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An Act relative to industrial wastewater discharge of dental facilities
H883
HD2991
193
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By Representative Robertson of Tewksbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 883) of David Allen Robertson relative to industrial wastewater discharges of dental facilities. Environment and Natural Resources.
(a) As used in this act, the following terms shall, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, have the following meanings:- “Dental facility ”, any institution, clinic, office or location where dentistry is practiced, as defined in section 50 of chapter 112 of the General Laws. “Industrial wastewater”, waste ...
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An Act relative to the sewer rate relief fund
H884
HD3017
193
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By Representative Robertson of Tewksbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 884) of David Allen Robertson for the allocation of a certain sum of money to the town of Tewksbury for sewer relief purposes from the Sewer Rate Relief Fund. Environment and Natural Resources.
SECTION 1: Section 2Z of Chapter 29 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2016 official edition, is hereby amended by adding after the words “aforementioned laws.” the following:- No less than $4,000,000 from the general fund be allocated to the Sewer Rate Relief Fund with no less than $400,000 allocated to the tow...
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An Act relative to the protection of our drinking water from nitrosodimethylamine
H885
HD3025
193
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By Representative Robertson of Tewksbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 885) of David Allen Robertson relative to maximum containment levels for certain harmful compounds in drinking water. Environment and Natural Resources.
Notwithstanding any other general or special law to the contrary Section 7 of Chapter 21A of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting at the end there of the following: - Section 7: (a) For purposes of this section following actions shall be taken by the Department...
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An Act relative to combined sewer overflows
H886
HD3316
193
{'Id': 'DMR1', 'Name': 'David M. Rogers', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DMR1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T11:57:12.623'}
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By Representatives Rogers of Cambridge and Madaro of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 886) of David M. Rogers, Adrian C. Madaro and others relative to combined sewer overflows. Environment and Natural Resources.
SECTION 1: Chapter 21 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding the following section: Section 27B a) As used in this Section, the following words and phrases shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly requires otherwise: “Combined Sewer Syste...
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An Act restricting distribution of single-use plastic straws
H887
HD1699
193
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By Representative Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 887) of David M. Rogers and Michelle M. DuBois relative to restricting distribution of single-use plastic straws. Environment and Natural Resources.
Chapter 140 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after section 6B the following section:– Section 6C. (a) As used in this section the following terms shall, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, have the following meanings:- “Food establishment”, ...
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An Act to incentivize the reduction of residential waste disposal
H888
HD1776
193
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By Representative Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 888) of David M. Rogers and Margaret R. Scarsdale relative to residential solid waste disposal and the implementation of mandatory reporting standards for cities and towns. Environment and Natural Resources.
SECTION 1. The [Commissioner of Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ Department of Environmental Protection (“the Department”)] shall establish performance standards for the reduction of residential municipal solid waste, as described below, to achieve the purposes of the [Commonwealth’s Solid Waste Master Plan and Greenhou...
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An Act to improve plastic bottles and their recycling
H889
HD2053
193
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By Representative Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 889) of David M. Rogers, Michelle M. DuBois and Margaret R. Scarsdale relative to the sale of single-use beverage containers and the minimum content standard for plastic beverage containers. Environment and Natural Resources.
SECTION 1. The General Laws are hereby amended by inserting after chapter 21O the following chapter: CHAPTER 21P. IMPROVED PLASTIC BOTTLES AND INCREASED RECYCLING Section 1. Definitions. As used in this chapter, the following words shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly requires otherwise: ...
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An Act promoting dairy farms
H89
HD2869
193
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By Representative Cassidy of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 89) of Gerard J. Cassidy relative to dairy farm participation in the clean peak standard incentive program. Agriculture.
Subsection (e) of section 17 of chapter 25A of the General Laws is hereby amended in the first sentence by striking the date "2018" and inserting in its place thereof, the following new date "2021".
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An Act responding to the threat of invasive species
H890
HD2472
193
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By Representative Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 890) of David M. Rogers and others relative to the threat of invasive species. Environment and Natural Resources.
SECTION 1. Chapter 10, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding the following sections:- Section 78. As used in section 79, the following words shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly requires otherwise:- “committee”, the invasive species advis...
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An Act to require transparency and disclosure by materials recovery facilities
H891
HD2525
193
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[{'Id': 'DMR1', 'Name': 'David M. Rogers', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DMR1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T14:14:51.8333333'}, {'Id': 'JKH1', 'Name': 'James K. Hawkins', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/J...
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By Representative Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 891) of David M. Rogers and others for legislation to further regulate solid waste facilities. Environment and Natural Resources.
SECTION 1. Chapter 21H of the Massachusetts General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after Section 8 the following section:- Section 9. Materials Recovery Facility Disclosure and Transparency (a) Definitions: “Actual Value”, shall mean price of commodities as determined by a Materials Recovery ...
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An Act to assist municipal and district ratepayers
H892
HD3787
193
{'Id': 'JNR1', 'Name': 'Jeffrey N. Roy', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JNR1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-04T11:28:25.7'}
[{'Id': 'JNR1', 'Name': 'Jeffrey N. Roy', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JNR1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-04T11:28:25.7'}, {'Id': 'V_H1', 'Name': 'Vanna Howard', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/V_H1', 'Resp...
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By Representative Roy of Franklin, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 892) of Jeffrey N. Roy and others relative to the imposition of additional costs to cities or towns by the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs. Environment and Natural Resources.
SECTION 1. Whereas, water, wastewater and stormwater systems are in need of major improvements in order to continue to protect public health, safety and the environment; and Whereas, the costs for these improvements are significant and increasing each year; and Whereas, local ratepayers and taxpayers bear the majo...
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An Act relative to enhancing circularity in recycling
H893
HD3944
193
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[{'Id': 'JNR1', 'Name': 'Jeffrey N. Roy', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JNR1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T15:27:05.15'}]
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By Representative Roy of Franklin, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 893) of Jeffrey N. Roy relative to enhancing circularity in recycling. Environment and Natural Resources.
The General Laws are hereby amended by inserting after Chapter 94I the following chapter:- CHAPTER 94J. ENHANCING CIRCULARITY IN RECYCLING. Section 1. As used in this chapter the following words shall, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, have the following meanings:- "Beverage", any ready to drink ...
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An Act relative to forest management and practices guidelines
H894
HD4009
193
{'Id': 'L_S1', 'Name': 'Lindsay N. Sabadosa', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/L_S1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T16:05:27.717'}
[{'Id': 'L_S1', 'Name': 'Lindsay N. Sabadosa', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/L_S1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T16:05:27.7166667'}, {'Id': 'ALS1', 'Name': 'Aaron L. Saunders', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMemb...
{'Id': 'ALS1', 'Name': 'Aaron L. Saunders', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/ALS1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-23T13:37:41.407'}
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By Representatives Sabadosa of Northampton and Saunders of Belchertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 894) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Aaron L. Saunders and others relative to forest management and practices guidelines. Environment and Natural Resources.
SECTION 1. Section 51 of Chapter 132, as so appearing, is hereby amended by striking out subsection 2 and inserting in place thereof the following section-: (2) promoting the development and increased use and affordability of renewable energy resources demonstrating the role of renewable energy sources and carbon s...
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An Act to require separate carbon accounting for working lands and natural lands and to eliminate from Massachusetts net-zero carbon emissions goal any carbon offsets sold to entities outside of the Commonwealth
H895
HD3907
193
{'Id': 'L_S1', 'Name': 'Lindsay N. Sabadosa', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/L_S1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T15:19:05.237'}
[{'Id': 'L_S1', 'Name': 'Lindsay N. Sabadosa', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/L_S1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T15:19:05.2366667'}, {'Id': 'MRS1', 'Name': 'Margaret R. Scarsdale', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Legislative...
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By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 895) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Margaret R. Scarsdale and David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf for legislation to further regulate climate policy and regulate carbon emissions. Environment and Natural Resources.
Chapter 21N, Section 5, Part (xiii) as amended by Chapter 8 of the Acts of 2021 is hereby further amended by adding xiii D and xiii E as follows: (xiii) (D) contain benchmarks, baseline measurements, measures of carbon flux, roadmap goals and plans for natural and working lands reported separately for each of the fo...
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An Act relative to the Quabbin Watershed Advisory Committee
H896
HD3092
193
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By Representative Saunders of Belchertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 896) of Aaron L. Saunders relative to the membership of the Quabbin Watershed Advisory Committee. Environment and Natural Resources.
Section 13 of chapter 92A½ of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out, in line 12, the word, “and”. Said section 13 of said chapter 92A½ , as so appearing, is hereby further amended by inserting in line 13 after “the Friends of Quabbin, Inc.” the following wor...
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An Act relative to the Quabbin watershed and regional equity
H897
HD3545
193
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By Representative Saunders of Belchertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 897) of Aaron L. Saunders and others relative to the Quabbin watershed and regional equity. Environment and Natural Resources.
