By Representative Higgins of Leominster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2196) of Natalie M. Higgins and others relative to registered nurse patient assignment. Public Health.
By Representatives Decker of Cambridge and Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2761) of Marjorie C. Decker, Andres X. Vargas and others relative to establishing a child and family tax credit. Revenue.
By Representative O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2908) of James J. O'Day and others relative to excluding certain income from the calculation of the tax on incomes in excess of one million dollars. Revenue.
By Representative O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2909) of James J. O'Day and others for legislation to require certain married couples to submit joint income tax returns. Revenue.
By Representative Uyterhoeven of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2960) of Erika Uyterhoeven and others for legislation to raise the estate tax threshold. Revenue.
By Representative Capano of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2726) of Peter Capano relative to the exemption of certain private pension income from taxation. Revenue.
By Representative Capano of Lynn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2725) of Peter Capano and others relative to requiring public disclosures by publicly-traded corporate taxpayers. Revenue.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires pharmacists in Massachusetts to add a specific warning label to containers of Schedule II or III opioid prescriptions. The label must clearly state that these medications can cause dependence, addiction, and overdose. This change applies to all prescriptions, whether they are written, electronic, or oral. The goal is to inform patients directly about the risks associated with taking these specific pain medications.
Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new legal mechanism in Massachusetts that allows certain construction companies and labor organizations to sue other construction firms for wage theft. The law defines "wage non-payment" as failing to pay workers according to state statutes or contract agreements and permits these "interested parties" to file lawsuits on behalf of unpaid employees. By enabling these private entities to act as private attorneys general, the legislation aims to enforce wage laws and prevent unfair competition where dishonest bidders undercut honest employers by not paying their workers.
Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Massachusetts eviction laws to create a two-step process for all housing court cases and pause evictions when tenants are seeking rental aid. Under the new rules, every case must first attend a mediation session to explore options before a trial date is set, and no default judgments or evictions can occur if a tenant has an active application for financial help. The legislation directly affects landlords, tenants, and courts by requiring judges to grant delays in eviction proceedings whenever a rental assistance request is pending. These changes aim to ensure tenants have time to secure funding before facing removal from their homes.
