By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 906) of Julian Cyr, Timothy R. Whelan and Dylan A. Fernandes for legislation relative to grandparents raising grandchildren. The Judiciary.
Sponsored bills
By Ms. Sullivan of Abington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 166) of Alyson M. Sullivan and others for legislation to establish a special commission (including members of the General Court) to study and determine best practices to ensure the safety of blind persons. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1018) of Bruce E. Tarr, James T. Welch, Colleen M. Garry, Hannah Kane and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to safe driving and open containers. The Judiciary.
By Mr. Kelcourse of Amesbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 276) of James M. Kelcourse, Timothy R. Whelan and Shaunna L. O'Connell for legislation to provide increased access to hearing aids. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 342) of Walter F. Timilty, Louis L. Kafka, David Paul Linsky, Shawn Dooley and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to strengthening background checks. Education.
By Mrs. Haddad of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 475) of Patricia A. Haddad and others relative to requiring instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the use of defibrillators for high school graduation. Education.
By Mr. Hay of Fitchburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 480) of Stephan Hay and others relative to rates of payment for early childhood education and care programs. Education.
By Ms. Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 404) of Christine P. Barber and others that the Department of Early Education and Care reimburse family child care providers and center-based providers at the same rate. Education.
By Messrs. Murray of Milford and Soter of Bellingham, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Brian W. Murray, Michael J. Soter and others for legislation to establish a medal of loyalty for the next of kin of certain service members who died in service while in the line of duty or who died as a result of wounds received in service while in the line of duty. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
By Mr. Hay of Fitchburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1277) of Stephan Hay and others relative to zoning for certain accessory dwelling units. Housing.