By Representative Robertson of Tewksbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2683) of David Allen Robertson for legislation to designate certain firefighters who have completed twenty years of service as legacy firefighters. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
By Representative Garry of Dracut, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2842) of Colleen M. Garry and others for legislation to add certain POST-certified police officers under the heart law presumption. Public Service.
By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2089) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to the payment of wages on certain excavation projects. Labor and Workforce Development.
By Representative Robertson of Tewksbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2682) of David Allen Robertson relative to injured correctional officers. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
By Representative Hawkins of Attleboro, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 384) of James K. Hawkins and others for legislation to direct the Department of Environmental Protection to publish a toxic chemicals of concern consumer products list. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Maddy summaryH 4357 prohibits manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers from knowingly selling children's products containing intentionally added PFAS chemicals. It directly affects companies producing or selling items for children 12 and under, including toys, clothing, school supplies, and car seats (excluding specific items like food, medical devices, and certain electronics). The bill requires PFAS levels to be measured using total organic fluorine at thresholds set by the Department of Environmental Protection, with no de minimis level allowed for engineered nanoobjects. This creates a concrete ban on PFAS in children's products, focusing on measurable chemical limits rather than speculative outcomes.
Maddy summaryH 4161 creates a dedicated sick leave bank for Mark Kratman, a Massachusetts Department of Transportation (DOT) employee, allowing other DOT workers to voluntarily contribute unused sick, personal, or vacation days to support his medical needs. The bill specifies that contributions must be used solely for Kratman's illness or disability as determined by the DOT, and any unused days transfer to the DOT's general paid leave bank if he leaves or dissolves the bank. This is a targeted, individual exception to standard leave policies, not a broad legislative change.
By Representative Garry of Dracut, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Colleen M. Garry for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Mark Kratman, an employee of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation. Public Service.
By Representative Garry of Dracut, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Colleen M. Garry for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Mark Kratman, an employee of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation. Public Service.
By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1625) of Bruce E. Tarr, David Allen Robertson and Barry R. Finegold for legislation relative to environmental public health. Public Health.
