Rep. Hannah Kane

Maddy summaryThis bill requires health clubs in Massachusetts with 200 or fewer members that operate websites to provide a visible option for members to cancel their contracts online. The law aims to make it easier for consumers to terminate their memberships without having to visit the physical location. It specifically applies to smaller fitness centers that already use digital platforms for their business operations. The provision does not change cancellation rules for larger clubs or those that do not use websites.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a task force to investigate how sex offenders use the internet and whether their online activities can be tracked. The group will examine current laws, compare them with other states, and evaluate the feasibility of registering offenders' internet addresses while considering privacy concerns. The task force includes members from legislative committees, state police, legal experts, and telecommunications specialists, who must submit a report with recommendations within 12 months.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs the state to reimburse the George L. Darey Inland Fisheries and Game Fund for any lost revenue resulting from discounted or free fishing and hunting licenses. By amending existing state law, it ensures that the fund receives annual payments from the general fund to cover these specific financial shortfalls. The measure directly impacts the state's budget for wildlife conservation and affects the funding available for inland fisheries and game management programs.

By Representative Hogan of Stow and Senator Cyr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2197) of Kate Hogan, Julian Cyr and others for legislation to protect public health from PFAS. Public Health.

By Representative Soter of Bellingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2953) of Michael J. Soter and others relative to a taxpayer exemption for adopted children. Revenue.

By Representative Cutler of Pembroke, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3296) of Josh S. Cutler and others relative to registering applicants for licenses to operate motor vehicles with the Selective Service System. Transportation.

By Representatives Jones of North Reading and Pignatelli of Lenox, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2839) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Smitty Pignatelli and others relative to the conservation land tax credit. Revenue.

By Representative Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2183) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile and others for legislation to improve food allergy awareness. Public Health.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows Massachusetts businesses to deduct interest expenses from their state taxable income, even if those expenses exceed their earnings. It achieves this by exempting corporations from the federal limit on interest deductions that took effect in 2018. The law applies to tax years starting after December 31, 2017, ensuring that businesses can fully deduct interest costs without reducing their net income for state tax purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires food service establishments in Massachusetts to include a specific video on food allergies as part of the certification process for food protection managers. The video must be interactive, include a knowledge check to verify understanding, and feature the most current information on allergens, with approval standards set by the state in consultation with the Massachusetts Restaurant Association, Food Allergy Research & Education, and the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. Additionally, the law mandates that at least one employee present during food service hours must have viewed this video, and it updates the list of organizations responsible for reviewing and approving the educational material every five years.