By Representative Luddy of Orleans and Senator Cyr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5484) of Hadley Luddy (by vote of the town) for legislation to prohibit the application of fertilizer in the town of Eastham. Environment and Natural Resources. [Local Approval Received.]
Senate, June 25, 2026 -- Message from Her Excellency the Governor (pursuant to the provisions of Article II, Section 8, Paragraph 1, Clause (2) of the Amendments to the Constitution, as appearing in Article LXXXIX of said Amendments) recommending legislation to validating the 2026 annual elections in the town of Oakham.
By Representative Luddy of Orleans and Senator Cyr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 5433) of Hadley Luddy (by vote of the town) for legislation to regulate the use of fertilizer in the town of Wellfleet. Environment and Natural Resources. [Local Approval Received.]
By Representative Arriaga of Chicopee, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Shirley B. Arriaga relative to the sale of parrots. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
This bill requires health insurance companies to reimburse licensed athletic trainers (with physician referrals) for services they're legally allowed to provide, on the same terms as other covered providers. It applies only to health plans that already cover similar services or conditions within athletic trainers' scope of practice. Insurers cannot impose additional cost-sharing (like higher deductibles) or utilization restrictions that unfairly target athletic trainer care, though standard plan rules still apply. The law ensures athletic trainers are treated equally for covered services without expanding their scope of practice.
By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1357) of Mark C. Montigny and Jason M. Lewis for legislation to establish protections for workers in hot conditions. Labor and Workforce Development.
By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1355) of Liz Miranda, Mindy Domb and Jason M. Lewis for legislation to establish extreme temperature worker protections. Labor and Workforce Development.
By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2165) of Jason M. Lewis for legislation relative to Chapter 30B procurement. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
This bill establishes clear guidelines for school library materials in Massachusetts. It requires school staff to select materials based on educational value and age-appropriateness - not personal views - and sets a formal process for challenging removals: a public hearing must occur before a school committee can remove materials, only if they lack educational value or are inappropriate for students. Schools must create and post written policies following American Library Association standards, and staff cannot face disciplinary action for selections made in good faith. The bill directly affects school libraries, staff, students, and parents involved in material challenges.
By Mr. Fernandes, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 3188) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Dylan A. Fernandes, David T. Vieira and Steven George Xiarhos for legislation to authorize the Buzzards Bay Water District to convey non-exclusive easements over a certain parcel of land. Municipalities and Regional Government.
Senate, July 30, 2026 -- Substituted as a new draft (Senator Fernandes) for the Senate Bill authorizing the town of Bourne to convey a right-of-way and easement (Senate, No. 3144).
Senate, July 30, 2026 -- Substituted as a new draft (Senator Fernandes) for the Senate Bill authorizing the Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game to convey easements over certain parcels of land (Senate, No. 3189).
