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An Act relative to unclaimed life insurance benefits | H973 | HD1634 | 193 | {'Id': 'T_C1', 'Name': 'Tackey Chan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/T_C1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T17:06:52.163'} | [{'Id': 'T_C1', 'Name': 'Tackey Chan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/T_C1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T17:06:52.1633333'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H973/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 973) of Tackey Chan relative to unclaimed life insurance benefits. Financial Services. | SECTION 1. Chapter 175 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 119C the following section:-
119D Unclaimed Life Insurance Benefits
A. As used in this section, the following words shall, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, have the following meanings:-
“Contract”, an annuity... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to protect consumers by further defining subprime loans | H974 | HD2844 | 193 | {'Id': 'T_C1', 'Name': 'Tackey Chan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/T_C1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T14:21:39.483'} | [{'Id': 'T_C1', 'Name': 'Tackey Chan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/T_C1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T14:21:39.4833333'}, {'Id': 'T_V1', 'Name': 'Tommy Vitolo', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/T_V1', 'R... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H974/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 974) of Tackey Chan for legislation to further define subprime loans. Financial Services. | SECTION 1. Chapter 184 of the General Laws is hereby amended by striking out section 17B ½ and inserting in place thereof the following section:-
No mortgagee who makes a loan to a first-time home loan borrower, to be secured by a mortgage on owner-occupied, 1 to 4 family residential property in the commonwealth, s... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to establish a Massachusetts public bank | H975 | HD2677 | 193 | {'Id': 'M_C1', 'Name': 'Mike Connolly', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/M_C1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T15:25:29.48'} | [{'Id': 'M_C1', 'Name': 'Mike Connolly', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/M_C1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T15:25:29.48'}, {'Id': 'AFC1', 'Name': 'Antonio F. D. Cabral', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/AFC1... | {'Id': 'AFC1', 'Name': 'Antonio F. D. Cabral', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/AFC1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T15:25:29.48'} | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H975/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representatives Connolly of Cambridge and Cabral of New Bedford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 975) of Mike Connolly, Antonio F. D. Cabral and others for legislation to establish a Massachusetts public bank. Financial Services. | SECTION 1. The General Laws are hereby amended by inserting after chapter 10 the following chapter:-
CHAPTER 10A
MASSACHUSETTS PUBLIC BANK
Section 1. Declarations.
(a) There shall be a Massachusetts public bank (the Bank), wholly owned by the commonwealth, to provide a safe depository for a portion of the pu... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act requiring full health insurance coverage for individuals with vitiligo | H976 | HD1270 | 193 | {'Id': 'R_C1', 'Name': 'Rob Consalvo', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/R_C1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T16:00:48.09'} | [{'Id': 'R_C1', 'Name': 'Rob Consalvo', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/R_C1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T16:00:48.09'}, {'Id': 'JJL2', 'Name': 'John J. Lawn, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JJL2', '... | {'Id': 'JJL2', 'Name': 'John J. Lawn, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JJL2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T11:35:56.867'} | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H976/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representatives Consalvo of Boston and Lawn of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 976) of Rob Consalvo and John J. Lawn, Jr. for legislation to provide health insurance coverage for individuals with vitiligo. Financial Services. | SECTION 1. Chapter 32A of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 17S the following section:-
Section 17T. The commission shall provide, to an active or retired employee of the commonwealth who is insured under the group insurance commission, coverage for treatment of vitiligo as a chronic auto... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to continuing education of insurance producers | H977 | HD335 | 193 | {'Id': 'E_C1', 'Name': 'Edward F. Coppinger', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/E_C1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T11:39:59.863'} | [{'Id': 'E_C1', 'Name': 'Edward F. Coppinger', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/E_C1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T11:39:59.8633333'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H977/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Coppinger of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 977) of Edward F. Coppinger relative to continuing education of insurance producers. Financial Services. | Section 177E of chapter 175 of the General Laws, as appearing in 2014 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after subsection E the following subsection:-
E ½. The commissioner may award up to 3 hours per year of continuing insurance education to a person holding 1 or more such licenses for an active annua... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to promoting healthcare access and affordability for patients | H978 | HD851 | 193 | {'Id': 'E_C1', 'Name': 'Edward F. Coppinger', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/E_C1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T14:07:41.183'} | [{'Id': 'E_C1', 'Name': 'Edward F. Coppinger', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/E_C1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T14:07:41.1833333'}, {'Id': 'S_M1', 'Name': 'Samantha Montaño', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembe... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H978/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Coppinger of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 978) of Edward F. Coppinger, Samantha Montaño and Natalie M. Higgins relative to healthcare access and affordability for patients. Financial Services. | SECTION 1. Sections 131 and 226 of chapter 139 of the acts of 2012 are hereby repealed.
SECTION 2: Chapter 176O of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding the following section:-
Section 30. (a) For the purposes of this section, “estimated rebate” shall mean (1) negotiated price concessions including, but n... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to transparency of hospital margins & ensuring hospital efficiency | H979 | HD1374 | 193 | {'Id': 'MJC1', 'Name': 'Mark J. Cusack', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MJC1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T13:09:33.75'} | [{'Id': 'MJC1', 'Name': 'Mark J. Cusack', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MJC1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T13:09:33.75'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H979/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Cusack of Braintree, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 979) of Mark J. Cusack relative to the public reporting of hospital margins. Financial Services. | SECTION 1. Chapter 12C of the General Laws, as so appearing in the 2020 edition, is hereby amended by inserting after section 8 the following new section:-
8A. Reporting of Hospital Margins
(a) If in any fiscal year, an Acute Hospital, as defined in this chapter, reports to the center an operating margin that exc... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act protecting the viability of farms in the Commonwealth | H98 | HD989 | 193 | {'Id': 'PAS1', 'Name': 'Paul A. Schmid, III', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PAS1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T17:45:33.757'} | [{'Id': 'PAS1', 'Name': 'Paul A. Schmid, III', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PAS1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T17:45:33.7566667'}, {'Id': 'JCD1', 'Name': 'James C. Arena-DeRosa', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Legislative... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H98/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Schmid of Westport, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 98) of Paul A. Schmid, III and James C. Arena-DeRosa relative to the impact of proposed rules and regulations on commercial agricultural operations. Agriculture. | SECTION 1. Chapter 30A of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following:-
Section 18. All state and regional agencies, boards and commissions shall, before any rule, regulation, or other regulatory requirement is promulgated, make public an... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to the safety of autistic and alzheimer individuals | H980 | HD59 | 193 | {'Id': 'JSC1', 'Name': 'Josh S. Cutler', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JSC1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-05T15:55:27.44'} | [{'Id': 'JSC1', 'Name': 'Josh S. Cutler', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JSC1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-05T15:55:27.44'}, {'Id': 'BJA1', 'Name': 'Bruce J. Ayers', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BJA1', 'R... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H980/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Cutler of Pembroke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 980) of Josh S. Cutler and others for legislation to provide insurance coverage for the use of electronic tracking devices to protect the safety of persons with Autism spectrum disorder or Alzheimer’s disease. Financial Services. | SECTION 1: Chapter 118E of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2014 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after section 9C the following section:-
Section 9D. (a) Definitions. As used in the section:
(i) “Technology-Assisted Tracking Device” shall mean any wearable device that complies with the fol... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to notices by insurance companies | H981 | HD3939 | 193 | {'Id': 'MSD1', 'Name': 'Michael S. Day', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MSD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T15:30:10.723'} | [{'Id': 'MSD1', 'Name': 'Michael S. Day', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MSD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T15:30:10.7233333'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H981/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Day of Stoneham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 981) of Michael S. Day relative to electronic notices of the cancellation, renewal or nonrenewal of insurance policies. Financial Services. | SECTION 1. Chapter 175 of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding after section 187H the following new section: -
Section 187I. Notwithstanding any other provision of law relative to the cancellation, renewal or nonrenewal of an insurance policy, any insurance company may, with the agreement of the named insur... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to non-medical switching | H982 | HD3943 | 193 | {'Id': 'MSD1', 'Name': 'Michael S. Day', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MSD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T15:33:20.847'} | [{'Id': 'MSD1', 'Name': 'Michael S. Day', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MSD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T15:33:20.8466667'}, {'Id': 'CLG1', 'Name': 'Carmine Lawrence Gentile', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMe... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H982/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Day of Stoneham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 982) of Michael S. Day relative to changes to health benefit plans that cause certain covered persons to switch to less costly alternate prescription drugs. Financial Services. | Section 1. Chapter 175 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2016 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after section 229 the following section:-
Section 230.
1. Definitions. For the purpose of this section:
a. “Commissioner” means the commissioner of insurance.
b. “Cost sharing” means any co... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to automobile insurance premiums | H983 | HD3945 | 193 | {'Id': 'MSD1', 'Name': 'Michael S. Day', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MSD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T15:35:44.693'} | [{'Id': 'MSD1', 'Name': 'Michael S. Day', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MSD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T15:35:44.6933333'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H983/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Day of Stoneham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 983) of Michael S. Day relative to motor vehicle insurance premiums. Financial Services. | SECTION 1. Section 113B of chapter 175 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2014 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking, in lines 199 and 210, the figure “5” and inserting in place thereof, in each instance, the following figure:- 3.
