This bill allows restaurants, schools, sports leagues, and other public venues to purchase and keep epinephrine autoinjectors on-site to treat severe allergic reactions. To do so, these locations must get approval from the state department, ensure their staff completes specific emergency training, and store the devices in easily accessible places. Trained employees are authorized to use these injectors on anyone showing signs of anaphylaxis, even if the person does not have a personal prescription for the medication. The law also provides legal protection from lawsuits for these venues and their staff when administering the drug in good faith, while requiring them to report each use to the state for public analysis.
By Representative Vaughn of Wrentham, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Marcus S. Vaughn for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Mark Giampa, an employee of the Department of Correction. Public Service.
Senate, May 21, 2026 – Text of the Senate amendment to the House Bill making appropriations for the fiscal year 2027 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activities of the commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund and serial bond requirements and for certain permanent improvements (House, No. 4001) (being the text of Senate, No. 4, printed as amended).
Senate, May 5, 2026 -- Text of the Senate amendment (Ways and Means) to the House Bill making appropriations for the fiscal year 2027 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions, and certain activities of the commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund, and serial bond requirements, and for certain permanent improvements (House, No. 5501)
This bill updates the City of Holyoke Charter to clarify how vacancies in the Mayor's office are handled. It removes references to the city treasurer and establishes specific rules for filling these gaps, such as requiring a new election if the vacancy occurs more than six months before the municipal year ends. If the vacancy happens within the final six months, the city council has the discretion to either call a new election or fill the seat directly. The changes take effect immediately upon passing.
This bill amends the Holyoke City Charter to establish a two-year residency requirement for anyone seeking elected office in the city. Under the new rule, candidates must be U.S. citizens and have lived in Holyoke for at least two years before they are eligible to run for any elected position. The change takes effect immediately upon passage and applies to all future elections, ensuring that only long-term residents can hold public office.
This bill updates Holyoke's city charter to clarify when an elected or appointed office becomes vacant. It specifies that a vacancy occurs if an official stops living in the city or is convicted of a crime that could lead to imprisonment. The changes apply to all positions established under the city's current laws and take effect immediately upon passing.
This bill authorizes the town of Pembroke to grant one additional license for the sale of takeout alcoholic beverages (not for on-premises consumption) specifically to South Shore Market and Deli at 256 Church Street. The license is limited to that exact location and cannot be transferred elsewhere. If the license ends or is canceled, it must be returned to Pembroke's licensing authority, which may later issue it to a new applicant at the same address after verifying tax compliance. The license must be issued within three years of the bill's effective date.
HD 424 requires greater transparency for Massachusetts municipalities and public employers purchasing health insurance. It defines "Broker" (who places plans with insurers) and "Consultant" (who advises on plan options), mandating that brokers disclose their commission rates to insurers and that both consultants and brokers must clearly state their fees in contracts. The bill prohibits consultants from also acting as brokers for the same public entity. These provisions directly affect local governments and public employers managing health insurance benefits, aiming to clarify costs and prevent conflicts of interest in insurance contracting.
This bill amends the town charter of Plymouth, Massachusetts, to update its foundational governance structure. It replaces Chapter 1 with new provisions defining the town's incorporation, scope of powers, and key terms (like "by-law" and "Town Agency"), while Chapter 2 restructures the Representative Town Meeting. The changes specify that each precinct elects nine members (three per annual election), require the Town Clerk to post meeting notices online and in public spaces, and clarify that members serve without pay. These updates directly affect Plymouth residents participating in town meetings and the town's local government operations.
This bill allows families of law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty to receive free special license plates or emblems for their vehicles. Eligible relatives include parents, children, siblings, grandchildren, and spouses, provided the deceased officer's family qualifies for specific state benefits. The registrar will issue these "Blue Star Family" plates upon receipt of proof that the officer died while performing their duties. The measure creates a new registration category for private passenger cars and offers an emblem option for motorcycles owned by these grieving family members.
Order relative to authorizing the committee on Public Service to make an investigation and study of a certain House document relative to the maximum age requirement for original appointment to the position of firefighter or police officer in the city of Haverhill
