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An Act relative to preventing overdose deaths and increasing access to treatment | S1242 | SD430 | 193 | {'Id': 'JAC0', 'Name': 'Julian Cyr', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JAC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-15T21:29:41.487'} | [{'Id': 'JAC0', 'Name': 'Julian Cyr', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JAC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-15T21:29:41.5'}, {'Id': 'JMC0', 'Name': 'Joanne M. Comerford', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JMC0', 'R... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1242/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1242) of Julian Cyr, Joanne M. Comerford, Jack Patrick Lewis, Vanna Howard and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to preventing overdose deaths and increasing access to treatment. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | SECTION 1. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, there shall be a 10-year pilot program establishing overdose prevention centers that utilize harm reduction tools, including clinical monitoring of the consumption of pre-obtained controlled substances in the presence of trained staff, for the purp... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to harm reduction and racial justice | S1243 | SD448 | 193 | {'Id': 'JAC0', 'Name': 'Julian Cyr', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JAC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-15T22:33:08.213'} | [{'Id': 'JAC0', 'Name': 'Julian Cyr', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JAC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-15T22:33:08.2133333'}, {'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/S1243/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1243) of Julian Cyr, Liz Miranda, Vanna Howard and Lindsay N. Sabadosa for legislation relative to harm reduction and racial justice. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | Chapter 94C of the General Laws is hereby amended by striking out section 34, as so appearing, and inserting in place thereof the following section:-
Section 34. No person knowingly or intentionally shall possess a controlled substance unless such substance was obtained directly, or pursuant to a valid prescription ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act building resiliency in communities through mental health | S1244 | SD1540 | 193 | {'Id': 'JAC0', 'Name': 'Julian Cyr', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JAC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T17:17:36.233'} | [{'Id': 'JAC0', 'Name': 'Julian Cyr', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JAC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T17:17:36.2333333'}, {'Id': 'BPC0', 'Name': 'Brendan P. Crighton', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BPC... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1244/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1244) of Julian Cyr for legislation to build resiliency in communities through mental health. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | Section 1. There shall be a mental health capacity grant program established within the department of mental health for the purpose of addressing increased mental health needs in nonprofit organizations at high risk of hate crimes, as defined in section 32 of chapter 22c of the General Laws.
The program shall make ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act studying the mental health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on frontline, direct care nurses | S1245 | SD1676 | 193 | {'Id': 'PRF0', 'Name': 'Paul R. Feeney', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PRF0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T16:48:39.213'} | [{'Id': 'PRF0', 'Name': 'Paul R. Feeney', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PRF0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T16:48:39.2133333'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1245/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1245) of Paul R. Feeney for legislation to study the mental health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on frontline, direct care nurses. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | SECTION 1. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the health policy commission, in consultation with relevant stakeholders, shall conduct a study of the mental and behavioral health effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the frontline, direct care nursing workforce. The commission shall seek input fr... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to provide more timely treatment of inpatient mental health care | S1246 | SD1122 | 193 | {'Id': 'CFF0', 'Name': 'Cindy F. Friedman', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CFF0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-15T14:41:33.41'} | [{'Id': 'CFF0', 'Name': 'Cindy F. Friedman', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CFF0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-15T14:41:33.41'}, {'Id': 'RLR0', 'Name': 'Rebecca L. Rausch', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RLR... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1246/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1246) of Cindy F. Friedman, Rebecca L. Rausch and Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to provide more timely treatment of inpatient mental health care. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | SECTION 1. Section 2 of chapter 123 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out, in line 12, the word “and”.
SECTION 2. Said section 2 of said chapter 123, as so appearing, is hereby further amended by inserting after the word “facilities”, in lines 13 to 14, the... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act ensuring access to addiction services | S1247 | SD1129 | 193 | {'Id': 'CFF0', 'Name': 'Cindy F. Friedman', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CFF0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-15T13:34:31.223'} | [{'Id': 'CFF0', 'Name': 'Cindy F. Friedman', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CFF0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-15T13:34:31.2233333'}, {'Id': 'RLR0', 'Name': 'Rebecca L. Rausch', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMember... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1247/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1247) of Cindy F. Friedman, Rebecca L. Rausch, Michael J. Barrett, Lydia Edwards and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure access to addiction services. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | SECTION 1. Section 35 of chapter 123 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out the definition of “Facility”, in lines 9 to 10, and inserting in place thereof the following definition:-
“Facility”, a public or private facility that provides care and treatment f... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to increase investment in behavioral health care in the Commonwealth | S1248 | SD1474 | 193 | {'Id': 'CFF0', 'Name': 'Cindy F. Friedman', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CFF0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T22:15:29.71'} | [{'Id': 'CFF0', 'Name': 'Cindy F. Friedman', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CFF0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T22:15:29.71'}, {'Id': 'D_R1', 'Name': 'David Allen Robertson', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1248/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1248) of Cindy F. Friedman for legislation to increase investment in behavioral health care in the Commonwealth. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | SECTION 1. Section 1 of chapter 6D of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after the definition of “After-hours care” the following definitions:-
“Aggregate behavioral health baseline expenditures”, the sum of all behavioral health expenditures, as defined by th... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to reducing administrative burden | S1249 | SD2231 | 193 | {'Id': 'CFF0', 'Name': 'Cindy F. Friedman', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CFF0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T13:14:15.87'} | [{'Id': 'CFF0', 'Name': 'Cindy F. Friedman', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CFF0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T13:14:15.87'}, {'Id': 'CLG1', 'Name': 'Carmine Lawrence Gentile', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMemb... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1249/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1249) of Cindy F. Friedman for legislation relative to reducing administrative burden. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | 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 paragraphs:-
Any qualifying student health insurance plan authorized under this chapter shall adopt utilization review criteria and conduct all utilization review activities ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act providing for diaper changing stations in public buildings and accommodations | S125 | SD370 | 193 | {'Id': 'RLR0', 'Name': 'Rebecca L. Rausch', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RLR0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-13T16:51:36.007'} | [{'Id': 'RLR0', 'Name': 'Rebecca L. Rausch', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RLR0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-13T16:51:36.0066667'}, {'Id': 'SCO1', 'Name': 'Steven Owens', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SCO... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S125/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 125) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Steven Owens, Lydia Edwards and James B. Eldridge for legislation to provide for diaper changing stations in public buildings and accommodations. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | SECTION 1. Chapter 143 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 100 the following section:-
Section 101. (a) All public buildings shall install and maintain at least one private or semi-private baby diaper changing station accessible to any caretaker regardless of their sex, gender, or disa... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to establish a commission to study substance use disorder and treatment disparities in the minority community | S1250 | SD302 | 193 | {'Id': 'A_G0', 'Name': 'Adam Gomez', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/A_G0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T18:27:48.92'} | [{'Id': 'A_G0', 'Name': 'Adam Gomez', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/A_G0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T18:27:48.92'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1250/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1250) of Adam Gomez for legislation to establish a commission to study substance use disorder and treatment disparities in the minority community. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | SECTION 1. Notwithstanding any general or special laws to the contrary, there shall be established a commission to study the disproportionate impact substance use disorders and overdoses have on the minority community of the commonwealth and corresponding disparities in substance use disorder treatment access. The co... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act strengthening prescription drug safety and drug stewardship | S1251 | SD1163 | 193 | {'Id': 'JFK0', 'Name': 'John F. Keenan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JFK0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T20:17:17.3'} | [{'Id': 'JFK0', 'Name': 'John F. Keenan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JFK0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T20:17:17.3'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1251/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1251) of John F. Keenan for legislation to strengthen prescription drug safety and drug stewardship. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | SECTION 1. Section 55 of Chapter 52 of the Acts of 2016, as amended by Chapter 351 of the Acts of 2016, is hereby repealed.
SECTION 2. Section 77 of Chapter 52 of the Acts of 2016 is hereby repealed.
