Laws, Bills & Regs

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.

By Representative Finn of West Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2101) of Michael J. Finn for legislation to enforce laws protecting worksite safety. Labor and Workforce Development.

By Mr. Collins, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 545) of Nick Collins for legislation relative to Admiral David G. Farragut Park. Environment and Natural Resources.

By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2026) of Jason M. Lewis for legislation relative to excessive executive compensation. Revenue.

By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 564) of John J. Cronin for legislation to designate a certain promenade in the town of Clinton as the Honorable Harold P. Naughton, Jr. Promenade. Environment and Natural Resources.

By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1974) of James B. Eldridge for legislation to align the long-term capital gains tax rate with the short-term capital gains tax rate. Revenue.

By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2000) of Paul R. Feeney for legislation to extend to qualifying entities sales tax exemptions on research and development. Revenue.

By Mr. Driscoll, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1962) of William J. Driscoll, Jr. relative to excluding student loan forgiveness from taxable income for permanently and totally disabled veterans. Revenue.

By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1981) of Ryan C. Fattman and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to graduate student loan deductions. Revenue.

By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1983) of Ryan C. Fattman and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation to promote student loan repayment. Revenue.

By Representative González of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3110) of Carlos González and others relative to offshore taxes. Revenue.

By Representative Uyterhoeven of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3261) of Erika Uyterhoeven relative to establishing a tax on excessive executive compensation. Revenue.

By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1205) of Michael O. Moore, Joanne M. Comerford, Jacob R. Oliveira, Joan B. Lovely and other members of the Senate for legislation relative to controlling and abusive litigation. The Judiciary.

By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1923) of Michael J. Barrett, James B. Eldridge and Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to repeal certain tax exemptions for aircraft. Revenue.

By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1221) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to GPS tampering. The Judiciary.

By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1447) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Adam Gomez, Mike Connolly, Paul W. Mark and other members of the General Court for legislation to enable cities and towns to stabilize rents and protect tenants. Municipalities and Regional Government.

By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1954) of Julian Cyr for legislation to create a National Guard state tax exemption. Revenue.

By Representative DuBois of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3086) of Michelle M. DuBois relative to providing tax credits to certain employers that provide on-site child-care for employees. Revenue.

By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1958) of Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to establish a tax incentive program for micro businesses to hire formerly incarcerated individuals and individuals receiving transitional benefits. Revenue.

By Mr. Brownsberger, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1931) of William N. Brownsberger for legislation to increase the valuation limit for the senior circuit breaker. Revenue.

By Representative Montaño of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3194) of Samantha Montaño and others for legislation to increase the deeds excise to fund emergency assistance needs of certain low income tenants and homeowners. Revenue.

By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 116) of Sal N. DiDomenico and James B. Eldridge for legislation to update the juvenile justice policy and data board. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1943) of Brendan P. Crighton for legislation relative to rolling stock. Revenue.

By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1433) of Julian Cyr for legislation relative to zoning for multi-family housing production. Municipalities and Regional Government.

By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1430) of Brendan P. Crighton and Vanna Howard for legislation relative to the taxation of certain land and zoning ordinances owned by religious organizations. Municipalities and Regional Government.

Existing law creates the Metropolitan Transportation Commission as a local area planning agency for the 9-county San Francisco Bay area with comprehensive regional transportation planning and other related responsibilities. Existing law establishes the Public Transit Revenue Measure District, governed by the same board that governs the commission, with jurisdiction extending throughout the boundaries of the Counties of Alameda, Contra Costa, San Mateo, and Santa Clara, and the City and County of San Francisco. Existing law authorizes a retail transactions and use tax applicable to the entire district to be imposed by the board of the district or by a qualified voter initiative for a duration of 14 years, and in specified amounts, subject to voter approval at the November 3, 2026, statewide general election. Existing law establishes specified procedures for that election, including a requirement that the elections officials of the counties where the measure will appear on the ballot mutually agree to use the same letter designation for the measure. This bill would revise those election procedures by, among other things, instead requiring the measure to be identified on the ballot by the designation "Regional Transit Measure" in each county included in the district and by requiring each county elections official in the district to select, from among the submissions of proposed arguments in favor of, and against, the measure, the arguments to be included in the county voter information guide of that county, as specified. This bill would declare that it is to take effect immediately as an urgency statute.

Existing law requires that a housing development project, as defined, within a specified distance of a transit-oriented development stop, as defined, be an allowed use as a transit-oriented housing development on any site zoned for residential, mixed, or commercial development, if the development complies with certain, applicable requirements, as provided. Among these requirements, existing law prohibits a proposed development under these provisions from being located on sites where the development would require demolition of housing, or that was previously used for housing, that is subject to rent or price controls, as provided. This bill would additionally prohibit the development from being located on an existing parcel of land or site governed under the Mobilehome Residency Law, the Recreational Vehicle Park Occupancy Law, the Mobilehome Parks Act, or the Special Occupancy Parks Act. This bill would declare that it is to take effect immediately as an urgency statute.

