656 | HD3437 | 193 | {'Id': 'SBA1', 'Name': 'Shirley B. Arriaga', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SBA1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T09:04:38.477'} | [{'Id': 'SBA1', 'Name': 'Shirley B. Arriaga', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SBA1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T09:04:38.4766667'}, {'Id': 'JCD1', 'Name': 'James C. Arena-DeRosa', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeM... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H656/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Arriaga of Chicopee, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 656) of Shirley B. Arriaga and others for legislation to further regulate mail in ballots. Election Laws. | SECTION 1. Section 25B of said chapter 54, as appearing in section 10 of chapter 92 of the acts of 2022, is hereby amended by adding the following paragraph:
(l) The state secretary shall prepare uniform applications, instructions, ballot styles, envelopes, and other papers and electronic documents without distingui... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act assuring that polling places are accessible to elderly and physically challenged voters | H657 | HD2898 | 193 | {'Id': 'BJA1', 'Name': 'Bruce J. Ayers', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BJA1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T17:57:31.883'} | [{'Id': 'BJA1', 'Name': 'Bruce J. Ayers', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BJA1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T17:57:31.8833333'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H657/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 657) of Bruce J. Ayers for legislation to ensure that polling places are accessible to handicapped and elderly voters. Election Laws. | SECTION 1. Chapter 10 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 35W the following new section:—
Section 35X. There is hereby established on the books of the commonwealth a separate fund known as the Polling Location Accessibility Fund, to promote improved involvement in the electoral process ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act requiring photo ID’s to vote | H658 | HD666 | 193 | {'Id': 'DRB1', 'Name': 'Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DRB1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-16T12:57:24.26'} | [{'Id': 'DRB1', 'Name': 'Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DRB1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-16T12:57:24.26'}, {'Id': 'ALD1', 'Name': "Angelo L. D'Emilia", 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMe... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H658/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Berthiaume of Spencer, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 658) of Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr., and Angelo L. D'Emilia for legislation to require the showing of valid photo form of identification to election officials prior to voting. Election Laws. | Section 76B, Chapter 54 of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding the following subsection:-
(c) -- Any person who seeks to vote in a public election is required to establish his or her qualifications to vote by providing a current valid photo form of identification to election officials prior to voting. Accep... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to candidate information on ballots | H659 | HD573 | 193 | {'Id': 'NMB1', 'Name': 'Natalie M. Blais', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/NMB1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-13T12:49:24.993'} | [{'Id': 'NMB1', 'Name': 'Natalie M. Blais', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/NMB1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-13T12:49:24.9933333'}, {'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/H659/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Blais of Deerfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 659) of Natalie M. Blais and Mindy Domb relative to candidate information on ballots. Election Laws. | SECTION 1. Section 8 of chapter 53 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out, in line 3, the words “his residence, with street and number, if any,” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- their town or city of residence, if any;
SECTION 2. Section ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to cyberattack response in Massachusetts | H66 | HD1741 | 193 | {'Id': 'BHJ1', 'Name': 'Bradley H. Jones, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BHJ1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T12:57:40.57'} | [{'Id': 'BHJ1', 'Name': 'Bradley H. Jones, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BHJ1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T12:57:40.57'}, {'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/H66/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 66) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to cyberattack responses. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity. | SECTION 1. Section 1 of Chapter 639 of the Acts of 1950, as amended by Chapter 54 of the Acts of 2014, is hereby amended by inserting after the word “causes” the following:-
“; or by cybersecurity attack or threat thereof that affects the commonwealth’s critical infrastructure, information systems owned or operated... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to gender neutral language in elections law | H660 | HD1799 | 193 | {'Id': 'NMB1', 'Name': 'Natalie M. Blais', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/NMB1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T16:53:30.713'} | [{'Id': 'NMB1', 'Name': 'Natalie M. Blais', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/NMB1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T16:53:30.7133333'}, {'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/H660/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Blais of Deerfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 660) of Natalie M. Blais and others relative to gender-neutral language in elections laws. Election Laws. | SECTION 1. Section 3 of chapter 53 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out, in line 3, the word “him” and inserting in place thereof the following word: - them.