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An Act regarding consistent care for addiction rooted in evidence | S1252 | SD2018 | 193 | {'Id': 'JFK0', 'Name': 'John F. Keenan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JFK0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T21:03:41.673'} | [{'Id': 'JFK0', 'Name': 'John F. Keenan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JFK0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T21:03:41.6733333'}, {'Id': 'RBB1', 'Name': 'Ruth B. Balser', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RBB1... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1252/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1252) of John F. Keenan, Ruth B. Balser and Jason M. Lewis for legislation relative to consistent care for addiction rooted in evidence. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | SECTION 1. Section 1 of chapter 127 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out the definition of “Medication-assisted treatment” and replacing it with the following definition:-
“Medication for addiction treatment”, treatment for a substance use disorder or alco... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to remove administrative barriers to behavioral health services | S1253 | SD2391 | 193 | {'Id': 'JFK0', 'Name': 'John F. Keenan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JFK0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T17:04:24.157'} | [{'Id': 'JFK0', 'Name': 'John F. Keenan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JFK0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T17:04:24.1566667'}, {'Id': 'AJS1', 'Name': 'Adam Scanlon', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/AJS1',... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1253/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1253) of John F. Keenan, Adam Scanlon and James B. Eldridge for legislation to remove administrative barriers to behavioral health services. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | SECTION 1. Section 17S of chapter 32A of the General Laws, as inserted by Chapter 177 of the acts of 2022, is hereby amended by striking out subsection (b) and inserting in place thereof the following subsection:-
(b) The commission shall provide to any active or retired employee of the commonwealth who is insured ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to inform prescribers of non-opioid alternative care | S1254 | SD637 | 193 | {'Id': 'EDJ0', 'Name': 'Edward J. Kennedy', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/EDJ0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T10:16:32.933'} | [{'Id': 'EDJ0', 'Name': 'Edward J. Kennedy', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/EDJ0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T10:16:32.9333333'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1254/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1254) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation to inform prescribers of non-opioid alternative care. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | Chapter 94C Sec 18 (e) of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting at the end thereof the following: The Boards shall consult with Massachusetts Chiropractic Society during the process of developing the training programs, in order to insure that those programs include education for the prescribers that include... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to enhance patient education and informed consent before issuance of opioids | S1255 | SD638 | 193 | {'Id': 'EDJ0', 'Name': 'Edward J. Kennedy', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/EDJ0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T15:11:33.93'} | [{'Id': 'EDJ0', 'Name': 'Edward J. Kennedy', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/EDJ0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T15:11:33.93'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1255/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1255) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation to enhance patient education and informed consent before issuance of opioids. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | SECTION 1. MGL 94C sec 18A (b) of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding, in the first sentence after the word “department” the following: and the agreement shall also address alternative forms of care that could be used instead of opioids, specifically including chiropractic. The department shall consult with ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
Resolve to ensure delivery of mental health services to adults with acute mental illness | S1256 | SD1264 | 193 | {'Id': 'EDJ0', 'Name': 'Edward J. Kennedy', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/EDJ0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T10:18:04.47'} | [{'Id': 'EDJ0', 'Name': 'Edward J. Kennedy', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/EDJ0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T10:18:04.47'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1256/DocumentHistoryActions | Resolve | By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 1256) of Edward J. Kennedy that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to ensure delivery of mental health services to adults with acute mental illness. Mental Health, Substance U... | Resolved, there shall be a special commission to study the staffing levels and delivery of services for case managers at the Department of Mental Health tasked with serving adults with acute mental illness. The commission shall examine individual sites in terms of number of Department of Mental Health case managers wo... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to requiring insurance providers cover a minimum of 30 days for in-patient substance abuse treatment | S1257 | SD1553 | 193 | {'Id': 'EDJ0', 'Name': 'Edward J. Kennedy', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/EDJ0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T14:43:42.18'} | [{'Id': 'EDJ0', 'Name': 'Edward J. Kennedy', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/EDJ0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T14:43:42.18'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1257/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1257) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation to require insurance providers cover a minimum of 30 days for in-patient substance abuse treatment. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | SECTION 1. Section 9 of chapter 258 of the acts of 2014 is hereby amended by striking out, in line 34, the figure “14” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- 30.
SECTION 2. Section 19 of said chapter 258 is hereby amended by striking out, in line 24, the figure “14” and inserting in place thereof the ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act providing appropriate care for certain populations | S1258 | SD2041 | 193 | {'Id': 'RKK0', 'Name': 'Robyn K. Kennedy', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RKK0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T12:17:18.223'} | [{'Id': 'RKK0', 'Name': 'Robyn K. Kennedy', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RKK0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T12:17:18.2233333'}, {'Id': 'DAL1', 'Name': 'David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Legislat... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1258/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Ms. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1258) of Robyn K. Kennedy, David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf, Jack Patrick Lewis, Erika Uyterhoeven and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide appropriate care for certain populations. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | SECTION 1. Chapter 123 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition is hereby amended in section 1 by inserting the following definition:-
“Forensic Unit”, a physically separate unit from other units. These units shall have in place restrictions consistent with those present when an individual is i... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to the establishment of and payments into an opioid stewardship fund | S1259 | SD957 | 193 | {'Id': 'jml0', 'Name': 'Jason M. Lewis', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/jml0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T17:14:55.957'} | [{'Id': 'jml0', 'Name': 'Jason M. Lewis', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/jml0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T17:14:55.9566667'}, {'Id': None, 'Name': 'Marian T. Ryan', 'Type': 3, 'Details': None, 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T17:14:55.9566667'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1259/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1259) of Jason M. Lewis and Marian T. Ryan for legislation relative to the establishment of and payments into an opioid stewardship fund. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | SECTION 1. Over the past few years across the state we have become all too aware of the prevalence of opioid use disorders. Despite increased public awareness and prevention efforts, all of our communities have been impacted by the ongoing opioid epidemic.
Law enforcement and first responders have had much success... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to mandated reporters of disabled persons abuse | S126 | SD123 | 193 | {'Id': 'BET0', 'Name': 'Bruce E. Tarr', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BET0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-10T16:42:34.08'} | [{'Id': 'BET0', 'Name': 'Bruce E. Tarr', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BET0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-10T16:42:34.08'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S126/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 126) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to mandated reporters of disabled persons abuse. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | SECTION 1. Section 1 of Chapter 19C of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after the words “police officer”, in the definition of “Mandated reporter”, the following words:- “, firefighter, emergency medical technician,”.
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An Act expanding access to trauma informed care and mental health first aid training | S1260 | SD754 | 193 | {'Id': 'L M0', 'Name': 'Liz Miranda', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/L%20M0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T11:01:54.477'} | [{'Id': 'L M0', 'Name': 'Liz Miranda', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/L%20M0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T11:01:54.4766667'}, {'Id': 'BRF0', 'Name': 'Barry R. Finegold', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BR... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1260/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1260) of Liz Miranda for legislation to expand access to trauma informed care and mental health first aid training. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | Chapter 19 of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding the following section:-
Section 26. (a) Subject to appropriation, within the department of mental health, there shall be a center for mental health first aid, in this section hereinafter referred to as the center. The center shall serve as a source for evid... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to expand equitable perinatal mental health services | S1261 | SD1736 | 193 | {'Id': 'L M0', 'Name': 'Liz Miranda', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/L%20M0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T20:13:00.283'} | [{'Id': 'L M0', 'Name': 'Liz Miranda', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/L%20M0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T20:13:00.2833333'}, {'Id': 'L_S1', 'Name': 'Lindsay N. Sabadosa', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1261/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1261) of Liz Miranda, Sal N. DiDomenico, Jason M. Lewis, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and other members of the General Court for legislation to expand equitable perinatal mental health services. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | Section 1. Chapter 6A of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 16CC the following section:-
Section 16DD. (a) As used in this section, the following words shall have the following meanings:-
“Health professional shortage area”, a specific geographic area, specific population group or sp... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to recovery housing in environmental justice communities | S1262 | SD1948 | 193 | {'Id': 'L M0', 'Name': 'Liz Miranda', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/L%20M0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T11:01:37.663'} | [{'Id': 'L M0', 'Name': 'Liz Miranda', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/L%20M0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T11:01:37.6633333'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1262/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1262) of Liz Miranda for legislation relative to recovery housing in environmental justice communities. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | SECTION 1. Section 18A of chapter 17 of the General Laws is hereby repealed.
SECTION 2. Chapter 17 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after section 18A the following section:-
Section 18B. (a) The following terms shall, unless the context clearly requires... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act regulating the safe use of psilocybin | S1263 | SD1759 | 193 | {'Id': 'SLM0', 'Name': 'Susan L. Moran', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SLM0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T16:41:04.35'} | [{'Id': 'SLM0', 'Name': 'Susan L. Moran', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SLM0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T16:41:04.35'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1263/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Ms. Moran, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1263) of Susan L. Moran for legislation to regulate the safe use of psilocybin. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | SECTION 1. The General Laws are hereby amended by inserting, after Chapter 94I, the following chapter:-
CHAPTER 94J. PSILOCYBIN TREATMENT PROGRAM
Section 1. Definitions
For the purposes of this chapter, the following words shall have the following definitions:
“Approved treatment site”, means the location ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act establishing a special commission to study the prevention of heroin trafficking | S1264 | SD491 | 193 | {'Id': 'PMO', 'Name': "Patrick M. O'Connor", 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PMO', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T16:39:55.077'} | [{'Id': 'PMO', 'Name': "Patrick M. O'Connor", 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PMO', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T16:39:55.0766667'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1264/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1264) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to establish a special commission to study the prevention of heroin trafficking. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | Notwithstanding any special or general law there shall be a special commission to study the trafficking of heroin into and within the Commonwealth to develop recommendations on actions to prevent such trafficking in the future including, but not limited to legislative recommendations and policing recommendations.
