By Ms. Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3224) of Christine P. Barber and others for legislation to establish a children's vision screening registry. Public Health.
By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2494) of Kay Khan and others for legislation to further amend the anti-shackling statute for incarcerated pregnant women. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
By Mr. Cusack of Braintree, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2440) of Mark J. Cusack and others relative to requiring hospitals to provide immunizations against the influenza virus to all inpatients 65 years of age and older upon discharge. Public Health.
By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1954) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others for legislation to establish a voluntary training program in best practices for the care of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
By Representatives DuBois of Brockton and Puppolo of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 416) of Michelle M. DuBois and others for legislation to impose a penalty for the filthy and dirty confinement of certain farm animals. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
By Ms. Cronin of Easton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1144) of Claire D. Cronin and others relative to safe patient handling in certain health facilities. Public Health.
By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 593) of Jennifer E. Benson and others for legislation to include certain income levels in calculating nursing home benefits payable under the Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). Health Care Financing.
By Miss Gregoire of Marlborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 607) of Danielle W. Gregoire and others relative to ensuring continuous healthcare coverage for youth who have aged-out of the Department of Children and Families. Health Care Financing.
By Mr. Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 633) of Carmine L. Gentile and others for legislation to make public higher education free for residents of the Commonwealth. Higher Education.
By Ms. Provost of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3004) of Denise Provost and others for legislation to authorize certain high school students to attend community college free of tuition and fees. Higher Education.
