This bill requires cosmetology businesses (including shops, schools, and mobile operations) in Massachusetts to display a prominently visible sign about human trafficking. The sign, provided by the cosmetology board, must include a warning about forced labor and the National Human Trafficking Hotline number (1-888-373-7888) in English, Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese, and other languages as recommended. The board must make the sign available on its website and update language options annually based on consultation with the attorney general. This applies directly to all businesses regulated under the cosmetology and barbering licensing system.
By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Cynthia Stone Creem for legislation to establish the Massachusetts Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act. The Judiciary.
By Mr. Fattman (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of David Matthews for legislation relative to the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination. Labor and Workforce Development.
By Mrs. Dooner, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Kelly A. Dooner, Michael O. Moore, Mark C. Montigny, Patrick Joseph Kearney and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote affordable utility services in the Commonwealth. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
This bill provides supplemental funding for Massachusetts state government operations and specific programs during fiscal year 2026. It allocates $100 million to the Executive Office for Administration and Finance as a reserve fund for responding to federal policy changes, and $30 million to the Housing Stabilization and Preservation Trust Fund. Key policy changes include expanding routine childhood immunization coverage to age 19, modifying how immunization funding recommendations are made, and allowing health plans to adjust copayments without commissioner votes. The bill affects state agencies, housing programs, public health initiatives, and healthcare providers participating in immunization programs.
By Mr. Payano, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Pavel M. Payano for legislation to expand access to the Family Self-Sufficiency Program in the commonwealth. Housing.
By Representative Xiarhos of Barnstable (by request), a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Jane Logan relative to unclaimed life insurance benefits. Financial Services.
By Representative Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Andres X. Vargas relative to non-discrimination by improving algorithmic systems. The Judiciary.
Senate -- Report of the committee of conference on the disagreeing votes of the two branches with reference to the House amendment to the Senate report recommending proposed Joint Rules adopted by the Senate to be adopted as the Joint Rules governing the 2025-2026 legislative session (Senate, No. 18) (amended by the House by striking out the striking out the text in its entirety and inserting in place thereof the text of House document numbered 2026),-- reports, “Joint Rules governing the 2025-2026 legislative session (Senate, No. 2545).
Senate, June 23, 2025 -- The committee on Higher Education to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 921) of Joanne M. Comerford and Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to facilitate student financial assistance and establish the FAFSA Trust Fund, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2533).
Senate, June 23, 2025 -- The committee on Environment and Natural Resources, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 543) of Michael J. Barrett for legislation to reduce disposable plastic straw waste; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 554) of Cynthia Stone Creem for legislation to establish the Sustainable Food Service Ware Act; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 589) of James B. Eldridge and Steven Owens for legislation to protect wastewater and sewerage systems through the labeling of non-flushable wipes; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 590) of James B. Eldridge and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation relative to plastic bag reduction; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 609) of John F. Keenan for legislation to prohibit hotels from providing plastic-packaged personal care products; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 629) of Jason M. Lewis and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to reduce the use of polystyrene, opting for reusable alternatives to protect the environment; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 630) of Jason M. Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford and James B. Eldridge for legislation to reduce single-use plastics from the environment; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 643) of Michael O. Moore for legislation to define recyclable beverage containers; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 654) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Edward R. Philips, Joanne M. Comerford, Brian W. Murray and other members of the General Court for legislation to reduce plastics, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2541).
Senate, June 23, 2025 -- The committee on Higher Education to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 939) of Joan B. Lovely, Joanne M. Comerford, Michael D. Brady, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish the hunger-free campus initiative that would provide grants to institutions of public higher education to address student food insecurity and hunger, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2535).
