Senate, November 17, 2021 -- The committee on Health Care Financing, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 738) of Joseph A. Boncore for legislation to protect pregnant and postpartum patients; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 799) of Joan B. Lovely, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., James J. O'Day, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to expand equitable access to maternal postpartum care; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1297) of Liz Miranda and others for legislation to extend MassHealth standard coverage to pregnant and postpartum residents of the Commonwealth, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2583).
Sponsored bills
By Representatives Malia of Boston and Miranda of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2020) of Elizabeth A. Malia, Liz Miranda and others relative to wage transparency in the workplace. Labor and Workforce Development.
By Messrs. Vargas of Haverhill and Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 142) of Andres X. Vargas, David M. Rogers and others relative to consumer data privacy. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.
By Mr. Moran of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1808) of Michael J. Moran and others relative to certain court records in eviction actions. The Judiciary.
By Mrs. Ferguson of Holden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1565) of Kimberly N. Ferguson and others relative to the misrepresentation of a service animal. The Judiciary.
By Mr. Madaro of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3526) of Adrian C. Madaro and others that the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority implement a low-income fare program to provide free or discounted transit fares for certain riders. Transportation.
By Mr. Moran of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 748) of Michael J. Moran and others for legislation to create safe environments for home care workers and consumers. Elder Affairs.
By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2170) of James B. Eldridge, Jason M. Lewis, Brandy Fluker Oakley, Erika Uyterhoeven and other members of the General Court for legislation to invest in a prosperous, clean commonwealth by 2030. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
By Representatives Farley-Bouvier of Pittsfield and Fluker Oakley of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1971) of Tricia Farley-Bouvier, Brandy Fluker Oakley and others relative to determining the wage employers are required to pay tipped employees. Labor and Workforce Development.