By Mr. Coppinger of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 748) of Edward F. Coppinger relative to penalties for failing to submit DNA samples. The Judiciary.
Sponsored bills
By Mr. Coppinger of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1143) of Edward F. Coppinger and others relative to the closing of hospital essential services. Public Health.
By Mr. Coppinger of Boston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Edward F. Coppinger relative to health insurance coverage for certain genetically targeted drugs for Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Financial Services.
By Mr. Mahoney of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2823) of John J. Mahoney and others relative to promoting emerging breweries. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
By Representatives Garballey of Arlington and Cronin of Easton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 526) of Sean Garballey, Claire D. Cronin and others relative to providing certain health insurance coverage. Financial Services.
By Mr. Ashe of Longmeadow, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Brian M. Ashe and others that the Department of Developmental Services be authorized to incorporate an employment program within the Community Based Day Support Services programs. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
By Mr. Hunt of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3537) of Daniel J. Hunt and others (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the city of Boston be authorized to increase residency preference for appointment at the Boston Police Department and the Boston Fire Department to three years. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
By Mr. Golden of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2072) of Thomas A. Golden, Jr. and others for legislation to make investments in the long term care workforce and close the gap between Medicaid payments and the actual cost of providing nursing home care. Elder Affairs.
By Mr. Lawn of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2890) 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.
By Mr. Scibak of South Hadley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 572) of John W. Scibak and others relative to insurance coverage for pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections and pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome. Financial Services.