SECTION 2. Said section 113B of said chapter 175, as so appearing, is ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to access to care for serious mental illness | H984 | HD2336 | 193 | {'Id': 'MCD1', 'Name': 'Marjorie C. Decker', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MCD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T20:17:50.783'} | [{'Id': 'MCD1', 'Name': 'Marjorie C. Decker', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MCD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T20:17:50.7833333'}, {'Id': 'DWG1', 'Name': 'Danielle W. Gregoire', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMe... | {'Id': 'JNR1', 'Name': 'Jeffrey N. Roy', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JNR1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-25T12:04:47.453'} | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H984/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representatives Decker of Cambridge and Roy of Franklin, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 984) of Marjorie C. Decker, Jeffrey N. Roy and others relative to access to healthcare coverage for serious mental illness. Financial Services. | SECTION 1. Chapter 175 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 47PP the following section:
Section 47QQ.
(a) Any policy, contract, agreement, plan or certificate of insurance issued, delivered or renewed within the commonwealth, which is considered creditable coverage under section 1 of ch... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act increasing access to postpartum home visiting services | H985 | HD4006 | 193 | {'Id': 'MCD1', 'Name': 'Marjorie C. Decker', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MCD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T14:38:23.687'} | [{'Id': 'MCD1', 'Name': 'Marjorie C. Decker', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MCD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T14:38:23.6866667'}, {'Id': 'C_T1', 'Name': 'Chynah Tyler', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/C_... | {'Id': 'C_T1', 'Name': 'Chynah Tyler', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/C_T1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T14:38:57.55'} | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H985/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representatives Decker of Cambridge and Tyler of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 985) of Marjorie C. Decker, Chynah Tyler and others relative to healthcare coverage for postpartum home visiting services. Financial Services. | SECTION 1. Chapter 32A of the General Laws, is hereby amended by inserting after section 30 the following section:-
Section 31. The commission shall provide to any active or retired employee of the commonwealth who is insured under the group insurance commission coverage for the universal postpartum home visiting pr... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to telehealth and digital equity for patients | H986 | HD3511 | 193 | {'Id': 'MCD1', 'Name': 'Marjorie C. Decker', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MCD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T13:08:55.707'} | [{'Id': 'MCD1', 'Name': 'Marjorie C. Decker', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MCD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T13:08:55.7066667'}, {'Id': 'SLG1', 'Name': 'Susannah M. Whipps', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMemb... | {'Id': 'SLG1', 'Name': 'Susannah M. Whipps', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SLG1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T13:08:55.707'} | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H986/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representatives Decker of Cambridge and Whipps of Athol, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 986) of Marjorie C. Decker, Susannah M. Whipps and others relative to telehealth and digital equity for patients. Financial Services. | SECTION 1. Section 18AA of Chapter 6A of the General Laws, as most recently inserted by Section 1 of Chapter 174 of the Acts of 2022, is hereby amended by inserting after the word “benefits” the last time it appears the following:
The executive office of health and human services and the executive office of housing ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to conform private with public subrogation policy | H987 | HD702 | 193 | {'Id': 'MCD1', 'Name': 'Marjorie C. Decker', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MCD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T10:47:13.52'} | [{'Id': 'MCD1', 'Name': 'Marjorie C. Decker', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MCD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T10:47:13.52'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H987/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 987) of Marjorie C. Decker for legislation to prevent medical bills from eroding an injury victim’s compensation received through a settlement or court award. Financial Services. | SECTION 1. Chapter 111 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended at the end of section 70D by inserting the following sentences:-
Notwithstanding the provisions of section 70A through 70D of this chapter, and notwithstanding any contractual term to the contrary, no health main... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to patient financial protection | H988 | HD2157 | 193 | {'Id': 'MCD1', 'Name': 'Marjorie C. Decker', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MCD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T20:35:56.137'} | [{'Id': 'MCD1', 'Name': 'Marjorie C. Decker', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MCD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T20:35:56.1366667'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H988/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 988) of Marjorie C. Decker relative to regulating separate out-of-pocket insurance limits for prescription drugs, including specialty drugs. Financial Services. | SECTION 1. Chapter 175 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after section 47PP the following section:-
Section 47QQ. Any policy, contract, agreement, plan or certificate of insurance issued, delivered or renewed within the commonwealth that provides coverage ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act for supportive care for serious mental illness | H989 | HD2334 | 193 | {'Id': 'MCD1', 'Name': 'Marjorie C. Decker', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MCD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T12:24:33.467'} | [{'Id': 'MCD1', 'Name': 'Marjorie C. Decker', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MCD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T12:24:33.4666667'}, {'Id': 'V_H1', 'Name': 'Vanna Howard', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/V_... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H989/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 989) of Marjorie C. Decker relative to healthcare insurance coverage for supportive care for serious mental illness. Financial Services. | SECTION 1. Section 18 of chapter 15A of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding the following paragraph:-
Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, any qualifying student health insurance plan authorized under this chapter shall provide coverage for ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to the Massachusetts Food Policy Council | H99 | HD990 | 193 | {'Id': 'PAS1', 'Name': 'Paul A. Schmid, III', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PAS1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T17:46:07.053'} | [{'Id': 'PAS1', 'Name': 'Paul A. Schmid, III', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PAS1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T17:46:07.0533333'}, {'Id': 'L_S1', 'Name': 'Lindsay N. Sabadosa', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMe... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H99/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Schmid of Westport, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 99) of Paul A. Schmid, III and others relative to the membership of the Massachusetts Food Policy Council. Agriculture. | SECTION 1. Chapter 20 Section 6C of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out, in line 3, the figure “18” and inserting in place thereof the following figure: - 19.
SECTION 2. Said section 6C of said chapter 20, as so appearing, is hereby further amended by insert... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to removing barriers to non-opioid pain management | H990 | HD2812 | 193 | {'Id': 'MCD1', 'Name': 'Marjorie C. Decker', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MCD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-10T16:26:10.597'} | [{'Id': 'MCD1', 'Name': 'Marjorie C. Decker', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MCD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-10T16:26:10.5966667'}, {'Id': 'RLR0', 'Name': 'Rebecca L. Rausch', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembe... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H990/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 990) of Marjorie C. Decker and Lindsay N. Sabadosa relative to healthcare coverage for non-opioid pain management. Financial Services. | SECTION 1. Section 47KK of chapter 175 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended in subsection (a) by adding the following paragraph:-
Any policy, contract, agreement, plan or certificate of insurance issued, delivered or renewed within the Commonwealth, which is considered cr... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to reimbursement for recovery peer specialists | H991 | HD3060 | 193 | {'Id': 'MCD1', 'Name': 'Marjorie C. Decker', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MCD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T07:25:50.097'} | [{'Id': 'MCD1', 'Name': 'Marjorie C. Decker', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MCD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T07:25:50.0966667'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H991/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 991) of Marjorie C. Decker relative to reimbursement for recovery peer specialists. Financial Services. | SECTION 1. Chapter 32A of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding the following new 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 for the provis... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to payments for use of ambulance services | H992 | HD2887 | 193 | {'Id': 'ALD1', 'Name': "Angelo L. D'Emilia", 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/ALD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T12:47:46.033'} | [{'Id': 'ALD1', 'Name': "Angelo L. D'Emilia", 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/ALD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T12:47:46.0333333'}, {'Id': 'P_M1', 'Name': 'Paul McMurtry', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/P... | {'Id': 'P_M1', 'Name': 'Paul McMurtry', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/P_M1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T12:47:46.033'} | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H992/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representatives D'Emilia of Bridgewater and McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 992) of Angelo L. D'Emilia, Paul McMurtry and others relative to insurance payments for use of ambulance services. Financial Services. | SECTION 1. Chapter 176D of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 3B the following section:-
Section 3C. (a) As used in this section, the following words shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly requires otherwise:-
“Ambulance service provider”, a person or entity licens... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to strengthen the control of contagious and infectious diseases in the Commonwealth | H993 | HD2964 | 193 | {'Id': 'M_D2', 'Name': 'Mindy Domb', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/M_D2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T19:54:56.923'} | [{'Id': 'M_D2', 'Name': 'Mindy Domb', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/M_D2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T19:54:56.9233333'}, {'Id': 'NMB1', 'Name': 'Natalie M. Blais', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/NMB1',... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H993/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Domb of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 993) of Mindy Domb and others relative to cost sharing or required utilization review charges for contagious and infectious disease healthcare services. Financial Services. | SECTION 1. Chapter 111 of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding after section 7 the following section:-
Section 7A. (a) The commissioner is hereby authorized to designate contagious and infectious diseases of heightened public health importance.
(b) Insurance plans, health coverage, and medical assistance a... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to increase access and transparency of health insurance data | H994 | HD3984 | 193 | {'Id': 'M_D2', 'Name': 'Mindy Domb', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/M_D2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T15:53:26.277'} | [{'Id': 'M_D2', 'Name': 'Mindy Domb', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/M_D2', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T15:53:26.2766667'}, {'Id': 'S_M1', 'Name': 'Samantha Montaño', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/S_M1',... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H994/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Domb of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 994) of Mindy Domb and Samantha Montaño for legislation to increase access and transparency of health insurance data. Financial Services. | SECTION 1: Section 16 of chapter 12C of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following subsection:-
(d) The center, as part of its annual report, shall evaluate and report on individual carrier data metrics submitted to the center pursuant to subsection (b), clauses (1) through (5) of ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to motor vehicle service contracts | H995 | HD2902 | 193 | {'Id': 'DMD1', 'Name': 'Daniel M. Donahue', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DMD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T20:09:09.69'} | [{'Id': 'DMD1', 'Name': 'Daniel M. Donahue', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DMD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T20:09:09.69'}, {'Id': 'JRO0', 'Name': 'Jacob R. Oliveira', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JRO... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H995/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Donahue of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 995) of Daniel M. Donahue relative to motor vehicle service contracts. Financial Services. | SECTION 1. Section 149M of chapter 175 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2014 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after the definition of “consumer” the following 5 definitions:-
“Consumer product”, any tangible personal property that is distributed in commerce and is normally used for personal,... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to encourage retirement planning | H996 | HD2450 | 193 | {'Id': 'PJD1', 'Name': 'Paul J. Donato', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PJD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T13:13:54.93'} | [{'Id': 'PJD1', 'Name': 'Paul J. Donato', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PJD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T13:13:54.93'}, {'Id': 'SND0', 'Name': 'Sal N. DiDomenico', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SND0',... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H996/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Donato of Medford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 996) of Paul J. Donato and others for legislation to encourage retirement planning by establishment of a Massachusetts secure choice savings program. Financial Services. | Section 1. Chapter 10 of the Massachusetts General Law is hereby amended by adding after Section 35I the following new Section:- “ Section 35I ½. The Massachusetts secure Choice Savings Program Act”.
