Laws, Bills & Regs

By Mr. Gómez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 374) of Adam Gómez, Joanne M. Comerford, Patricia D. Jehlen, John F. Keenan and other members of the General Court for legislation to empower students and schools to thrive. Education.

By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 427) of Jacob R. Oliveira for legislation to expand high school student access to earn industry recognized credentials. Education.

By Representatives Barber of Somerville and Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2193) of Christine P. Barber, David M. Rogers and others relative to the implementation of behavioral health reform. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

By Representative Cusack of Braintree, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 762) of Mark J. Cusack relative to home care services. Elder Affairs.

By Representative Donato of Medford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 225) of Paul J. Donato and Joanne M. Comerford relative to the structure of the commission of Grandparents Raising Grandchildren. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

By Representative Biele of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 899) of David Biele for legislation to dedicate certain park and field space in the South Boston section of the city of Boston. Environment and Natural Resources.

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2085) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to improve long-term care staffing and dignity for caregivers through training, tuition reimbursements, tax credits and other programs. Revenue.

By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1276) of John C. Velis for legislation relative to dangerousness hearings. The Judiciary.

By Representative Blais of Deerfield and Senator Mark, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2250) of Natalie M. Blais for legislation to dissolve the Whately Water District. Municipalities and Regional Government.

By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2060) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to establish a tax credit for families caring for elderly relatives and victims of Alzheimer's and Dementia. Revenue.

By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1982) of Ryan C. Fattman and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to exempt residential security systems from sales tax. Revenue.

By Mr. Driscoll, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1965) of William J. Driscoll, Jr. for legislation to support disaster response and broadband infrastructure affordability by allowing certain tax exemptions. Revenue.

By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2008) of Barry R. Finegold for legislation to permit the inclusion of bitcoin and other stable digital financial assets to serve as stores of value and provide a hedge against inflation, thereby protecting the purchasing power of state funds. Revenue.

By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2028) of Jason M. Lewis relative to the sales tax for certain purchases by rental companies. Revenue.

By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2035) of Jason M. Lewis and Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to eliminate the tax deduction for direct-to-consumer pharmaceutical marketing. Revenue.

By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2531) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa and others relative to physician assistant interstate compact. Public Health.

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2086) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to sales tax reduction to 5%. Revenue.

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2078) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to exempt certain medical supplies from the state sales tax. Revenue.

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2087) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to the short term capital gains rate to make Massachusetts more competitive. Revenue.

By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2020) of John F. Keenan, Patricia D. Jehlen and Jason M. Lewis for legislation to protect youth from nicotine addiction by increasing the tax on cigarettes. Revenue.

By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1959) of Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation relative to the relief of mortgage debt. Revenue.

By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1976) of Ryan C. Fattman, Joseph D. McKenna and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to abolish the death tax. Revenue.

By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1984) of Ryan C. Fattman and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to establish an empowerment scholarship tax credit to expand educational opportunities and fair access to quality education for low-and-moderate-income students. Revenue.

By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1952) of Julian Cyr for legislation to establish the rural jobs act to promote the retention and expansion of existing jobs, stimulate the creation of new jobs, and attract new business and industry to rural areas. Revenue.

By Representative Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2371) of Christine P. Barber and others relative to the licensing, supervision and scope of practice of physicians assistants. Public Health.

By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2017) of Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to establish a tax on local revenues from digital advertising. Revenue.

By Mr. Lewis (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2030) of Vincent Dixon, for legislation for a literacy tax credit. Revenue.

By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2059) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to establish a tax credit for families caring for relatives with aphasia. Revenue.

By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2068) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation relative to hostile learning environments at higher education institutes and tax exemptions. Revenue.

By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1960) of Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to establish tax credits for health care preceptorship that pairs an eligible student with a health care practitioner to attain specified learning objectives. Revenue.

By Mr. Tarr (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2090) of Sofia Isabella FloresQuero Llamas, and Mariah Delaney Eskel, for legislation relative to energy tax credits for corporations. Revenue.

By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2044) of Michael O. Moore for legislation to equalize the Department of Revenue interest rates. Revenue.

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2080) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to create a super research and development tax credit. Revenue.

