Senate, July 9, 2020 -- Substituted by amendment by the Senate (Senator Feeney) as a new draft for Senate, No. 2458.
By Messrs. Gordon of Bedford and Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Kenneth I. Gordon, David M. Rogers and others for legislation to create a presumption of relatedness for essential workers suffering from COVID-19. Labor and Workforce Development.
By Mr. Hendricks of New Bedford, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Christopher Hendricks and others relative to workers' compensation benefits for certain emergency response and medical personnel related to COVID-19 infection. Labor and Workforce Development.
By Miss Gregoire of Marlborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 611) of Danielle W. Gregoire and others relative to regulatory oversight of home care services. Elder Affairs.
By Mr. Ayers of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 597) of Bruce J. Ayers and others relative to deceptive actions perpetrated against elderly and disabled persons. Elder Affairs.
By Messrs. Vega of Holyoke and Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 630) of Aaron Vega, Carmine Lawrence Gentile and others relative to home care and enhanced community options programs. Elder Affairs.
By Mr. Rogers of Norwood, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 627) of John H. Rogers, Louis L. Kafka and Sean Garballey for legislation to require automated external defibrillators in assisted living residences. Elder Affairs.
By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2814) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Joanne M. Comerford, Jack Patrick Lewis, Maria Duaime Robinson, Carmine Lawrence Gentile and other members of the General Court for legislation to respond to the COVID-19 emergency by instituting a moratorium of the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System. Education.
By Ms. DiZoglio, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2376) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Diana DiZoglio for legislation to establish adequate funding for residents of Massachusetts nursing homes. Elder Affairs.
By Mr. Hawkins of Attleboro, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James K. Hawkins and others relative to a moratorium on the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) in response to the COVID-19 emergency. Education.
