By Ms. Gouveia of Acton, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Tami L. Gouveia and others relative to the safety, accessibility, and fairness of elections. Election Laws.
By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1487) of Kay Khan and others relative to adults with disabilities in family and juvenile court proceedings. The Judiciary.
By Messrs. Rogers of Cambridge and Day of Stoneham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1537) of David M. Rogers, Michael S. Day and others establishing a right to counsel in certain eviction cases. The Judiciary.
By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1343) of Ruth B. Balser and others relative to the testing for the use of alcohol or narcotic drugs or other controlled substances as a condition of release. The Judiciary.
By Representatives Fernandes of Falmouth and Gouveia of Acton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1712) of Dylan A. Fernandes, Tami L. Gouveia and others relative to preventing overdose deaths and increasing access to treatment. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
By Mr. Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1538) of David M. Rogers and others for legislation to provide for the regulation of face recognition and emerging biometric surveillance technologies. The Judiciary.
By Mrs. Haddad of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1720) of Patricia A. Haddad and others relative to creating a pilot program to transfer high acuity behavioral health and dual diagnosis patients away from overcrowded emergency departments. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
By Mrs. Haddad of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1719) of Patricia A. Haddad and others relative to creating intensive stabilization and treatment units within the Department of Mental Health. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2307) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Christine P. Barber, Mike Connolly and Denise Provost (with approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation to authorize the City Council of the city of Somerville to appoint a clerk of committees and assistant clerks of committees. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1357) of Michael J. Barrett, Marjorie C. Decker, Rebecca L. Rausch, Patrick M. O'Connor and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect inmate safety and the expenditure of state funds. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
