Rep. Michelle DuBois

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a study group to examine how Massachusetts calculates state tax revenue under Chapter 62F, specifically focusing on the exclusion of new local tax revenue. The group will review how taxes from local sources (like retail sales, meals, alcohol, and tobacco) and designated revenues (such as unemployment insurance) are included in state tax growth calculations. It will also analyze how factors like inflation and federal tax changes may overstate tax revenue figures used in funding formulas. The study group must report findings and recommendations to the legislature by June 30, 2026. This affects local municipalities and state funding formulas that rely on these tax calculations.

Maddy summaryHD 2226 prohibits real estate landlords and their agents from using third-party services that algorithmically set rents or coordinate rent increases among landlords. It bans service providers from collecting rental data, analyzing it with algorithms, or recommending pricing terms to landlords, and prevents them from facilitating non-competition agreements between landlords. Violations are treated as unfair competition under existing antitrust laws, allowing tenants to pursue class-action lawsuits in court instead of being forced into arbitration. Successful plaintiffs can recover damages, interest, and legal costs, with the law explicitly invalidating pre-dispute arbitration agreements for these cases.

By Representative DuBois of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1145) of Michelle M. DuBois relative to regulating certain mortgages. Financial Services.

By Representatives Worrell of Boston and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 503) of Christopher J. Worrell for legislation to promote entrepreneurship through employee ownership. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.

Maddy summaryThis bill (HD 632) adds penalties for transportation network drivers (like Uber or Lyft drivers) who refuse service to riders with disabilities using service animals. It creates a tiered fine system: $500 for a first offense, $750 for a second, and $1,000 for a third violation. The law amends existing rules to require drivers to comply with anti-discrimination protections for service animal users and imposes these specific monetary penalties. It directly affects drivers in app-based ride services who discriminate against riders with disabilities.

Maddy summaryThis procedural bill extends the Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery committee's deadline for reporting on House document 2231 until March 18, 2026. It bypasses standard House Rule 27 deadline requirements to grant the committee additional time. The bill does not change policy or affect any constituents; it only modifies a committee's reporting schedule. It was adopted on March 2, 2026, after committee approval.

By Representative DuBois of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 936) of Michelle M. DuBois for legislation to further regulate the building or expansion of solid waste disposal facilities. Environment and Natural Resources.

By Representative DuBois of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 935) of Michelle M. DuBois relative to decreasing the siting or expansion of toxics release inventory facilities within certain low income or minority populated neighborhoods. Environment and Natural Resources.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits Massachusetts state and local government agencies (including police departments, sheriff's offices, and correctional facilities) from entering new agreements with federal immigration authorities for immigration enforcement or detention. It also requires all existing agreements of this type to end within 30 days (for enforcement agreements) or 90 days (for detention agreements) after the law takes effect. The Attorney General can enforce the law by seeking court orders to stop violations. The bill directly affects how Massachusetts law enforcement interacts with federal immigration authorities regarding detention and enforcement.

Maddy summaryHD 3165 establishes a $25 per hour minimum wage for care workers in home care agencies and social service programs, with annual inflation adjustments based on the U.S. Department of Labor's CPI index. The bill directly affects home care workers and social service program providers by requiring agencies to pay this enhanced wage. Key provisions mandate that state payment rates for these services must fully cover the cost of this higher wage, adjusted annually for inflation. This policy change ensures care workers' compensation keeps pace with living costs while requiring rate adjustments to providers' reimbursement.