Th... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to increase substance use prevention and awareness and reduce overdose abandonment | S1265 | SD492 | 193 | {'Id': 'PMO', 'Name': "Patrick M. O'Connor", 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PMO', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T16:40:29.04'} | [{'Id': 'PMO', 'Name': "Patrick M. O'Connor", 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PMO', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T16:40:29.04'}, {'Id': 'BET0', 'Name': 'Bruce E. Tarr', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BET0', ... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1265/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1265) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to increase substance use prevention and awareness and reduce overdose abandonment. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | SECTION 1. Section 96 of Chapter 71 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after the second paragraph the following:-
Each public school’s substance use prevention policy shall include plans to educate and inform students with particular attention to:
(1) the dangers of addictive substance use general... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to PANDAS/PANS | S1266 | SD2236 | 193 | {'Id': 'PMO', 'Name': "Patrick M. O'Connor", 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PMO', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T14:27:05.66'} | [{'Id': 'PMO', 'Name': "Patrick M. O'Connor", 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PMO', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T14:27:05.66'}, {'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/S1266/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1266) of Patrick M. O'Connor and Jason M. Lewis for legislation relative to PANDAS/PANS. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | (a) Notwithstanding any special or general law to the contrary, the Department of Mental Health, in conjunction with the Department of Education shall conduct a study of pediatric and adolescent psychiatric hospital settings and therapeutic day schools to determine if any children within these settings have root cause... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act expanding access to mental health services | S1267 | SD1799 | 193 | {'Id': 'JRO0', 'Name': 'Jacob R. Oliveira', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JRO0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T00:38:58.007'} | [{'Id': 'JRO0', 'Name': 'Jacob R. Oliveira', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JRO0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T00:38:58.0066667'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1267/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1267) of Jacob R. Oliveira for legislation to expand access to mental health services. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | SECTION 1. Section 17S of chapter 32A of the General Laws, as inserted by chapter 177 of the Acts of 2022, is hereby amended by striking subsection (b) and inserting in place thereof the following subsection:-
(b) The commission shall provide to any active or retired employee of the commonwealth who is insured und... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to creating intensive stabilization and treatment units within the Department of Mental Health | S1268 | SD583 | 193 | {'Id': 'MRP0', 'Name': 'Marc R. Pacheco', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MRP0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-09T16:15:07.063'} | [{'Id': 'MRP0', 'Name': 'Marc R. Pacheco', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MRP0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-09T16:15:07.0633333'}, {'Id': 'AJS1', 'Name': 'Adam Scanlon', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/AJS1'... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1268/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1268) of Marc R. Pacheco, Adam Scanlon, Jack Patrick Lewis, Paul R. Feeney and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to creating intensive stabilization and treatment units within the Department of Mental Health. Mental Health, Substanc... | Chapter 19 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding the following section at the end thereof:-
Section 25. There shall be, within the department of mental health, at least two intensive stabilization and treatment units for patients who exhibit persistently aggress... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to creating a pilot program to transfer high acuity behavioral health and dual diagnosis patients away from overcrowded emergency departments | S1269 | SD589 | 193 | {'Id': 'MRP0', 'Name': 'Marc R. Pacheco', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MRP0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T12:45:22.04'} | [{'Id': 'MRP0', 'Name': 'Marc R. Pacheco', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MRP0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T12:45:22.04'}, {'Id': 'AJS1', 'Name': 'Adam Scanlon', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/AJS1', 'Re... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1269/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1269) of Marc R. Pacheco, Adam Scanlon, Jack Patrick Lewis, Paul R. Feeney and others for legislation relative to creating a pilot program to transfer high acuity behavioral health and dual diagnosis patients away from overcrowded emergency departments. Ment... | Chapter 19 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding the following sections at the end thereof:-
Section XX. For the purposes of this section, the term “dual diagnosis” shall mean a mental illness and a substance use disorder occurring simultaneously.
There shall... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to establishing an emergency food assistance committee | S127 | SD1185 | 193 | {'Id': 'WFT0', 'Name': 'Walter F. Timilty', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/WFT0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T10:24:07.947'} | [{'Id': 'WFT0', 'Name': 'Walter F. Timilty', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/WFT0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T10:24:07.9466667'}, {'Id': 'V_H1', 'Name': 'Vanna Howard', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/V_H... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S127/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 127) of Walter F. Timilty for legislation to establish an emergency food assistance committee. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | Chapter 20 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 32 the following section:-
Section 33. (a) There shall be an emergency food assistance committee in the department of agricultural resources, which shall be a state and a private, non-profit food distribution partnership between the depart... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to protective custody | S1270 | SD52 | 193 | {'Id': 'BET0', 'Name': 'Bruce E. Tarr', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BET0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-10T12:51:05.82'} | [{'Id': 'BET0', 'Name': 'Bruce E. Tarr', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BET0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-10T12:51:05.82'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1270/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1270) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to protective custody. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | SECTION 1. Section 9A of Chapter 111E as inserted by section 1 of chapter 161 of the acts of 2020 is hereby amended by inserting in the first sentence of the second paragraph after "immediately obtaining appropriate emergency medical treatment" the following:-provided such custody shall continue in force and effect fo... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to fetal opioid drug exposure | S1271 | SD86 | 193 | {'Id': 'BET0', 'Name': 'Bruce E. Tarr', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BET0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-10T14:37:48.857'} | [{'Id': 'BET0', 'Name': 'Bruce E. Tarr', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BET0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-10T14:37:48.8566667'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1271/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1271) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to fetal opioid drug exposure. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | SECTION 1. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary the commissioner of the department of developmental services shall include fetal opiod drug exposure and addiction under the definition of Closely Related Developmental Conditions as defined under 115 CMR 2 and 115 CMR 6.06(1).
SECTION 2. The co... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to non-opioid alternatives in pain treatment | S1272 | SD1375 | 193 | {'Id': 'WFT0', 'Name': 'Walter F. Timilty', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/WFT0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T14:32:59.423'} | [{'Id': 'WFT0', 'Name': 'Walter F. Timilty', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/WFT0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T14:32:59.4233333'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1272/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1272) of Walter F. Timilty for legislation relative to non-opioid alternatives in pain treatment. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | SECTION 1. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, The Massachusetts Department of Public Health shall develop and publish on its website an educational pamphlet regarding the use of non-opioid alternatives for the treatment of pain. The pamphlet shall include, but not be limited to, (i) informatio... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to the mental health of children in schools | S1273 | SD762 | 193 | {'Id': 'JCV0', 'Name': 'John C. Velis', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JCV0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T11:36:46.117'} | [{'Id': 'JCV0', 'Name': 'John C. Velis', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JCV0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T11:36:46.1166667'}, {'Id': 'MCM0', 'Name': 'Mark C. Montigny', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MCM... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1273/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1273) of John C. Velis, Mark C. Montigny, James K. Hawkins, Patrick M. O'Connor and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the mental health of children in schools. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | Section 1 of chapter 76 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after the word “week” the following sentences:-
Absences may also be permitted for mental health symptoms; provided further, that said absences shall be excused in the same manner as physical healt... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to Narcan availability in schools | S1274 | SD885 | 193 | {'Id': 'JCV0', 'Name': 'John C. Velis', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JCV0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T15:51:01.987'} | [{'Id': 'JCV0', 'Name': 'John C. Velis', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JCV0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T15:51:01.9866667'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1274/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1274) of John C. Velis for legislation relative to Narcan availability in schools. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | Chapter 76 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after section 1B the following section:-
Section 1C. Upon the acceptance of this section by the local legislative body of a city or town, or by a majority vote of two-thirds of the member communities of a regio... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act establishing a commission to study the availability of a continuum of care for persons | S1275 | SD895 | 193 | {'Id': 'JCV0', 'Name': 'John C. Velis', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JCV0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T16:07:15.853'} | [{'Id': 'JCV0', 'Name': 'John C. Velis', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JCV0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T16:07:15.8533333'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1275/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1275) of John C. Velis for legislation establishing a commission to study the availability of a continuum of care for persons with substance use disorder. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | SECTION 1. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, there shall be a commission established pursuant to section 2A of chapter 4 of the General Laws to study the availability of a continuum of care for persons with substance use disorder. The commission shall: (i) review the availability of detoxific... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to address mental health and substance use needs | S1276 | SD2309 | 193 | {'Id': 'JCV0', 'Name': 'John C. Velis', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JCV0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T15:32:27.997'} | [{'Id': 'JCV0', 'Name': 'John C. Velis', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JCV0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T15:32:27.9966667'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1276/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1276) of John C. Velis for legislation to address mental health and substance use needs. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery. | Chapter 111 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 official edition, is hereby amended by adding the following section:-
There shall be a mental health and substance use disorder grant program established within the department of mental health for the purpose of addressing increased mental health and substan... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to solar drying of laundry | S1277 | SD1394 | 193 | {'Id': 'MJB0', 'Name': 'Michael J. Barrett', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MJB0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T15:32:45.86'} | [{'Id': 'MJB0', 'Name': 'Michael J. Barrett', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MJB0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T15:32:45.86'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1277/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1277) of Michael J. Barrett for legislation relative to the use of outdoor clotheslines. Municipalities and Regional Government. | Chapter 184 of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding the following section:-
Section 36. (a) As used in this section, the following words shall have the following meaning unless the context clearly requires otherwise:
“Association of homeowners”, a community association, condominium association, homeowner... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to generate revenue to expand transit options | S1278 | SD2384 | 193 | {'Id': 'MJB0', 'Name': 'Michael J. Barrett', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MJB0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T16:26:19.613'} | [{'Id': 'MJB0', 'Name': 'Michael J. Barrett', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MJB0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T16:26:19.6133333'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1278/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1278) of Michael J. Barrett for legislation to generate revenue to expand transit options. Municipalities and Regional Government. | SECTION 1. The General Laws are hereby amended by inserting after chapter 40W the following chapter:-
Chapter 40X. TRANSIT IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS.
Section 1. Definitions. For the purposes of this chapter, the following words shall, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, have the following meanings:
“Fe... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to civil service adoption | S1279 | SD790 | 193 | {'Id': 'MDB0', 'Name': 'Michael D. Brady', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MDB0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-13T15:18:29.913'} | [{'Id': 'MDB0', 'Name': 'Michael D. Brady', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MDB0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-13T15:18:29.9133333'}, {'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/S1279/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Brady, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1279) of Michael D. Brady, Vanna Howard, Susannah M. Whipps, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and others for legislation relative to civil service adoption. Municipalities and Regional Government. | Section 4b of Chapter 4 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after the words '' action taken under'' in line 14, the following words:- "chapter 31".