Section 2. Definitions. Unless the context requires a different meaning or as expressly provided in this Section, all... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to protect health care consumers from surprise billing | H997 | HD2468 | 193 | {'Id': 'PJD1', 'Name': 'Paul J. Donato', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PJD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T13:26:33.93'} | [{'Id': 'PJD1', 'Name': 'Paul J. Donato', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PJD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T13:26:33.93'}, {'Id': 'DAF1', 'Name': 'Dylan A. Fernandes', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DAF1'... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H997/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Donato of Medford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 997) of Paul J. Donato relative to non-contracted and non-emergency healthcare billing. Financial Services. | SECTION 1. Chapter 111 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 51K the following 2 sections:-
Section 51L. (a) As used in this section and section 51M, the following terms shall have the following meanings:-
“Campus”, a hospital’s main buildings, the physical area immediately adjacent to a... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to encourage retirement planning | H998 | HD2719 | 193 | {'Id': 'PJD1', 'Name': 'Paul J. Donato', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PJD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T15:51:29.4'} | [{'Id': 'PJD1', 'Name': 'Paul J. Donato', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PJD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T15:51:29.4'}, {'Id': 'SND0', 'Name': 'Sal N. DiDomenico', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SND0', ... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H998/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Donato of Medford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 998) of Paul J. Donato and Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to encourage retirement planning by establishment of a Massachusetts secure choice savings program. Financial Services. | Section 1. Chapter 10 of the Massachusetts General Law is hereby amended by adding after Section 35I the following new Section: “ Section 35I 1⁄2. The Massachusetts Secure Choice Savings Program Act”.
Section 2. Definitions. Unless the context requires a different meaning or as expressly provided in this Section, al... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act empowering health care consumers | H999 | HD404 | 193 | {'Id': 'WJD1', 'Name': 'William J. Driscoll, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/WJD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T12:13:07.89'} | [{'Id': 'WJD1', 'Name': 'William J. Driscoll, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/WJD1', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T12:13:07.89'}, {'Id': 'L_S1', 'Name': 'Lindsay N. Sabadosa', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMe... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/H999/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Representative Driscoll of Milton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 999) of William J. Driscoll, Jr., and others relative to empowering health care consumers by further regulating policies, contracts, agreements, plans or certificates of insurance. Financial Services. | SECTION 1. Chapter 175 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 47II the following section:-
Section 47JJ.
(a) Any policy, contract, agreement, plan or certificate of insurance issued, delivered or renewed within the Commonwealth on or after January 1, 2018, shall:
(1) Provide notice in ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
Governor Healey's Inaugural Address | S1 | SD1 | 193 | {'Id': 'GOV7', 'Name': 'Maura T. Healey', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/GOV7', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-06T15:04:27.783'} | [] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1/DocumentHistoryActions | Governor's Message (Communication) | In Joint Session, January 5, 2023 -- Communication from Her Excellency the Governor, Maura T. Healey, submitting her inaugural address | To the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives,
Mr. Speaker, Madame President, and members of the Legislature,
Madame Chief Justice and members of the Judiciary,
Members of the Governor’s Council and the Cabinet,
Former Governors,
First responders, members of the armed services, veterans, and disti... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
Proposal for a legislative amendment to the Constitution relative to the Governor and Lieutenant Governor | S10 | SD1334 | 193 | {'Id': 'WNB0', 'Name': 'William N. Brownsberger', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/WNB0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T14:26:09.557'} | [{'Id': 'WNB0', 'Name': 'William N. Brownsberger', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/WNB0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T14:26:09.5566667'}, {'Id': 'RLR0', 'Name': 'Rebecca L. Rausch', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Legislative... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S10/DocumentHistoryActions | Proposal for Constitutional Amendment | By Mr. Brownsberger, a petition (accompanied by proposal, Senate, No. 10) of William N. Brownsberger for a legislative amendment to the Constitution relative to the Governor and Lieutenant Governor. The Judiciary. | SECTION 1. Article II of Section I of Chapter I of Part the Second of the Constitution of the Commonwealth is hereby amended by striking out the word “his”, each time it appears, and replacing it, in each instance, with the following words:- “his or her,”;
The same section is further amended by striking out the wo... | null | [] | [] | [{'Action': 'Adverse', 'FiscalAmounts': [], 'Committee': {'CommitteeCode': 'J19', 'GeneralCourtNumber': 193, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Committees/J19'}, 'Votes': []}] | [] |
An Act establishing a special commission to study women and homelessness | S100 | SD1254 | 193 | {'Id': 'RKK0', 'Name': 'Robyn K. Kennedy', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RKK0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T12:44:29.913'} | [{'Id': 'RKK0', 'Name': 'Robyn K. Kennedy', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RKK0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T12:44:29.9133333'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S100/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Ms. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 100) of Robyn K. Kennedy for legislation to establish a special commission to study women and homelessness. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | SECTION 1. There shall be a special commission, as established by section 2A of chapter 4 of the General Laws, to conduct an investigation and study regarding homelessness among women in the commonwealth.
The special commission shall consist of: two members of the house of representatives, one of whom shall be appoi... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act clarifying the child advocate’s authority to access juvenile records | S1000 | SD1083 | 193 | {'Id': 'A_G0', 'Name': 'Adam Gomez', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/A_G0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T20:49:45.287'} | [{'Id': 'A_G0', 'Name': 'Adam Gomez', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/A_G0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T20:49:45.2866667'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1000/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1000) of Adam Gomez for legislation to clarify the child advocate’s authority to access juvenile records. The Judiciary. | SECTION 1. Section 172 of chapter 6 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting in line 175 after the word “safety” the following:-
(34) The child advocate may obtain data on adult and juvenile arrests as well as data on court proceedings such as arraignments, adjud... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to improve after hours bail procedures | S1001 | SD1236 | 193 | {'Id': 'A_G0', 'Name': 'Adam Gomez', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/A_G0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T12:35:11.38'} | [{'Id': 'A_G0', 'Name': 'Adam Gomez', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/A_G0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T12:35:11.38'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1001/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1001) of Adam Gomez for legislation to improve after hours bail procedures. The Judiciary. | SECTION 1. Section 24 of Chapter 262 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out the first paragraph and inserting in place thereof the following paragraph:-
(a) Subject to appropriation, the Trial Court shall be responsible for compensation to persons authori... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act supporting survivors of trafficking and abuse and encouraging increased access to opportunities through expungement and/or sealing of records | S1002 | SD1531 | 193 | {'Id': 'A_G0', 'Name': 'Adam Gomez', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/A_G0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T17:00:35.94'} | [{'Id': 'A_G0', 'Name': 'Adam Gomez', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/A_G0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T17:00:35.94'}, {'Id': 'L M0', 'Name': 'Liz Miranda', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/L%20M0', 'Respon... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1002/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1002) of Adam Gomez, Liz Miranda, Rebecca L. Rausch, James K. Hawkins and other members of the General Court for legislation to support survivors of trafficking and abuse and encouraging increased access to opportunities through expungement and/or sealing of re... | SECTION 1. Section 100E of chapter 276 of the General Laws, as so appearing, is hereby amended by adding the definition “victim of act(s) constituting abuse, human trafficking, or involuntary sexual relations” as follows “a victim of act(s) constituting (i) abuse as defined in section 1 of chapter 209A (ii) human traf... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act protecting all persons with a criminal history from discrimination | S1003 | SD1834 | 193 | {'Id': 'A_G0', 'Name': 'Adam Gomez', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/A_G0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T10:06:35.403'} | [{'Id': 'A_G0', 'Name': 'Adam Gomez', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/A_G0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T10:06:35.4033333'}, {'Id': 'L M0', 'Name': 'Liz Miranda', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/L%20M0', 'R... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1003/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1003) of Adam Gomez for legislation to protect all persons with a criminal history from discrimination. The Judiciary. | SECTION 1. Section 1 of Chapter 151B of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding the following subsection beginning on line 178 after subsection 23:-
24. “Criminal History” shall be defined as “information collected by criminal justice agencies on individuals consisti... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act reforming the Massachusetts civil rights act
| S1004 | SD1970 | 193 | {'Id': 'A_G0', 'Name': 'Adam Gomez', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/A_G0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T11:11:32.25'} | [{'Id': 'A_G0', 'Name': 'Adam Gomez', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/A_G0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T11:11:32.25'}, {'Id': 'E_U1', 'Name': 'Erika Uyterhoeven', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/E_U1', 'Re... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1004/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1004) of Adam Gomez and Erika Uyterhoeven for legislation to reform the Massachusetts civil rights act. The Judiciary. | SECTION 1. Section 11I of chapter 12 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after the word “damages.” the following:-
In an action brought under this section against a person or entity acting under color of law, proof shall not be required that the interference or attempted interference was by threats, ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to juvenile fees, fines, and restitution | S1005 | SD2123 | 193 | {'Id': 'A_G0', 'Name': 'Adam Gomez', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/A_G0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T13:25:49.53'} | [{'Id': 'A_G0', 'Name': 'Adam Gomez', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/A_G0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T13:25:49.53'}, {'Id': 'SND0', 'Name': 'Sal N. DiDomenico', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SND0', 'Re... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1005/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1005) of Adam Gomez and Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation relative to juvenile fees, fines, and restitution. The Judiciary. | SECTION 1. Chapter 119 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out Section 29A.
