Report of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (pursuant to Section 69 of Chapter 23K of the General Laws) submitting its Gaming Revenues June 2026 report
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.]
By Ms. Kennedy and Ms. Kilcoyne of Clinton, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 3088) of Robyn K. Kennedy and Meghan K. Kilcoyne (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize a certain employment contract for the town of Boylston. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 3093) of Barry R. Finegold (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the town of Andover to prohibit the use of anticoagulant rodenticides by commercial pesticide applicators. Environment and Natural Resources. [Local Approval Received.]
By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 3095) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Sal N. DiDomenico and Joan B. Lovely for legislation to significantly alleviate poverty. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
By Mr. Fernandes, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 3089) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Dylan A. Fernandes and Julian Cyr for legislation to designate the Hyannis Transportation Center in the town of Hyannis as the Thomas S. Cahir Cape Cod Transportation Center. Transportation.
This bill updates Massachusetts vehicle laws to create a clearer legal framework for various small transportation tools like e-bikes, scooters, and wheelchairs. It achieves this by adding specific definitions for new categories such as "Class 3 e-bikes," "micromobility devices," and "powered micromobility devices" to existing state statutes. The legislation also clarifies rules for motorized bicycles, requiring annual registration and prohibiting their use in bike lanes, while establishing a speed-based classification system for future regulations. By refining these terms and operational rules, the bill aims to help law enforcement and the public better distinguish between different types of devices used on roads and sidewalks.