SECTION 1. Chapter 10 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 35SSS the following section:- Section 35TTT (a) There shall be established and set up on the books of the commonwealth a separate fund to be known as the Quabbin Host Community Development Trust Fund to be used, without further ap...
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Resolve for a climate change staffing study
H898
HD3752
193
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By Representative Scarsdale of Pepperell, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 898) of Margaret R. Scarsdale for an investigation of appropriate staffing levels and resources necessary to carry out climate change response planning and strategy at the regional level. Environment and Natural Resources.
Resolved, Resolved, notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the Office of Climate Innovation and Resilience, the Department of Environmental Protection, and representatives of the twelve Massachusetts regional planning agencies shall conduct a study to determine the appropriate staffing levels and r...
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An Act relative to liability for release of hazardous materials
H899
HD3810
193
{'Id': 'MRS1', 'Name': 'Margaret R. Scarsdale', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MRS1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T14:37:22.77'}
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By Representative Scarsdale of Pepperell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 899) of Margaret R. Scarsdale relative to liability for release of hazardous materials. Environment and Natural Resources.
SECTION 1. Section 2 of chapter 21E of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out the definition of “Condition of substantial release migration” and inserting in place thereof the following definition:- “Condition of substantial release migration”, (a) a release of...
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An Act relative to pension forfeiture
H9
HD9
193
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So much of the recommendations of the Public Employee Retirement Administration Commission (House, No. 8) as relates to pension forfeiture. Public Service.
SECTION 1. Paragraph (m) of subdivision 1 of section 5 of chapter 32 of the general laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended in line 76 by adding after the word "contrary", the following: "except as provided in section 15 of this chapter,". SECTION 2. Section 10 of chapter 32 of the general...
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An Act relative to hemp and hemp products in the Commonwealth
H90
HD1509
193
{'Id': 'MJC1', 'Name': 'Mark J. Cusack', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MJC1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T14:36:41.7'}
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By Representative Cusack of Braintree, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 90) of Mark J. Cusack relative to hemp and hemp products. Agriculture.
SECTION 1. Section 1 of chapter 94G of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting the following definition:- “Cannabidiol” or “CBD”, the compound by the same name derived from the hemp variety of the Cannabis sativa L. plant. SECTION 2. Section 1, as so appearing, i...
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An Act authorizing the release of a restriction on certain parcels of land in Freetown
H900
HD982
193
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[{'Id': 'PAS1', 'Name': 'Paul A. Schmid, III', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PAS1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T17:40:46.5233333'}, {'Id': 'M_C3', 'Name': 'Manny Cruz', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/M_C...
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By Representative Schmid of Westport, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 900) of Paul A. Schmid, III that the Department of Conservation and Recreation be authorized to release a restriction on certain land in the town of Freetown. Environment and Natural Resources.
SECTION 1: Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the department of conservation and recreation shall release a restriction described in a deed recorded in the Bristol Fall River district registry of deeds in book 1039, page 432, upon the portion of the land described by deeds recorded in the Bris...
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An Act providing parks pass waiver for veterans
H901
HD984
193
{'Id': 'PAS1', 'Name': 'Paul A. Schmid, III', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PAS1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T17:41:51.24'}
[{'Id': 'PAS1', 'Name': 'Paul A. Schmid, III', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PAS1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T17:41:51.24'}, {'Id': 'MMD1', 'Name': 'Michelle M. DuBois', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/...
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By Representative Schmid of Westport, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 901) of Paul A. Schmid, III and Michelle M. DuBois for legislation to exempt veterans from Division of State Parks and Recreation fees. Environment and Natural Resources.
SECTION 1: Chapter 132A Section 2D of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after the words “Purple Heart recipient” in line 17, the following words: - , a veteran
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An Act promoting drinking water quality for all
H902
HD3322
193
{'Id': 'DAS1', 'Name': 'Danillo A. Sena', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DAS1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T11:57:28.033'}
[{'Id': 'DAS1', 'Name': 'Danillo A. Sena', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DAS1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T11:57:28.0333333'}, {'Id': 'WSP1', 'Name': 'Smitty Pignatelli', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/...
{'Id': 'WSP1', 'Name': 'Smitty Pignatelli', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/WSP1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T11:57:28.033'}
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By Representatives Sena of Acton and Pignatelli of Lenox, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 902) of Danillo A. Sena, Smitty Pignatelli and others relative to the quality of drinking water from private wells. Environment and Natural Resources.
SECTION 1. Chapter 21G of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 20 the following section:- Section 21: Private Wells Drinking Water Quality (a) As used in this section, the following words shall, unless the context otherwise requires, have the following meanings:- “Private well”, a well...
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An Act requiring nonlead ammunition when taking wildlife
H903
HD2594
193
{'Id': 'DAS1', 'Name': 'Danillo A. Sena', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DAS1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T14:43:19.473'}
[{'Id': 'DAS1', 'Name': 'Danillo A. Sena', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DAS1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T14:43:19.4733333'}]
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By Representative Sena of Acton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 903) of Danillo A. Sena relative to requiring lead free ammunition when taking wildlife. Environment and Natural Resources.
SECTION 1. Section 3 of chapter 21A of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amending by inserting after the third paragraph the following paragraph:- The secretary shall compile annually a report providing information on the enforcement of section 5(c) of chapter 131 during the prec...
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An Act relative to increased protection of wildlife management areas
H904
HD3519
193
{'Id': 'DAS1', 'Name': 'Danillo A. Sena', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DAS1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T13:12:30.327'}
[{'Id': 'DAS1', 'Name': 'Danillo A. Sena', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DAS1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T13:12:30.3266667'}, {'Id': 'J_B1', 'Name': 'John Barrett, III', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/...
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By Representative Sena of Acton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 904) of Danillo A. Sena and others relative to wildlife management areas. Environment and Natural Resources.
SECTION 1. Chapter 131 of the General Laws is hereby amended in Section 6 by inserting the following- (4) The director shall identify, mark and inform the public regarding all existing designated reserve areas on the lands referred to as Wildlife Management Areas under its control as of the date of passage of this l...
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An Act to create a Merrimack River collaborative
H905
HD3935
193
{'Id': 'D_S1', 'Name': 'Dawne Shand', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/D_S1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T15:22:47.23'}
[{'Id': 'D_S1', 'Name': 'Dawne Shand', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/D_S1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T15:22:47.23'}, {'Id': 'BET0', 'Name': 'Bruce E. Tarr', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BET0', 'Respo...
{'Id': 'BET0', 'Name': 'Bruce E. Tarr', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BET0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T15:22:47.23'}
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By Representative Shand of Newburyport and Senator Tarr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 905) of Dawne Shand and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to establish a Merrimack River collaborative. Environment and Natural Resources.
There shall be a Merrimack River Collaborative to serve as a coordinating entity for efforts associated with the health of the Merrimack River in order to monitor, improve, and restore water quality. The Commission shall employ methods and strategies to advance the following goals: (i) Convene and maintain a w...
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An Act to accelerate and streamline wetlands restoration
H906
HD1988
193
{'Id': 'D_S1', 'Name': 'Dawne Shand', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/D_S1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T07:54:35.27'}
[{'Id': 'D_S1', 'Name': 'Dawne Shand', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/D_S1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T07:54:35.27'}, {'Id': None, 'Name': 'David O’Neill', 'Type': 3, 'Details': None, 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T09:36:15.5066667'}, {'Id': None, 'Name': 'Nicie ...
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By Representative Shand of Newburyport, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 906) of Dawne Shand and others for legislation to accelerate and streamline wetlands restoration. Environment and Natural Resources.
Notwithstanding any special or general law to the contrary, the secretary of energy and environmental affairs shall undertake a Wetlands Restoration Streamlining Initiative to coordinate permitting pathways in support of innovative, nature-based, wetlands restoration projects. The secretary shall designate a coordi...
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An Act relative to the conservation of striped bass
H907
HD721
193
{'Id': 'TMS1', 'Name': 'Thomas M. Stanley', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/TMS1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T11:28:30.267'}
[{'Id': 'TMS1', 'Name': 'Thomas M. Stanley', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/TMS1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T11:28:30.2666667'}]
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By Representative Stanley of Waltham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 907) of Thomas M. Stanley relative to the Atlantic striped bass. Environment and Natural Resources.
SECTION 1. Section 100A of chapter 130 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking the section in its entirety and inserting in place thereof the following sentences: - (a) Commercial harvesting and sale of wild striped bass shall be prohibited in the Commonwealth exce...
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An Act relative to the conservation of Atlantic striped bass
H908
HD723
193
{'Id': 'TMS1', 'Name': 'Thomas M. Stanley', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/TMS1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T11:32:25.57'}
[{'Id': 'TMS1', 'Name': 'Thomas M. Stanley', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/TMS1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T11:32:25.57'}]
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By Representative Stanley of Waltham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 908) of Thomas M. Stanley for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the status of wild striped bass in the Commonwealth. Environment and Natural Resources.