SECTION 2. Section 55 of Chapter 119 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out the following words from the first paragraph:-
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Resolve relative to increasing racial diversity among judges in Massachusetts | S1006 | SD2369 | 193 | {'Id': 'A_G0', 'Name': 'Adam Gomez', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/A_G0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T16:17:33.227'} | [{'Id': 'A_G0', 'Name': 'Adam Gomez', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/A_G0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T16:17:33.2266667'}, {'Id': 'REH1', 'Name': 'Russell E. Holmes', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/REH1'... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1006/DocumentHistoryActions | Resolve | By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 1006) of Adam Gomez, Russell E. Holmes and Carlos González that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to increase racial diversity among judges in Massachusetts. The Judiciary. | Resolved, that notwithstanding any special or general law to the contrary, there shall be a special legislative commission established pursuant to section 2A of chapter 4 of the General Laws to study the potential for legislative action to increase racial diversity among the judiciary in the Commonwealth. The commissi... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to probation violations | S1007 | SD891 | 193 | {'Id': 'PDJ0', 'Name': 'Patricia D. Jehlen', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PDJ0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-16T19:09:13.963'} | [{'Id': 'PDJ0', 'Name': 'Patricia D. Jehlen', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PDJ0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-16T19:09:13.9633333'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1007/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1007) of Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation relative to probation violations. The Judiciary. | SECTION 1. Section 133 of Chapter 127 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out the last sentence.
SECTION 2. Section 3 of Chapter 279 of the General Laws, as so appearing, is hereby amended by striking out the third sentence and inserting in place thereof the ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act enhancing justice for families harmed by lead | S1008 | SD935 | 193 | {'Id': 'PDJ0', 'Name': 'Patricia D. Jehlen', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PDJ0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-16T19:11:54.423'} | [{'Id': 'PDJ0', 'Name': 'Patricia D. Jehlen', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PDJ0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-16T19:11:54.4233333'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1008/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1008) of Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to enhance justice for families harmed by lead. The Judiciary. | SECTION 1. Section 189A of Chapter 111, as appearing in the 2018 Official Edition, is hereby amended striking out the words “one hundred and ninety-nine B”, in line 2, and inserting in place thereof the following:- “one hundred and ninety-nine C”.
SECTION 2. Said section 189A of Chapter 111, as so appearing, is her... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to plant medicine | S1009 | SD949 | 193 | {'Id': 'PDJ0', 'Name': 'Patricia D. Jehlen', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PDJ0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T09:26:24.98'} | [{'Id': 'PDJ0', 'Name': 'Patricia D. Jehlen', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PDJ0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T09:26:24.98'}, {'Id': 'E_U1', 'Name': 'Erika Uyterhoeven', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/E_... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1009/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1009) of Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation relative to plant medicine. The Judiciary. | SECTION 1. Chapter 94C of the General Laws, as so appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after section 49 the following new section-:
Section 50: Entheogenic Plants and Fungi
Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, all of the following shall be lawful for a natur... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to families and children in need of assistance | S101 | SD2030 | 193 | {'Id': 'RKK0', 'Name': 'Robyn K. Kennedy', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RKK0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T14:15:58.883'} | [{'Id': 'RKK0', 'Name': 'Robyn K. Kennedy', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RKK0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T14:15:58.8833333'}, {'Id': 'A_G0', 'Name': 'Adam Gomez', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/A_G0',... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S101/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Ms. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 101) of Robyn K. Kennedy for legislation relative to families and children in need of assistance. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | SECTION 1. Chapter 6A of the General Laws is hereby amended by striking out section 16U and replacing it with the following new text:
(a) As used in this section, the following words shall have the following meanings:-
''Child requiring assistance'', as defined in section 21 of chapter 119.
“Chronic absenteei... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to caregiver authorization affidavits | S1010 | SD1210 | 193 | {'Id': 'PDJ0', 'Name': 'Patricia D. Jehlen', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PDJ0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T11:42:39.747'} | [{'Id': 'PDJ0', 'Name': 'Patricia D. Jehlen', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PDJ0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T11:42:39.7466667'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1010/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1010) of Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation relative to caregiver authorization affidavits. The Judiciary. | SECTION 1. Section 1 of Chapter 201F, as appearing in the 2016 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out, in line 7, the words “with whom a minor resides.” and inserting in place thereof:-
who has been so designated by an authorizing party in an affidavit pursuant to this chapter.
SECTION 2. Section 2 of... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to compensation for victims of wrongful conviction | S1011 | SD1463 | 193 | {'Id': 'PDJ0', 'Name': 'Patricia D. Jehlen', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PDJ0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T16:20:37.523'} | [{'Id': 'PDJ0', 'Name': 'Patricia D. Jehlen', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PDJ0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T16:20:37.5233333'}, {'Id': 'L M0', 'Name': 'Liz Miranda', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/L%2... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1011/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1011) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Liz Miranda, Rebecca L. Rausch, Ruth B. Balser and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to compensation for victims of wrongful conviction. The Judiciary. | SECTION 1. Section 9 of Chapter 211D of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2018 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking subsection (e) and inserting in place thereof the following words:
(e) a method for the provision of social services including, but not limited to, referrals for transitional services r... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to transmitting indecent visual depictions by teens and the unlawful distribution of explicit images | S1012 | SD724 | 193 | {'Id': 'JFK0', 'Name': 'John F. Keenan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JFK0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T16:45:50.267'} | [{'Id': 'JFK0', 'Name': 'John F. Keenan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JFK0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T16:45:50.2666667'}, {'Id': 'JKH1', 'Name': 'James K. Hawkins', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JK... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1012/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1012) of John F. Keenan, James K. Hawkins, Walter F. Timilty, Kay Khan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to transmit indecent visual depictions by teens and the unlawful distribution of explicit images. The Judiciary. | SECTION 1. Chapter 18C of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding the following section:-
Section 15. The office of the child advocate, in consultation with the department of elementary and secondary education, the department of youth services and the attorney general, shall develop and implement a comprehensiv... | null | [] | [] | [{'Action': 'Accompanied', 'FiscalAmounts': [], 'Committee': {'CommitteeCode': 'J19', 'GeneralCourtNumber': 193, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Committees/J19'}, 'Votes': []}] | [] |
An Act to protect election workers | S1013 | SD739 | 193 | {'Id': 'JFK0', 'Name': 'John F. Keenan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JFK0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T15:17:54.817'} | [{'Id': 'JFK0', 'Name': 'John F. Keenan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JFK0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T15:17:54.8166667'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1013/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1013) of John F. Keenan for legislation to protect election workers. The Judiciary. | SECTION 1. Chapter 56 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting, after section 48, the following section:-
Section 48A. Protecting Poll Workers
(a) Terms used in this section shall be construed as follows, unless a contrary intention clearly applies:-
“Election worker” shall apply to any person workin... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to the head injury treatment services trust fund | S1014 | SD2403 | 193 | {'Id': 'JFK0', 'Name': 'John F. Keenan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JFK0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T19:23:34.127'} | [{'Id': 'JFK0', 'Name': 'John F. Keenan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JFK0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T19:23:34.1266667'}, {'Id': 'HEK1', 'Name': 'Hannah Kane', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/HEK1', ... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1014/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1014) of John F. Keenan, Hannah Kane, Susannah M. Whipps, Thomas M. Stanley and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the head injury treatment services trust fund. The Judiciary. | SECTION 1. Section 59 of chapter 10 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out the second sentence and inserting in place thereof the following sentence:-
Said trust fund shall consist of monies paid to the commonwealth pursuant to sections 13B, 20 and 24.