SECTION 2. Section 3 of said chapter 53, as so appearing, is hereby amended by striking out, in, a... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act validating the annual town meeting for the town of Blandford | H661 | HD3774 | 193 | {'Id': 'NAG1', 'Name': 'Nicholas A. Boldyga', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/NAG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T10:52:40.66'} | [{'Id': 'NAG1', 'Name': 'Nicholas A. Boldyga', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/NAG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T10:52:40.66'}, {'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': '2023-01-20T14:22:09.003'} | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H661/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Boldyga of Southwick and Senator Mark, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 661) of Nicholas A. Boldyga and Paul W. Mark (by vote of the town) relative to validating the results of the annual town meeting for the town of Blandford. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.] | SECTION 1. Notwithstanding section 10 of chapter 39 and section 64 of chapter 54 of the General Laws or any other general or special law to the contrary, the votes taken by the town of Blandford at its June 6, 2022 annual town meeting, and all actions taken pursuant thereto and in reliance thereon, are hereby ratified... | null | [] | [] | [{'Action': 'Favorable', 'FiscalAmounts': [], 'Committee': {'CommitteeCode': 'J15', 'GeneralCourtNumber': 193, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Committees/J15'}, 'Votes': []}, {'Action': 'Place in OD', 'FiscalAmounts': [], 'Committee': {'CommitteeCode': 'H52', 'GeneralCourtNumber': 193, 'Detai... | [] |
An Act relative to polling place security and integrity | H662 | HD2250 | 193 | {'Id': 'AFC1', 'Name': 'Antonio F. D. Cabral', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/AFC1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T11:48:37.403'} | [{'Id': 'AFC1', 'Name': 'Antonio F. D. Cabral', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/AFC1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T11:48:37.4033333'}, {'Id': 'WMS1', 'Name': 'William M. Straus', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMem... | {'Id': 'WMS1', 'Name': 'William M. Straus', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/WMS1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T11:48:37.403'} | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H662/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representatives Cabral of New Bedford and Straus of Mattapoisett, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 662) of Antonio F. D. Cabral, William M. Straus and others relative to polling place security and integrity. Election Laws. | Chapter 54 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out section 72 and inserting in place thereof the following section:
Section 72. (a) The board or officer in charge of the police force of each city and town shall detail a sufficient number of police officers o... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to increasing voting opportunities in Massachusetts | H663 | HD1912 | 193 | {'Id': 'DFC1', 'Name': 'Daniel Cahill', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DFC1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T21:54:45.607'} | [{'Id': 'DFC1', 'Name': 'Daniel Cahill', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DFC1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T21:54:45.6066667'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H663/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Cahill of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 663) of Daniel Cahill relative to increasing voting opportunities. Election Laws. | SECTION 1. Section 1 of chapter 51 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2016 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out the last sentence and inserting in place thereof the following sentence:- A person otherwise qualified to vote for national or state officers, but who has not registered in accordance wi... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to ranked choice voting in the town of Concord | H664 | HD293 | 193 | {'Id': 'S_C1', 'Name': 'Simon Cataldo', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/S_C1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T16:57:30.663'} | [{'Id': 'S_C1', 'Name': 'Simon Cataldo', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/S_C1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T16:57:30.6633333'}, {'Id': 'CLG1', 'Name': 'Carmine Lawrence Gentile', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMem... | {'Id': 'CLG1', 'Name': 'Carmine Lawrence Gentile', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CLG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T16:57:30.663'} | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H664/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representatives Cataldo of Concord and Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 664) of Simon Cataldo, Carmine Lawrence Gentile and Michael J. Barrett (by vote of the town) relative to ranked choice voting in the town of Concord. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.] | SECTION 1.
RANKED CHOICE VOTING
(a) The terms below shall have the following meanings in this section.
“Batch elimination,” is the simultaneous defeat of multiple candidates for whom it is mathematically impossible to be elected.
"Concluded ballot," a ballot that does not rank any continuing candidate or cont... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act clarifying the role of Governor’s Councillor on the ballot | H665 | HD3521 | 193 | {'Id': 'S_C1', 'Name': 'Simon Cataldo', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/S_C1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T13:13:04.337'} | [{'Id': 'S_C1', 'Name': 'Simon Cataldo', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/S_C1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T13:13:04.3366667'}, {'Id': 'KIG1', 'Name': 'Kenneth I. Gordon', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/KI... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H665/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Cataldo of Concord, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 665) of Simon Cataldo and others relative to clarifying the title of Governor’s Councillor on election ballots. Election Laws. | SECTION 1. Section 43A of chapter 54 of the general laws is hereby amended by inserting after the word “congressman” the following word:- governor’s
SECTION 2. Section 150 of said chapter 54 is hereby amended by inserting after the word “each,” in line 4, the following word:- governor’s
SECTION 3. Said section 1... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act requiring a residency affidavit by a candidate | H666 | HD1626 | 193 | {'Id': 'T_C1', 'Name': 'Tackey Chan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/T_C1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T12:32:30.747'} | [{'Id': 'T_C1', 'Name': 'Tackey Chan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/T_C1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T12:32:30.7466667'}, {'Id': 'MMD1', 'Name': 'Michelle M. DuBois', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MMD... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H666/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 666) of Tackey Chan and Michelle M. DuBois relative to requiring residency affidavits for candidates for public office. Election Laws. | SECTION 1. Chapter 53 of the general laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 11 the following new section:-
