By Ms. Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1709) of Marjorie C. Decker and Carlos González relative to enabling physician assistants to authorize psychiatric and substance abuse holds. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1699) of Ruth B. Balser and others for legislation to provide that network hospitals be compensated for behavioral health services to certain MassHealth patients. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1401) of James B. Eldridge, Ruth B. Balser, Liz Miranda, Nika C. Elugardo and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect the civil rights and safety of all Massachusetts residents. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
By Representatives Balser of Newton and Miranda of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3573) of Ruth B. Balser, Liz Miranda and others relative to introductory and in-service training programs of law enforcement agencies in the Commonwealth. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
By Ms. Miranda of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1517) of Liz Miranda and others for legislation to prevent the imposition of mandatory minimum sentences based on juvenile adjudication. The Judiciary.
Senate, July 9, 2020 -- The committee on the Judiciary, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 845) of William N. Brownsberger, Cynthia Stone Creem, Antonio F. D. Cabral, Joseph A. Boncore and other members of the General Court for legislation to prevent the imposition of mandatory minimum sentences based on juvenile adjudications; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1517) of Liz Miranda and others for legislation to prevent the imposition of mandatory minimum sentences based on juvenile adjudication, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2805).
By Messrs. Mark of Peru and Donahue of Worcester, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul W. Mark and others for legislation to provide liability protections for contractors, sub-contractors and unions during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Judiciary.
By Mr. Ultrino of Malden, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Steven Ultrino and others for legislation to prohibit discrimination based on natural hairstyles. The Judiciary.
By Mr. Golden of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 610) of Thomas A. Golden, Jr., and others relative to the financial stability of nursing facilities. Elder Affairs.
By Mr. Lawn of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 618) of John J. Lawn, Jr., and others relative to wages, benefits and related employee costs of direct care staff of licensed nursing homes. Elder Affairs.
