Rep. Mike Connolly

By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 313) of Joanne M. Comerford, Hannah Kane, James K. Hawkins, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation to strengthen transitional planning for persons with disabilities after high school graduation or the age of twenty-two. Education.

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.

February, , 2026 -- The committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2114) of Joanne M. Comerford, Rebecca L. Rausch, Michael J. Barrett, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a jail and prison construction moratorium, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2944).

Maddy summaryH 5057 mandates the relocation of the Cambridge District Court (also known as the third district court of eastern Middlesex) from Medford to Cambridge by December 31, 2026. The bill requires the Executive Office of the Trial Court to submit a relocation timeline report to legislative committees within 90 days of the law's effective date. This procedural bill directly affects court operations and administrative planning for the Cambridge District Court.

By Mr. Brady, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2105) of Michael D. Brady and Mike Connolly for legislation to make records in the office of the Governor public. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

Maddy summaryThis bill (SD 2334) extends Massachusetts' public records law to include the Governor's office and the Legislature, making their communications and documents subject to disclosure under the law. It amends key sections of the General Laws (specifically Chapter 4, Section 7 and Chapter 66, Sections 1A, 6A, and 10) to replace references to "agencies and municipalities" with "agencies, municipalities, the general court, and the governor." The bill includes exceptions for certain communications, such as constituent requests for government services or internal policy development drafts. It takes effect on January 1, 2026.

By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2114) of Joanne M. Comerford, Rebecca L. Rausch, Michael J. Barrett, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a jail and prison construction moratorium. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2099) of James B. Eldridge, Patricia D. Jehlen, Mike Connolly, Erika Uyterhoeven and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide sunlight to state government. Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently.

By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 708) of John J. Cronin for legislation to preserve access to treatment for patients with serious mental illnesses. Financial Services.

Maddy summaryHD 1286 requires the Cambridge District Court (also known as the third district court of eastern Middlesex) to move from Medford to Cambridge by December 31, 2025. This mandates the Executive Office of the Trial Court to relocate the court, ending its current location in Medford since 2009. The bill also requires the Executive Office to issue a relocation timeline report within 90 days of the law's effective date. The law directly affects the court's physical location and the state agency responsible for its administration.