By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2064) of Ruth B. Balser for legislation to provide that network hospitals be compensated for behavioral health services to certain MassHealth patients. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
Sponsored bills
By Messrs. Donato of Medford and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1961) of Paul J. Donato, Sean Garballey and others relative to emergency paid sick time. Labor and Workforce Development.
By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2226) of Ruth B. Balser and others for legislation to establish a commission (including members of the General Court) to study the need to reduce salt and sugar content in meals served in restaurants, schools, and public spaces. Public Health.
By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Ruth B. Balser and others relative to library access to electronic books and digital audiobooks. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Ruth B. Balser and Michael Nogrady relative to the use of white noise reverse alarms on motor vehicles operating on construction sites. Labor and Workforce Development.
By Representatives Decker of Cambridge and Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2085) of Marjorie C. Decker, Ruth B. Balser and others for legislation to authorize the Commissioner of Mental Health to have supervision over the provision of mental health services to prisoners. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
By Representatives Decker of Cambridge and Moran of Lawrence, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Marjorie C. Decker, Frank A. Moran and others for legislation to further regulate the manufacturing of assault weapons and large capacity feeding devices. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
By Mrs. Harrington of Groton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1110) of Sheila C. Harrington relative to the right of health care consumers to receive treatment of mental health conditions from providers of their choice. Financial Services.
By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1714) of Kay Khan and others relative to the rights and protections of children. The Judiciary.
By Messrs. Rogers of Cambridge and Garballey of Arlington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1849) of David M. Rogers, Sean Garballey and others relative to the protection of trees from interference by abutting property owners. The Judiciary.