SECTION 1. There shall be a special commission to examine the status of wild striped bass in the Commonwealth. SECTION 2. The commission shall examine and assess the impact that commercial harvesting and recreational fishing have upon the population and viability of wild striped bass in the Commonwealth. SECTION ...
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An Act relative to a cranberry water use transfer program
H909
HD593
193
{'Id': 'WMS1', 'Name': 'William M. Straus', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/WMS1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-13T16:13:24.29'}
[{'Id': 'WMS1', 'Name': 'William M. Straus', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/WMS1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-13T16:13:24.29'}, {'Id': 'SLM0', 'Name': 'Susan L. Moran', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SLM0',...
{'Id': 'SLM0', 'Name': 'Susan L. Moran', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SLM0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-13T16:13:24.29'}
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By Representative Straus of Mattapoisett and Senator Moran, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 909) of William M. Straus, Susan L. Moran and others relative to a cranberry water use transfer program. Agriculture.
SECTION 1. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs shall provide authorization that cranberry water use registrations and permits issued pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 21G can be used for mitigation by other municipal permitted or registered user...
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An Act addressing the impact of climate change on farms and fisheries
H91
HD3130
193
{'Id': 'M_D2', 'Name': 'Mindy Domb', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/M_D2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T13:23:33.777'}
[{'Id': 'M_D2', 'Name': 'Mindy Domb', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/M_D2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T13:23:33.7766667'}, {'Id': 'AMF1', 'Name': 'Ann-Margaret Ferrante', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/A...
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By Representative Domb of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 91) of Mindy Domb and others for legislation to establish a separate fund to be known as the agriculture and fishery vulnerability preparedness grant fund to address the impact of climate change on farms and fisheries. Agriculture.
SECTION 1. Chapter 29 of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding the following section:- Section 2RRRRR. Agriculture and Fishery Vulnerability Preparedness Grant Fund (a) There shall be established and set up on the books of the commonwealth a separate fund to be known as the Agriculture and Fishery Vulnera...
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[{'Action': 'Redraft', 'FiscalAmounts': [], 'Committee': {'CommitteeCode': 'J38', 'GeneralCourtNumber': 193, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Committees/J38'}, 'Votes': []}]
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An Act establishing a commission to study dredging needs for recreational boating in Commonwealth waterways
H910
HD419
193
{'Id': 'WMS1', 'Name': 'William M. Straus', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/WMS1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T16:45:59.543'}
[{'Id': 'WMS1', 'Name': 'William M. Straus', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/WMS1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T16:45:59.5433333'}]
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By Representative Straus of Mattapoisett, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 910) of William M. Straus for an investigation by a special commission to study dredging needs for recreational boating in Commonwealth waterways. Environment and Natural Resources.
SECTION 1. (a) There shall be established, under the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, a commission to research and review dredging needs for recreational boating in Commonwealth waterways. Within one year, the Commission shall report to the legislature on recommendations for how to: (i) fund su...
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An Act authorizing permitting by the Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game
H911
HD3175
193
{'Id': 'WMS1', 'Name': 'William M. Straus', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/WMS1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T10:29:58.797'}
[{'Id': 'WMS1', 'Name': 'William M. Straus', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/WMS1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T10:29:58.7966667'}]
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By Representative Straus of Mattapoisett, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 911) of William M. Straus relative to capturing and trapping furbearing mammals. Environment and Natural Resources.
Chapter 131 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2012 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking section 80A in its entirety and inserting in place thereof the following section:- Section 80A. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, a person shall not use, set, place, maintain, manufacture or ...
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An Act authorizing deer hunting on Sunday
H912
HD849
193
{'Id': 'AMS2', 'Name': 'Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/AMS2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T14:04:07.167'}
[{'Id': 'AMS2', 'Name': 'Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/AMS2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T14:04:07.1666667'}, {'Id': 'DRB1', 'Name': 'Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/...
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By Representative Sullivan-Almeida of Abington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 912) of Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida and others relative to authorizing deer hunting on Sunday. Environment and Natural Resources.
SECTION 1. Section 57 of chapter 131 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2010 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after the word “mammal”, in line 3, the following words:- with the exception of deer during open deer hunting season.
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An Act relative to designating the Rumney Marsh as the Joseph T. James area of critical environmental concern
H913
HD1500
193
{'Id': 'JRT1', 'Name': 'Jeffrey Rosario Turco', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JRT1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T14:31:35.853'}
[{'Id': 'JRT1', 'Name': 'Jeffrey Rosario Turco', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JRT1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T14:31:35.8533333'}, {'Id': 'JAG1', 'Name': 'Jessica Ann Giannino', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Legislativ...
{'Id': 'JAG1', 'Name': 'Jessica Ann Giannino', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JAG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T14:31:35.853'}
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By Representatives Turco of Winthrop and Giannino of Revere, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 913) of Jeffrey Rosario Turco, Jessica Ann Giannino and others relative to designating the Rumney Marsh as the Joseph T. James memorial area of critical environmental concern. Environment and Natural Resources.
The Rumney Marsh, bordering the cities of Lynn and Revere and the town of Saugus, a 600-acre salt marsh within the Saugus and Pines River Inlet, shall be designated and known as the Joseph T. James memorial area of critical environmental concern, in memory of environmental activist, and long-time president of th...
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An Act relative to solid waste disposal facilities in environmental justice communities
H914
HD863
193
{'Id': 'C_T1', 'Name': 'Chynah Tyler', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/C_T1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T14:32:58.083'}
[{'Id': 'C_T1', 'Name': 'Chynah Tyler', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/C_T1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T14:32:58.0833333'}, {'Id': 'J_S2', 'Name': 'Jon Santiago', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/J_S2', '...
{'Id': 'J_S2', 'Name': 'Jon Santiago', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/J_S2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T15:52:53.67'}
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By Representatives Tyler of Boston and Santiago of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 914) of Chynah Tyler, Jon Santiago and Michelle M. DuBois relative to solid waste disposal facilities in environmental justice communities. Environment and Natural Resources.
Section 150A of chapter 111 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after the seventeenth paragraph, the following paragraph:- The department shall adopt regulations related to violations of the terms of a permit by facilities within environmental justice commun...
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An Act regulating cottage foods
H915
HD2154
193
{'Id': 'E_U1', 'Name': 'Erika Uyterhoeven', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/E_U1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T13:26:13.117'}
[{'Id': 'E_U1', 'Name': 'Erika Uyterhoeven', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/E_U1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T13:26:13.1166667'}]
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By Representative Uyterhoeven of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 915) of Erika Uyterhoeven for legislation to regulate cottage foods. Environment and Natural Resources.
SECTION 1. Section 146 of chapter 94 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2016 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting, in line 11, after the word “health.”, the following words:- Neither local boards of health nor zoning boards shall establish rules or regulations for cottage food operations. SECTION ...
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An Act to assess the future of mattress recycling in the Commonwealth
H916
HD3462
193
{'Id': 'AXV1', 'Name': 'Andres X. Vargas', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/AXV1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T12:35:23.31'}
[{'Id': 'AXV1', 'Name': 'Andres X. Vargas', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/AXV1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T12:35:23.31'}, {'Id': 'M_D2', 'Name': 'Mindy Domb', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/M_D2', 'Res...
{'Id': 'M_D2', 'Name': 'Mindy Domb', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/M_D2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T12:35:23.31'}
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By Representatives Vargas of Haverhill and Domb of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 916) of Andres X. Vargas, Mindy Domb and others for legislation to assess the future of mattress recycling. Environment and Natural Resources.
SECTION 1. Section 2 of Chapter 21H of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting the following definitions: (1) "Brand" means a name, symbol, word or mark that attributes a mattress to the producer of such mattress; (2) “Commissioner” means the Commissioner of the Department of Environmental Protection; (3...
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An Act to establish a study of Kingsbury Pond in the town of Norfolk
H917
HD1125
193
{'Id': 'MSV1', 'Name': 'Marcus S. Vaughn', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MSV1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T11:04:41.477'}
[{'Id': 'MSV1', 'Name': 'Marcus S. Vaughn', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MSV1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T11:04:41.4766667'}]
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By Representative Vaughn of Wrentham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 917) of Marcus S. Vaughn that the Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs be directed to perform a study of Kingsbury Pond in the town of Norfolk. Environment and Natural Resources.
(a) Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs shall perform a study of Kingsbury Pond in the Town of Norfolk. The study shall include, but not be limited to, the water levels of the pond, the effect nearby public wells have on the pond’s water levels,...