SEC... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act prohibiting gunfire directed at dwelling houses | S1015 | SD1257 | 193 | {'Id': 'EDJ0', 'Name': 'Edward J. Kennedy', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/EDJ0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T10:13:10.983'} | [{'Id': 'EDJ0', 'Name': 'Edward J. Kennedy', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/EDJ0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T10:13:10.9833333'}, {'Id': 'WFT0', 'Name': 'Walter F. Timilty', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMember... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1015/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1015) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation to prohibit gunfire directed at dwelling houses. The Judiciary. | Chapter 269 of the General Laws, as so appearing, is hereby amended by inserting after section 12F the following section:-
Section 12G. Whoever discharges an assault weapon, firearm, large capacity weapon, machine gun, rifle, sawed-off shotgun, or shotgun, as defined in section one hundred twenty-one of chapter one ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act encouraging the donation of food to persons in need | S1016 | SD1258 | 193 | {'Id': 'EDJ0', 'Name': 'Edward J. Kennedy', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/EDJ0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T15:53:01.373'} | [{'Id': 'EDJ0', 'Name': 'Edward J. Kennedy', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/EDJ0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T15:53:01.3733333'}, {'Id': 'JBL0', 'Name': 'Joan B. Lovely', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/J... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1016/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1016) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation to encourage the donation of food to persons in need. The Judiciary. | SECTION 1. Section 328 of Chapter 94 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out the first paragraph and inserting in place thereof the following paragraph:-
“No person who donates food, including open-dated food whose date has passed, to a nonprofit corporation ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act establishing a foreclosure review division | S1017 | SD1259 | 193 | {'Id': 'EDJ0', 'Name': 'Edward J. Kennedy', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/EDJ0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T10:13:45.473'} | [{'Id': 'EDJ0', 'Name': 'Edward J. Kennedy', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/EDJ0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T10:13:45.4733333'}, {'Id': 'AJP1', 'Name': 'Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeM... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1017/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1017) of Edward J. Kennedy and Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. for legislation to establish a foreclosure review division. The Judiciary. | SECTION 1. The General Laws are hereby amended by inserting after chapter 212 the following chapter:- CHAPTER 212A
FORECLOSURE REVIEW DIVISION
Section 1. There shall be a special division of the superior court department, known as the foreclosure review division.
Section 2. The foreclosure review division shall ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act incentivizing the use of public transportation by jurors | S1018 | SD1260 | 193 | {'Id': 'EDJ0', 'Name': 'Edward J. Kennedy', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/EDJ0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T10:14:13.893'} | [{'Id': 'EDJ0', 'Name': 'Edward J. Kennedy', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/EDJ0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T10:14:13.8933333'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1018/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1018) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation relative to the use of public transportation by jurors. The Judiciary. | SECTION 1. Chapter 234A of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 55 the following section:-
SECTION 55A
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
Section 1. For days in which a juror actually appeared as directed to perform juror service, a juror shall be entitled to the use of services provided b... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act improving protections for sexual assault survivors | S1019 | SD675 | 193 | {'Id': 'RKK0', 'Name': 'Robyn K. Kennedy', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RKK0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T17:03:48.81'} | [{'Id': 'RKK0', 'Name': 'Robyn K. Kennedy', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RKK0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T17:03:48.81'}, {'Id': 'RLR0', 'Name': 'Rebecca L. Rausch', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RLR0... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1019/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Ms. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1019) of Robyn K. Kennedy, Rebecca L. Rausch, Susannah M. Whipps, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve protections for sexual assault survivors. The Judiciary. | SECTION 1. Subsection (ii)(B) of the third paragraph of section 1 of chapter 258E of the General Laws (entitled “Harassment”), is hereby amended by inserting after the word “43A” the following words: - “50 or 51”
SECTION 2. Section 3 of Chapter 258E of the General Laws is hereby amended by striking out subsection (a... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to bias-free child removals | S102 | SD2049 | 193 | {'Id': 'RKK0', 'Name': 'Robyn K. Kennedy', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RKK0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T12:24:44.923'} | [{'Id': 'RKK0', 'Name': 'Robyn K. Kennedy', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RKK0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T12:24:44.9233333'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S102/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Ms. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 102) of Robyn K. Kennedy for legislation to authorize the Department of Children and Families to develop a bias-free child review team to review emergency child removals. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | SECTION 1. As used in this section, the following words shall, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, have the following meanings:-
"Bias-free" to review a case file without the following identifying demographic information on the parent and child: gender, race, ethnicity, disability, geographic location, an... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to the fair treatment of employees | S1020 | SD915 | 193 | {'Id': 'jml0', 'Name': 'Jason M. Lewis', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/jml0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T13:18:02.133'} | [{'Id': 'jml0', 'Name': 'Jason M. Lewis', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/jml0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T13:18:02.1333333'}, {'Id': 'DAL1', 'Name': 'David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Legislativ... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1020/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1020) of Jason M. Lewis and David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf for legislation relative to the fair treatment of employees. The Judiciary. | SECTION 1. Section 2 of chapter 94G of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out subsection (e).
SECTION 2. Chapter 94G of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 21, the following section:-
Section 22.
(a) An employer may not discriminat... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to rental protections for elderly, disabled and low-to-middle income tenants | S1021 | SD928 | 193 | {'Id': 'jml0', 'Name': 'Jason M. Lewis', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/jml0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T13:29:13.497'} | [{'Id': 'jml0', 'Name': 'Jason M. Lewis', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/jml0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T13:29:13.4966667'}, {'Id': 'S_G2', 'Name': 'Steven Ultrino', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/S_G2... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1021/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1021) of Jason M. Lewis and Steven Ultrino for legislation relative to the termination of rental agreements or tenancy by certain tenants. The Judiciary. | Chapter 186 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding the following section:-
Section 31. (a) As used in this section, the word “tenant” shall mean a person who has entered into an oral or written lease or rental agreement for residential property located in the comm... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to protect the privacy of 911 callers | S1022 | SD994 | 193 | {'Id': 'jml0', 'Name': 'Jason M. Lewis', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/jml0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T16:27:36.537'} | [{'Id': 'jml0', 'Name': 'Jason M. Lewis', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/jml0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T16:27:36.5366667'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1022/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1022) of Jason M. Lewis for legislation to protect the privacy of 911 callers. The Judiciary. | SECTION 1. Chapter 6A of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding the following section:-
Section 18M. The audio recording of a call placed to a 911 system for the purpose of requesting service from a law enforcement, fire, or medical agency is private data on individuals with respect to the individual making th... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to the expungement of convictions for marijuana possession | S1023 | SD997 | 193 | {'Id': 'jml0', 'Name': 'Jason M. Lewis', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/jml0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T16:28:55.987'} | [{'Id': 'jml0', 'Name': 'Jason M. Lewis', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/jml0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T16:28:55.9866667'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1023/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1023) of Jason M. Lewis for legislation relative to the expungement of convictions for marijuana possession. The Judiciary. | SECTION 1. Section 52 of chapter 55 of the acts of 2020 is hereby amended by striking clause (iii) and inserting in place thereof the following:- (iii) inform people eligible to have their records expunged as a result of changes to criminal laws resulting from marijuana decriminalization and legalization.
SECTION 2.... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to the protection of vulnerable adults from sexual assault committed by mandated reporters, persons in a position of trust and providers of transportation | S1024 | SD1000 | 193 | {'Id': 'jml0', 'Name': 'Jason M. Lewis', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/jml0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T17:55:48.097'} | [{'Id': 'jml0', 'Name': 'Jason M. Lewis', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/jml0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T17:55:48.0966667'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1024/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1024) of Jason M. Lewis for legislation relative to the protection of vulnerable adults from sexual assault committed by mandated reporters, persons in a position of trust and providers of transportation. The Judiciary. | SECTION 1. Chapter 265 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding the following new section 22D:
Whoever, being at the time (a) a mandated reporter as defined in section 21 of chapter 119, section 1 of chapter 19C, or section 15 of chapter 19A, or (b) a person with su... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to visitation and family court matters in domestic violence cases | S1025 | SD1002 | 193 | {'Id': 'jml0', 'Name': 'Jason M. Lewis', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/jml0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T16:29:59.547'} | [{'Id': 'jml0', 'Name': 'Jason M. Lewis', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/jml0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T16:29:59.5466667'}, {'Id': None, 'Name': 'Marian T. Ryan', 'Type': 3, 'Details': None, 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T17:58:17.52'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1025/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1025) of Jason M. Lewis and Marian T. Ryan for legislation relative to visitation and family court matters in domestic violence cases. The Judiciary. | SECTION 1. Chapter 276 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 42A the following section:-
Section 42B. Conditions of release visitation rights.
(a) This section applies to defendants who are:
(1) charged or convicted of the offenses of assault or rape under section 13B to 13B 3/4, incl... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to determining the best interest of children in probate and family court | S1026 | SD1003 | 193 | {'Id': 'jml0', 'Name': 'Jason M. Lewis', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/jml0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T16:13:14.023'} | [{'Id': 'jml0', 'Name': 'Jason M. Lewis', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/jml0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T16:13:14.0233333'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1026/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1026) of Jason M. Lewis for legislation to determine the best interest of children in probate and family court. The Judiciary. | SECTION 1. Chapter 208 of the General Laws is amended by striking out section 31, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, and inserting in place thereof the following section:
Section 31. Parenting of Children.
