Rep. John Gaskey

Maddy summaryThis bill requires utility companies to offer customers the choice between wireless "smart" meters and traditional electromechanical analog meters (which emit no radiofrequency radiation) at no additional cost. Customers can request a free switch to an analog meter and must provide written consent before wireless meters are installed or their functionality changed. Utilities are prohibited from cutting off service, charging fees, or discriminating against customers who choose analog meters, or who have medical conditions sensitive to radiofrequency emissions. The law also bans installing wireless "equivalent technology" near properties where customers request non-transmitting meters.

Maddy summaryHD 202 establishes a Massachusetts commission to study financial abuse of elders aged 60+ in the Commonwealth. The commission, composed of 12 members including lawmakers, elder law attorneys, elder advocacy groups, Councils on Aging representatives, and industry experts (real estate and financial services), will examine specific issues like predatory lending, property exploitation, and online fraud targeting seniors. It must study the economic impact of abuse, lending practices, real estate transfers at undervalued prices, and deceptive schemes. The commission will submit policy recommendations to state committees by December 31, 2026, to help prevent or better protect elders from financial abuse. This bill directly affects vulnerable seniors in Massachusetts and aims to inform future policy changes.

By Mrs. Dooner, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2517) of Kelly A. Dooner (by vote of the town) for legislation to dissolve the North Carver water district. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

Senate, November 13, 2025 -- Substituted as a new draft (Senator Dooner) for the Senate Bill amending the charter of the town of Wareham (Senate, No. 2527).

By Mrs. Dooner, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2527) of Kelly A. Dooner (by vote of the town) for legislation to amend the town charter of Wareham. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local approval received.]

By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 577) of Peter J. Durant, Donald R. Berthiaume, Jr., Christopher M. Markey, Joseph D. McKenna and others for legislation relative to the use of crossbows in hunting. Environment and Natural Resources.

Maddy summaryThis bill removes woody biomass from the greenhouse gas emissions standards that apply to municipal lighting plants. It does this by deleting sections 34 and 112 from Chapter 8 of the General Laws. The change takes effect immediately upon passage, altering how emissions reporting is handled for these specific facilities.

By Representative Davis of Great Barrington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4106) of Leigh Davis and Natalie M. Blais for legislation to establish a farm-to-institution pilot program. Agriculture.

By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 576) of Peter J. Durant, David F. DeCoste, Christopher M. Markey, Joseph D. McKenna and others for legislation relative to outdoor heritage. Environment and Natural Resources.

By Mr. Durant, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 578) of Peter J. Durant, Christopher M. Markey and Joseph D. McKenna for legislation relative to hunting near a dwelling. Environment and Natural Resources.