Section 11A. A person seeking to be a candidate to hold a state, county or municipal office shall be required, by the deadline for filing nomination papers, to submit an affidavit affirming that they... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to provide to certain employees of the Commonwealth the right to participate collectively in the political process | H667 | HD2013 | 193 | {'Id': 'T_C1', 'Name': 'Tackey Chan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/T_C1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T16:06:19.44'} | [{'Id': 'T_C1', 'Name': 'Tackey Chan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/T_C1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T16:06:19.44'}, {'Id': None, 'Name': 'David Holway', 'Type': 3, 'Details': None, 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T16:06:19.44'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H667/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 667) of Tackey Chan and David Holway relative to political contributions by certain public employees. Election Laws. | SECTION 1. Section 13 of chapter 55 of the general laws is hereby amended by adding at the end of the first sentence of the first paragraph the following: “…nor shall it prohibit the solicitation of contributions by such employee from fellow employees for a political committee organized by the exclusive representative... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act authorizing the town of Lexington to allow remote participation at town meetings | H668 | HD118 | 193 | {'Id': 'M_C2', 'Name': 'Michelle L. Ciccolo', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/M_C2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-09T17:02:21.68'} | [{'Id': 'M_C2', 'Name': 'Michelle L. Ciccolo', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/M_C2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-09T17:02:21.68'}, {'Id': 'CFF0', 'Name': 'Cindy F. Friedman', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/C... | {'Id': 'CFF0', 'Name': 'Cindy F. Friedman', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CFF0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-09T17:02:21.68'} | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H668/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Ciccolo of Lexington and Senator Friedman, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 668) of Michelle L. Ciccolo, Cindy F. Friedman and Michael J. Barrett (by vote of the town) that the town of Lexington be authorized to allow remote participation at town meetings. Election Laws. [Local Appr... | SECTION 1. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the Town of Lexington may, by bylaw, permit a representative town meeting to be held through remote participation or a hybrid of in-person and remote participation, including, but not limited to, by means of a video of telephone conferencing platfo... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act supporting parents running for public office | H669 | HD590 | 193 | {'Id': 'M_C1', 'Name': 'Mike Connolly', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/M_C1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-13T16:12:24.917'} | [{'Id': 'M_C1', 'Name': 'Mike Connolly', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/M_C1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-13T16:12:24.9166667'}, {'Id': 'J_M1', 'Name': 'Joan Meschino', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/J_M1',... | {'Id': 'J_M1', 'Name': 'Joan Meschino', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/J_M1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-13T16:12:24.917'} | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H669/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representatives Connolly of Cambridge and Meschino of Hull, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 669) of Mike Connolly, Joan Meschino and others relative to child care expenses for candidates while performing work or attending certain campaign events. Election Laws. | SECTION 1. Section 1 of chapter 55 of the General Laws, as so appearing, is hereby amended by inserting after the definition of “Candidate’s committee” the following definition:-
“Child-care services,” care services provided to a candidate’s child, including, but not limited to, baby-sitting services by an individua... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act creating a task force to study the use of the internet by sex offenders | H67 | HD2047 | 193 | {'Id': 'BHJ1', 'Name': 'Bradley H. Jones, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BHJ1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T10:06:44.79'} | [{'Id': 'BHJ1', 'Name': 'Bradley H. Jones, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BHJ1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T10:06:44.79'}, {'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/H67/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 67) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to provide for an investigation by a special task force (including members of the General Court) relative to the use of the Internet by sex offenders. Advanced Information Tech... | SECTION 1. The joint committee on public safety and homeland security shall convene a task force to report on electronic communications and the feasibility of tracking sex offender internet use, via methods including but not limited to: (1) internet protocol addresses, (2) media access control addresses, (3) internet ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act enabling children’s right to vote | H670 | HD3788 | 193 | {'Id': 'M_C1', 'Name': 'Mike Connolly', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/M_C1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T14:32:04.29'} | [{'Id': None, 'Name': 'Robin Chen', 'Type': 3, 'Details': None, 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T14:32:04.29'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H670/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Connolly of Cambridge (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 670) of Robin Chen for legislation to enable children’s right to vote. Election Laws. | SECTION 1. Section 1 of Chapter 50 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2018 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting in alphabetical position:-
“Capacity to make voting decisions independently” shall mean having the ability to understand and appreciate the nature and consequences of voting decisions, in... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act extending voting rights in municipal elections to noncitizen voters of the commonwealth | H671 | HD3946 | 193 | {'Id': 'M_C1', 'Name': 'Mike Connolly', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/M_C1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T15:36:17.393'} | [{'Id': 'M_C1', 'Name': 'Mike Connolly', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/M_C1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T15:36:17.3933333'}, {'Id': 'S_M1', 'Name': 'Samantha Montaño', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/S_M... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H671/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Connolly of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 671) of Mike Connolly relative to extending voting rights in municipal elections to noncitizen voters. Election Laws. | Chapter 51 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 1F the following section:–
Section 1G. (a) As used in this section the following words shall, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, have the following meanings:
“municipal election”, an election for mayor, school committee, city ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to transparent political campaigning | H672 | HD3985 | 193 | {'Id': 'M_C1', 'Name': 'Mike Connolly', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/M_C1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T15:53:51.92'} | [{'Id': 'M_C1', 'Name': 'Mike Connolly', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/M_C1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T15:53:51.92'}, {'Id': 'JBE0', 'Name': 'James B. Eldridge', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JBE0', ... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H672/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Connolly of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 672) of Mike Connolly and others relative to transparent political campaigning. Election Laws. | SECTION 1. Section 1 of chapter 55 of the General Laws is hereby amended by striking the definition of “Electioneering communication” and inserting in place thereof the following:-