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Resolve establishing a commission to study childhood hunger in Norfolk County as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic | S128 | SD1188 | 193 | {'Id': 'WFT0', 'Name': 'Walter F. Timilty', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/WFT0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T10:33:15.527'} | [{'Id': 'WFT0', 'Name': 'Walter F. Timilty', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/WFT0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T10:33:15.5266667'}, {'Id': 'MOM0', 'Name': 'Michael O. Moore', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S128/DocumentHistoryActions | Resolve | By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 128) of Walter F. Timilty and Michael O. Moore that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to study childhood hunger in Norfolk County as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Childr... | Resolved, that there shall be a commission to study the increase in childhood hunger in norfolk county as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The commission shall consist of the commissioner of public health or a designee, who shall serve as chair; the secretary of the executive office of health and human services or a... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to update the public shade tree law | S1280 | SD365 | 193 | {'Id': 'CSC0', 'Name': 'Cynthia Stone Creem', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CSC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-13T16:39:57.997'} | [{'Id': 'CSC0', 'Name': 'Cynthia Stone Creem', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CSC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-13T16:39:57.9966667'}, {'Id': 'SCO1', 'Name': 'Steven Owens', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/S... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1280/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1280) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Steven Owens, James K. Hawkins and Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to regulate the powers of tree wardens in municipalities in the Commonwealth. Municipalities and Regional Government. | SECTION 1. Chapter 87 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out section 2 and inserting in place thereof the following section:-
Section 2. The tree warden of a town or city may appoint and remove deputy tree wardens. The tree warden and the deputy tree wardens... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act expanding the powers of the town of Brookline to delegate licensing authority | S1281 | SD664 | 193 | {'Id': 'CSC0', 'Name': 'Cynthia Stone Creem', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CSC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T16:29:52.187'} | [{'Id': 'CSC0', 'Name': 'Cynthia Stone Creem', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CSC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T16:29:52.1866667'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1281/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1281) of Cynthia Stone Creem (by vote of the town) for legislation to amend section 5 of chapter 270 of the Acts of 1985, as amended, to authorize delegation by general by-law of all select board licensing authority. Municipalities and Regional Government. [L... | SECTION 1. Chapter 270 of the acts of 1985 is hereby amended by striking out section 5 and inserting in place thereof the following section:-
Section 5. Notwithstanding chapters 138, 140 or 148 of the General Laws or any other general or special law to the contrary, the town may, through its by-laws, delegate any li... | null | [] | [{'Description': 'SD664 -- Brookline', 'DownloadUrl': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/DownloadReport?attachmentId=16096&title=SD664%20--%20Brookline'}] | [{'Action': 'Discharge to Another Committee', 'FiscalAmounts': [], 'Committee': {'CommitteeCode': 'J10', 'GeneralCourtNumber': 193, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Committees/J10'}, 'Votes': []}] | [] |
An Act authorizing the expenditure of $500,000 from town of Brookline marijuana mitigation stabilization fund for purpose of advancing racial equity in the town of Brookline | S1282 | SD665 | 193 | {'Id': 'CSC0', 'Name': 'Cynthia Stone Creem', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CSC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T16:32:58.547'} | [{'Id': 'CSC0', 'Name': 'Cynthia Stone Creem', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CSC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T16:32:58.5466667'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1282/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1282) of Cynthia Stone Creem (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the expenditure of $500,000 from town of Brookline marijuana mitigation stabilization fund for purpose of advancing racial equity in the town of Brookline. Municipalities and Regio... | SECTION 1. Notwithstanding section 3 of chapter 94G of the General Laws, section 5B of chapter 40, section 53 of chapter 44 of the General Laws, or any other general or special law to the contrary, the Town of Brookline is authorized to spend $500,000 from the Town’s Marijuana Mitigation Stabilization Fund (consisting... | null | [] | [{'Description': 'SD665 -- Brookline', 'DownloadUrl': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/DownloadReport?attachmentId=16097&title=SD665%20--%20Brookline'}] | [] | [] |
An Act exempting the town of Brookline from in-person quorums | S1283 | SD666 | 193 | {'Id': 'CSC0', 'Name': 'Cynthia Stone Creem', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CSC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T16:35:20.157'} | [{'Id': 'CSC0', 'Name': 'Cynthia Stone Creem', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CSC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T16:35:20.1566667'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1283/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1283) of Cynthia Stone Creem (by vote of the town) for legislation to exempt the town of Brookline from in-person quorums. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.] | SECTION 1. The town of Brookline shall be exempt from the provision of subsection (d) of section 20 of chapter 30A of the General Laws requiring that a quorum of a public body, including the chair, be present at an in-person meeting location in order for the attorney general to authorize remote participation by member... | null | [] | [{'Description': 'SD666 -- Brookline', 'DownloadUrl': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/DownloadReport?attachmentId=16098&title=SD666%20--%20Brookline'}] | [] | [] |
An Act authorizing the establishment of a betterment loan program for the funding of electrification initiatives in the town of Brookline | S1284 | SD2478 | 193 | {'Id': 'CSC0', 'Name': 'Cynthia Stone Creem', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CSC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-02-28T11:52:16.33'} | [{'Id': 'CSC0', 'Name': 'Cynthia Stone Creem', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CSC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-02-28T11:52:16.33'}, {'Id': 'T_V1', 'Name': 'Tommy Vitolo', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/T_V1',... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1284/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1284) of Cynthia Stone Creem and Tommy Vitolo (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the establishment of a betterment loan program for the funding of electrification initiatives in the town of Brookline. Municipalities and Regional Government. [L... | SECTION 1. As used in this act, the term “electrification” shall mean the installation or removal of structures or equipment for the purpose of powering a residential home or structure by means of electricity or removing a fossil-fuel energy system, including, but not limited to, energy efficiency measures, the instal... | null | [] | [{'Description': 'S1284 -- Brookline', 'DownloadUrl': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/DownloadReport?attachmentId=16263&title=S1284%20--%20Brookline'}] | [] | [] |
An Act authorizing the town of Brookline to amend its community choice aggregation plan | S1285 | SD2479 | 193 | {'Id': 'CSC0', 'Name': 'Cynthia Stone Creem', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CSC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-02-28T11:54:51.207'} | [{'Id': 'CSC0', 'Name': 'Cynthia Stone Creem', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/CSC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-02-28T11:54:51.2066667'}, {'Id': 'T_V1', 'Name': 'Tommy Vitolo', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/T... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1285/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1285) of Cynthia Stone Creem and Tommy Vitolo (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the town of Brookline to amend its community choice aggregation plan. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local approval received] | SECTION 1. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the town of Brookline may amend the municipal load aggregation plan previously approved by the department of public utilities pursuant to section 134 of chapter 164 of the General Laws. Following authorization by a majority vote of town meeting, su... | null | [] | [{'Description': 'S1285 -- Brookline', 'DownloadUrl': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/DownloadReport?attachmentId=16264&title=S1285%20--%20Brookline'}] | [] | [] |
An Act to prevent nonprofit institutions from avoiding wetlands or natural resource protections under the so-called Dover Amendment | S1286 | SD616 | 193 | {'Id': 'BPC0', 'Name': 'Brendan P. Crighton', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BPC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-16T13:15:14.067'} | [{'Id': 'BPC0', 'Name': 'Brendan P. Crighton', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BPC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-16T13:15:14.0666667'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1286/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1286) of Brendan P. Crighton for legislation to prevent nonprofit institutions from avoiding wetlands or natural resource protections under the so-called Dover Amendment. Municipalities and Regional Government. | SECTION 1. The General Court hereby finds and declares that the use of the so-called Dover amendment by nonprofit institutions to avoid wetland or natural resource area protections may be harmful to the public health and environment.
SECTION 2. Section 3 of chapter 40A of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 O... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act providing for pre-service training for members of local boards and commissions | S1287 | SD218 | 193 | {'Id': 'JAC0', 'Name': 'Julian Cyr', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JAC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T14:04:59.893'} | [{'Id': 'JAC0', 'Name': 'Julian Cyr', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JAC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T14:04:59.8933333'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1287/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1287) of Julian Cyr for legislation to provide for pre-service training for members of local boards and commissions. Municipalities and Regional Government. | SECTION 1. Chapter 17 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting at the end thereof the following new section:-
7B. The department shall establish, conduct and maintain an annual program of education and training for all new members of local boards of health; prov... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act authorizing the County Commissioners of Dukes County to appoint a treasurer who may not be a resident of the county | S1288 | SD434 | 193 | {'Id': 'JAC0', 'Name': 'Julian Cyr', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JAC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-15T21:40:28.903'} | [{'Id': 'JAC0', 'Name': 'Julian Cyr', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JAC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-15T21:40:28.9033333'}, {'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/S1288/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1288) of Julian Cyr and Dylan A. Fernandes for legislation to authorize the County Commissioners of Dukes County to appoint a treasurer who may not be a resident of the county. Municipalities and Regional Government. | SECTION 1. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 1 of chapter 35, section 1 of chapter 55, section 160 of chapter 54, section 143 of chapter 54 of the General Laws, or any other general or special law, rule, regulation to the contrary, the treasurer for the county of Dukes County need not be a resident of the Coun... | null | [] | [] | [{'Action': 'Favorable', 'FiscalAmounts': [], 'Committee': {'CommitteeCode': 'J10', 'GeneralCourtNumber': 193, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Committees/J10'}, 'Votes': []}] | [] |
An Act relative to installing solar energy systems in historic districts | S1289 | SD1859 | 193 | {'Id': 'JAC0', 'Name': 'Julian Cyr', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JAC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T10:11:28.187'} | [{'Id': 'JAC0', 'Name': 'Julian Cyr', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JAC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T10:11:28.1866667'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1289/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1289) of Julian Cyr for legislation relative to installing solar energy systems in historic districts. Municipalities and Regional Government. | SECTION 1. Section 4 of chapter 40C of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out, in line 12, the word “and”.
