Maddy summaryThis Massachusetts bill expands protections for people regardless of immigration status by limiting civil immigration enforcement activities within state facilities and requiring clear guidelines for interactions with law enforcement. The legislation allows the governor to restrict immigration enforcement in nonpublic areas of state buildings and mandates that correctional facilities provide detained individuals with written notices about their legal rights in their primary language. Additionally, the bill requires facilities to ensure confidential attorney-client communications and maintain detailed records of immigration-related detentions. State agencies and private organizations must also follow multilingual guidelines on how to verify law enforcement authority and document immigration enforcement interactions.
Rep. Billy MacGregor
Sponsored bills
By Representative MacGregor of Boston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of William F. MacGregor that the commissioner of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance be authorized to release a certain sewer line easement in the West Roxbury section of the city of Boston. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Maddy summaryThis bill expands access to family, friend, and neighbor-provided childcare by establishing a payment structure for caregivers who provide care in a child's home or are relatives, ensuring voucher funds cover the full daily value at an hourly rate. It sets a minimum hourly wage for these caregivers equal to the state's minimum wage and requires their care to be licensed unless reimbursement reverts to original payment levels. The legislation also creates a state advisory committee to gather input on improving support, resources, and oversight for these caregivers over a one-year period.
By Representatives Vargas of Haverhill and Garcia of Chelsea, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Andres X. Vargas, Judith A. Garcia and others for legislation to further regulate state and local participation in federal civil immigration enforcement. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
By Representative MacGregor of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3524) of William F. MacGregor and others relative to the availability of private utility construction contracts. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 542) of Marjorie C. Decker and Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to expand access to family, friend, and neighbor-provided childcare administered by the Department of Early Education and Care. Education.
By Representative Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 990) of Jack Patrick Lewis and others for legislation to prohibit the sale of farmed fur products. Environment and Natural Resources.
By Representative MacGregor of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2222) of William F. MacGregor for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the quality and accessibility of telehealth. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
Maddy summaryThis bill restricts the use of anticoagulant rodenticides, which are blood-thinning pesticides, by limiting their registration and allowing emergency use only under strict conditions. It directly affects pest control professionals, public health officials, and property owners who manage rodent infestations. The key provisions ban the registration of these chemicals except for emergencies, require their use to be limited to 14 days in a single location, mandate non-chemical pest control methods, and require detailed reporting to the state department. Additionally, the bill establishes annual public reporting on where and how these pesticides were used during emergency situations. The restrictions will take effect on January 1, 2028.
By Representative Hawkins of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 965) of James K. Hawkins and others relative to the use of rodenticides. Environment and Natural Resources.