By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2050) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to exempt active duty military personnel from state income tax while based out of state. Revenue.

By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2056) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to relieving minors of income tax obligations. Revenue.

By Representative Madaro of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2490) of Adrian C. Madaro and Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to establish a physical therapy licensure compact. Public Health.

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2075) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to provide direct relief to the residents of the commonwealth by increasing the threshold on no tax status. Revenue.

By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2005) of Barry R. Finegold for legislation relative to economic development initiatives. Revenue.

By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2098) of John C. Velis for legislation to incentivize public service by offering a tax credit. Revenue.

By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2053) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to establish a tax credit for individuals paying for home health care and hospice. Revenue.

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2088) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to modernizing the estate tax. Revenue.

By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2015) of Adam Gomez, Michael J. Barrett and Manny Cruz for legislation to establish a tiered corporate minimum tax. Revenue.

By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1946) of John J. Cronin, Vanna Howard, James K. Hawkins and John F. Keenan for legislation relative to the housing development incentive program. Revenue.

By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1949) of Julian Cyr, John F. Keenan and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to protect youth by closing the synthetic nicotine loophole. Revenue.

By Representative Hunt of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2644) of Daniel J. Hunt relative to clarifying the standards for requiring the installation of automatic sprinkler systems in rehabilitated buildings. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1995) of Ryan C. Fattman and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to update the estate tax bring Massachusetts in line with the federal level threshold for taxable estates and credits. Revenue.

By Mr. Lewis (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2031) of Vincent Dixon, for legislation for a grade improvement tax credit. Revenue.

By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2058) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to establish a tax credit for the purchase of hearing aids. Revenue.

By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2029) of Jason M. Lewis and Brendan P. Crighton for legislation relative to the fair taxation of alcoholic beverages. Revenue.

By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1977) of Ryan C. Fattman and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to reduce the costs for adoption. Revenue.

By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2019) of Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation relative to certain child-care deductions for taxable purposes. Revenue.

By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1945) of John J. Cronin for legislation to impose an excise tax on oral nicotine products. Revenue.

By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2039) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation relative to the relief of mortgage debt. Revenue.

By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2042) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation relative to economic development tax credits. Revenue.

By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2055) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to repeal the sales tax on boats built or rebuilt in the commonwealth. Revenue.

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2091) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to allow for the deduction of business interest. Revenue.

By Mr. Crighton (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1944) of Thomas Egan and Sean Reid for legislation to exempt private pension income from taxation. Revenue.

By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2043) of Michael O. Moore for legislation relative to the taxation of small business in the commonwealth. Revenue.

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2081) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to the taxation of rolling stock. Revenue.

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2082) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to the taxation of rolling stock for trucking and railcars. Revenue.

By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1987) of Ryan C. Fattman and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to establish a child care tax credit in the Commonwealth. Revenue.

By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1989) of Ryan C. Fattman and Bruce E. Tarr relative to the Massachusetts estate tax. Revenue.

By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1990) of Ryan C. Fattman and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to the state personal income tax for low-income earners. Revenue.

By Mr. Fernandes, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2004) of Dylan A. Fernandes relative to taxation of digital advertising services. Revenue.

By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1996) of Paul R. Feeney for legislation relative to taxation of equipment used to provide broadband communication services. Revenue.

By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2007) of Barry R. Finegold for legislation to promote the redevelopment of contaminated sites through tax credits. Revenue.

By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1979) of Ryan C. Fattman for legislation to stimulate small business investment. Revenue.

By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2040) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation to clarify occupancy excise and internet hotel room resellers. Revenue.

By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 300) of Barry R. Finegold for legislation to create a state athletic commission to provide oversight of youth and combat sports in Massachusetts. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.

By Representative Lawn of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1236) of John J. Lawn, Jr., relative to the merged non-group and small-group health insurance market. Financial Services.

By Mr. Mark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1177) of Paul W. Mark for legislation to enforce fines for failing to correctly record real estate titles in Massachusetts. The Judiciary.

By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1284) of John C. Velis for legislation relative to the length of wiretap warrants. The Judiciary.

By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1947) of John J. Cronin for legislation relative to neighborhood stabilization and economic development. Revenue.

