By Ms. Malia of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3376) of Elizabeth A. Malia and others relative to diversion to substance use disorder treatment for non-violent drug offenders. The Judiciary.
By Miss Garry of Dracut, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1714) of Colleen M. Garry and others establishing a commission on post traumatic stress disorder. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
By Mr. Tosado of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1755) of José F. Tosado and others for legislation to establish a commission to study substance use disorder and treatment disparities in minority communities. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
By Representative Ashe of Longmeadow and Senator Gobi, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Brian M. Ashe and Anne M. Gobi relative to reviving and continuing the special commission established (under Section 103 of Chapter 154 of the Acts of 2018) to study the financial and economic impacts of crumbling concrete foundations due to the presence of pyrrhotite. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
By Mr. Whelan of Brewster, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Timothy R. Whelan and others for legislation to establish penalties for certain persons disguising themselves in a manner including but not limited to concealing facial features. The Judiciary.
By Mr. Cutler of Duxbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 745) of Josh S. Cutler and others relative to reducing paper and packaging waste in the Commonwealth. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1338) of Ruth B. Balser and others for legislation to require county and state correctional facilities to provide substance abuse services to certain inmates. The Judiciary.
By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1484) of Kay Khan and others relative to providing written health education information to incarcerated women by correctional institutions. The Judiciary.
By Ms. Miranda of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1518) of Liz Miranda and others relative to discharging individuals released from incarceration or residential treatment into homelessness or emergency shelters. The Judiciary.
By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1339) of Ruth B. Balser and others for legislation to establish the Department of Mental Health as the oversight agency for the mental health system within the state prison system. The Judiciary.
