Rep. Kathy LaNatra

Co-sponsor H 632

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act establishing a commission to study the financial abuse of elders

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a special commission in Massachusetts to study and develop policies against the financial abuse of people over the age of 60. The commission will be composed of legislators, legal experts, advocates for the elderly, representatives from the real estate and financial industries, and staff from aging councils. Its specific tasks include investigating how financial abuse impacts seniors, reviewing predatory lending practices, examining undervalued property transfers, and analyzing deceptive telemarketing or online scams targeting older adults. The group is required to submit a final report with policy recommendations to state officials by December 31, 2021.

Passed Jan 25, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 1255

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act requiring menstrual products in buildings on public higher education campuses

Maddy summaryThis bill requires all public higher education institutions in Massachusetts to provide free disposable menstrual products, such as tampons and sanitary napkins, in the restrooms of their buildings. The law mandates that these items be made available in a way that does not stigmatize individuals seeking them. It directly affects public universities and colleges by ensuring access to essential hygiene products for menstruating students and staff.

Passed Jan 22, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 4267

In committee · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act requiring menstrual products in buildings on public higher education campuses

In committee Jan 22, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 4115

In committee · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act to prevent abuse and exploitation

In committee Jan 10, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 3909

Signed into law · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to the town of Plymouth’s Facilities Improvement Fund

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the town of Plymouth to create a special account in its treasury called the Facilities Improvement Fund. The fund is specifically designed to pay for building, renovating, or operating the 1820 courthouse and other public facilities like schools or police stations. By amending existing state laws, the legislation allows Plymouth to set aside money for these projects even if other financial rules would normally prevent it.

Signed into law Dec 14, 2023 1 co-sponsor

Primary HD 4711

In committee · Massachusetts House · Lead sponsor

An Act extending the limitation on wrongful death actions

By Representative LaNatra of Kingston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Kathleen R. LaNatra for legislation to further regulate limitations on wrongful death actions. The Judiciary.

In committee Dec 11, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor H 3929

In committee · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act to improve quality and oversight of long-term care

In committee Nov 15, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 4178

In committee · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act to improve quality and oversight of long-term care

In committee Nov 15, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 2491

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act to increase access to disposable menstrual products

Senate, October 26, 2023 -- Text of the Senate Bill to increase access to disposable menstrual products (Senate, No. 2491) (being the text of Senate, No. 2481, printed as amended)

Passed Oct 30, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 3018

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act requiring menstrual products in all state buildings

By Representative Domb of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3018) of Mindy Domb and others for legislation to require menstrual products in all state buildings. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

Passed Oct 30, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track