Rep. Adrian Madaro

Maddy summaryThis bill waives the standard maximum age requirement for Chris Glaropoulos to be appointed as a police officer with the Boston Police Department. It directly affects only Chris Glaropoulos, allowing him to be considered for the position if he meets all other department requirements. The bill specifically directs the city to bypass the age limit set by existing law for his original appointment. It does not change general hiring rules for other applicants. The waiver applies solely to this individual's case.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a standardized system for school interpreters to improve access for Limited English Proficient (LEP) parents and students. It creates three interpreter tiers: Tier 3 (required for specialized meetings like IEPs or discipline discussions), Tier 2 (for standard meetings), and Tier 1 (only for emergencies when higher tiers aren't available). The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education must develop training, assessment, and a public registry for Tier 3 interpreters, including required field experience and competency standards. The law mandates phased implementation, with full statewide use of Tier 3 interpreters for specialized meetings required after the commissioner certifies readiness. It directly affects schools, LEP families, and interpreters working in Massachusetts public schools.

Maddy summaryHD 507 extends Massachusetts' prevailing wage requirements to offsite fabrication work for public construction projects. It requires contractors to pay prevailing wages for prefabricated items like pipes, electrical systems, or modular units made offsite, and to include specific payroll details in weekly reports (e.g., facility location, worker names, hours, and wages). This applies to all public projects covered by existing wage laws, ensuring offsite manufacturing work meets the same labor standards as on-site construction. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage.

Maddy summaryThis procedural bill extends the deadline for the House Committee on Revenue to report on three specific bills (3068, 3205, and 3253) until March 13, 2026. It directly affects the Revenue committee by granting additional time to finalize their report on these documents. The bill modifies House Rule 27 to allow this extension without requiring further action. It does not create new policy or impact external stakeholders.

Maddy summaryHD 935 requires virtual currency kiosk operators in Massachusetts to obtain a money transmitter license and register locations with the Commissioner of Banks before operating. Operators must submit quarterly location reports and provide clear, mandatory disclosures to customers, including prominent warnings about irreversible transactions, lack of government backing, scam risks (with specific examples like impersonation scams), and volatility. The bill also sets a $1,000 daily transaction limit per customer and mandates disclosure of fees, exchange rates, and policy changes. This directly affects businesses operating physical kiosks for buying/selling virtual currency in Massachusetts.

Maddy summaryHD 3258 allows licensed racetracks and pari-mutuel facilities in Massachusetts to operate cardrooms where patrons play poker and dominoes against each other (not against the house), with facilities charging a fee for providing the space. Operators must obtain a separate cardroom license from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission's Division of Racing and pay an annual fee of $1,000 per table. The bill establishes regulatory requirements for cardroom operations, including licensing, fee collection, and oversight by the Division of Racing, ensuring these activities remain distinct from casino gambling. This creates a new legal framework for peer-to-peer gaming at existing racetrack venues without altering casino regulations.

Maddy summaryHD 1706 prevents landlords from evicting tenants solely due to having a pet during a state of emergency (unless the pet causes harm), and bans breed-based restrictions in housing rules, condo bylaws, and tenant screening. It limits additional rent for common household pets to 1% of monthly rent per dog or cumulatively for other pets, while exempting service animals. The bill also prohibits insurance companies from denying coverage or increasing premiums based on dog breed, except for designated dangerous dogs. These changes apply to residential landlords, housing authorities, and insurers, aiming to reduce pet-related housing barriers.

By Representative Madaro of Boston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Adrian C. Madaro relative to access to the court system and judicial proceedings and processes. The Judiciary.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes paid time off (PTO) and break requirements for agricultural workers in Massachusetts. Non-family agricultural employees (defined in the bill) earn 1 hour of PTO for every 40 hours worked, up to 55 hours per calendar year, with a 45-day waiting period before use. It also mandates two 15-minute breaks for 8+ hour shifts, requiring employers to provide hydration and temperature regulation during extreme weather. The bill clarifies the definition of "agricultural work" and ensures PTO cannot replace required sick leave under existing law.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires manufacturers of portable wireless devices (like cell phones) sold in Massachusetts to provide independent repair shops with necessary documentation, parts, and tools on "fair and reasonable terms" - meaning the same cost and access they offer to their own authorized repair shops. It specifically prohibits manufacturers from forcing authorized repair providers to use proprietary formats for repair information if standardized formats are available on better terms. The law does not require manufacturers to provide discontinued parts or reveal trade secrets, and it limits liability for manufacturers regarding repairs performed by independent shops. This directly affects independent repair businesses and device owners seeking affordable, non-manufacturer repairs within the Commonwealth.