''Electioneering communication'', any broadcast, cable, mail, satellite, print, SMS text message, MMS text message or other text message... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to town committee elections and membership | H673 | HD1411 | 193 | {'Id': 'MJC1', 'Name': 'Mark J. Cusack', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MJC1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T13:34:18.763'} | [{'Id': None, 'Name': 'Gene John Cass', 'Type': 3, 'Details': None, 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T13:34:18.7633333'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H673/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Cusack of Braintree (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 673) of Gene John Cass relative to town committee elections and membership. Election Laws. | SECTION 1. Chapter 52 of the General Laws is hereby amended by striking out section 2, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, and inserting in place thereof the following section:-
Section 2. Each political party shall, in every ward and town, elect at the biennial state elections and presidential primaries a wa... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to political contributions | H674 | HD3736 | 193 | {'Id': 'MSD1', 'Name': 'Michael S. Day', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MSD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T14:20:23.307'} | [{'Id': 'MSD1', 'Name': 'Michael S. Day', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MSD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T14:20:23.3066667'}, {'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/H674/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Day of Stoneham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 674) of Michael S. Day relative to political campaign contributions. Election Laws. | SECTION 1: Section 7a of the Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 55 in hereby amended by striking out the language in subsection (3) and replacing it with the following;
(3) An individual may in addition make campaign contributions to any political committee not specified in paragraph (1), (2), (4) or (5); provided, ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to the disclosure of the political party offices campaign contributions | H675 | HD4038 | 193 | {'Id': 'MSD1', 'Name': 'Michael S. Day', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MSD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T16:20:01.31'} | [{'Id': None, 'Name': 'Vincent L. Dixon ', 'Type': 3, 'Details': None, 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T16:20:01.31'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H675/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Day of Stoneham (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 675) of Vincent L. Dixon relative to the disclosure of the political party offices' campaign contributions. Election Laws. | SECTION 1. The Massachusetts General Laws are hereby amended by inserting the following new chapter:
An important part of the political institutions, of our society, and our Commonwealth, are enabled by the creation of political parties, and designations, to provide a vehicle for citizens to engage in organized poli... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act requiring major policy makers to disclose donations to entities engaging in political activity | H676 | HD515 | 193 | {'Id': 'MCD1', 'Name': 'Marjorie C. Decker', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MCD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-10T16:28:48.117'} | [{'Id': 'MCD1', 'Name': 'Marjorie C. Decker', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MCD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-10T16:28:48.1166667'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H676/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 676) of Marjorie C. Decker relative to the disclosure of donations by major policy makers engaging in political activity. Election Laws. | Chapter 55 of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding the following section:-
Section 43. (a) Every person in a major policymaking position, as that term is defined in section 1 of chapter 268B, notwithstanding whether or not that person receives compensation, shall disclose to the office of campaign and politi... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to the implementation of the charter for the city known as the town of Amherst | H677 | HD2929 | 193 | {'Id': 'M_D2', 'Name': 'Mindy Domb', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/M_D2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-13T14:37:24.003'} | [{'Id': 'M_D2', 'Name': 'Mindy Domb', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/M_D2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-13T14:37:24.0033333'}, {'Id': 'JMC0', 'Name': 'Joanne M. Comerford', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JMC... | {'Id': 'JMC0', 'Name': 'Joanne M. Comerford', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JMC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-13T14:37:24.003'} | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H677/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Domb of Amherst and Senator Comerford, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 677) of Mindy Domb and Joanne M. Comerford (by vote of the town) relative to providing for ranked-choice voting in the city know as the town of Amherst. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.] | SECTION 1. Notwithstanding the provisions of chapters 50 through 54 of the general laws, or any other general or special law to the contrary, the City known as the Town of Amherst is hereby authorized to use ranked choice voting in municipal elections only.
SECTION 2. For purposes of this act, the following words an... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to random placement for candidate names and removal of incumbent information on primary and state ballots | H678 | HD3516 | 193 | {'Id': 'M_D2', 'Name': 'Mindy Domb', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/M_D2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-13T12:36:24.02'} | [{'Id': 'M_D2', 'Name': 'Mindy Domb', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/M_D2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-13T12:36:24.02'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H678/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Domb of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 678) of Mindy Domb relative to random placement of candidate names and removal of incumbent information on primary and state ballots. Election Laws. | SECTION 1. Section 34 of said chapter 53 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2016 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out the second and third paragraphs.
SECTION 2. Section 70E of said chapter 53, as so appearing, is hereby amended by striking out, in line 32, the words “in the manner provided in s... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act promoting political participation | H679 | HD3012 | 193 | {'Id': 'DMD1', 'Name': 'Daniel M. Donahue', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DMD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T15:05:09.54'} | [{'Id': 'DMD1', 'Name': 'Daniel M. Donahue', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DMD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T15:05:09.54'}, {'Id': 'AJP1', 'Name': 'Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMember... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H679/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 679) of Daniel M. Donahue and others for legislation to create a payroll deduction for voluntary contributions to not-for-profit social welfare organizations and candidate or other political committees. Election Laws. | SECTION 1. Section 150 of chapter 149 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2018 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after the words “chapter 151”, in line 23, the following words:- or chapter 180B.