By Representative Garcia of Chelsea, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1168) of Judith A. Garcia and Patrick Joseph Kearney relative to eliminating the health insurance referral requirement for certain specialty gynecological care. Financial Services.

By Mr. Brownsberger, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1035) of William N. Brownsberger for legislation relative to increase transparency in juvenile court proceedings. The Judiciary.

By Representative Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2426) of Sean Garballey and others relative to the administration of nitrous oxide by dental hygienists. Public Health.

By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1178) of Liz Miranda, James K. Hawkins and Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to reduce mass incarceration. The Judiciary.

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1267) of Bruce E. Tarr and Steven George Xiarhos for legislation to create a law enforcement officer safety zone after warning. The Judiciary.

By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 705) of John J. Cronin for legislation to require a shared equity investor to have a license with respect to residential property. Financial Services.

By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1184) of Liz Miranda for legislation relative to summary process and rental assistance. The Judiciary.

By Ms. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1143) of Robyn K. Kennedy for legislation relative to privileged communications in defamation actions. The Judiciary.

By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1043) of Joanne M. Comerford, Sal N. DiDomenico, Hannah Kane, Bruce E. Tarr and others for legislation to encourage the donation of food to persons in need by exempting donors from civil damages for any injury arising out of the condition of such food. The Judiciary.

By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2203) of Marjorie C. Decker for legislation to authorize the Department of Public Health to establish a pilot program for psilocybin services for adults with post-traumatic stress disorder and other specified conditions. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

By Representatives Barber of Somerville and Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2370) of Christine P. Barber, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and others relative to pregnancies existing for 24 weeks or more. Public Health.

By Ms. Edwards, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1971) of Lydia Edwards for legislation to create a graduated deed excise tax for affordable housing. Revenue.

By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1101) of Paul R. Feeney for legislation relative to personal injury protection payments. The Judiciary.

By Representative Moran of Lawrence, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1393) of Frank A. Moran and others that MassHealth make payments for certain graduate medical education training. Health Care Financing.

By Representative Ultrino of Malden and Senator Lewis, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1414) of Steven Ultrino and Jason M. Lewis relative to Medicaid resource limits for seniors. Health Care Financing.

By Representatives Sabadosa of Northampton and Scarsdale of Pepperell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1405) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Margaret R. Scarsdale and others for legislation to provide equitable access to quality, affordable healthcare services by establishing Medicare for all persons in the Commonwealth. Health Care Financing.

By Representative Worrell of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1419) of Christopher J. Worrell and Mindy Domb that the Office of Health Resource Planning of the Health Policy Commission conduct an assessment of the supply, distribution and capacity of pharmacies and pharmacological services. Health Care Financing.

By Representatives Domb of Amherst and Howard of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1360) of Mindy Domb and Vanna Howard relative to preventing discrimination against persons with disabilities in the provision of health care. Health Care Financing.

By Representatives Ultrino of Malden and Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1413) of Steven Ultrino and Marjorie C. Decker relative to Medicare savings programs eligibility. Health Care Financing.

By Representative Stanley of Waltham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1411) of Thomas M. Stanley and others for legislation to increase the personal needs allowance for certain elderly and disabled residents residing in licensed medical facilities. Health Care Financing.

By Representative Kushmerek of Fitchburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1378) of Michael P. Kushmerek relative to asset limits for MassHealth. Health Care Financing.

By Representative Schwartz of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1408) of Greg Schwartz relative to making technical changes to the Betsy Lehman Center for patient safety and medical error reduction enabling law. Health Care Financing.

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2089) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to first-time home buyers savings accounts. Revenue.

By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2033) of Jason M. Lewis, Liz Miranda, Paul W. Mark, Carmine Lawrence Gentile and other members of the General Court for legislation to close corporate tax loopholes and create progressive revenue. Revenue.

By Mr. Payano, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 185) of Pavel M. Payano, Vanna Howard and John F. Keenan for legislation to promote school centered neighborhood development. Community Development and Small Businesses.

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2076) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to tax credits for employee recruitment and retention. Revenue.

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2079) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to establish a commuter tax credit. Revenue.