A. Definitions. For purposes of this section, the following terms shall have the meanings set forth ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to extend the statute of limitations for human trafficking | S1027 | SD1005 | 193 | {'Id': 'jml0', 'Name': 'Jason M. Lewis', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/jml0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T16:32:08.753'} | [{'Id': 'jml0', 'Name': 'Jason M. Lewis', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/jml0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T16:32:08.7533333'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1027/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1027) of Jason M. Lewis for legislation relative to extend the statute of limitations for human trafficking. The Judiciary. | Section 4d of chapter 260 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking subsection (b) and inserting in place thereof the following:
(b) A civil action for trafficking of persons for forced labor or services or sexual servitude shall be commenced within 10 years of the... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to judicial discretion for probation | S1028 | SD1025 | 193 | {'Id': 'jml0', 'Name': 'Jason M. Lewis', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/jml0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T10:59:33.027'} | [{'Id': 'jml0', 'Name': 'Jason M. Lewis', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/jml0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T10:59:33.0266667'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1028/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1028) of Jason M. Lewis for legislation relative to judicial discretion for probation. The Judiciary. | Section 87 of chapter 276 of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding the following paragraph:-
“A judge may exercise discretion in placing a defendant on probation and consider the following:
(i) age;
(ii) nature of the defendant’s military service, if any;
(iii) education;
(iv) injuries or wounds susta... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to prejudgment interest rates | S1029 | SD1027 | 193 | {'Id': 'jml0', 'Name': 'Jason M. Lewis', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/jml0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T10:47:40.427'} | [{'Id': 'jml0', 'Name': 'Jason M. Lewis', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/jml0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T10:47:40.4266667'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1029/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1029) of Jason M. Lewis for legislation relative to prejudgment interest rates. The Judiciary. | SECTION 1. Section 6B of chapter 231 of the General Laws is hereby amended by striking out, in line 5, the words “at the rate of twelve per cent per annum” and inserting in place thereof the following:- calculated at a weekly average 1-year constant maturity treasury yield, as published by the Board of Governors of th... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to persons with developmental disabilities | S103 | SD153 | 193 | {'Id': 'JBL0', 'Name': 'Joan B. Lovely', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JBL0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T13:14:06.183'} | [{'Id': 'JBL0', 'Name': 'Joan B. Lovely', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JBL0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T13:14:06.1833333'}, {'Id': 'SND0', 'Name': 'Sal N. DiDomenico', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/S... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S103/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 103) of Joan B. Lovely, Sal N. DiDomenico, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to persons with developmental disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | SECTION 1: Section 1 of chapter 123B, as appearing in the 2018 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking lines 18 through 37 and inserting in place thereof the following:-
“Person with a developmental disability,” (1) an individual 5 years of age or older with a severe, chronic disability that: (i) is attribu... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act providing protection from child enticement | S1030 | SD1344 | 193 | {'Id': 'jml0', 'Name': 'Jason M. Lewis', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/jml0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T18:15:29.583'} | [{'Id': 'jml0', 'Name': 'Jason M. Lewis', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/jml0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T18:15:29.5833333'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1030/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1030) of Jason M. Lewis for legislation to provide protection from child enticement. The Judiciary. | Section 26C of chapter 265 of the General Laws, as amended by Chapter 267 of the Acts of 2016, is hereby amended by inserting after the existing subsection (b), a new subsection (c) as follows:-
(c) No person, by any means and without privilege to do so, shall knowingly entice any child under the age of 16, or som... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
Resolve for a commission to review, replace, and eliminate the Grand Jury System | S1031 | SD1380 | 193 | {'Id': 'jml0', 'Name': 'Jason M. Lewis', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/jml0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T15:17:43.707'} | [{'Id': None, 'Name': 'Vincent Lawrence Dixon', 'Type': 3, 'Details': None, 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T15:17:43.7066667'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1031/DocumentHistoryActions | Resolve | By Mr. Lewis (by request), a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 1031) of Vincent Lawrence Dixon that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission to review, replace, and eliminate the Grand Jury System. The Judiciary. | Resolved, to review, consider, evaluate, and/or replace, the Grand Jury System as is known, and to establish a suitable body and/or Special Commission to consider this matter.
Over many years, the utility, and fairness, of the Grand Jury System, has been called into question. Recent events in various local area loca... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act providing for the improvement of required standards of Clerk Magistrates | S1032 | SD1381 | 193 | {'Id': 'jml0', 'Name': 'Jason M. Lewis', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/jml0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T15:19:38.563'} | [{'Id': None, 'Name': 'Vincent Lawrence Dixon', 'Type': 3, 'Details': None, 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T15:19:38.5633333'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1032/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Lewis (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1032) of Vincent Lawrence Dixon for legislation to provide for the improvement of required standards of Clerk Magistrates. The Judiciary. | SECTION 1. The Massachusetts General Laws are hereby amended by inserting the
following new chapter :An Act to provide for the Improvement of Required Standards of Clerk Magistrates.
1.) Massachusetts, having developed a unique system of Clerk Magistrates, has found certain inconsistencies, in this system. While... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act providing for the development of a graduate judicial training school | S1033 | SD1384 | 193 | {'Id': 'jml0', 'Name': 'Jason M. Lewis', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/jml0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T15:21:31.457'} | [{'Id': None, 'Name': 'Vincent Lawrence Dixon', 'Type': 3, 'Details': None, 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T15:21:31.4733333'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1033/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Lewis (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1033) of Vincent Lawrence Dixon for legislation to provide for the development of a graduate judicial training school. The Judiciary. | SECTION 1. The Massachusetts General Laws are hereby amended by inserting the following new chapter:
An Act to Provide for the Development of a Graduate Judicial Training School.
1.) Massachusetts, has been a leader in the advancement of law, while respecting the great foundations of law, that goes back centuries... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to enhance state anti-trust powers and enforcement | S1034 | SD1424 | 193 | {'Id': 'jml0', 'Name': 'Jason M. Lewis', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/jml0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T15:59:44.49'} | [{'Id': None, 'Name': 'Vincent Lawrence Dixon', 'Type': 3, 'Details': None, 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T15:59:44.49'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1034/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Lewis (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1034) of Vincent Lawrence Dixon for legislation to enhance state anti-trust powers and enforcement. The Judiciary. | SECTION 1. The Massachusetts General Laws are hereby amended by inserting the following new chapter:
An Act to Enhance State Anti-Trust Powers and Enforcement.
1.) Sound, and honest economic, and business behavior, benefit the economy of the Commonwealth, its businesses, organizations, and the individual consumers... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to protect unpaid interns, volunteers, and independent contractors from sexual harassment and other forms of discrimination | S1035 | SD252 | 193 | {'Id': 'JBL0', 'Name': 'Joan B. Lovely', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JBL0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T13:21:20.623'} | [{'Id': 'JBL0', 'Name': 'Joan B. Lovely', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JBL0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T13:21:20.6233333'}, {'Id': 'SND0', 'Name': 'Sal N. DiDomenico', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/S... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1035/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1035) of Joan B. Lovely and Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to protect unpaid interns, volunteers, and independent contractors from sexual harassment and other forms of discrimination. The Judiciary. | SECTION 1. Section 1 of chapter 151B is hereby amended by inserting at the beginning of line 15 the following sentence:-
The term “employer” means any organization or individual who engages a person to perform work on their behalf or on behalf of their subsidiaries, customers or clients, whether such work is paid or... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to sexual assaults by adults in positions of authority or trust | S1036 | SD253 | 193 | {'Id': 'JBL0', 'Name': 'Joan B. Lovely', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JBL0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T13:21:50.007'} | [{'Id': 'JBL0', 'Name': 'Joan B. Lovely', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JBL0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T13:21:50.0066667'}, {'Id': 'V_H1', 'Name': 'Vanna Howard', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/V_H1',... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1036/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1036) of Joan B. Lovely and Vanna Howard for legislation relative to sexual assaults by adults in positions of authority or trust. The Judiciary. | SECTION 1. Chapter 265 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 13B the following section:-
Section 13B1/4. (a) As used in this section, “position of trust, authority or supervision over a child” shall include a teacher, substitute teacher, coach, tutor, special educator, paraprofessional, me... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act prohibiting discrimination against adults with disabilities in family and juvenile court proceedings | S1037 | SD679 | 193 | {'Id': 'JBL0', 'Name': 'Joan B. Lovely', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JBL0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T17:37:59.99'} | [{'Id': 'JBL0', 'Name': 'Joan B. Lovely', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JBL0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T17:37:59.99'}, {'Id': 'SND0', 'Name': 'Sal N. DiDomenico', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SND0',... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1037/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1037) of Joan B. Lovely, Sal N. DiDomenico, Michael O. Moore, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to prohibit discrimination against adults with disabilities in family and juvenile court proceedings. The Judiciary. | SECTION 1. Chapter 208, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition of the General Laws, is hereby amended by inserting after section 31A the following section:-
Section 31B. For the purposes of this chapter the following words shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:-
“Adap... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act eliminating the statute of limitation in civil child sexual abuse cases | S1038 | SD1173 | 193 | {'Id': 'JBL0', 'Name': 'Joan B. Lovely', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JBL0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T17:57:38.867'} | [{'Id': 'JBL0', 'Name': 'Joan B. Lovely', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JBL0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T17:57:38.8666667'}, {'Id': 'JFK0', 'Name': 'John F. Keenan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JFK0... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1038/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1038) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation to eliminate the statute of limitation in civil child sexual abuse cases. The Judiciary. | SECTION 1. Section 4C of chapter 260 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out the first paragraph and inserting in place thereof the following paragraph:-
Actions of tort alleging the defendant sexually abused a minor may be commenced at any time after the act... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act amending the statute of limitations regarding criminal prosecutions for the crimes of sexual assault and rape of a child | S1039 | SD1176 | 193 | {'Id': 'JBL0', 'Name': 'Joan B. Lovely', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JBL0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T09:52:12.787'} | [{'Id': 'JBL0', 'Name': 'Joan B. Lovely', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JBL0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T09:52:12.7866667'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1039/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1039) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation to amend the statute of limitations regarding criminal prosecutions for the crimes of sexual assault and rape of a child. The Judiciary. | Section 63 of chapter 277 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting at the end thereof the following new paragraph:-
Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, an indictment or complaint alleging an offense of indecent assault and battery, or an offense of rape, may be found and filed at any time ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act establishing a diaper benefits pilot program | S104 | SD239 | 193 | {'Id': 'JBL0', 'Name': 'Joan B. Lovely', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JBL0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T13:14:47.06'} | [{'Id': 'JBL0', 'Name': 'Joan B. Lovely', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JBL0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T13:14:47.06'}, {'Id': 'V_H1', 'Name': 'Vanna Howard', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/V_H1', 'Res... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S104/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 104) of Joan B. Lovely, Mark C. Montigny, Vanna Howard and Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to establish a diaper benefits pilot program. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | Chapter 111 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting, after section 2J, the following new section:-
Section 2K. (a) As used in this section, the following words shall have the following meanings unless context clearly requires otherwise:
“Commissioner,” the com... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to enhancing hiring practices to prevent sexual abuse | S1040 | SD1655 | 193 | {'Id': 'JBL0', 'Name': 'Joan B. Lovely', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JBL0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T18:41:07.987'} | [{'Id': 'JBL0', 'Name': 'Joan B. Lovely', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JBL0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T18:41:07.9866667'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1040/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1040) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation to enhance hiring practices at schools to prevent sexual abuse. The Judiciary. | SECTION 1. Chapter 71 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting, after section 38R, the following new section:-
Section 38S. Sexual Abuse Prevention Hiring Requirements
(a) Notwithstanding section 38R of chapter 71, before a school or independent contractor may offer employment to an applicant who would b... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to minimizing suffering during the commitment process | S1041 | SD1661 | 193 | {'Id': 'JBL0', 'Name': 'Joan B. Lovely', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JBL0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T08:52:44.623'} | [{'Id': 'JBL0', 'Name': 'Joan B. Lovely', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JBL0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T08:52:44.6233333'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1041/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1041) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation relative to minimizing suffering during the commitment process. The Judiciary. | Section 35 of chapter 123 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking, in lines 43-45 the words:- "The court shall order examination by a qualified physician, a qualified psychologist or a qualified social worker”, and inserting in place thereof the following:-
Upon ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to appeals from the clerk-magistrates | S1042 | SD1868 | 193 | {'Id': 'PWM0', 'Name': 'Paul W. Mark', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PWM0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T14:01:40.763'} | [{'Id': 'PWM0', 'Name': 'Paul W. Mark', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PWM0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T14:01:40.7633333'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1042/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Mark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1042) of Paul W. Mark for legislation relative to appeals from the decisions of clerk-magistrates. The Judiciary. | SECTION 1. Article V of Part 1 of the constitution of the commonwealth states that magistrates of the commonwealth are the substitutes and the agents of the people of the commonwealth and are at all times accountable to them.