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An Act relative to a technical change to the George L. Darey Inland Fisheries and Game Fund
H918
HD854
193
{'Id': 'DTV1', 'Name': 'David T. Vieira', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DTV1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T14:09:15.153'}
[{'Id': 'DTV1', 'Name': 'David T. Vieira', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DTV1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T14:09:15.1533333'}]
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By Representative Vieira of Falmouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 918) of David T. Vieira relative to changing the name of the Inland Fisheries and Game Fund to the George L. Darey inland fisheries and game fund. Environment and Natural Resources.
SECTION 1. Section 10G of chapter 21A of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out, in line 90, the words “Inland Fish” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- Georgy L. Darey Inland Fisheries. SECTION 2. Section 17 of chapter 58 of the General Laws...
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An Act relative to the environmental protection of Joint Base Cape Cod
H919
HD2394
193
{'Id': 'DTV1', 'Name': 'David T. Vieira', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DTV1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T12:48:10.02'}
[{'Id': 'DTV1', 'Name': 'David T. Vieira', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DTV1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T12:48:10.02'}]
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By Representative Vieira of Falmouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 919) of David T. Vieira relative to the environmental protection of Joint Base Cape Cod. Environment and Natural Resources.
SECTION 1. Section 1 of chapter 47 of the acts of 2002, as most recently amended by section 11 of chapter 48 of the acts of 2014, is hereby further amended by striking out the definitions of “Environmental performance standards” and “Joint Base Cape Cod” and inserting in place the following 2 definitions:- "Environm...
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An Act supporting the Commonwealth’s food system
H92
HD400
193
{'Id': 'PAD1', 'Name': 'Patricia A. Duffy', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PAD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T15:20:43.777'}
[{'Id': 'PAD1', 'Name': 'Patricia A. Duffy', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PAD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T15:20:43.7766667'}, {'Id': 'DMD1', 'Name': 'Daniel M. Donahue', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMember...
{'Id': 'DMD1', 'Name': 'Daniel M. Donahue', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DMD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T15:20:43.777'}
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By Representatives Duffy of Holyoke and Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 92) of Patricia A. Duffy, Daniel M. Donahue and others that the Food Policy Council appoint a food system coordinator as an employee. Agriculture.
Section 6C of chapter 20 of the General Laws is amended by inserting the following subsection:- (h) The council shall appoint a full time food system coordinator as an employee. The food system coordinator shall have access to all relevant agency meetings; serve in an advisory capacity to all relevant departments ...
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An Act relative to outdoor heritage
H920
HD2542
193
{'Id': 'DTV1', 'Name': 'David T. Vieira', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DTV1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T14:28:49.553'}
[{'Id': 'DTV1', 'Name': 'David T. Vieira', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DTV1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T14:28:49.5533333'}, {'Id': 'JRT1', 'Name': 'Jeffrey Rosario Turco', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMemb...
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By Representative Vieira of Falmouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 920) of David T. Vieira for legislation to further regulate bow and arrow hunting. Environment and Natural Resources.
SECTION 1. Section 58 of chapter 131 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 official edition, is hereby amended by inserting, in line 6, after the word "thereof" the following words:- , provided that a person may hunt with a bow and arrow from an elevated tree stand not less than 250 feet from any dwelling in u...
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An Act relative to hunting with artificial light
H921
HD2547
193
{'Id': 'DTV1', 'Name': 'David T. Vieira', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DTV1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T14:29:39.6'}
[{'Id': 'DTV1', 'Name': 'David T. Vieira', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DTV1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T14:29:39.6'}]
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By Representative Vieira of Falmouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 921) of David T. Vieira for legislation to authorize the hunting of coyote with artificial light. Environment and Natural Resources.
The first sentence of section 68 of chapter 131 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after the word “raccoon” the following word:- coyote.
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An Act advancing water access equity through utility reporting requirement
H922
HD3494
193
{'Id': 'T_V1', 'Name': 'Tommy Vitolo', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/T_V1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T13:07:43.67'}
[{'Id': 'T_V1', 'Name': 'Tommy Vitolo', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/T_V1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T13:07:43.67'}, {'Id': 'JBE0', 'Name': 'James B. Eldridge', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JBE0', '...
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By Representative Vitolo of Brookline, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 922) of Tommy Vitolo, Rebecca L. Rausch and James B. Eldridge relative to water access equity through utility reporting requirements. Environment and Natural Resources.
SECTION 1. Section 22 of chapter 25 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after subparagraph (e) the following subparagraphs:- (f) Public and private water utilities shall file quarterly reports with the executive office of energy and environmental affairs reg...
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An Act relative to Department of Conservation and Recreation facility Title IX compliance
H923
HD1295
193
{'Id': 'TJW1', 'Name': 'Thomas P. Walsh', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/TJW1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T12:32:53.277'}
[{'Id': 'TJW1', 'Name': 'Thomas P. Walsh', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/TJW1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T12:32:53.2766667'}]
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By Representative Walsh of Peabody, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 923) of Thomas P. Walsh relative to ensuring equal accommodations for sexes in Department of Conservation and Recreation owned facilities. Environment and Natural Resources.
Section 1 Section 3C of Chapter 20 of the Massachusetts General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 official edition, is hereby amended by adding the following subsection at the end thereof: (b) The annual budget as promulgated in chapter 20 section 3C shall include a work timeline and related efforts the department ...
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An Act to establish a free snowmobile weekend
H924
HD1645
193
{'Id': 'SLG1', 'Name': 'Susannah M. Whipps', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SLG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T19:16:06.577'}
[{'Id': 'SLG1', 'Name': 'Susannah M. Whipps', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SLG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T19:16:06.5766667'}, {'Id': 'BHJ1', 'Name': 'Bradley H. Jones, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeM...
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By Representative Whipps of Athol, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 924) of Susannah M. Whipps relative to non-residents operating snowmobiles during a free snowmobile weekend. Environment and Natural Resources.
Chapter 90B of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 22 the following section:- Section XX. “In conjunction with the Snowmobile Association of Massachusetts, or its successor organization, a three-day “free snowmobile weekend” shall be established annually by the Massachusetts Office of Law E...
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An Act relative to certain hunting zones
H925
HD2708
193
{'Id': 'JDZ1', 'Name': 'Jonathan D. Zlotnik', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JDZ1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T14:19:46.063'}
[{'Id': 'JDZ1', 'Name': 'Jonathan D. Zlotnik', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JDZ1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T14:19:46.0633333'}, {'Id': 'JDM1', 'Name': 'Joseph D. McKenna', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMemb...
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By Representative Zlotnik of Gardner, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 925) of Jonathan D. Zlotnik and Joseph D. McKenna for legislation to further regulate deer hunting. Environment and Natural Resources.
SECTION 1. Section 70 of Chapter 131 of the Massachusetts General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after the last paragraph the following new paragraph; "Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, or any other section under chapter 131, the director may, with the approval of the board, may establish a season...
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An Act relative to the use of shotgun ammunition for hunting
H926
HD2709
193
{'Id': 'JDZ1', 'Name': 'Jonathan D. Zlotnik', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JDZ1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T14:19:07.507'}
[{'Id': 'JDZ1', 'Name': 'Jonathan D. Zlotnik', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JDZ1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T14:19:07.5066667'}]
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By Representative Zlotnik of Gardner, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 926) of Jonathan D. Zlotnik relative to the use of shotgun ammunition for hunting. Environment and Natural Resources.
SECTION 1. Section 66 of chapter 131 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2016 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking the section in its entirety and replacing it with the following:- "Section 66. The director, under the control of the board, may promulgate regulations for the use and possession of shot...
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An Act relative to colon cancer screening
H927
HD1725
193
{'Id': 'J_A1', 'Name': 'James Arciero', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/J_A1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T15:34:16.49'}
[{'Id': 'J_A1', 'Name': 'James Arciero', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/J_A1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T15:34:16.49'}, {'Id': 'V_H1', 'Name': 'Vanna Howard', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/V_H1', 'Resp...
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By Representative Arciero of Westford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 927) of James Arciero, Vanna Howard and Ryan Morell relative to colon cancer screening. Financial Services.
SECTION 1. Chapter 32A of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding the following section:- Section 31. (a) The commission shall provide to any active or retired employee of the commonwealth who is insured under the group insurance commission coverage, starting at 30 years of age, for colorectal cancer screening ...
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An Act relative to civil liability for improper flood hazard determinations
H928
HD1087
193
{'Id': 'BJA1', 'Name': 'Bruce J. Ayers', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BJA1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T10:56:14.613'}
[{'Id': 'BJA1', 'Name': 'Bruce J. Ayers', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BJA1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T10:56:14.6133333'}]
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By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 928) of Bruce J. Ayers relative to civil liability for improper flood hazard determinations. Financial Services.
SECTION 1. Chapter 183 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2014 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after section 69 the following section:- Section 70. (a) A civil action may be brought under this section, by the owner of a building or structure, against a company or contractor completing a stand...
