Rep. Denise Garlick

Primary H 4335

Passed · Massachusetts House · Lead sponsor

Extension Order H.4335

Passed Feb 29, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary H 4334

Passed · Massachusetts House · Lead sponsor

Extension Order H.4334

Passed Feb 29, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary H 4336

Passed · Massachusetts House · Lead sponsor

Extension Order H.4336

Passed Feb 29, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor H 451

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to healthy school lunches

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the Massachusetts governor to issue an annual proclamation designating March 21 as Massachusetts Child Nutrition Day. It also mandates that food service companies serving public schools ensure at least 50% of their weekly lunch entrées are healthy options containing whole grains, vegetables, fruits, legumes, and fiber-rich proteins. Additionally, the law prohibits schools from serving more than 20% of their lunch entrées as ultra-processed foods or items with excessive cholesterol and saturated fat. To enforce these rules, providers must publicly share monthly nutrition data, and they will have a three-year phase-in period to meet the new requirements.

Passed Feb 20, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 603

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to universal school meals

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes establishing a universal school meal program in Massachusetts to provide free breakfast and lunch to all public school students. It would require the state to allocate funding for these meals and mandate that every school district participate in the program. The legislation aims to ensure that every child attending a public school in the Commonwealth receives nutritious food at no cost to their families.

Passed Feb 20, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 141

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act updating Nicky’s Law to protect individuals with disabilities in MassHealth day habilitation programs

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Nicky's Law to broaden the legal definition of "employer" for entities providing MassHealth day habilitation services to individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities. By expanding the criteria to include organizations operating under specific department contracts, funding, or licenses, the legislation ensures these service providers are covered under existing employment protections. The change directly affects the organizations delivering these day programs and the staff who work within them, aiming to clarify their status under current state laws.

Passed Feb 15, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 4393

In committee · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act updating terminology and investigative practices related to the protection of persons with disabilities

In committee Feb 15, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 1728

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act to implement the recommendations of the special commission on facial recognition technology

Maddy summaryThis bill directs the Massachusetts Attorney General to create a comprehensive plan for regulating facial recognition technology across the state. It defines key terms like "facial recognition" and "biometric surveillance technology" to ensure clarity in future rules. The legislation requires the Attorney General to submit a report outlining how the state will manage the use of these technologies by public and private entities. Ultimately, the bill aims to establish a formal framework for oversight rather than immediately banning or mandating specific uses.

Passed Feb 12, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 4359

In committee · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act to implement the recommendations of the special commission on facial recognition technology

In committee Feb 12, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 489

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act providing affordable and accessible high-quality early education and care to promote child development and well-being and support the economy in the Commonwealth

Maddy summaryThis bill aims to improve early education and care in Massachusetts by making services more affordable, accessible, and high-quality for children and their families. It seeks to support child development and strengthen the state's economy by expanding access to these essential services. The legislation outlines specific goals to enhance the quality of care and reduce costs, though the provided text does not detail the exact funding mechanisms or implementation steps.

Passed Feb 7, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track