By Representative O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James J. O'Day for legislation to authorize a pilot program for the use of psychedelics in certain licensed treatment facilities. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
H 4767 requires health care employers in Massachusetts (including hospitals, mental health facilities, and certain state-operated care facilities) to create and maintain workplace violence prevention programs. Employers must conduct annual risk assessments covering factors like working alone, high-crime areas, and patient behavior, then develop written plans with employee training, reporting systems, and crisis response teams. The law mandates specific provisions such as staff training on reporting violence, post-incident debriefings, and designated senior managers for crisis response. Violations can result in fines up to $2,000 per offense, and employees cannot be retaliated against for reporting safety concerns.
This bill mandates that shelters, schools, and correctional facilities provide free menstrual products to individuals who menstruate without stigmatizing them. It also increases cash assistance for low-income families by raising monthly benefit standards to 50 percent of the federal poverty level and adding specific allowances for rent, clothing, and children. Additionally, the legislation introduces a $50 monthly rental allowance and a one-time $500 clothing allowance for eligible children, while expanding transitional aid for pregnant individuals without dependent children. The bill further clarifies that child support payments collected from recipients must be paid directly to the family and outlines specific circumstances under which individuals may be exempt from cooperating with child support enforcement agencies.
Senate, July 22, 2026 -- The committee on The Judiciary to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1143) of Robyn K. Kennedy for legislation relative to privileged communications in defamation actions, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 3193).
Senate, July 9, 2026 -- The committee on Revenue to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1938) of Joanne M. Comerford, Jason M. Lewis, Michael D. Brady, Jacob R. Oliveira and other members of the Senate for legislation to establish an advisory council on family caregiving, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 3131).
By Mrs. Dooner and Mr. Orrall of Lakeville, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 3182) of Kelly A. Dooner and Norman J. Orrall (with approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation to authorize the city of Taunton to utilize certain areas of conservation land for road improvements. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
Senate, July 22, 2026 -- The committee on Financial Services to whom was referred the 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, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 3179).
Senate, July 22, 2026 -- The committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 3090) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of William N. Brownsberger and David M. Rogers for legislation relative to consumer connected devices., report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 3190).
By Mr. Cronin and Ms.Scarsdale of Pepperell, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 3110) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of John J. Cronin and Margaret R. Scarsdale for legislation to designate the Marion Stoddart riverwalk in the town of Groton. Environment and Natural Resources.
By Mr. Tarr and Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 3117) of Bruce E. Tarr, Barry R. Finegold and Adrianne Pusateri Ramos (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the town of North Andover to ban SGARs and FGARs. Environment and Natural Resources. [Local Approval Received.]
By Mr. Brownsberger and Mr.Rogers of Cambridge, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 3090) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of William N. Brownsberger and David M. Rogers for legislation relative to consumer connected devices. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
By Mr. Driscoll, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 3084) of William J. Driscoll, Jr. (by vote of the town) for legislation to amend the charter of the city known as the town of Randolph regarding filling of vacancies, running for multiple offices, term of office for Stetson Trustees and three-month prohibition on work for the town after service in elected office. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
