Rep. Juana B. Matias

Co-sponsor H 119

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

Resolve providing for an investigation and study by a special commission relative to gender-responsive programming for juvenile justice system involved girls

By Ms. Tyler of Boston, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 119) of Chynah Tyler and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to gender responsive programming for juvenile justice system involved girls. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

Passed May 10, 2018 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 120

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act establishing a permanent commission on the social status of Black men and boys

By Ms. Tyler of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 120) of Chynah Tyler and others for the establishment of a permanent commission (including members of the General Court) on the social status of Black men and boys. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

Passed May 10, 2018 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 4363

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act establishing a commission on behavioral health promotion and upstream prevention

By Mr. Cantwell of Marshfield, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James M. Cantwell and others for legislation to establish a commission (including members of the General Court) relative to behavioral health promotion and upstream prevention. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

Passed May 7, 2018 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 1100

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to opioid prescribing practices and access to pain management

By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1100) of John F. Keenan, William Smitty Pignatelli, Elizabeth A. Malia, Denise Provost and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to opioid prescribing practices and access to pain management. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

Passed May 7, 2018 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 4337

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

Resolve An Act to create a commission to research current logistical issues related to outpatient methadone centers and identify alternatives to the distribution of outpatient methadone treatment

By Ms. Fiola of Fall River, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Carole A. Fiola and others for legislation to establish a special commission to research current logistical issues related to outpatient methadone centers and to identify alternatives to the distribution of outpatient methadone treatment. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

Passed May 7, 2018 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 4380

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act to improve substance use disorder treatment in the Commonwealth

By Mr. O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James J. O'Day and others relative to the treatment of substance use disorders. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

Passed May 7, 2018 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 2474

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act authorizing dental therapists to expand access to oral health

By Representatives Pignatelli of Lenox and Hogan of Stow, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2474) of William Smitty Pignatelli, Kate Hogan and others for legislation to authorize dental therapists to expand patient access to oral health care. Public Health.

Passed May 3, 2018 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 787

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act to protect fundamental freedoms and prohibit discriminatory registration programs

By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 787) of Harriette L. Chandler, Jose F. Tosado, Jay R. Kaufman, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to freedom of speech and association. The Judiciary.

Passed Apr 30, 2018 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 1481

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act to provide fair and affordable public retiree benefits

By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1481) of James E. Timilty, Aaron Vega, Jack Lewis, Brendan P. Crighton and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide fair and affordable public retiree benefits. Public Service.

Passed Apr 26, 2018 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 669

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act providing access to higher education for high school graduates in the Commonwealth

By Ms. Chang-Diaz, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 669) of Sonia Chang-Diaz, Juana Matias, Jack Lewis, Solomon Goldstein-Rose and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to higher education opportunities for high school graduates in the Commonwealth. Higher Education.

Passed Apr 26, 2018 1 co-sponsor Track