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An Act establishing uniform safeguards and public protections for consumers conducting bank transactions at automated teller machines
H929
HD1108
193
{'Id': 'BJA1', 'Name': 'Bruce J. Ayers', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BJA1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T11:01:36.063'}
[{'Id': 'BJA1', 'Name': 'Bruce J. Ayers', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BJA1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T11:01:36.0633333'}]
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By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 929) of Bruce J. Ayers for legislation to establish safeguards and public protections for consumers conducting bank transactions at automated teller machines. Financial Services.
SECTION 1. Section 1 of Chapter 167B of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2004 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after the word “agreement” in the following new paragraph:—“Adequate lighting” with respect to an open and operating teller machine facility located on an exterior wall of a building open...
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An Act expanding agriculture preservation restrictions for hemp cultivation
H93
HD98
193
{'Id': 'WSP1', 'Name': 'Smitty Pignatelli', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/WSP1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-09T11:41:11.157'}
[{'Id': 'WSP1', 'Name': 'Smitty Pignatelli', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/WSP1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-09T11:41:11.1566667'}, {'Id': 'NMB1', 'Name': 'Natalie M. Blais', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers...
{'Id': 'NMB1', 'Name': 'Natalie M. Blais', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/NMB1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-09T11:41:11.157'}
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By Representatives Pignatelli of Lenox and Blais of Deerfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 93) of Smitty Pignatelli, Natalie M. Blais and others relative to expanding agriculture preservation restrictions for hemp cultivation. Agriculture.
Section 2 of Chapter 61A of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2016 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting, in line 4, after the word “tobacco” the following words:- "hemp as defined in section 116 of chapter 128".
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An Act authorizing insurance providers to extend motor vehicle liability insurance rebates to customers with safe driving records
H930
HD1131
193
{'Id': 'BJA1', 'Name': 'Bruce J. Ayers', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BJA1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T11:05:40.99'}
[{'Id': 'BJA1', 'Name': 'Bruce J. Ayers', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BJA1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T11:05:40.99'}]
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By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 930) of Bruce J. Ayers that insurance companies be authorized to extend rebates to clients with safe driving records. Financial Services.
SECTION 1.  Section 182 of Chapter 175 of the General Laws is hereby amended by striking out the following  text as appearing on lines 11-13:— “or any motor vehicle liability bond or any motor vehicle liability policy, both as defined in section thirty-four A of chapter ninety,”. SECTION 2. Said section 182 of Chapt...
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An Act relative to an investigation to review flood insurance rates
H931
HD1140
193
{'Id': 'BJA1', 'Name': 'Bruce J. Ayers', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BJA1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T11:08:11.573'}
[{'Id': 'BJA1', 'Name': 'Bruce J. Ayers', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BJA1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T11:08:11.5733333'}]
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By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 931) of Bruce J. Ayers that the Commissioner of the Division of Insurance be directed to make a bi-annual investigation relative to flood insurance rates. Financial Services.
Section 102D of Chapter 175A of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2014 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding the following paragraph at the end thereof:– The commissioner shall conduct a biennial investigation into flood insurance rates set by the national flood insurance program. The investigation shal...
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An Act relative to modernization of insurance laws
H932
HD1191
193
{'Id': 'BJA1', 'Name': 'Bruce J. Ayers', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BJA1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T11:27:35.933'}
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By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 932) of Bruce J. Ayers relative to the designation of beneficiaries for life insurance policies. Financial Services.
Section 123 of said chapter 175, as so appearing, is hereby amended by striking out the second paragraph and inserting in place thereof the following paragraph:- No life insurance company shall accept or take action on any request to change the designation of beneficiary under any policy of life or endowment insuran...
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An Act providing mortgage customers additional mandatory information regarding their accounts
H933
HD1199
193
{'Id': 'BJA1', 'Name': 'Bruce J. Ayers', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BJA1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T11:31:20.083'}
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By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 933) of Bruce J. Ayers that banking and lending institutions be required to issue certain information on monthly statements to mortgage loan customers. Financial Services.
SECTION 1.  Chapter 167E of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 16 the following new section:—Section 17. Banks and lending institutions shall issue monthly statements to their mortgage loan customers which includes, but is not limited to, the following information: the balance of principal r...
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An Act to enact the pharmacy benefit manager compensation reform
H934
HD1493
193
{'Id': 'BJA1', 'Name': 'Bruce J. Ayers', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BJA1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T11:56:58.407'}
[{'Id': 'BJA1', 'Name': 'Bruce J. Ayers', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BJA1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T11:56:58.4066667'}]
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By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 934) of Bruce J. Ayers relative to pharmacy benefit manager insurance compensation reform. Financial Services.
SECTION 1: The General Laws are hereby amended by inserting after Chapter 175M following new chapter: CHAPTER 175N. Pharmacy Benefit Manager Compensation Reform Act of 2022 Section 1. Definitions As used in this chapter, the following words shall, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, have the followi...
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An Act relative to an investigation of flood insurance by the attorney general
H935
HD2900
193
{'Id': 'BJA1', 'Name': 'Bruce J. Ayers', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BJA1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T17:58:15.887'}
[{'Id': 'BJA1', 'Name': 'Bruce J. Ayers', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BJA1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T17:58:15.8866667'}]
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By Representative Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 935) of Bruce J. Ayers for legislation to direct the Attorney General to provide for a study of the methodology used to promulgate new flood insurance rate maps through the National Flood Insurance Program. Financial Services.
SECTION 1: Section 11F of Chapter 12 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting the following at the end thereof:- The attorney general is also hereby authorized to intervene in administrative or judicial proceedings on behalf of any group of consumers in connection with the national flood insurance program...
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An Act providing continuity of care for mental health treatment
H936
HD1222
193
{'Id': 'RBB1', 'Name': 'Ruth B. Balser', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RBB1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T11:44:53.283'}
[{'Id': 'RBB1', 'Name': 'Ruth B. Balser', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RBB1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T11:44:53.2833333'}, {'Id': 'TFB1', 'Name': 'Tricia Farley-Bouvier', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembe...
{'Id': 'TFB1', 'Name': 'Tricia Farley-Bouvier', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/TFB1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T11:44:53.283'}
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By Representatives Balser of Newton and Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 936) of Ruth B. Balser, Tricia Farley-Bouvier and others relative to providing continuity of care for mental health treatment insurance coverage. Financial Services.
SECTION 1. Section 1 of chapter 176O of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after the definition of “Concurrent review” the following definition:- “Continuing course of treatment”, having at least 1 visit in the past 4 months for the same or similar mental health diagnosis or set of symptoms. SECTION 2...
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An Act relative to transparency of consumer health insurance rights
H937
HD1274
193
{'Id': 'RBB1', 'Name': 'Ruth B. Balser', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RBB1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T12:23:46.707'}
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By Representative Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 937) of Ruth B. Balser relative to the display of information on enrollment cards of health plans. Financial Services.
SECTION 1. Chapter 176O, is hereby amended by striking out section 19 and inserting in place thereof the following section:- Section 19. Display of information on enrollment cards of carrier (a) A carrier shall state prominently on the front or back of its enrollment cards the following: (1) The statement “Thi...
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An Act relative to breast cancer screening and early detection
H938
HD2317
193
{'Id': 'RBB1', 'Name': 'Ruth B. Balser', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RBB1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T12:17:00.693'}
[{'Id': 'RBB1', 'Name': 'Ruth B. Balser', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RBB1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T12:17:00.6933333'}, {'Id': 'D_S1', 'Name': 'Dawne Shand', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/D_S1', ...
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By Representative Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 938) of Ruth B. Balser relative to breast cancer screening and early detection healthcare coverage. Financial Services.
SECTION 1. Chapter 32A of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 30 thereof the following section: - Section 31. Notwithstanding any general or special law or rule or regulation to the contrary, any coverage offered by the commission to an active or retired employee of the commonwealth insure...
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An Act to update mental health parity
H939
HD2381
193
{'Id': 'RBB1', 'Name': 'Ruth B. Balser', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RBB1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T12:40:16.893'}
[{'Id': 'RBB1', 'Name': 'Ruth B. Balser', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RBB1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T12:40:16.8933333'}]
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By Representative Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 939) of Ruth B. Balser for legislation to update the mental health insurance parity law. Financial Services.
SECTION 1. Section 22 of chapter 32A of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2006 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out subsection (a) and inserting in place thereof the following subsection:-  (a) The commission shall provide to any active or retired employee of the commonwealth who is insured under...
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An Act clarifying the definition of agriculture
H94
HD125
193
{'Id': 'L_S1', 'Name': 'Lindsay N. Sabadosa', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/L_S1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-09T17:59:51.577'}
[{'Id': 'L_S1', 'Name': 'Lindsay N. Sabadosa', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/L_S1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-09T17:59:51.5766667'}, {'Id': 'JRO0', 'Name': 'Jacob R. Oliveira', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMemb...
