Rep. Marjorie Decker

Maddy summaryThis bill requires public stadiums, sports centers, gymnasiums, and similar facilities hosting sporting events to have at least one automated external defibrillator (AED) on-site during all events. It also mandates that at least one trained employee or volunteer (having completed certified CPR and AED training) be present during events, with clear signage showing AED locations. The requirement excludes school-sponsored athletic events held in school gyms. Facilities must follow established guidelines for AED placement, training, and public announcements to identify trained personnel if needed.

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.

By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1554) of John F. Keenan and James B. Eldridge for legislation to provide counseling about lung cancer screening to individuals accessing the Massachusetts Quitline. Public Health.

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.

Maddy summaryH 4974 requires contractors working on public construction projects costing over $10 million to hire registered apprentices, phasing in minimum apprentice-hour requirements: 5% after one year, 10% after three years, and 15% after four years. It mandates that contractors maintain approved apprentice training programs and register apprentices with the state, while allowing limited waivers for specific trades if qualified bidders aren't available. The bill also establishes a new commission to study apprenticeship programs and expands a high school career pathway program for building/transportation careers. These requirements apply to all public works projects, contractors, subcontractors, and public agencies involved in qualifying construction contracts.

Maddy summaryThis bill (H 4988) is a procedural measure that extends the deadline for the House Committee on Public Health to complete its report on House Document 2382. It grants the committee until Monday, March 16, 2026, to submit its final report - bypassing the standard deadline under House Rule 27. The bill directly affects the Public Health Committee by providing additional time to finalize its work on this specific document. It does not change policy or impact the public, as it only modifies a procedural timeline for committee action. The bill was adopted on January 28, 2026, with no further legislative action required.

Maddy summaryThis bill (H 4984) extends the deadline for the House Committee on Public Health to report on House Document 4226. It grants the committee until Monday, March 16, 2025 (noting a typo in the title's year) to complete its report, overriding standard House Rule 27. The bill directly affects the Public Health Committee and the specific legislative document (4226) under review. It is a procedural measure with no substantive policy changes, solely adjusting a reporting timeline.

Maddy summaryH 4994 requires public agencies to mandate that contractors for public construction projects exceeding $10 million in cost must include registered apprentices in their workforce. Specifically, it sets increasing minimums: starting at 5% of total hours for each trade in 2026, rising to 10% in 2027, and 15% by 2028, all performed by apprentices in programs approved by the Division of Apprentice Standards. Contractors must register apprentices with this division and maintain required apprentice-to-journeyperson ratios. Public agencies may grant limited exemptions for specific trades if no qualified bidder with an apprentice program is available, but must document and report these exemptions. The bill directly affects public agencies, construction contractors, and subcontractors working on large public projects.

Maddy summaryHD 2062 requires public stadiums, sports centers, and similar facilities hosting athletic events to have at least one AED on-site and maintain at least one trained employee or volunteer on-site during events. The trained individual must have completed CPR and AED training per American Heart Association or Red Cross standards. Facilities must also install placards at entryways showing AED locations and provide clear procedures for identifying available trained volunteers during events. This law directly affects venues hosting public sporting events by mandating immediate access to life-saving equipment and trained personnel.

By Representative Madaro of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 433) of Adrian C. Madaro and others relative to diagnostic, service or repair information and services for digital electronic products. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.