Rep. Rodney Elliott

Maddy summaryThis bill requires every high school in Massachusetts that offers interscholastic sports to employ a licensed athletic trainer. It also mandates that any athletic trainer or coach providing head injury safety training must complete annual certification. Additionally, the law updates terminology to explicitly include athletic trainers alongside coaches in relevant sections of existing statutes. These changes aim to improve student safety by ensuring professional medical oversight during school sports activities.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes to allow trained dental hygienists in Massachusetts to administer dermal fillers and Botox injections. Under the new rules, these hygienists would need to complete specific additional training approved by the state board and must always work under the direct supervision of a dentist. The legislation explicitly prohibits hygienists from performing these procedures independently, ensuring a dentist is always present to oversee the treatment. This change aims to expand access to cosmetic procedures by utilizing the skills of dental hygienists while maintaining strict safety standards.

By Representative Pignatelli of Lenox, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2255) of Smitty Pignatelli and others that public health dental hygienists be able to bill third-party insurance carriers for services provided. Public Health.

By Representatives Rogers of Cambridge and Owens of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2258) of David M. Rogers, Steven Owens and others relative to improving environmental conditions to reduce asthma in schools. Public Health.

By Representative Higgins of Leominster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2196) of Natalie M. Higgins and others relative to registered nurse patient assignment. Public Health.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a mattress recycling program in the Commonwealth to manage discarded mattresses through environmentally sound practices. It requires mattress producers and retailers to pay a fee, known as a stewardship assessment, which funds a nonprofit organization responsible for collecting and recycling these items. The program mandates that basic collection services be offered to consumers at no cost, while the department of environmental protection oversees program plans and ensures recyclers meet specific performance standards.

By Representatives Consalvo of Boston and Lipper-Garabedian of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2750) of Rob Consalvo, Kate Lipper-Garabedian and others relative to the income tax deduction for renters. Revenue.

By Representatives Vitolo of Brookline and Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2974) of Tommy Vitolo, David M. Rogers and others relative to senior property tax deferral. Revenue.

By Representative Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3040) of Denise C. Garlick and others relative to providing for hybrid access to public meetings. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

By Representative Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2932) of David M. Rogers and others for legislation to establish a family caregiving tax credit. Revenue.