{'Id': 'JRO0', 'Name': 'Jacob R. Oliveira', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JRO0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-09T17:59:51.577'}
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By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton and Senator Oliveira, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 94) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Jacob R. Oliveira and Margaret R. Scarsdale for legislation to include the growing and cultivation of both hemp and marijuana in the definition of agriculture. Agriculture.
The first paragraph of MGL 128 Section 1a shall be amended to include the phrase “the growing and cultivation of both hemp and marijuana,” after the phrase “floricultural or horticultural commodities”.
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An Act requiring mental health parity for disability policies
H940
HD2438
193
{'Id': 'RBB1', 'Name': 'Ruth B. Balser', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RBB1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T12:55:42.98'}
[{'Id': 'RBB1', 'Name': 'Ruth B. Balser', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RBB1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T12:55:42.98'}, {'Id': 'JBE0', 'Name': 'James B. Eldridge', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JBE0',...
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By Representative Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 940) of Ruth B. Balser and James B. Eldridge relative to mental health parity for disability policies. Financial Services.
SECTION 1. Section 108 of chapter 175 of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding the following:- "13. No individual policy of short-term or long-term disability insurance providing income replacement benefits that is issued or renewed in the Commonwealth shall discriminate against persons disabled due to a me...
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An Act relative to utilization review
H941
HD3473
193
{'Id': 'RBB1', 'Name': 'Ruth B. Balser', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RBB1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T12:54:14.323'}
[{'Id': 'RBB1', 'Name': 'Ruth B. Balser', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RBB1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T12:54:14.3233333'}]
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By Representative Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 941) of Ruth B. Balser relative to healthcare carrier utilization review. Financial Services.
SECTION 1. Chapter 176O of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 official edition, is hereby amended by inserting after section 29 the following 2 sections:- Section 30: (a) A carrier or utilization review organization shall not perform prior authorization on health care services or benefits under the followin...
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An Act establishing a Massachusetts foreclosure prevention program
H942
HD1551
193
{'Id': 'CPB2', 'Name': 'Christine P. Barber', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CPB2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T15:16:50.233'}
[{'Id': 'CPB2', 'Name': 'Christine P. Barber', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CPB2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T15:16:50.2333333'}, {'Id': 'PLC1', 'Name': 'Peter Capano', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/P...
{'Id': 'PLC1', 'Name': 'Peter Capano', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PLC1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T15:16:50.233'}
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By Representatives Barber of Somerville and Capano of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 942) of Christine P. Barber, Peter Capano and others relative to establishing a foreclosure prevention program. Financial Services.
SECTION 1. Chapter 244 of the Massachusetts General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 35C the following section: - Section 35D. FORECLOSURE PREVENTION PROGRAM Section 35D. (a) As used in this section, the following words shall, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, have the following mean...
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An Act to reduce co-pays for people with chronic conditions
H943
HD2478
193
{'Id': 'CPB2', 'Name': 'Christine P. Barber', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CPB2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T13:34:15.363'}
[{'Id': 'CPB2', 'Name': 'Christine P. Barber', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CPB2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T13:34:15.3633333'}, {'Id': 'WJD1', 'Name': 'William J. Driscoll, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Legislat...
{'Id': 'WJD1', 'Name': 'William J. Driscoll, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/WJD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T13:34:15.363'}
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By Representatives Barber of Somerville and Driscoll of Milton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 943) of Christine P. Barber, William J. Driscoll, Jr., and others for legislation to reduce health insurance co-pays for people with chronic conditions. Financial Services.
SECTION 1. Chapter 6A of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding the following section:- Section 16DD. (a) The following terms shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly requires otherwise: “Brand name drug”, a drug that is: (i) produced or distributed pursuant to an original new drug appli...
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An Act reining in premiums through stronger rate review
H944
HD2484
193
{'Id': 'CPB2', 'Name': 'Christine P. Barber', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CPB2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T13:37:52.917'}
[{'Id': 'CPB2', 'Name': 'Christine P. Barber', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CPB2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T13:37:52.9166667'}, {'Id': 'J_L1', 'Name': 'Jay D. Livingstone', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMem...
{'Id': 'J_L1', 'Name': 'Jay D. Livingstone', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/J_L1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T13:37:52.917'}
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By Representatives Barber of Somerville and Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 944) of Christine P. Barber, Jay D. Livingstone and others relative to small group health insurance plan rate review. Financial Services.
SECTION 1. Section 6 of chapter 176J of the General Laws, as so appearing, is hereby amended by striking subsection (c) and inserting in place thereof the following subsection:- (c) Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, carriers offering small group health insurance plans, including carriers li...
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An Act to ensure prescription drug cost transparency and affordability
H945
HD2503
193
{'Id': 'CPB2', 'Name': 'Christine P. Barber', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CPB2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T13:51:28.393'}
[{'Id': 'CPB2', 'Name': 'Christine P. Barber', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CPB2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T13:51:28.3933333'}, {'Id': 'J_S2', 'Name': 'Jon Santiago', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/J...
{'Id': 'J_S2', 'Name': 'Jon Santiago', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/J_S2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T13:51:28.393'}
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By Representatives Barber of Somerville and Santiago of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 945) of Christine P. Barber, Jon Santiago and others for legislation to ensure prescription drug cost transparency and affordability. Financial Services.
SECTION 1. Section 1 of chapter 6D of the General Laws, as appearing so appearing, is hereby amended by inserting after the definition of “Alternative payment methodologies or methods” the following 2 definitions:- “Biosimilar”, a drug that is produced or distributed pursuant to a biologics license application appro...
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An Act to increase access to lactation care and services
H946
HD1047
193
{'Id': 'CPB2', 'Name': 'Christine P. Barber', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CPB2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T10:09:11.147'}
[{'Id': 'CPB2', 'Name': 'Christine P. Barber', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CPB2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T10:09:11.1466667'}, {'Id': 'CLG1', 'Name': 'Carmine Lawrence Gentile', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Legislat...
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By Representative Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 946) of Christine P. Barber, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and Natalie M. Higgins for legislation to increase access to lactation care and services. Financial Services.
SECTION 1. Section 11A of chapter 13 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2016 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out the first paragraph and inserting in place thereof the following paragraph:- There shall be a board of allied health professions, hereinafter called the board, which shall consist o...
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An Act to relative to an underinsurance issue
H947
HD1185
193
{'Id': 'FJB1', 'Name': 'F. Jay Barrows', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/FJB1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-04T15:24:10.717'}
[{'Id': 'FJB1', 'Name': 'F. Jay Barrows', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/FJB1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-04T15:24:10.7166667'}]
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By Representative Barrows of Mansfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 947) of F. Jay Barrows relative to an motor vehicle underinsurance. Financial Services.
SECTION 1. Paragraph 2 of section 113L of Chapter 175 of the General Laws, as so appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after the first sentence the following sentence: - The coverage described in this paragraph shall also apply when, by reason of payment of judgment or settlement, t...
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An Act requiring prospective payment system methodology for reimbursement to community health centers
H948
HD2544
193
{'Id': 'NMB1', 'Name': 'Natalie M. Blais', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/NMB1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T14:28:32.363'}
[{'Id': 'NMB1', 'Name': 'Natalie M. Blais', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/NMB1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T14:28:32.3633333'}, {'Id': 'DFC1', 'Name': 'Daniel Cahill', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DFC...
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By Representative Blais of Deerfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 948) of Natalie M. Blais and others relative to the rate of payment for certain federally qualified health center services provided to patients by community health centers. Financial Services.
SECTION 1. Chapter 32A of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after section 32 the following new section:- Section 33. (a) For the purposes of this section, the following terms shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly requires otherwise: “...
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An Act relative to homeowners’ insurance
H949
HD2848
193
{'Id': 'AFC1', 'Name': 'Antonio F. D. Cabral', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/AFC1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T16:59:28.61'}
[{'Id': 'AFC1', 'Name': 'Antonio F. D. Cabral', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/AFC1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T16:59:28.61'}, {'Id': 'C_H1', 'Name': 'Christopher Hendricks', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMemb...
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By Representative Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 949) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others relative to homeowners’ insurance. Financial Services.
SECTION 1. Chapter 175 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by: (a) inserting after section 99C the following section: Section 99D. Insurers filing rates for approval by the commissioner shall submit to the office of the attorney general all hurricane models, model s...
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An Act relative to the definition of livestock
H95
HD2460
193
{'Id': 'AJS1', 'Name': 'Adam Scanlon', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/AJS1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T13:18:50.547'}
[{'Id': 'AJS1', 'Name': 'Adam Scanlon', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/AJS1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T13:18:50.5466667'}]
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By Representative Scanlon of North Attleborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 95) of Adam Scanlon relative to the definition of livestock. Agriculture.
Section 1A of Chapter 128 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after the word “horses”, the following words:- but not including dogs or cats, Section 1A: Farming, agriculture, farmer; definitions Section 1A. ''Farming'' or ''agriculture'' shall include far...