Existing law, the K–12 Pupil Online Personal Information Protection Act (KOPIPA) , generally protects the personal information of a student enrolled in a K–12 course of instruction, defined as a "pupil," by prescribing requirements and prohibitions applicable to an operator of an internet website, online service, online application, or mobile application with actual knowledge that the site, service, or application is used primarily for K–12 school purposes and was designed and marketed for K–12 school purposes. Existing law, the Early Learning Personal Information Protection Act (ELPIPA) , generally protects the personal information of a child enrolled in a preschool or prekindergarten course of instruction, defined as a "pupil," by prescribing requirements and prohibitions applicable to an operator of an internet website, online service, online application, or mobile application with actual knowledge that the site, service, or application is used primarily for preschool or prekindergarten purposes and was designed and marketed for preschool and prekindergarten purposes. This bill would instead apply the provisions of KOPIPA and ELPIPA to an operator, or an entity working on behalf of the operator, of an internet website, online service, online application, or mobile application with actual knowledge that the site, service, or application is used for the applicable school purposes and was designed or marketed for those purposes, as specified. The bill would, among other changes to KOPIPA and ELPIPA related to protecting the personal information of students, prohibit an operator from using covered information, as defined, including persistent unique identifiers, created or gathered by the operator's site, service, or application to train a generative artificial intelligence system or service or develop an artificial intelligence system. This bill would also enact the Higher Education Student Information Protection Act (HESIPA) , which would generally protect the personal information of a student enrolled in a higher education institution, as defined, in a similar manner as KOPIPA and ELPIPA. The bill would make HESIPA operative on July 1, 2027. This bill would authorize a pupil or student actually harmed by the noncompliance with KOPIPA, ELPIPA, or HESIPA to bring a civil action against the noncompliant operator, as prescribed.

To enact sections 1357.01, 1357.011, 1357.02, 1357.03, 1357.04, 1357.05, 1357.06, 1357.07, and 1357.08 and to repeal section 1349.55 of the Revised Code to revise and supplement state regulations concerning non-recourse litigation funding agreements.

To enact sections 4933.51, 4933.53, 4933.54, 4933.55, 4933.57, and 4933.59 of the Revised Code to regulate the ownership of electric vehicle charging stations.

Existing law, the Mobilehome Residency Law, prescribes various terms and conditions of tenancies in mobilehome parks. The law deems the substantial failure of the management of a mobilehome park, as defined, to provide and maintain physical improvements in the common facilities in good working order and condition, and the substantial violation of a mobilehome park rule, to be a public nuisance that may be remedied only by a civil action or abatement, as specified. The law authorizes a civil action for purposes of that provision to be brought by, among others, the Attorney General. Existing law establishes within the Department of Housing and Community Development the Mobilehome Residency Law Protection Program, which authorizes additional enforcement measures for violations of the Mobilehome Residency Law. Existing law requires the department to refer any alleged violations of law or regulations within the department's jurisdiction to the Division of Codes and Standards within the department, and to refer any alleged violations of law or regulations that are not within the jurisdiction of the department, as specified, to the appropriate enforcement agency. This bill would require the department to additionally refer alleged violations of the Mobilehome Residency Law, certain laws relating to the conversion or closure of a mobilehome park, and related local government ordinances to a nonprofit legal services provider within 5 days of receipt. Existing law authorizes the department to refer alleged violations of law or regulations that are not within the jurisdiction of the department, including, but not limited to, rent disputes, criminal activity, or alleged discrimination, to the appropriate enforcement agency. This bill would authorize the department to also refer alleged violations of a local ordinance to the appropriate enforcement agency. Existing law requires the department to contract with one or more qualified and experienced nonprofit legal services providers for purposes of the Mobilehome Residency Law Protection Program and to refer complaints to those providers for possible enforcement action. Existing law establishes minimum requirements for nonprofit legal services providers that may contract with the department for these purposes. This bill would instead require the department to develop a grant process to distribute funds to those nonprofit legal services providers and to refer program complaints to those providers for possible enforcement action. The bill would require that grant process to be fully developed and operational for program complaints by July 1, 2029. The bill would require nonprofit legal services providers, in order to receive a grant, to meet the same requirements applicable to a provider contracting with the department under existing law. The bill would specify that these provisions do not interfere with or replace any existing contracts or commitments between the department and any legal services provider entered into before the grant program is operational. Existing law creates the Mobilehome Dispute Resolution Fund, as specified, and requires moneys in the fund to be available, upon appropriation by the Legislature, for purposes of implementing the program. This bill would require moneys in the fund to be made available to the department or to the Attorney General, upon appropriation by the Legislature, for purposes of implementing the program. The bill would require the Attorney General to use funds appropriated to it as necessary to perform duties related to enforcing the alleged violations described above. Existing law requires the department to submit an annual report to the Governor and the Legislature outlining, among other things, the amount of registration fees collected and the amount expended on the program. This bill would additionally require the department to include the amount expended by the Attorney General, as specified, and the number of complaint allegations referred to the Attorney General, as specified, in the annual report. Existing law repeals the above-described provisions relating to the Mobilehome Residency Law Protection Program on January 1, 2027. This bill would extend that repeal date to June 30, 2033.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 40-6-390.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to reckless stunt driving, so as to replace the forfeiture penalty of a motor vehicle involved in a second offense of reckless stunt driving with authority to order the installation of a device which limits the speed of such vehicle; to provide for a definition; to provide for procedures and conditions upon issuance of such orders; to provide for notification to the Department of Revenue; to provide for a penalty; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.