The Supreme Judicial Court has consistently held that if a clerk-magistrate denies a privat... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act protecting titles to real estate in Massachusetts | S1043 | SD2318 | 193 | {'Id': 'PWM0', 'Name': 'Paul W. Mark', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PWM0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T15:25:43.927'} | [{'Id': 'PWM0', 'Name': 'Paul W. Mark', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PWM0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T15:25:43.9266667'}, {'Id': 'AJP1', 'Name': 'Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr.', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMember... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1043/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Mark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1043) of Paul W. Mark and Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. for legislation to protect titles to real estate in Massachusetts. The Judiciary. | SECTION 1. (a) This Act may be cited as the “real estate title protection act.”
(b) Where not explicitly specified, this Act shall be construed to apply to both registered and recorded land.
(c) Where a provision of this Act conflicts with any other provision of the General Laws or the deed indexing standards, thi... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act prohibiting injurious operations or offering services or products that discriminate against or injure protected classes | S1044 | SD2367 | 193 | {'Id': 'PWM0', 'Name': 'Paul W. Mark', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PWM0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T12:22:49.023'} | [{'Id': 'PWM0', 'Name': 'Paul W. Mark', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PWM0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T12:22:49.0233333'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1044/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Mark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1044) of Paul W. Mark for legislation to prohibit injurious operations or offering services or products that discriminate against or injure protected classes. The Judiciary. | SECTION 1. The first sentence of the second paragraph of section 92A of chapter 272 is hereby amended by inserting after word “place”, the following words:- or business,
SECTION 2. The first sentence of the second paragraph of section 92A of chapter 272 is hereby amended by inserting after words “patronage of”, the ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to reduce mass incarceration | S1045 | SD752 | 193 | {'Id': 'L M0', 'Name': 'Liz Miranda', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/L%20M0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T11:00:41'} | [{'Id': 'L M0', 'Name': 'Liz Miranda', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/L%20M0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T11:00:41'}, {'Id': 'A_G0', 'Name': 'Adam Gomez', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/A_G0', 'ResponseD... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1045/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1045) of Liz Miranda, Adam Gomez, Patricia D. Jehlen, Joanne M. Comerford and others for legislation to reduce mass incarceration. The Judiciary. | SECTION 1. Section 133A of chapter 127 of the General Laws as it appears in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking, in the first sentence of the first paragraph, the phrases: “except prisoners confined to the hospital at the Massachusetts Correctional Institution, Bridgewater, except prisoners servin... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to prevent human trafficking and improve the health and safety of sex workers | S1046 | SD1623 | 193 | {'Id': 'L M0', 'Name': 'Liz Miranda', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/L%20M0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T18:17:18.16'} | [{'Id': 'L M0', 'Name': 'Liz Miranda', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/L%20M0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T18:17:18.16'}, {'Id': 'JMC0', 'Name': 'Joanne M. Comerford', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JMC0'... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1046/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1046) of Liz Miranda, Joanne M. Comerford and Jack Patrick Lewis for legislation to prevent human trafficking and improve the health and safety of sex workers. The Judiciary. | SECTION 1. Section 7 of chapter 4, as appearing in the 2018 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after the sixty-first definition the following definitions:-
Sixty-second, "Commercial sex" shall mean a sexual act or contact with another person in return for giving or receiving anything of value.
Sixty-... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act establishing medical civil rights | S1047 | SD1632 | 193 | {'Id': 'L M0', 'Name': 'Liz Miranda', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/L%20M0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T18:21:47.077'} | [{'Id': 'L M0', 'Name': 'Liz Miranda', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/L%20M0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T18:21:47.0766667'}, {'Id': 'A_G0', 'Name': 'Adam Gomez', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/A_G0', 'R... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1047/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1047) of Liz Miranda, Adam Gomez and Jason M. Lewis for legislation to establish medical civil rights. The Judiciary. | SECTION 1. Chapter 276 is hereby amended by adding the following new section:-
Section 33 ½.
(a) Definitions:
1. “Emergency medical condition” a medical condition, whether physical, behavioral, related to a substance use disorder or mental, manifesting itself by symptoms of sufficient severity, including but not... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to summary process and rental assistance | S1048 | SD1883 | 193 | {'Id': 'L M0', 'Name': 'Liz Miranda', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/L%20M0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T09:56:40.79'} | [{'Id': 'L M0', 'Name': 'Liz Miranda', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/L%20M0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T09:56:40.79'}, {'Id': 'JMC0', 'Name': 'Joanne M. Comerford', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JMC0'... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1048/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1048) of Liz Miranda and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation relative to summary process and rental assistance. The Judiciary. | SECTION 1. Chapter 239 of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding, after section 14, the following new section:-
Section 15. Two-tier process; pending rental assistance
(a) All summary process cases shall be handled in a two-tier process. (i) First tier. This event will be for the parties to determine the ... | Whereas, The deferred operation of this act would tend to defeat its purpose, which is to Provide housing stability by preventing unnecessary evictions that may be avoided through mutual resolution, therefore it is hereby declared to be an emergency law, necessary for the immediate preservation of the public safety and... | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to diversion for primary caretakers | S1049 | SD1960 | 193 | {'Id': 'L M0', 'Name': 'Liz Miranda', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/L%20M0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T10:30:07.407'} | [{'Id': 'L M0', 'Name': 'Liz Miranda', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/L%20M0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T10:30:07.4066667'}, {'Id': 'jml0', 'Name': 'Jason M. Lewis', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/jml0'... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1049/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1049) of Liz Miranda, Jason M. Lewis, Patricia D. Jehlen and Lindsay N. Sabadosa for legislation relative to diversion for primary caretakers. The Judiciary. | SECTION 1. Section 6B of Chapter 279 of the general laws, as so appearing, is hereby amended by striking subsection a and inserting in place thereof
(a) As used in this section the following words shall, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, have the following meanings:—
“Dependent child,” a person under... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to supporting families dealing with sudden unexplained death in pediatrics | S105 | SD240 | 193 | {'Id': 'JBL0', 'Name': 'Joan B. Lovely', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JBL0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T13:15:12.627'} | [{'Id': 'JBL0', 'Name': 'Joan B. Lovely', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JBL0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T13:15:12.6266667'}, {'Id': 'JFK0', 'Name': 'John F. Keenan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JFK0... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S105/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 105) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation relative to supporting families dealing with sudden unexplained death in pediatrics. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | Section 2A of chapter 38 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting the following paragraph:-
(h) In all cases of sudden unexpected death in pediatrics when autopsy is required by law, except in cases of (1) homicide, (2) suicide or (3) established cause, the office of the chief medical examiner shall, on be... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act creating reparations for the descendants of American slavery and piloting universal basic income | S1050 | SD2019 | 193 | {'Id': 'L M0', 'Name': 'Liz Miranda', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/L%20M0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T11:55:26.713'} | [{'Id': None, 'Name': 'Colomba Sofia Klenner Valencia', 'Type': 3, 'Details': None, 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T11:55:26.7133333'}, {'Id': 'jml0', 'Name': 'Jason M. Lewis', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/jml0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-04-03T18:08:09.33'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1050/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Ms. Miranda (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1050) of Colomba Sofia Klenner Valencia for legislation to create reparations for the descendants of American slavery and piloting universal basic income. The Judiciary. | SECTION 1. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts acknowledges and apologizes for its willful participation in the institution of slavery. Slavery was an official policy of the Massachusetts Bay Colony and the United States Government from 1619 through 1865 that constituted an immoral and inhumane deprivation of life, libe... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act restoring judicial discretion in controlled substance cases | S1051 | SD2065 | 193 | {'Id': 'L M0', 'Name': 'Liz Miranda', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/L%20M0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T12:44:39.55'} | [{'Id': 'L M0', 'Name': 'Liz Miranda', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/L%20M0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T12:44:39.55'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1051/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1051) of Liz Miranda for legislation to restore judicial discretion in controlled substance cases. The Judiciary. | Section 32 of General Law Chapter 94C, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition is hereby amended as follows:
Paragraph (b) shall be stricken and replaced with the following: Any person convicted of violating this section after one or more prior convictions of manufacturing, distributing, dispensing or possessing w... | Whereas, The deferred operation of this act would tend to defeat its purpose, which is to forthwith make certain changes in laws relative to the administration of justice in the Commonwealth, to permit fair sentencing of non-violent drug offenders, to reduce the rate of incarceration in the Commonwealth occasioned, in ... | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to forfeiture reform | S1052 | SD2388 | 193 | {'Id': 'L M0', 'Name': 'Liz Miranda', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/L%20M0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T16:32:47.427'} | [{'Id': 'L M0', 'Name': 'Liz Miranda', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/L%20M0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T16:32:47.4266667'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1052/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1052) of Liz Miranda for legislation relative to criminal forfeiture. The Judiciary. | SECTION 1. Chapter 94C of the General Laws is hereby amended by striking section 47.