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An Act reforming labor rates paid by insurance companies to auto repairers in the Commonwealth
H950
HD3879
193
{'Id': 'AFC1', 'Name': 'Antonio F. D. Cabral', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/AFC1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T15:05:18.64'}
[{'Id': 'AFC1', 'Name': 'Antonio F. D. Cabral', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/AFC1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T15:05:18.64'}, {'Id': 'C_H1', 'Name': 'Christopher Hendricks', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMemb...
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By Representative Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 950) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others relative to auto body labor rates. Financial Services.
SECTION 1. Chapter 100A of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after section 14 the following section: Section 15. There shall be, within the division of insurance, an auto body labor rate advisory board to address any issues related to auto body labor rates. ...
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An Act to reform title insurance
H951
HD3947
193
{'Id': 'AFC1', 'Name': 'Antonio F. D. Cabral', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/AFC1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T15:36:54.953'}
[{'Id': 'AFC1', 'Name': 'Antonio F. D. Cabral', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/AFC1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T15:36:54.9533333'}, {'Id': 'C_H1', 'Name': 'Christopher Hendricks', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Legislativ...
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By Representative Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 951) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others for legislation to further regulate title insurance. Financial Services.
SECTION 1. The General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, are hereby amended by inserting after chapter 175M the following chapter: CHAPTER 175N TITLE INSURANCE LAW Section 1. Short Title. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the Title Insurance Law. Section 2. Purpose. The purpos...
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Resolve establishing a commission to better protect consumers in Massachusetts
H952
HD4043
193
{'Id': 'AFC1', 'Name': 'Antonio F. D. Cabral', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/AFC1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T16:25:53.26'}
[{'Id': 'AFC1', 'Name': 'Antonio F. D. Cabral', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/AFC1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T16:25:53.26'}, {'Id': 'C_H1', 'Name': 'Christopher Hendricks', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMemb...
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By Representative Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 952) of Antonio F. D. Cabral and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to better protect consumers by studying and analyzing title insurance practices. Financial Services.
Resolved, (a) There shall be a special commission to better protect consumers by studying and analyzing title insurance practices in Massachusetts, for the purpose of making recommendations for changes to State laws relating to title insurance practices and rates and shall include but not be limited to: providing for ...
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An Act relative to consumer deductibles
H953
HD788
193
{'Id': 'DFC1', 'Name': 'Daniel Cahill', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DFC1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T12:58:57.71'}
[{'Id': 'DFC1', 'Name': 'Daniel Cahill', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DFC1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T12:58:57.71'}, {'Id': 'CLG1', 'Name': 'Carmine Lawrence Gentile', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/...
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By Representative Cahill of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 953) of Daniel Cahill relative to health insurance consumer deductibles. Financial Services.
SECTION 1. Chapter 176O of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2018 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after section 27 the following section:- Section 28. (a) In this Section, the following terms shall have the following meanings: “Insurer” means any health insurance issuer that is subject to st...
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An Act protecting the use of bank names, trade names and trademarks in electronic communications
H954
HD1603
193
{'Id': 'DFC1', 'Name': 'Daniel Cahill', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DFC1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T16:11:36.79'}
[{'Id': 'DFC1', 'Name': 'Daniel Cahill', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DFC1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T16:11:36.79'}]
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By Representative Cahill of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 954) of Daniel Cahill relative to the use of bank names, trade names and trademarks in electronic communications. Financial Services.
SECTION 1. Section 37 of Chapter 167 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out the second, third, fourth and fifth paragraphs and inserting in place thereof the following 4 paragraphs:- Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, a person, domes...
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An Act amending the banking laws and related statutes
H955
HD1614
193
{'Id': 'DFC1', 'Name': 'Daniel Cahill', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DFC1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T16:13:57.1'}
[{'Id': 'DFC1', 'Name': 'Daniel Cahill', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DFC1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T16:13:57.1'}]
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By Representative Cahill of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 955) of Daniel Cahill relative to banking laws and related statutes. Financial Services.
SECTION 1. The first sentence of section 34 of Chapter 29 the General Laws as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out the word “commonwealth” the second time it appears and inserting in place thereof following words:– commonwealth, provided that, a portion of such monies may be deposi...
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An Act relative to the licensing and supervision of debt management services in the Commonwealth
H956
HD1676
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{'Id': 'DFC1', 'Name': 'Daniel Cahill', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DFC1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T16:33:24.023'}
[{'Id': 'DFC1', 'Name': 'Daniel Cahill', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DFC1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T16:33:24.0233333'}]
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By Representative Cahill of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 956) of Daniel Cahill relative to the licensing and supervision of debt management services. Financial Services.
SECTION 1. Chapter 180 of the General Laws is hereby amended by striking out section 4A, as appearing in the 2012 Official Edition, and inserting in place thereof the following section:- Section 4A. (a) As used in this chapter, credit counseling services shall mean: (1) the providing of financial and budgetary advic...
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An Act preserving the competitiveness of group auto and homeowners insurance plans
H957
HD1818
193
{'Id': 'DFC1', 'Name': 'Daniel Cahill', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DFC1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T17:52:21.473'}
[{'Id': 'DFC1', 'Name': 'Daniel Cahill', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DFC1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T17:52:21.4733333'}]
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By Representative Cahill of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 957) of Daniel Cahill relative to competitiveness of group auto and homeowners insurance plans. Financial Services.
SECTION 1. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, a group marketing plan approved and in effect pursuant to section 193R of chapter 175 of the General Laws during calendar years 2020 to 2024, inclusive, may be approved upon renewal notwithstanding that less than 35 percent of its members are insur...
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An Act relative to certain loans by the federal home loan bank
H958
HD1819
193
{'Id': 'DFC1', 'Name': 'Daniel Cahill', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DFC1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T17:54:49.363'}
[{'Id': 'DFC1', 'Name': 'Daniel Cahill', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DFC1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T17:54:49.3633333'}]
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By Representative Cahill of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 958) of Daniel Cahill relative to certain loans by the federal home loan bank. Financial Services.
SECTION 1. Section 19G of Chapter 175 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2010 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking all references therein to “180A to 180L, inclusive” and replacing such references with “180A to 180L3/4, inclusive”. SECTION 2. Section 19K of Chapter 175 of the General Laws, as appe...
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An Act prohibiting discrimination against 340b drug discount program participants
H959
HD3037
193
{'Id': 'DFC1', 'Name': 'Daniel Cahill', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DFC1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T23:16:56.893'}
[{'Id': 'DFC1', 'Name': 'Daniel Cahill', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DFC1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T23:16:56.8933333'}, {'Id': 'PLC1', 'Name': 'Peter Capano', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PLC1', ...
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By Representative Cahill of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 959) of Daniel Cahill and others for legislation to prohibit discrimination against 340B drug discount program participants. Financial Services.
SECTION 1. Chapter 32A of the General laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after Section 33, the following new section:- Section 34 (a) DEFINITIONS. For purposes of this section: (1) “340B-covered entity” has the same meaning as that set forth in section 256b(a)(4) of ...
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An Act relative to the use of Department of Conservation and Recreation property for farmers markets and community gardens
H96
HD986
193
{'Id': 'PAS1', 'Name': 'Paul A. Schmid, III', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PAS1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T17:43:43.783'}
[{'Id': 'PAS1', 'Name': 'Paul A. Schmid, III', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PAS1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T17:43:43.7833333'}, {'Id': 'C_H1', 'Name': 'Christopher Hendricks', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Legislative...
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By Representative Schmid of Westport, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 96) of Paul A. Schmid, III and others for legislation to authorize the Department of Conservation and Recreation to establish a program to provide for the use of certain state owned land for community gardens and farmers' markets. Agricu...
SECTION 1. Chapter 132A of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after section 2D, the following 2 sections: - Section 2E. (a) The commissioner of the department of conservation and recreation shall establish a program to provide for the use of designated lands i...
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An Act relating to modernizing business to business commercial insurance transactions
H960
HD3045
193
{'Id': 'DFC1', 'Name': 'Daniel Cahill', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DFC1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T23:35:20.56'}
[{'Id': 'DFC1', 'Name': 'Daniel Cahill', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DFC1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T23:35:20.56'}]
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By Representative Cahill of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 960) of Daniel Cahill relative to business to business commercial insurance transactions. Financial Services.
SECTION 1. Chapter 175 of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding a new section 228 as follows: Section 228: Specialty commercial lines; filing exemptions Section 228.(a) For the purposes of this section, the following words shall have the following meanings: ''Contract of insurance'', a contract of insur...
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An Act establishing portable benefit accounts for app-based-delivery drivers
H961
HD3456
193
{'Id': 'DFC1', 'Name': 'Daniel Cahill', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DFC1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T12:46:54.467'}
[{'Id': 'DFC1', 'Name': 'Daniel Cahill', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DFC1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T12:46:54.4666667'}]
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By Representative Cahill of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 961) of Daniel Cahill relative to establishing portable benefit accounts for app-based-delivery drivers. Financial Services.