SECTION 2. Section 150A of said chapter 149, as so appearing, is hereby amended by inserting after the... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to internet service outages | H68 | HD248 | 193 | {'Id': 'DAL1', 'Name': 'David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DAL1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T13:15:25.427'} | [{'Id': 'DAL1', 'Name': 'David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DAL1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T13:15:25.4266667'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H68/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative LeBoeuf of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 68) of David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf relative to internet service outages. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity. | Chapter 25C of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding the following section:-
Section 9. (a) As used in this section the following terms shall, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, have the following meanings:
“Broadband internet access service” or “service”, a mass-market retail service by wire or... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to election emergencies | H680 | HD2446 | 193 | {'Id': 'PJD1', 'Name': 'Paul J. Donato', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PJD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T13:10:23.333'} | [{'Id': 'PJD1', 'Name': 'Paul J. Donato', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PJD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T13:10:23.3333333'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H680/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Donato of Medford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 680) of Paul J. Donato relative to the regulation of elections in certain emergency situations. Election Laws. | SECTION 1. Chapter 54 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2018 official edition, is amended by adding the following language for newly created Section 62A:
62A. Postponement and extension of qualifying periods for elections for public office during state of emergency; Procedures for the Orderly Administrati... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to political designations | H681 | HD2447 | 193 | {'Id': 'PJD1', 'Name': 'Paul J. Donato', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PJD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T13:11:35.4'} | [{'Id': 'PJD1', 'Name': 'Paul J. Donato', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PJD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T13:11:35.4'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H681/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Donato of Medford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 681) of Paul J. Donato relative to political designations. Election Laws. | SECTION 1. Section 1 of chapter 50 of the General Laws is hereby amended by striking the definition of “Political designation” and replacing with the following:-
“Political designation” shall apply to any designation required in section 8 of chapter 53, expressed in not more than three words, which a candidate ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to absentee voting | H682 | HD2524 | 193 | {'Id': 'PJD1', 'Name': 'Paul J. Donato', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PJD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T14:14:00.977'} | [{'Id': 'PJD1', 'Name': 'Paul J. Donato', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PJD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T14:14:00.9766667'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H682/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Donato of Medford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 682) of Paul J. Donato relative to absentee voting. Election Laws. | SECTION 1. Section 86 of Chapter 54 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2016 official edition, is amended by striking out the word “physical” in lines 8, 15, 18, and 20.
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An Act relative to the preparation of street lists by registrars | H683 | HD138 | 193 | {'Id': 'WCG1', 'Name': 'William C. Galvin', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/WCG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-10T13:15:37.03'} | [{'Id': None, 'Name': 'John J. Costa, Jr.', 'Type': 3, 'Details': None, 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-10T13:15:37.0433333'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H683/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Galvin of Canton (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 683) of John J. Costa, Jr., relative to the preparation of street lists by registrars. Election Laws. | SECTION 1. Section 6 of chapter 51 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after the word "year,” in line 5, the following words:- ; provided, however, that the lists shall not include the dates of birth or occupations of said persons.
SECTION 2. Section 7 of sa... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to ranked choice voting in the town of Arlington | H684 | HD226 | 193 | {'Id': 'S_G1', 'Name': 'Sean Garballey', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/S_G1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-10T14:48:40.653'} | [{'Id': 'S_G1', 'Name': 'Sean Garballey', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/S_G1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-10T14:48:40.6533333'}, {'Id': 'CFF0', 'Name': 'Cindy F. Friedman', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/C... | {'Id': 'CFF0', 'Name': 'Cindy F. Friedman', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CFF0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-10T14:48:40.653'} | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H684/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Garballey of Arlington and Senator Friedman, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 684) of Sean Garballey, Cindy F. Friedman and David M. Rogers (by vote of the town) relative to ranked choice voting in the town of Arlington. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.] | SECTION l. Chapter 503 of the acts of 1952, as most recently amended by chapter 94 of the acts of 2019, is hereby amended by inserting after section 8 the following section:-