SECTION 2. Said section 4 of chapter 40C of the General Laws, as so appearing, is hereby amended by inserting, in line 13, after the word “area” the foll... | null | [] | [] | [{'Action': 'Discharge to Another Committee', 'FiscalAmounts': [], 'Committee': {'CommitteeCode': 'J10', 'GeneralCourtNumber': 193, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Committees/J10'}, 'Votes': []}] | [] |
An Act relative to medication-assisted treatment | S129 | SD1391 | 193 | {'Id': 'JCV0', 'Name': 'John C. Velis', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JCV0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T15:27:16.71'} | [{'Id': 'JCV0', 'Name': 'John C. Velis', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JCV0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T15:27:16.71'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S129/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 129) of John C. Velis for legislation relative to medication-assisted treatment. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities. | SECTION 1. Section 51A of chapter 119 of the general laws is hereby amended in subsection (a) in the first paragraph by striking out the words:-
(iii) physical dependence upon an addictive drug at birth,
SECTION 2. Said section 51A is hereby further amended by inserting after subsection (a) the following new sub... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act amending the charter of the city of Everett | S1290 | SD769 | 193 | {'Id': 'SND0', 'Name': 'Sal N. DiDomenico', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SND0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T12:03:51.84'} | [{'Id': 'SND0', 'Name': 'Sal N. DiDomenico', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SND0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T12:03:51.84'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1290/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1290) of Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to amend the charter of the city of Everett. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.] | null | null | [] | [] | [{'Action': 'Favorable', 'FiscalAmounts': [], 'Committee': {'CommitteeCode': 'J10', 'GeneralCourtNumber': 193, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Committees/J10'}, 'Votes': []}] | [] |
An Act promoting a foundation for universal childcare | S1291 | SD1510 | 193 | {'Id': 'LME0', 'Name': 'Lydia Edwards', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/LME0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-05T11:37:46.983'} | [{'Id': 'LME0', 'Name': 'Lydia Edwards', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/LME0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-05T11:37:46.9833333'}, {'Id': 'MDB0', 'Name': 'Michael D. Brady', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MDB... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1291/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Ms. Edwards, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1291) of Lydia Edwards, Michael D. Brady, Jason M. Lewis, James B. Eldridge and others for legislation to promote a foundation for universal childcare. Municipalities and Regional Government. | Section 3 of chapter 40A of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out the fifth paragraph and inserting in place thereof the following paragraph:-
Family child care home and large family child care home, as defined in section 1A of chapter 15D, shall be an allowab... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act authorizing local control of waste collection hours of operation | S1292 | SD1653 | 193 | {'Id': 'LME0', 'Name': 'Lydia Edwards', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/LME0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T18:41:53.63'} | [{'Id': 'LME0', 'Name': 'Lydia Edwards', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/LME0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T18:41:53.63'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1292/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Ms. Edwards, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1292) of Lydia Edwards for legislation to authorize local control of waste collection hours of operation. Municipalities and Regional Government. | SECTION 1. Section 31A of chapter 111 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out, in line 4, the word “town;” and inserting in place thereof the following words:- town. Said board of health may restrict the hours in which business, residential, or commercial garba... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act providing for the establishment of sustainable water resource funds | S1293 | SD140 | 193 | {'Id': 'JBE0', 'Name': 'James B. Eldridge', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JBE0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T09:35:16.057'} | [{'Id': 'JBE0', 'Name': 'James B. Eldridge', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JBE0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T09:35:16.0566667'}, {'Id': 'L_S1', 'Name': 'Lindsay N. Sabadosa', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMemb... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1293/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1293) of James B. Eldridge, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Vanna Howard, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and others for legislation to provide for the establishment of sustainable water resource funds. Municipalities and Regional Government. | Chapter 40 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2018 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after section 39M the following new section:-
Section 39N. (a) Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, a city, town, water district, wastewater district, stormwater utility or statutory autho... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act encouraging municipal recycling and composting | S1294 | SD149 | 193 | {'Id': 'JBE0', 'Name': 'James B. Eldridge', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JBE0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T10:38:15.78'} | [{'Id': 'JBE0', 'Name': 'James B. Eldridge', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JBE0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T10:38:15.78'}, {'Id': 'L_S1', 'Name': 'Lindsay N. Sabadosa', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/L... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1294/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1294) of James B. Eldridge, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and Vanna Howard for legislation to encourage municipal recycling and composting. Municipalities and Regional Government. | SECTION 1. Section 8H of Chapter 40 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2018 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking the first two paragraphs and inserting in place thereof the following:-
Each city, town, or district shall establish a recycling program for the purpose of recycling any type of solid was... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to the effective enforcement of municipal ordinances and by-laws | S1295 | SD1229 | 193 | {'Id': 'JBE0', 'Name': 'James B. Eldridge', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JBE0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T17:52:38.61'} | [{'Id': 'JBE0', 'Name': 'James B. Eldridge', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JBE0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T17:52:38.61'}, {'Id': 'CLG1', 'Name': 'Carmine Lawrence Gentile', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMemb... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1295/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1295) of James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to the effective enforcement of municipal ordinances and by-laws. Municipalities and Regional Government. | SECTION 1. Section 21D of chapter 40 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out, in line 46, the word “three” and inserting in place thereof the following word:- five.
SECTION 2. Said section 21D of said chapter 40, as so appearing, is hereby further amended by ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act regulating certain insurance benefits for elected officials in the town of Blackstone | S1296 | SD1564 | 193 | {'Id': 'RCF0', 'Name': 'Ryan C. Fattman', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RCF0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T12:20:59.237'} | [{'Id': 'RCF0', 'Name': 'Ryan C. Fattman', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RCF0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T12:20:59.2366667'}, {'Id': 'DFD1', 'Name': 'David F. DeCoste', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/D... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1296/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1296) of Ryan C. Fattman (by vote of the town) for legislation to regulate certain insurance benefits for elected officials in the town of Blackstone. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local approval received] | SECTION 1. Notwithstanding chapter 32B of the General Laws or any other general or special law to the contrary, an elected or appointed official of the town of Blackstone who receives a stipend shall not be eligible for participation in the town’s contributory health and life insurance plans unless the official pays t... | null | [] | [{'Description': 'SD1564 -- Blackstone', 'DownloadUrl': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/DownloadReport?attachmentId=16220&title=SD1564%20--%20Blackstone'}] | [{'Action': 'Favorable', 'FiscalAmounts': [], 'Committee': {'CommitteeCode': 'J10', 'GeneralCourtNumber': 193, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Committees/J10'}, 'Votes': []}] | [] |
An Act authorizing the town of Wales to establish a department of public works | S1297 | SD1658 | 193 | {'Id': 'RCF0', 'Name': 'Ryan C. Fattman', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RCF0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T10:24:44.52'} | [{'Id': 'RCF0', 'Name': 'Ryan C. Fattman', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RCF0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T10:24:44.52'}, {'Id': 'TMS2', 'Name': 'Todd M. Smola', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/TMS2', 'R... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1297/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1297) of Ryan C. Fattman (by vote of town) for legislation to establish a department of public works in the town of Wales. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local approval received] | SECTION 1. Notwithstanding any general or specific law, rule or regulation to the contrary, there shall be a department of public works in the Town of Wales. The select board shall appoint a department of public works director, to serve at its discretion, and may remove the director after opportunity for a hearing. Th... | null | [] | [{'Description': 'SD1658 -- Wales', 'DownloadUrl': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/DownloadReport?attachmentId=14988&title=SD1658%20--%20Wales'}, {'Description': 'S1297 -- Wales', 'DownloadUrl': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/DownloadReport?attachmentId=16880&title=S1297%20--%20Wales'}] | [{'Action': 'Favorable', 'FiscalAmounts': [], 'Committee': {'CommitteeCode': 'J10', 'GeneralCourtNumber': 193, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Committees/J10'}, 'Votes': []}] | [] |
An Act authorizing municipal use of the prudent investor standards | S1298 | SD80 | 193 | {'Id': 'AMG0', 'Name': 'Anne M. Gobi', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/AMG0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-10T14:29:50.64'} | [{'Id': 'AMG0', 'Name': 'Anne M. Gobi', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/AMG0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-10T14:29:50.64'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1298/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1298) of Anne M. Gobi for legislation to authorize municipal use of the prudent investor standards. Municipalities and Regional Government. | SECTION 1. Section 54 of chapter 44 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting the following subtitle:
“(a) General Rule:”
Section 2. Said section is hereby amended by inserting at the end thereof, the following subsection:-
(b) Prudent Investor Rule
Th... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act enabling cities and towns to stabilize rents and protect tenants | S1299 | SD1818 | 193 | {'Id': 'PDJ0', 'Name': 'Patricia D. Jehlen', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PDJ0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T09:25:28.55'} | [{'Id': 'PDJ0', 'Name': 'Patricia D. Jehlen', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PDJ0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T09:25:28.55'}, {'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/S1299/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1299) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Adam Gomez, Susannah M. Whipps, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to enable cities and towns to stabilize rents and protect tenants. Municipalities and Regional Government. | SECTION 1. Chapter 40P of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is repealed.
