Maddy summaryThis bill requires construction contractors and subcontractors in Massachusetts to hire apprentices from state-approved programs on specific building projects. Under the new rules, these companies must have an active apprenticeship program and employ apprentices throughout the duration of the contract, with a new requirement effective in 2025 that the program must have successfully trained at least three apprentices to journey worker status in the past five years. Contractors must also submit proof of compliance and identify their apprenticeship program to the Attorney General within 45 days after a contract is awarded. The law applies to contracts issued more than 90 days after the bill takes effect and covers a wide range of construction, maintenance, and repair work.
Rep. Rob Consalvo
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By Representatives Fiola of Fall River and Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3245) of Carole A. Fiola, Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the use of elephants, big cats, primates, giraffes, and bears in traveling exhibits and shows. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires health insurance plans in Massachusetts to cover specific breast cancer screening and diagnostic tests, such as digital breast tomosynthesis and breast MRI, on the same terms as standard mammograms. It directly affects employees of the state, Medicaid beneficiaries, and individuals with private insurance policies by mandating equal coverage and prohibiting higher out-of-pocket costs for these advanced tests. The legislation also creates an exception for high-deductible health plans to maintain their tax-advantaged status, provided they still cover preventive care as defined by federal guidelines. By amending state laws governing the Group Insurance Commission, Medicaid, and private insurance, the bill aims to expand access to early detection tools for breast cancer.
Maddy summaryThis bill amends Massachusetts law to create specific criminal charges for assaulting or harassing sports officials during organized athletic events. It defines "sports officials" as individuals like referees or umpires who enforce rules and extends protection to activities surrounding these events, including pre-game and post-game periods. Under the new provisions, physically attacking an official could result in up to five years in prison or a fine of $5,000, while engaging in a malicious pattern of conduct intended to cause emotional distress would be classified as criminal harassment with similar penalties. The legislation directly affects anyone participating in or organizing sporting events in the state by establishing clearer legal consequences for violence and intimidation directed at game enforcers.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires covered employers in Massachusetts to submit detailed wage data reports alongside their existing annual reports to the state secretary. The state secretary will then compile this information and publish aggregate wage statistics on the executive office of labor and workforce development website, organized by industry and released annually by June 1. While the bill mandates the collection and public release of these aggregate statistics, it explicitly excludes the individual wage data reports from being considered public records, thereby protecting specific employer information from public disclosure.
Maddy summaryThis bill directs the Boston Police Department to make an exception for one specific individual, Luigi D'Addieco, by waiving the standard maximum age limit for joining the police academy. The legislation allows D'Addieco to be considered for appointment as a police officer if he satisfies all other eligibility requirements set by the department, regardless of his age. It overrides existing state laws that typically restrict the age for new police recruits. The act is narrowly tailored to apply only to this single person and does not change the general rules for other applicants.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires utility companies in Massachusetts to list available billing discounts for seniors, veterans, and persons with disabilities on every customer bill. Specifically, it mandates that water bills include this information, while electric, gas, and other regulated service bills must also display the list of discounts. The law aims to make financial assistance programs more visible to eligible residents by ensuring the details appear directly on their monthly statements.
Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits suppliers, energy marketers, and brokers from signing new electricity generation contracts with individual residential customers starting January 1, 2025. It applies specifically to private deals between these companies and households, while explicitly exempting municipal aggregation programs where local governments purchase power on behalf of residents. Violations of this rule would be treated as unfair and deceptive acts, allowing the Attorney General to pursue legal action to enforce the ban and seek penalties or restitution.
By Representative Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3232) of Andres X. Vargas and others for legislation to establish a zero carbon renovation fund to provide for the costs associated with energy efficiency renovations of certain existing buildings. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires owners of residential buildings with ten or more units to fully enclose their commercial trash containers so they are not visible to the public. The law defines solid waste broadly to include various discarded materials but excludes domestic sewage. Owners who fail to comply with the enclosure requirement face a civil fine of up to $1,000. Additionally, the bill allocates ten percent of collected fines to the person responsible for the container to help cover waste disposal costs. The state commissioner is tasked with creating specific regulations to enforce these new standards.