Section 8A. (a) For the purposes of this section, the following terms shall, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, have the following... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act authorizing the town of Arlington to offer early voting in town elections | H685 | HD229 | 193 | {'Id': 'S_G1', 'Name': 'Sean Garballey', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/S_G1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-10T14:45:26.65'} | [{'Id': 'S_G1', 'Name': 'Sean Garballey', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/S_G1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-10T14:45:26.65'}, {'Id': 'CFF0', 'Name': 'Cindy F. Friedman', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CFF0',... | {'Id': 'CFF0', 'Name': 'Cindy F. Friedman', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CFF0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-10T14:45:26.65'} | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H685/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Garballey of Arlington and Senator Friedman, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 685) of Sean Garballey, Cindy F. Friedman and David M. Rogers (by vote of the town) that the town of Arlington be authorized to offer early voting in town elections in said town. Election Laws. [Local Appr... | SECTION 1. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the town of Arlington shall allow any qualified voter, as defined in section 1 of chapter 51 of the General Laws, to vote early in person for any regular or special town election. Any voter wishing to vote early in person may do so at the time, man... | null | [] | [] | [{'Action': 'Favorable', 'FiscalAmounts': [], 'Committee': {'CommitteeCode': 'J15', 'GeneralCourtNumber': 193, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Committees/J15'}, 'Votes': []}, {'Action': 'Place in OD', 'FiscalAmounts': [], 'Committee': {'CommitteeCode': 'H52', 'GeneralCourtNumber': 193, 'Detai... | [] |
An Act relative to age requirements in local elections | H686 | HD2230 | 193 | {'Id': 'S_G1', 'Name': 'Sean Garballey', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/S_G1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T14:15:30.477'} | [{'Id': 'S_G1', 'Name': 'Sean Garballey', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/S_G1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T14:15:30.4766667'}, {'Id': 'JPL1', 'Name': 'Jack Patrick Lewis', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/... | {'Id': 'JPL1', 'Name': 'Jack Patrick Lewis', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JPL1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T14:15:30.477'} | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H686/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representatives Garballey of Arlington and Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 686) of Sean Garballey and Jack Patrick Lewis relative to age requirements in local elections. Election Laws. | SECTION 1. Chapter 51 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2018 Official Edition, is hereby amended in section 1 by adding at the end thereof the following:
Every citizen sixteen years of age or older who is a resident in the city or town where he or she claims the right to vote at the time he or she registers, ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act ensuring the election integrity through voter identification | H687 | HD1365 | 193 | {'Id': 'CMG1', 'Name': 'Colleen M. Garry', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CMG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-10T14:50:08.523'} | [{'Id': 'CMG1', 'Name': 'Colleen M. Garry', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CMG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-10T14:50:08.5233333'}, {'Id': 'JDM1', 'Name': 'Joseph D. McKenna', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H687/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Garry of Dracut, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 687) of Colleen M. Garry and others relative to the identification requirements for voters. Election Laws. | SECTION 1. Section 76 of Chapter 54 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2010 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out the first sentence in its entirety and replacing it with the following sentences:— “An election officer shall ask each voter desiring to vote at a polling place for his full name and cu... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act establishing same day registration of voters | H688 | HD2537 | 193 | {'Id': 'CLG1', 'Name': 'Carmine Lawrence Gentile', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CLG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T14:27:06.24'} | [{'Id': 'CLG1', 'Name': 'Carmine Lawrence Gentile', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CLG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T14:27:06.24'}, {'Id': 'JCD1', 'Name': 'James C. Arena-DeRosa', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Legislative... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H688/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 688) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile and others relative to same day voter registration. Election Laws. | Chapter 51 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 34 the following section:-
Section 34A. (a) An individual who is eligible to vote may register as a voter by appearing in person at the polling place for the precinct in which the individual resides, or by appearing in person at an early vot... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to campaign finance reform | H689 | HD821 | 193 | {'Id': 'DWG1', 'Name': 'Danielle W. Gregoire', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DWG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T13:39:13.167'} | [{'Id': 'DWG1', 'Name': 'Danielle W. Gregoire', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DWG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T13:39:13.1666667'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H689/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Gregoire of Marlborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 689) of Danielle W. Gregoire relative to campaign contributions for the benefit of elected political committees or non-elected political committees organized on behalf of a political party. Election Laws. | SECTION 1. Section 7A(2) of Chapter 55 of the General Laws is hereby amended by striking from the final line "five thousand" and inserting in place thereof "one thousand".
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An Act establishing a special commission on blockchain and cryptocurrency | H69 | HD2256 | 193 | {'Id': 'KLG1', 'Name': 'Kate Lipper-Garabedian', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/KLG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T11:52:49.737'} | [{'Id': 'KLG1', 'Name': 'Kate Lipper-Garabedian', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/KLG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T11:52:49.7366667'}, {'Id': 'JSC1', 'Name': 'Josh S. Cutler', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMemb... | {'Id': 'JSC1', 'Name': 'Josh S. Cutler', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JSC1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T11:52:49.737'} | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H69/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representatives Lipper-Garabedian of Melrose and Cutler of Pembroke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 69) of Kate Lipper-Garabedian, Josh S. Cutler and others relative to establishing a special commission (including members of the General Court) on blockchain and cryptocurrency. Advanced Information Tech... | SECTION 1. A special commission is hereby established for the purposes of making an investigation relative to blockchain technology to develop a master plan of recommendations for fostering the appropriate expansion of blockchain technology in the Commonwealth.