SECTION 2. The General Laws are hereby amended by inserting after chapter 49A the following chapter:-
CHAPTER 49B
LIMITATION OF ANNUAL RENT INCREASES AND NO FAULT EVICTIONS
Section 1. A city or town may accept t... | null | [] | [] | [{'Action': 'Discharge to Another Committee', 'FiscalAmounts': [], 'Committee': {'CommitteeCode': 'J10', 'GeneralCourtNumber': 193, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Committees/J10'}, 'Votes': []}] | [] |
Proposal for a legislative amendment to the Constitution relative to agricultural and horticultural lands | S13 | SD261 | 193 | {'Id': 'JMC0', 'Name': 'Joanne M. Comerford', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JMC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T11:35:51.933'} | [{'Id': 'JMC0', 'Name': 'Joanne M. Comerford', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JMC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T11:35:51.9333333'}, {'Id': 'HEK1', 'Name': 'Hannah Kane', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/HE... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S13/DocumentHistoryActions | Proposal for Constitutional Amendment | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by proposal, Senate, No. 13) of Joanne M. Comerford, Susannah M. Whipps, Susan Williams Gifford, Hannah Kane and other members of the General Court for a legislative amendment to the Constitution relative to agricultural and horticultural lands. Revenue. | Article XCIX of the Amendments to the Constitution is hereby annulled, and the following is adopted in place thereof:-
Article XCIX. Full power and authority are hereby given and granted to the general court to prescribe, for the purpose of developing and conserving agricultural or horticultural lands, that such lan... | null | [] | [] | [{'Action': 'Favorable', 'FiscalAmounts': [], 'Committee': {'CommitteeCode': 'J26', 'GeneralCourtNumber': 193, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Committees/J26'}, 'Votes': []}] | [] |
An Act to promote downtown vitality | S130 | SD2322 | 193 | {'Id': 'JJC0', 'Name': 'John J. Cronin', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JJC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T15:43:57.857'} | [{'Id': 'JJC0', 'Name': 'John J. Cronin', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JJC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T15:43:57.8566667'}, {'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/S130/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 130) of John J. Cronin, Jacob R. Oliveira and Vanna Howard for legislation to promote downtown vitality. Community Development and Small Businesses. | SECTION 1. Chapter 10 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after section 35PPP, the following new section:
Section 35QQQ. (a) As used in this section, the following words shall, unless the context requires otherwise, have the following meanings:-
“Agency”... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to the term of special permits | S1300 | SD737 | 193 | {'Id': 'JFK0', 'Name': 'John F. Keenan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JFK0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T15:37:06.163'} | [{'Id': 'JFK0', 'Name': 'John F. Keenan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JFK0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T15:37:06.1633333'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1300/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1300) of John F. Keenan relative to the term of special permits under the zoning laws. Municipalities and Regional Government. | SECTION 1. Section 9 of chapter 40A of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out the fifteenth paragraph and inserting in place thereof the following paragraph:–
Zoning ordinances or by-laws shall provide that a special permit granted under this section shall lap... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to variances | S1301 | SD738 | 193 | {'Id': 'JFK0', 'Name': 'John F. Keenan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JFK0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T15:33:00.65'} | [{'Id': 'JFK0', 'Name': 'John F. Keenan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JFK0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T15:33:00.65'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1301/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1301) of John F. Keenan for legislation relative to variances. Municipalities and Regional Government. | SECTION 1. Section 10 of chapter 40A of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out the third paragraph and inserting in place thereof the the following paragraph:–
If the rights authorized by a variance are not exercised within one year of the date of grant of suc... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act changing the board of selectmen of the town of Hanover to a select board | S1302 | SD2024 | 193 | {'Id': 'JFK0', 'Name': 'John F. Keenan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JFK0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T15:06:04.123'} | [{'Id': 'JFK0', 'Name': 'John F. Keenan', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JFK0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T15:06:04.1233333'}, {'Id': 'DFD1', 'Name': 'David F. DeCoste', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/DF... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1302/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1302) of John F. Keenan and David F. DeCoste (by vote of the town) for legislation to change the board of selectmen of the town of Hanover to a select board. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.] | SECTION 1. Section 2 of chapter 67 of the acts of 2009 is hereby amended by amended by striking out the title and inserting in place thereof the following title:- Select Board.
SECTION 2. Subsection (A) of said section 2 of said chapter 67 is hereby amended by striking out the words “board of selectmen” and inserti... | null | [] | [{'Description': 'SD2024 -- Hanover', 'DownloadUrl': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/DownloadReport?attachmentId=16106&title=SD2024%20--%20Hanover'}] | [{'Action': 'Favorable', 'FiscalAmounts': [], 'Committee': {'CommitteeCode': 'J10', 'GeneralCourtNumber': 193, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Committees/J10'}, 'Votes': []}, {'Action': 'Correctly Drawn', 'FiscalAmounts': [], 'Committee': {'CommitteeCode': 'S31', 'GeneralCourtNumber': 193, 'D... | [] |
An Act establishing a Municipal Building Assistance Program and Building Authority | S1303 | SD1468 | 193 | {'Id': 'EDJ0', 'Name': 'Edward J. Kennedy', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/EDJ0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T10:21:44.033'} | [{'Id': 'EDJ0', 'Name': 'Edward J. Kennedy', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/EDJ0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T10:21:44.0333333'}, {'Id': 'JJC0', 'Name': 'John J. Cronin', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/J... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1303/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1303) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation relative to a Municipal Building Assistance Program and Building Authority. Municipalities and Regional Government. | The General Laws are hereby amended by inserting after chapter 40W the following chapter:-
CHAPTER 40X
SECTION 1. Whereas the costs of the municipal building construction is increasing at an unsustainable rate and local governments need flexibility in municipal building assistance to ensure that local needs for mu... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act providing for reserve funds for school districts | S1304 | SD2110 | 193 | {'Id': 'EDJ0', 'Name': 'Edward J. Kennedy', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/EDJ0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T15:22:49.48'} | [{'Id': 'EDJ0', 'Name': 'Edward J. Kennedy', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/EDJ0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T15:22:49.48'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1304/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1304) of Edward J. Kennedy for legislation to provide for reserve funds for school districts. Municipalities and Regional Government. | SECTION 1. Chapter 40 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after Section 13, the following new section:
"Section 13E1/2. Any school district which accepts this section, by a majority vote of the school committee and a majority vote of the legislative body or,... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to study establishment of, and definition of, a Middlesex Regional Commission | S1305 | SD1845 | 193 | {'Id': 'jml0', 'Name': 'Jason M. Lewis', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/jml0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T10:08:13.213'} | [{'Id': None, 'Name': 'Vincent Lawrence Dixon', 'Type': 3, 'Details': None, 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T10:08:13.23'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1305/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Lewis (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1305) of Vincent Lawrence Dixon for legislation to study establishment of, and definition of, a Middlesex Regional Commission. Municipalities and Regional Government. | SECTION I. The Massachusetts General Laws are hereby amended by inserting the following new chapter:
An Act to Study establishment of, and definition of, a Middlesex Regional Commission.
1.) A Middlesex Working Group (MWG), to examine, and specify, the concept, and recommendations regarding a Middlesex Regional Co... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to PEG access and cable related funds | S1306 | SD254 | 193 | {'Id': 'JBL0', 'Name': 'Joan B. Lovely', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JBL0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T13:22:58.863'} | [{'Id': 'JBL0', 'Name': 'Joan B. Lovely', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JBL0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T13:22:58.8633333'}, {'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/S1306/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1306) of Joan B. Lovely, Mathew J. Muratore, Joan Meschino and Jason M. Lewis for legislation relative to PEG access and cable related funds. Municipalities and Regional Government. | Section 53F3/4 of chapter 44 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out, in line 7, the word “appropriated” and inserting in place thereof the following words:-
expended by the board, commission, committee, head of department or officer designated by the issuin... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to regional municipal affordable housing trust funds | S1307 | SD1942 | 193 | {'Id': 'PWM0', 'Name': 'Paul W. Mark', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PWM0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T06:03:41.18'} | [{'Id': 'PWM0', 'Name': 'Paul W. Mark', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PWM0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T06:03:41.18'}, {'Id': 'SLG1', 'Name': 'Susannah M. Whipps', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SLG1', ... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1307/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Mark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1307) of Paul W. Mark, Susannah M. Whipps, Joanne M. Comerford and Natalie M. Blais for legislation relative to regional municipal affordable housing trust funds. Municipalities and Regional Government. | Chapter 44 of the General Laws is hereby amended in Section 55C by adding the following subsection:-
(k) Notwithstanding section 53 or any other general or special law to the contrary, two or more municipalities may form an inter-municipal agreement for the purpose of establishing a Regional Municipal Affordable Hou... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to removing barriers to creating affordable housing | S1308 | SD2052 | 193 | {'Id': 'L M0', 'Name': 'Liz Miranda', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/L%20M0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T12:30:01.58'} | [{'Id': 'L M0', 'Name': 'Liz Miranda', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/L%20M0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T12:30:01.58'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1308/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1308) of Liz Miranda for legislation relative to zoning ordinances or by-laws in MBTA communities. Municipalities and Regional Government. | Section 3A, of Chapter 40A of the General Laws, as appearing in 2020 Official Edition is hereby amended by adding in line 22 after the word “section” the following:- “Provided, however, that no regulations promulgated under this section may limit in any way a municipality’s ability to require a minimum number of affor... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to increase kennel safety aka Ollie’s Law | S1309 | SD1250 | 193 | {'Id': 'MCM0', 'Name': 'Mark C. Montigny', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MCM0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T10:24:07.01'} | [{'Id': 'MCM0', 'Name': 'Mark C. Montigny', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MCM0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T10:24:07.01'}, {'Id': 'JRO0', 'Name': 'Jacob R. Oliveira', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JRO0... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1309/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1309) of Mark C. Montigny, Adam Gomez, Jacob R. Oliveira, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase kennel safety aka Ollie’s Law. Municipalities and Regional Government. | SECTION 1. This Act shall be known as Ollie’s Law.
SECTION 2. Section 136A of chapter 140 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out, in lines 2 and 7, the figure “174F” and inserting in place thereof, in each instance, the following figure:- 174G.
