Rep. Greg Schwartz

Co-sponsor H 3595

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act addressing challenges facing public libraries and digital resource collections

By Representative Murray of Milford, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3595) of Brian W. Murray and others for legislation to authorize library access to electronic books and digital audiobooks and for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to challenges facing public libraries and digital resource collections. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.

TechnologySupports TechnologyAuthorizes library access to digital resources (e-books/audiobooks), promoting public digital access and equity without restrictions.90% confidence

Passed Nov 18, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 4746

In committee · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act establishing the Massachusetts consumer data privacy act

Maddy summaryH 4746 establishes Massachusetts' first comprehensive consumer data privacy law, directly affecting businesses operating in the state that collect personal data ("controllers"). The law requires businesses to obtain clear "affirmative consent" from Massachusetts residents before collecting or selling their personal data, prohibiting manipulative "dark patterns" and ensuring consent requests are transparent, specific, and accessible. Key provisions include strict definitions for data types (like biometric data), rules for "contextual advertising" that doesn't track individuals, and requirements for businesses to honor consumer rights to access, delete, or opt out of data processing. The law applies to all businesses serving Massachusetts residents, with specific protections for children's data and health/wellness information.

TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires affirmative consent for data collection, prohibits dark patterns, and mandates transparency - directly advancing consumer data privacy protections under technology policy.95% confidence

In committee Nov 17, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 562

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act to increase substance use prevention and awareness and reduce overdose abandonment

By Representatives Donaghue of Westborough and Schwartz of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 562) of Kate Donaghue, Greg Schwartz and Carmine Lawrence Gentile for legislation to further regulate public school substance use prevention policies. Education.

Passed Nov 17, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 86

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act to protect location privacy

By Representatives Lipper-Garabedian of Melrose and Vieira of Falmouth, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 86) of Kate Lipper-Garabedian, David T. Vieira and others relative to regulation of location information derived from electronic devices. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.

TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly protects location privacy through regulation of device location data, directly aligning with data privacy protections under the topic.95% confidence

Passed Nov 17, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 2369

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act to ensure cleaner air for communities overburdened by outdoor air pollution

By Representatives Barber of Somerville and Connolly of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2369) of Christine P. Barber, Mindy Domb and others relative to communities with high cumulative exposure burdens to toxic outdoor air contaminants and criteria pollutants. Public Health.

EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly targets reducing toxic outdoor air pollutants in overburdened communities, aiming to improve air quality and public health through environmental protection measures.95% confidence

Passed Nov 13, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 2535

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act establishing a Naloxone Purchase Trust fund

By Representatives Schwartz of Newton and Donaghue of Westborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2535) of Greg Schwartz, Kate Donaghue and others for legislation to establish a universal purchase system for opioid antagonist distribution in the Commonwealth. Public Health.

Passed Nov 13, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 2207

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act building resilience and increasing access to mental health services

By Representative Fluker-Reid of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2207) of Brandy Fluker-Reid for legislation to establish a grant program for increased mental health needs in nonprofit organizations at high risk of hate crimes. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes grant program to increase mental health services access for nonprofits, directly advancing mental health care under healthcare policy.95% confidence

Passed Nov 5, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 2208

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act to establish a perinatal behavioral health care workforce trust fund

By Representative Fluker-Reid of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2208) of Brandy Fluker-Reid and others for legislation to establish a perinatal behavioral health care workforce trust fund. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes trust fund for perinatal behavioral health workforce, directly funding mental health services under healthcare topic per bill title and subjects.95% confidence

Passed Nov 5, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 2205

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act expanding loan repayment assistance for primary care physicians

By Representative Domb of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2205) of Mindy Domb relative to loan repayment assistance for primary care physicians. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands loan repayment assistance for primary care physicians, increasing healthcare workforce access and provider availability.90% confidence

Passed Nov 5, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 997

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act improving air quality in airport environmental justice communities

By Representative Madaro of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 997) of Adrian C. Madaro and William F. MacGregor for legislation to require the Massachusetts Port Authority to conduct an environmental risk assessment of the health impacts of the General Lawrence Logan Airport in the East Boston section of the city of Boston and the town of Winthrop. Environment and Natural Resources.

EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates environmental risk assessment for airport air quality impacts, directly addressing pollution control and health protections in environmental justice communities.95% confidence

Passed Nov 3, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track