SECTION 1. The General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, are hereby amended by inserting after chapter 175M the following chapter:- CHAPTER 175N. PORTABLE BENEFITS FOR APP-BASED-DELIVERY DRIVERS Section 1. The General Court hereby finds and declares that: App-based-delivery drivers are providing...
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An Act to modernize the Massachusetts insurer’s insolvency fund
H962
HD3485
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{'Id': 'DFC1', 'Name': 'Daniel Cahill', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DFC1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T13:03:54.247'}
[{'Id': 'DFC1', 'Name': 'Daniel Cahill', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DFC1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T13:03:54.2466667'}]
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By Representative Cahill of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 962) of Daniel Cahill relative to the Massachusetts insurer’s insolvency fund. Financial Services.
SECTION 1. Said Chapter 175D is hereby amended by striking out Section 1, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, and inserting in place thereof the following Section: Section 1. Application of the Chapter. This Chapter shall apply to all kinds of direct insurance, including “cybersecurity insurance” that provi...
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An Act relative to costs for treatment and management of diabetes
H963
HD3172
193
{'Id': 'PLC1', 'Name': 'Peter Capano', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PLC1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T10:25:37.167'}
[{'Id': 'PLC1', 'Name': 'Peter Capano', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PLC1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T10:25:37.1666667'}]
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By Representative Capano of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 963) of Peter Capano relative to costs for treatment and management of diabetes. Financial Services.
SECTION 1. Section 17G of chapter 32A of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2018 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after the first sentence the following sentence:- The deductible, copayment or coinsurance or other cost-sharing requirement shall not exceed: (1) $25 for a 30-day supply of insulin; ...
Whereas, The deferred operation of this act would tend to defeat its purpose, which is to establish forthwith limits on out-of-pocket costs for the treatment of diabetes, 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 ensuring treatment for genetic craniofacial conditions
H964
HD2576
193
{'Id': 'DRC1', 'Name': 'Daniel R. Carey', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DRC1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T14:45:06.143'}
[{'Id': 'DRC1', 'Name': 'Daniel R. Carey', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DRC1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T14:45:06.1433333'}, {'Id': 'TMS1', 'Name': 'Thomas M. Stanley', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/...
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By Representative Carey of Easthampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 964) of Daniel R. Carey and others relative to healthcare coverage for treatment for genetic craniofacial conditions. Financial Services.
Section 1. Chapter 32A of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 17N as appearing in the 2014 Official Edition, the following section:- Section 17O. Any coverage offered by the commission to an active or retired employee of the commonwealth insured under the group insurance commission shall pr...
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An Act to create direct dental care agreements
H965
HD2856
193
{'Id': 'DRC1', 'Name': 'Daniel R. Carey', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DRC1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T17:06:48.113'}
[{'Id': 'DRC1', 'Name': 'Daniel R. Carey', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DRC1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T17:06:48.1133333'}]
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By Representative Carey of Easthampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 965) of Daniel R. Carey relative to direct dental care agreements. Financial Services.
Chapter 112 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 53 the following section:- Section 53A. (a) As used in this section, the following words shall, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, have the following meanings:- “Dentist”, an individual licensed pursuant to sections 43 to 53,...
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An Act to provide equal and fair access to affordable dental care for all patients
H966
HD2859
193
{'Id': 'DRC1', 'Name': 'Daniel R. Carey', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DRC1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T17:08:09.63'}
[{'Id': 'DRC1', 'Name': 'Daniel R. Carey', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DRC1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T17:08:09.63'}]
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By Representative Carey of Easthampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 966) of Daniel R. Carey for legislation to provide equal and fair access to affordable dental care for all patients. Financial Services.
Chapter 112 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 53 the following section:- Section 53A. (a) As used in this section, the following words shall, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, have the following meanings:- “Dental insurance company”, a dental service corporation organiz...
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An Act improving access to breast pumps
H967
HD3094
193
{'Id': 'DRC1', 'Name': 'Daniel R. Carey', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DRC1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T09:27:24.497'}
[{'Id': 'DRC1', 'Name': 'Daniel R. Carey', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DRC1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T09:27:24.4966667'}, {'Id': 'M_C2', 'Name': 'Michelle L. Ciccolo', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMember...
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By Representative Carey of Easthampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 967) of Daniel R. Carey relative to healthcare coverage and access to breast pumps. Financial Services.
SECTION 1. Chapter 32A of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding the following section:- Section 31. (a) As used in this section, “multi-user breast pump” shall mean a breast pump that is: (i) capable of initiating and supporting milk supply; (ii) able to be used by multiple users safely and hygienically; (iii...
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An Act requiring reimbursement for the costs of providing competent interpreter services
H968
HD1266
193
{'Id': 'G_C2', 'Name': 'Gerard J. Cassidy', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/G_C2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T12:21:35.987'}
[{'Id': 'G_C2', 'Name': 'Gerard J. Cassidy', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/G_C2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T12:21:35.9866667'}]
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By Representative Cassidy of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 968) of Gerard J. Cassidy relative to the reimbursement of interpreter services incurred by certain hospitals. Financial Services.
Section 1. Section 13F of Chapter 118E of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding at the end of the first paragraph the following sentence: Provided however, the costs of providing competent interpreter services through sign and spoken languages by facilities licensed under section 19 of chapter 19 of the gener...
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An Act relative to insurance premium criteria
H969
HD2641
193
{'Id': 'G_C2', 'Name': 'Gerard J. Cassidy', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/G_C2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T15:14:46.033'}
[{'Id': 'G_C2', 'Name': 'Gerard J. Cassidy', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/G_C2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T15:14:46.0333333'}]
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By Representative Cassidy of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 969) of Gerard J. Cassidy relative to insurance premium criteria. Financial Services.
SECTION 1. Section 34J of chapter 90 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2016 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out, in line 33, the words “territory and”. SECTION 2. Section 22E of chapter 175 of the General Laws, as so appearing, hereby amended by striking out the first sentence and inserting in...
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An Act relative to agricultural crop and property destruction
H97
HD987
193
{'Id': 'PAS1', 'Name': 'Paul A. Schmid, III', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PAS1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T17:44:25.043'}
[{'Id': 'PAS1', 'Name': 'Paul A. Schmid, III', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PAS1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T17:44:25.0433333'}, {'Id': 'JCD1', 'Name': 'James C. Arena-DeRosa', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Legislative...
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By Representative Schmid of Westport, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 97) of Paul A. Schmid, III and James C. Arena-DeRosa relative to operating off-highway or recreational vehicles that damage or destroy certain field crop products or agricultural property. Agriculture.
SECTION 1.Chapter 242 Section 7B of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out subsection (a) and inserting in place thereof the following subsection: - (a) Any person who, (i) operates an off-highway or recreational vehicle in a manner that damages or destroys a ...
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An Act relative to streamlining notice and disclosure
H970
HD2827
193
{'Id': 'G_C2', 'Name': 'Gerard J. Cassidy', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/G_C2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T11:50:13.707'}
[{'Id': 'G_C2', 'Name': 'Gerard J. Cassidy', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/G_C2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T11:50:13.7066667'}]
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By Representative Cassidy of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 970) of Gerard J. Cassidy relative to disclosure of insurance allowed amounts for admissions, procedures or services by healthcare providers. Financial Services.
SECTION 1: Section 228 of chapter 111 of the General Laws, as most recently amended by chapter 260 of the acts of 2020, is hereby repealed.
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An Act relative to travel insurance
H971
HD1630
193
{'Id': 'T_C1', 'Name': 'Tackey Chan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/T_C1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T09:59:37.07'}
[{'Id': 'T_C1', 'Name': 'Tackey Chan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/T_C1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T09:59:37.07'}]
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By Representative Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 971) of Tackey Chan relative to travel insurance. Financial Services.
SECTION 1. Section 1 of chapter 176J of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out in the definition of “Health benefit plan” the words “travel insurance;”, which appear after the phrase “if offered as a separate insurance policy;”, and by striking out the sentences ...
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An Act to require financial institutions to pay late fees when it fails to conduct an electronic transfer
H972
HD1633
193
{'Id': 'T_C1', 'Name': 'Tackey Chan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/T_C1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T16:39:56.64'}
[{'Id': 'T_C1', 'Name': 'Tackey Chan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/T_C1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T16:39:56.64'}]
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By Representative Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 972) of Tackey Chan for legislation to require financial institutions to pay late fees upon failure to conduct electronic transfers. Financial Services.
SECTION 1. Chapter 167B of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 official edition, is amended by inserting after section 10 the following new section:- Section 10A. If a financial institution fails to pay a preauthorized transfer authorized by a consumer for any reason other than those stated in section 10, an...
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