SECTION 3.... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act encouraging the adoption of smart growth and starter home zoning districts | S131 | SD2077 | 193 | {'Id': 'PRF0', 'Name': 'Paul R. Feeney', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PRF0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T12:19:31.887'} | [{'Id': 'PRF0', 'Name': 'Paul R. Feeney', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PRF0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T12:19:31.8866667'}, {'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/S131/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 131) of Paul R. Feeney for legislation to encourage the adoption of smart growth and starter home zoning districts. Community Development and Small Businesses. | Chapter 40R of the General Laws, as most recently amended by Chapter 268 of the Acts of 2022, is hereby amended in section 9 by striking out subsections (a) and (b) and inserting in place thereof the following:-
(a) The commonwealth shall pay from the trust fund or other funds from appropriations or other money auth... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to preserve the eternal bonds between people and their animals | S1310 | SD2160 | 193 | {'Id': 'MCM0', 'Name': 'Mark C. Montigny', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MCM0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T15:39:16.51'} | [{'Id': 'MCM0', 'Name': 'Mark C. Montigny', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MCM0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T15:39:16.51'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1310/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1310) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation to preserve the eternal bonds between people and their animals. Municipalities and Regional Government. | Chapter 114 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding the following section:-
Section 52. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, a town, city, cemetery corporation or other entity legally responsible for the maintenance or operation of a cemetery... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to updating animal health inspections | S1311 | SD2179 | 193 | {'Id': 'MCM0', 'Name': 'Mark C. Montigny', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MCM0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-09T13:17:26.247'} | [{'Id': 'MCM0', 'Name': 'Mark C. Montigny', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MCM0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-09T13:17:26.2466667'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1311/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1311) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation relative to updating animal health inspections. Municipalities and Regional Government. | SECTION 1. Section 39A of chapter 129 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is amended by striking the second paragraph and inserting in place thereof the following:-
"This section shall not apply to a publicly or privately owned zoological park, a research institution as defined in sectio... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
Resolve establishing a special commission on the Dover amendment | S1312 | SD1873 | 193 | {'Id': 'MOM0', 'Name': 'Michael O. Moore', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MOM0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T10:00:27.88'} | [{'Id': 'MOM0', 'Name': 'Michael O. Moore', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MOM0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T10:00:27.88'}, {'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/S1312/DocumentHistoryActions | Resolve | By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 1312) of Michael O. Moore and Rebecca L. Rausch that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the use and effectiveness of the zoning approval process of educational uses u... | Resolved, there shall be a special commission to study the use and effectiveness of the zoning approval process of educational uses under the so-called Dover amendment, section 3 of chapter 40A of the General Laws.
The commission shall consist of the secretary of housing and economic development or a designee, who s... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to concurrent service for elected officials | S1313 | SD1705 | 193 | {'Id': 'SLM0', 'Name': 'Susan L. Moran', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SLM0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T19:31:28.633'} | [{'Id': 'SLM0', 'Name': 'Susan L. Moran', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SLM0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T19:31:28.6333333'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1313/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Ms. Moran, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1313) of Susan L. Moran for legislation relative to concurrent service for elected officials. Municipalities and Regional Government. | Notwithstanding any general or special law or agency or commission opinion to the contrary, elected members of a select board or town council in the commonwealth shall not be prohibited from serving concurrently as elected members of any county legislative board, body, or assembly and shall not be prohibited from part... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to Massachusetts solar access law | S1314 | SD1772 | 193 | {'Id': 'SLM0', 'Name': 'Susan L. Moran', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SLM0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T19:53:13.743'} | [{'Id': 'SLM0', 'Name': 'Susan L. Moran', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SLM0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T19:53:13.7433333'}, {'Id': 'JAC0', 'Name': 'Julian Cyr', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JAC0', '... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1314/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Ms. Moran, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1314) of Susan L. Moran and Julian Cyr for legislation relative to Massachusetts solar access law. Municipalities and Regional Government. | Section 3 of Chapter 40A of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting in line 101, after the words "or welfare.", the following:-
A damage to the above listed "public health, safety and welfare" shall be proven in a court of law by local authorities that seek to res... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to municipal equity in Steamship Authority operations | S1315 | SD1773 | 193 | {'Id': 'SLM0', 'Name': 'Susan L. Moran', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SLM0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T19:54:05.213'} | [{'Id': 'SLM0', 'Name': 'Susan L. Moran', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/SLM0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T19:54:05.2133333'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1315/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Ms. Moran, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1315) of Susan L. Moran for legislation relative to municipal equity in Steamship Authority operations. Municipalities and Regional Government. | The fourth paragraph of section 3 of chapter 701 of the acts of 1960, as most recently amended by section 3 of chapter 429 of the acts of 2002, is hereby further amended by striking out the second and third sentences and inserting the following sentence:- The votes of the members of the authority shall be weighted suc... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act authorizing the county of Plymouth to issue pension obligation bonds or notes | S1316 | SD789 | 193 | {'Id': 'PMO', 'Name': "Patrick M. O'Connor", 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PMO', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T13:03:57.493'} | [{'Id': 'PMO', 'Name': "Patrick M. O'Connor", 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PMO', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T13:03:57.4933333'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1316/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1316) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to authorize the county of Plymouth to issue pension obligation bonds or notes. Municipalities and Regional Government. | SECTION 1. The county of Plymouth may issue bonds or notes from time to time for the purpose of funding all or a portion of its unfunded pension liability to the Plymouth County Contributory Retirement System. The proceeds of any such issuance, other than amounts to be applied to issuance costs and expenses, shall be ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act amending the charter of the town of Marshfield | S1317 | SD1483 | 193 | {'Id': 'PMO', 'Name': "Patrick M. O'Connor", 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PMO', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T21:59:50.167'} | [{'Id': 'PMO', 'Name': "Patrick M. O'Connor", 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PMO', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T21:59:50.1666667'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1317/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1317) of Patrick M. O'Connor (by vote of the town) for legislation to amend the charter of the town of Marshfield. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.] | SECTION 1. The charter of the town of Marshfield, which is on file in the office of the archivist of the commonwealth, as provided in section 12 of chapter 43B of the General Laws, is hereby amended by striking out the words “board of selectmen”, each time they appear, and inserting in place thereof, in each instance,... | null | [] | [{'Description': 'SD1483 -- Marshfield', 'DownloadUrl': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/DownloadReport?attachmentId=15093&title=SD1483%20--%20Marshfield'}] | [{'Action': 'Favorable', 'FiscalAmounts': [], 'Committee': {'CommitteeCode': 'J10', 'GeneralCourtNumber': 193, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Committees/J10'}, 'Votes': []}] | [] |
An Act to improve parking and pedestrian safety | S1318 | SD1488 | 193 | {'Id': 'PMO', 'Name': "Patrick M. O'Connor", 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PMO', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T17:00:34.787'} | [{'Id': 'PMO', 'Name': "Patrick M. O'Connor", 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PMO', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T17:00:34.7866667'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1318/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1318) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to improve parking and pedestrian safety. Municipalities and Regional Government. | SECTION 1. Chapter 22 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2018 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding the following section:-
Section 23. (a) In a city or town, where municipal on-street angle or perpendicular parking is provided adjacent to a commercial building, there shall be constructed safety appurt... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act regarding municipal zoning powers | S1319 | SD2247 | 193 | {'Id': 'JRO0', 'Name': 'Jacob R. Oliveira', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JRO0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T14:36:48.243'} | [{'Id': 'JRO0', 'Name': 'Jacob R. Oliveira', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JRO0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T14:36:48.2433333'}, {'Id': 'JMC0', 'Name': 'Joanne M. Comerford', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMemb... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1319/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1319) of Jacob R. Oliveira and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation relative to municipal zoning powers and the installation of solar energy systems. Municipalities and Regional Government. | Section 3 of Chapter 40A of the General Laws is hereby amended by striking the following language:
"No zoning ordinance or by-law shall prohibit or unreasonably regulate the installation of solar energy systems or the building of structures that facilitate the collection of solar energy, except where necessary to pr... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to starter home school cost reimbursement | S132 | SD2078 | 193 | {'Id': 'PRF0', 'Name': 'Paul R. Feeney', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PRF0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T12:20:29.397'} | [{'Id': 'PRF0', 'Name': 'Paul R. Feeney', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PRF0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T12:20:29.3966667'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S132/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 132) of Paul R. Feeney for legislation relative to starter home school cost reimbursement. Community Development and Small Businesses. | Chapter 40S of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended in section 1 by striking out the definitions of “New smart growth development” and “Smart growth zoning district” and inserting in place thereof the following:-
''New smart growth development'', any new residential or comme... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act establishing appointed positions of district clerk and district treasurer for the Raynham center water district | S1320 | SD1155 | 193 | {'Id': 'MRP0', 'Name': 'Marc R. Pacheco', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MRP0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T21:06:30.003'} | [{'Id': 'MRP0', 'Name': 'Marc R. Pacheco', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MRP0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T21:06:30.0033333'}, {'Id': 'ALD1', 'Name': "Angelo L. D'Emilia", 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1320/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1320) of Marc R. Pacheco and Angelo L. D'Emilia for legislation to establish appointed positions of district clerk and district treasurer for the Raynham center water district. Municipalities and Regional Government. | SECTION 1. Section 9 of Chapter 222 of the Acts of 1947 as amended by Chapter 863 of the Acts of 1977 is hereby amended by striking out the fourth sentence and inserting in place thereof the following sentence:- "The board of water commissioners shall appoint a district clerk and a district treasurer, who may be the s... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to planning boards and subdivision control laws | S1321 | SD1811 | 193 | {'Id': 'MRP0', 'Name': 'Marc R. Pacheco', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MRP0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T01:26:23.403'} | [{'Id': 'MRP0', 'Name': 'Marc R. Pacheco', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MRP0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T01:26:23.4033333'}, {'Id': 'SSH1', 'Name': 'Steven S. Howitt', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/S... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1321/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Pacheco, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1321) of Marc R. Pacheco and Steven S. Howitt for legislation relative to planning boards and subdivision control laws. Municipalities and Regional Government. | SECTION 1. Section 81L of chapter 41 of the General Laws, as so appearing in the 2020 official edition, is hereby amended, in line 72, by inserting after the word “thereon.” the following new wording:-
(d) and provided that, not more than 3 new lots for development are being created by such division.