SECTION 2. Chapter 265 of the General Laws is hereby amended by striking section 56.
SECTION 3. Chapter 280 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 16 the following new section:-
Section 17
(a) For th... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act establishing a commission to study reparations in Massachusetts | S1053 | SD2393 | 193 | {'Id': 'L M0', 'Name': 'Liz Miranda', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/L%20M0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T16:34:37.883'} | [{'Id': 'L M0', 'Name': 'Liz Miranda', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/L%20M0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T16:34:37.8833333'}, {'Id': 'LME0', 'Name': 'Lydia Edwards', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/LME0',... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1053/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1053) of Liz Miranda, Lydia Edwards, Jason M. Lewis, Mindy Domb and others for legislation to establish a commission to study reparations in Massachusetts. The Judiciary. | DEFINITIONS
(1) Whereas, Reparations are a form of “transitional justice and reparatory justice,” which by international law is defined by the United Nations as “Adequate, effective and prompt reparation is intended to promote justice by redressing gross violations of international human rights law or serious viola... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to provide compensation for loss of income for victims of forced labor and sexual servitude | S1054 | SD874 | 193 | {'Id': 'MCM0', 'Name': 'Mark C. Montigny', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MCM0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T12:13:34.723'} | [{'Id': 'MCM0', 'Name': 'Mark C. Montigny', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MCM0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T12:13:34.7233333'}, {'Id': 'MOM0', 'Name': 'Michael O. Moore', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1054/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1054) of Mark C. Montigny, Michael O. Moore and Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to provide compensation for loss of income for victims of forced labor and sexual servitude. The Judiciary. | SECTION 1. Section 25 of chapter 118E of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after clause (5) the following clause:-
(6) compensation received pursuant to section 204 of chapter 149.
SECTION 2. Section 1 of chapter 149 of the General Laws, as so appearing,... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act protecting survivors of domestic abuse | S1055 | SD2133 | 193 | {'Id': 'MCM0', 'Name': 'Mark C. Montigny', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MCM0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T14:00:03.72'} | [{'Id': 'MCM0', 'Name': 'Mark C. Montigny', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MCM0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T14:00:03.72'}, {'Id': 'MOM0', 'Name': 'Michael O. Moore', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MOM0'... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1055/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1055) of Mark C. Montigny, Michael O. Moore and Anne M. Gobi for legislation to protect survivors of domestic abuse. The Judiciary. | SECTION 1. Chapter 208 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after section 34D the following section:-
Section 34E. In determining whether to make a judgment for either party to pay alimony to the other under sections 48 to 55, inclusive, the court shall cons... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to improving enforcement for tethering violations | S1056 | SD2136 | 193 | {'Id': 'MCM0', 'Name': 'Mark C. Montigny', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MCM0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T10:24:35.11'} | [{'Id': 'MCM0', 'Name': 'Mark C. Montigny', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MCM0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T10:24:35.11'}, {'Id': 'JPL1', 'Name': 'Jack Patrick Lewis', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JPL... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1056/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1056) of Mark C. Montigny and Jack Patrick Lewis for legislation to improve enforcement for tethering violations. The Judiciary. | SECTION 1. Section 174E of chapter 140 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition is hereby amended by striking in paragraph (a) the first and second sentences and replace with:-
(a) No person owning or keeping a dog shall chain, confine, or tether a dog outside and unattended (1) for longer than... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to strengthen laws combatting human trafficking and protecting survivors of modern-day slavery | S1057 | SD2137 | 193 | {'Id': 'MCM0', 'Name': 'Mark C. Montigny', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MCM0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T10:22:12.853'} | [{'Id': 'MCM0', 'Name': 'Mark C. Montigny', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MCM0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T10:22:12.8533333'}, {'Id': 'V_H1', 'Name': 'Vanna Howard', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/V_H1... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1057/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1057) of Mark C. Montigny, Vanna Howard, Michael O. Moore, Anne M. Gobi and others for legislation to strengthen laws combatting human trafficking and protecting survivors of modern-day slavery. The Judiciary. | SECTION 1. Chapter 6 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding the following section:-
Section 222. (a) For purposes of this section, “partnership” shall mean the human trafficking prevention business partnership.
(b) There shall be a human trafficking prevention b... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act protecting victims of rape and their children | S1058 | SD2138 | 193 | {'Id': 'MCM0', 'Name': 'Mark C. Montigny', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MCM0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T10:10:38.487'} | [{'Id': 'MCM0', 'Name': 'Mark C. Montigny', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MCM0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T10:10:38.4866667'}, {'Id': 'MOM0', 'Name': 'Michael O. Moore', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1058/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1058) of Mark C. Montigny, Michael O. Moore and Anne M. Gobi for legislation to protect victims of rape and their children. The Judiciary. | Section 3 of chapter 209C of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking the fourth sentence in subsection (a) and inserting in place thereof the following sentence:-
“No court shall make an order providing visitation rights to a parent who was convicted of rape, under ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act enhancing the issuance of citations for cruel conditions for animals | S1059 | SD2139 | 193 | {'Id': 'MCM0', 'Name': 'Mark C. Montigny', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MCM0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-13T15:43:25.387'} | [{'Id': 'MCM0', 'Name': 'Mark C. Montigny', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MCM0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-13T15:43:25.3866667'}, {'Id': 'JPL1', 'Name': 'Jack Patrick Lewis', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMember... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1059/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1059) of Mark C. Montigny, Jack Patrick Lewis, John F. Keenan, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation to enhance the issuance of citations for cruel conditions for animals. The Judiciary. | SECTION 1. Section 174E of chapter 140 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking subsection (g) and inserting in place thereof the following subsection:-
(g) No person owning or keeping a domestic animal shall subject the animal to “cruel conditions.”
For the pu... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to preventing sexual abuse of children and youth by adults in positions of authority or trust | S106 | SD241 | 193 | {'Id': 'JBL0', 'Name': 'Joan B. Lovely', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JBL0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T13:15:33.88'} | [{'Id': 'JBL0', 'Name': 'Joan B. Lovely', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JBL0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T13:15:33.88'}, {'Id': 'PMO', 'Name': "Patrick M. O'Connor", 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PMO',... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S106/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 106) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation relative to preventing sexual abuse of children and youth by adults in positions of authority or trust. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | Chapter 268 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 21A the following new section:-
Section 21B. A person over the age of 21 who is employed by or contracts with a public or private school, the department of youth services, the department of children and families, the department of mental he... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to provide a DNA exception for statute of limitations on sex offenses | S1060 | SD2144 | 193 | {'Id': 'MCM0', 'Name': 'Mark C. Montigny', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MCM0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-13T13:12:10.843'} | [{'Id': 'MCM0', 'Name': 'Mark C. Montigny', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MCM0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-13T13:12:10.8433333'}, {'Id': 'AJS1', 'Name': 'Adam Scanlon', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/AJS1... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1060/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1060) of Mark C. Montigny, Adam Scanlon, Michael O. Moore, James B. Eldridge and others for legislation to provide a DNA exception for statute of limitations on sex offenses. The Judiciary. | Section 63 of chapter 277 of the General Laws, as so appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting at the end thereof the following paragraph:-
Notwithstanding the first paragraph, a prosecution for a sex offense, as defined in section 178C of chapter 6, may be commenced at any time if fore... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to enhance the lives of survivors of human trafficking | S1061 | SD2145 | 193 | {'Id': 'MCM0', 'Name': 'Mark C. Montigny', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MCM0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-13T13:07:14.983'} | [{'Id': 'MCM0', 'Name': 'Mark C. Montigny', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MCM0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-13T13:07:14.9833333'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1061/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1061) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation to enhance the lives of survivors of human trafficking. The Judiciary. | SECTION 1. Section 59 of chapter 265 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, as most recently amended by section 132 of the Acts of 2018, is hereby amended by inserting after the word “under” in the first instance the following words:- "subsection (1) of section 30 or section 30A of chapter 266... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
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