By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1711) of John F. Keenan for legislation to require all state and county correctional facilities to provide medication for addiction treatment (MAT) for substance use disorder or alcohol use disorder. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1726) of Liz Miranda for legislation relative to incarcerated persons councils. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
By Representative Galvin of Canton, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of William C. Galvin relative to protecting witnesses from intimidation. The Judiciary.
By Representative Robertson of Tewksbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2682) of David Allen Robertson relative to injured correctional officers. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1661) of Sal N. DiDomenico and Michael J. Barrett for legislation relative to successful transition and re-entry to tomorrow for incarcerated persons. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
By Representative DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2596) of John E. Nelson, Mass Coalition of Police and others for legislation to further define hate crimes. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
By Representative Jones of North Reading (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2647) of John Walsh relative to basic and in-service training programs by the municipal police training committee. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1197) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation to strengthen laws combatting human trafficking and protecting survivors of modern-day slavery. The Judiciary.
By Representative Vieira of Falmouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2040) of David T. Vieira relative to providing notification to victims and family members of victims when notices of temporary restraining orders or other abuse prevention orders have been successfully served. The Judiciary.
HD 5197 seeks to abolish judicial immunity and state government officials' immunity in Massachusetts. The bill directly affects judges and state officials by removing their legal protection from liability when they violate constitutional or statutory rights through misconduct like malice, bad faith, or deliberate indifference. Key provisions state that immunity does not shield officials who engage in actions such as discrimination, denial of due process, or other rights violations, shifting accountability to the courts. This policy change would allow citizens to pursue damages claims against officials for specific misconduct, rather than automatic immunity applying.