SECTION ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to courtesy retail parking spaces designed for non-handicapped veterans | S1322 | SD1349 | 193 | {'Id': 'PMP0', 'Name': 'Pavel M. Payano', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PMP0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T13:18:37.653'} | [{'Id': 'PMP0', 'Name': 'Pavel M. Payano', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/PMP0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-19T13:18:37.6533333'}, {'Id': 'AJS1', 'Name': 'Adam Scanlon', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/AJS1'... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1322/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Payano, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1322) of Pavel M. Payano and Adam Scanlon for legislation relative to courtesy retail parking spaces designed for non-handicapped veterans. Municipalities and Regional Government. | Chapter 40 of the General is hereby amended by inserting after section 22A3/4 the following section:-
Section 22A5/6. (a) A municipality may designate a parking space in off street parking lots, large retail parking lots and parking garages for the parking veteran in a motor vehicle that is owned and operated by the... | null | [] | [] | [{'Action': 'Discharge to Another Committee', 'FiscalAmounts': [], 'Committee': {'CommitteeCode': 'J10', 'GeneralCourtNumber': 193, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Committees/J10'}, 'Votes': []}] | [] |
An Act to support the equitable utilization of third party consultants in land use determinations | S1323 | SD550 | 193 | {'Id': 'MFR0', 'Name': 'Michael F. Rush', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MFR0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T15:13:23.363'} | [{'Id': 'MFR0', 'Name': 'Michael F. Rush', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MFR0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T15:13:23.3633333'}, {'Id': 'P_M1', 'Name': 'Paul McMurtry', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/P_M1... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1323/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1323) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation to support the equitable utilization of third party consultants in land use determinations. Municipalities and Regional Government. | SECTION 1. Section 53G of chapter 44, as appearing in the 2014 Official Edition of the General Laws, is hereby amended by inserting after the first sentence the following:-
Such rules shall require that the city or town establish and update as necessary a list of approved outside consultants having the minimum qual... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to EMS leave without loss of pay | S1324 | SD551 | 193 | {'Id': 'MFR0', 'Name': 'Michael F. Rush', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MFR0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T15:17:02.76'} | [{'Id': 'MFR0', 'Name': 'Michael F. Rush', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MFR0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T15:17:02.76'}, {'Id': 'P_M1', 'Name': 'Paul McMurtry', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/P_M1', 'R... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1324/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1324) of Michael F. Rush and Paul McMurtry for legislation relative to EMS leave without loss of pay. Municipalities and Regional Government. | SECTION 1. Section 111M of chapter 41, is hereby amended by striking every occurrence of the phrase “city or town or fire or water district” and inserting in place thereof the following phrase “city or town or political subdivision thereof, including the Boston Public Health Commission, or fire or water district”.
S... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to local opt-in for permanent outdoor dining | S1325 | SD417 | 193 | {'Id': 'BET0', 'Name': 'Bruce E. Tarr', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BET0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-14T21:56:31.33'} | [{'Id': 'BET0', 'Name': 'Bruce E. Tarr', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BET0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-14T21:56:31.33'}, {'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/S1325/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1325) of Bruce E. Tarr and Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to local opt-in for permanent outdoor dining. Municipalities and Regional Government. | Notwithstanding chapter 40A of the general laws or any special permit, variance or any other general or special law to the contrary, a city or town may approve requests for expansion of outdoor table service or extensions of earlier granted approvals, including a local licensing authority ("LLA") approving a request f... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to provide clarification to Mass General Laws | S1326 | SD2069 | 193 | {'Id': 'BET0', 'Name': 'Bruce E. Tarr', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/BET0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T12:48:01.213'} | [{'Id': None, 'Name': 'Gracemarie Tomaselli', 'Type': 3, 'Details': None, 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T12:48:01.2133333'}, {'Id': None, 'Name': 'Joyce Tomaselli', 'Type': 3, 'Details': None, 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T12:48:01.2266667'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1326/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Tarr (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1326) of Gracemarie Tomaselli and Joyce Tomaselli for legislation to provide clarification of betterments with regard to sewer projects. Municipalities and Regional Government. | Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 80 Section 1 as appearing in the 2020 edition is hereby amended by striking it in its entirety and replacing it with the following:-
Section 1. Whenever a limited and determinable area will receive a particular benefit or advantage, other than the general advantage to the community... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act requiring a parent or guardian who is exempt from property tax to reimburse a child’s school for tuition | S1327 | SD806 | 193 | {'Id': 'WFT0', 'Name': 'Walter F. Timilty', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/WFT0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T14:07:56.417'} | [{'Id': 'WFT0', 'Name': 'Walter F. Timilty', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/WFT0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-18T14:07:56.4166667'}] | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1327/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1327) of Walter F. Timilty for legislation to require a parent or guardian who is exempt from property tax to reimburse a child’s school for tuition. Municipalities and Regional Government. | Section 6 of chapter 76 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, a municipality may recover tuition for a child who is attending school in the municipality from the child’s parent ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to restrict the use of polystyrene | S1328 | SD2307 | 193 | {'Id': 'MJB0', 'Name': 'Michael J. Barrett', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MJB0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T15:29:16.243'} | [{'Id': 'MJB0', 'Name': 'Michael J. Barrett', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/MJB0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-20T15:29:16.2433333'}, {'Id': 'JMC0', 'Name': 'Joanne M. Comerford', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMem... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1328/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1328) of Michael J. Barrett and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to restrict the use of polystyrene. Public Health. | Chapter 111 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after section 5S, the following section:-
Section 5T. (a) For the purposes of this section, the following terms shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly requires otherwise:
“Disposable F... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act providing for consumer access to and the right to practice complementary and alternative health care services | S1329 | SD1365 | 193 | {'Id': 'N_C0', 'Name': 'Nick Collins', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/N_C0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T10:00:34.01'} | [{'Id': 'N_C0', 'Name': 'Nick Collins', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/N_C0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-17T10:00:34.01'}, {'Id': 'JPL1', 'Name': 'Jack Patrick Lewis', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JPL1', ... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1329/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Collins, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1329) of Nick Collins, Jack Patrick Lewis, Jacob R. Oliveira, Patrick M. O'Connor and others for legislation to provide for consumer access to and the right to practice complementary and alternative health care services. Public Health. | SECTION 1. Chapter 112 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2020 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding the following section:-
Section 276. (a) As used in this section, the following terms shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly requires otherwise:-
“complementary and alternative ... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act establishing the Office of Massachusetts Main Streets | S133 | SD925 | 193 | {'Id': 'jml0', 'Name': 'Jason M. Lewis', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/jml0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T13:26:59.1'} | [{'Id': 'jml0', 'Name': 'Jason M. Lewis', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/jml0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-11T13:26:59.1'}, {'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/S133/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 133) of Jason M. Lewis and Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to establish the Office of Massachusetts Main Streets. Community Development and Small Businesses. | Chapter 23A of the 2020 Official Edition of the General Laws is hereby amended after section 13 by inserting the following new section:-
131/2. Office of Massachusetts Main Streets
Within Office of Business Development, there shall be established an Office of Massachusetts Main Streets. The Office of Massachusetts... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act to reduce incidence and death from pancreatic cancer | S1330 | SD264 | 193 | {'Id': 'JMC0', 'Name': 'Joanne M. Comerford', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JMC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T11:43:02.55'} | [{'Id': 'JMC0', 'Name': 'Joanne M. Comerford', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JMC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T11:43:02.55'}, {'Id': 'RCF0', 'Name': 'Ryan C. Fattman', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/RCF... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1330/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1330) of Joanne M. Comerford, Ryan C. Fattman, William N. Brownsberger, Carmine Lawrence Gentile and other members of the General Court for legislation to reduce incidence and death from pancreatic cancer. Public Health. | SECTION 1. Chapter 111 of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding the following section:-
Section 244. (a) The department shall administer a comprehensive pancreatic cancer initiative to provide coordinated pancreatic cancer prevention, screening, education and support programs in the commonwealth. The departme... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
An Act relative to end of life options | S1331 | SD265 | 193 | {'Id': 'JMC0', 'Name': 'Joanne M. Comerford', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JMC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T11:45:11.817'} | [{'Id': 'JMC0', 'Name': 'Joanne M. Comerford', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/JMC0', 'ResponseDate': '2023-01-12T11:45:11.8166667'}, {'Id': 'M_D2', 'Name': 'Mindy Domb', 'Type': 1, 'Details': 'http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/LegislativeMembers/M_D... | null | http://malegislature.gov/api/GeneralCourts/193/Documents/S1331/DocumentHistoryActions | Bill | By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1331) of Joanne M. Comerford, Anne M. Gobi, Mindy Domb, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to end of life options. Public Health. | The General Laws are hereby amended by inserting after Chapter 201F the following chapter:-
CHAPTER 201G
MASSACHUSETTS END OF LIFE OPTIONS ACT
Section 1. For the purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly requires otherwise:
“Adult”, an individual... | null | [] | [] | [] | [] |
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