SECTION 2. As used in this act, “blockchain” shall have... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act expanding ballot access for regional school district votes | H690 | HD1088 | 193 | {'Id': 'RMH1', 'Name': 'Richard M. Haggerty', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RMH1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T10:56:16.363'} | [{'Id': 'RMH1', 'Name': 'Richard M. Haggerty', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RMH1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T10:56:16.3633333'}, {'Id': 'KLG1', 'Name': 'Kate Lipper-Garabedian', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Legislativ... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H690/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Haggerty of Woburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 690) of Richard M. Haggerty and Kate Lipper-Garabedian relative to ballot access for regional school district votes. Election Laws. | Section 16 of Chapter 71 is hereby amended by striking out Section16 (n) and inserting in place thereof the following section:
"The number and location of the polling place, or places, in each town shall be determined by the district committee after consultation with the select board or city council thereof; and the... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to election ballots | H691 | HD1116 | 193 | {'Id': 'RMH1', 'Name': 'Richard M. Haggerty', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RMH1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T11:03:29.287'} | [{'Id': 'RMH1', 'Name': 'Richard M. Haggerty', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RMH1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T11:03:29.2866667'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H691/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Haggerty of Woburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 691) of Richard M. Haggerty relative to election ballots. Election Laws. | SECTION 1. Section 25B of chapter 54 of the General Laws, as so appearing in the 2018 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out from paragraph (h) subsection (1) and inserting in its place the following:-
(1) Official ballots, identical in all respects to the official ballots designated in section 44 of c... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act granting the city of Boston the authority to endow legal voting rights in municipal elections for city of Boston residents aged 16 and 17 years old | H692 | HD3204 | 193 | {'Id': 'REH1', 'Name': 'Russell E. Holmes', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/REH1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T13:31:09.197'} | [{'Id': 'REH1', 'Name': 'Russell E. Holmes', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/REH1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T13:31:09.1966667'}, {'Id': 'L M0', 'Name': 'Liz Miranda', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/L%20... | {'Id': 'L M0', 'Name': 'Liz Miranda', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/L%20M0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T13:31:09.197'} | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H692/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Holmes of Boston and Senator Miranda, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 692) of Russell E. Holmes and Liz Miranda (with the approval of the mayor and city council) relative to the eligible age for voting in the city of Boston. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.] | SECTION 1.
Notwithstanding the provisions of section 1 of chapter 51 of the General Laws or any other general or special law, rule or regulation to the contrary, any individual aged 16 or 17 years old residing in the City of Boston, who is ineligible to vote due to age under state law, but who is otherwise eligible... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to special election scheduling | H693 | HD3238 | 193 | {'Id': 'REH1', 'Name': 'Russell E. Holmes', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/REH1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T11:12:17.183'} | [{'Id': 'REH1', 'Name': 'Russell E. Holmes', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/REH1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T11:12:17.1833333'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H693/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Holmes of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 693) of Russell E. Holmes relative to special election scheduling. Election Laws. | SECTION 1. Chapter 54 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2018 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after section 63 the following section:-
Section 63A. When a vacancy occurs in an elected municipal office, voting for such office shall occur in accordance with section 63 and such voting shall occur... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act increasing voter registration and participation to help prevent recidivism | H694 | HD3240 | 193 | {'Id': 'REH1', 'Name': 'Russell E. Holmes', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/REH1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T11:12:42.217'} | [{'Id': 'REH1', 'Name': 'Russell E. Holmes', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/REH1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T11:12:42.23'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H694/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Holmes of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 694) of Russell E. Holmes relative to increasing voter registration and participation of people incarcerated for felony convictions to help prevent recidivism. Election Laws. | SECTION 1. The General Court finds and declares that:
(1) Suffrage is the vanguard of civil rights and liberties and the cornerstone of democracy. It is both a fundamental right and a civic responsibility. Reinstating the right to suffrage fortifies our democracy by boosting voter turn-outs and helps ex-offenders up... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to increase the safety and security of unattended ballot boxes | H695 | HD3048 | 193 | {'Id': 'SSH1', 'Name': 'Steven S. Howitt', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SSH1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T23:31:59.43'} | [{'Id': 'SSH1', 'Name': 'Steven S. Howitt', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SSH1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T23:31:59.43'}, {'Id': 'JDM1', 'Name': 'Joseph D. McKenna', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JDM1... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H695/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Howitt of Seekonk, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 695) of Steven S. Howitt and Joseph D. McKenna for legislation to increase the safety and security of unattended ballot boxes. Election Laws. | Chapter 54 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after Section 71A the following new Section:-
Section 71B. Surveillance of Unattended Ballot Drop Boxes
(a) Every election officer in a city or town shall provide 24-hour video surveillance of each unattended ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to campaign finance reform | H696 | HD1859 | 193 | {'Id': 'djh1', 'Name': 'Daniel J. Hunt', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/djh1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T20:39:09.697'} | [{'Id': 'djh1', 'Name': 'Daniel J. Hunt', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/djh1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T20:39:09.6966667'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H696/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Hunt of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 696) of Daniel J. Hunt relative to campaign finance reform. Election Laws. | Chapter 55 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 9A, as appearing in the 2018 Official Edition, the following section:-
