Rep. Brian Ashe

Senate, February 10, 2022 -- The committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 215) of Eric P. Lesser and Lori A. Ehrlich for legislation protect innovation and entrepreneurship in the Commonwealth; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 357) of Lori A. Ehrlich, Eric P. Lesser and others relative to assertions of patent infringement made in bad faith, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2673).

By Ms. Cronin of Easton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 341) of Claire D. Cronin and others for legislation to establish fair and reasonable terms for providing diagnostic, service or repair information and services for digital electronic products. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

By Ms. Gobi, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1042) of Anne M. Gobi, Susannah M. Whipps and Brian M. Ashe for legislation relative to the expungement of non-convictions. The Judiciary.

By Mr. Brady, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 926) of Michael D. Brady, Diana DiZoglio, Michelle M. DuBois, Carol A. Doherty and other members of the General Court for legislation to strengthen the penalty for assault or assault and battery on emergency medical technician, ambulance operator, ambulance attendant or health care provider. The Judiciary.

By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1098) of Mark C. Montigny, Michael F. Rush, Michael J. Barrett, Christopher Hendricks and other members of the General Court for legislation to strengthen laws combatting human trafficking and protecting survivors of modern-day slavery. The Judiciary.

By Mr. Pignatelli of Lenox, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 753) of Smitty Pignatelli and others for legislation to authorize the option of providing basic common sense health services for residents of assisted living residences. Elder Affairs.

By Ms. Fiola of Fall River, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2285) of Carole A. Fiola and others that the Division of Medical Assistance be directed to provide coverage for screenings for postpartum depression. Public Health.

By Mr. Pignatelli of Lenox, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3571) of Smitty Pignatelli and others that the Massachusetts Department of Transportation convene a working group on the benefits of passenger rail service between the city of Pittsfield and New York City using the Housatonic rail line. Transportation.

By Representatives Duffy of Holyoke and González of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 208) of Patricia A. Duffy, Carlos González and others relative to a pilot program to address the drop in public supports when recipient earnings increase. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

By Representatives Ehrlich of Marblehead and Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3376) of Lori A. Ehrlich, Bradley H. Jones, Jr. and others relative to the use of elephants, big cats, primates, giraffes, and bears in traveling exhibits and shows. Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.