Section 9A ½. (a) As used in this section, the following terms shall, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, have the following meanings:-
“Merchant account”, a... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act increasing voter turnout | H697 | HD1994 | 193 | {'Id': 'BHJ1', 'Name': 'Bradley H. Jones, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BHJ1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T15:49:43.823'} | [{'Id': 'BHJ1', 'Name': 'Bradley H. Jones, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BHJ1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T15:49:43.8233333'}, {'Id': 'FJB1', 'Name': 'F. Jay Barrows', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembe... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H697/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 697) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others for legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) to investigate ways of increasing voter turnout. Election Laws. | SECTION 1. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, there shall be a special commission to study and provide recommendations on the practices the Commonwealth may take to increase voter turnout in Massachusetts. The special commission shall seek to find the quantifiable effects of various methods in... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to the campaign finance reporting cycle | H698 | HD2042 | 193 | {'Id': 'BHJ1', 'Name': 'Bradley H. Jones, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BHJ1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T16:49:50.447'} | [{'Id': 'BHJ1', 'Name': 'Bradley H. Jones, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BHJ1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T16:49:50.4466667'}, {'Id': 'FJB1', 'Name': 'F. Jay Barrows', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembe... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H698/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 698) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the campaign finance reporting cycle. Election Laws. | SECTION 1. Chapter 55 of the General Laws as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking section 7A, and inserting in place thereof the following section:-
Section 7A. (a)(1) An individual may make campaign contributions to candidates or candidates’ committees; provided, however, that the a... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to pay-to-play schemes | H699 | HD2078 | 193 | {'Id': 'BHJ1', 'Name': 'Bradley H. Jones, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BHJ1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T15:31:21.11'} | [{'Id': 'BHJ1', 'Name': 'Bradley H. Jones, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BHJ1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T15:31:21.11'}, {'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/H699/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 699) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to political contributions by investment advisors doing business with public entities. Election Laws. | SECTION 1. Chapter 55 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby further amended by inserting after 16B the following new section:
Section 16C. (a) As used in this section, the following words shall have the following meanings:
"Contribution", shall mean any gift, subscription, loan,... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to technical corrections in Chapter 30B | H7 | HD7 | 193 | {'Id': None, 'Name': 'Office of the Inspector General', 'Type': 4, 'Details': None, 'ResponseDate': '2023-03-06T14:11:42.327'} | [] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H7/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | So much of the recommendations of the Office of the Inspector General (House, No. 5) as relates to technical corrections in Chapter 30B. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. | SECTION 1. Section 1 of chapter 30B of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out, in lines 10 and 11, and in lines 134 and 135, the words “thirty-eight A1/2 to thirty-eight O, inclusive, of chapter seven” and inserting in place thereof, in each instance, the followi... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act providing for consumer protection in a digital economy | H70 | HD3962 | 193 | {'Id': 'KLG1', 'Name': 'Kate Lipper-Garabedian', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/KLG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T15:44:49.01'} | [{'Id': 'KLG1', 'Name': 'Kate Lipper-Garabedian', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/KLG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T15:44:49.01'}, {'Id': 'JSC1', 'Name': 'Josh S. Cutler', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/J... | {'Id': 'JSC1', 'Name': 'Josh S. Cutler', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JSC1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T15:44:49.01'} | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H70/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representatives Lipper-Garabedian of Melrose and Cutler of Pembroke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 70) of Kate Lipper-Garabedian, Josh S. Cutler and Thomas M. Stanley that the Office of the State Treasurer develop and periodically review and update a digital module and resources on cryptocurrencies and... | Chapter 10, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after section 78 the following section:-
Section 79. The office of the state treasurer shall develop and periodically review and update a digital module and resources on cryptocurrencies and digital assets to support Massachusetts ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to the voting procedures for presidential electors | H700 | HD2087 | 193 | {'Id': 'BHJ1', 'Name': 'Bradley H. Jones, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BHJ1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T10:30:55.863'} | [{'Id': 'BHJ1', 'Name': 'Bradley H. Jones, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BHJ1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T10:30:55.8633333'}, {'Id': 'FJB1', 'Name': 'F. Jay Barrows', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembe... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H700/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 700) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the voting procedures of presidential electors. Election Laws. | SECTION 1. Section 8 of chapter 53 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after “electors”, in line 16, the following sentence:- One presidential elector shall be chosen from each congressional district, and two presidential electors shall be chosen at-large.
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An Act enforcing accessibility for voters with disabilities | H701 | HD3551 | 193 | {'Id': 'K_K1', 'Name': 'Kay Khan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/K_K1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T13:20:08.283'} | [{'Id': 'K_K1', 'Name': 'Kay Khan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/K_K1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T13:20:08.2833333'}, {'Id': 'SCO1', 'Name': 'Steven Owens', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SCO1', 'Resp... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H701/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 701) of Kay Khan and others for legislation to ensure access to polling places for voters with disabilities. Election Laws. | Chapter 54 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 24 the following section:-
Section 24A. To ensure compliance with federal and state laws concerning accessibility for voters with disabilities including the state secretary’s polling place accessibility regulations, an agent of the state sec... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
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