Rep. Mindy Domb

Maddy summaryThis bill (H 3417) requests the Governor issue an annual proclamation designating June 16th as "Domestic Workers' Rights Day." It directly affects domestic workers in Massachusetts by formally recognizing their contributions and rights through a state-level observance. The key mechanism is a simple gubernatorial proclamation, requiring no new laws or funding, and it would be issued every year on June 16th. The bill is procedural and commemorative, not a policy change.

Maddy summaryHD 2501 allows cities and towns to adopt local rent stabilization and tenant protection measures. It enables municipalities to limit annual rent increases to the lower of the local Consumer Price Index or 5%, and requires landlords to have "just cause" (like nonpayment, lease violations, or property conversion) to evict tenants. The bill directly affects renters in participating municipalities, excluding owner-occupied buildings with four or fewer units, new construction (for five years), college dorms, senior facilities, and units subject to public housing regulation. Municipalities must adopt local ordinances within 180 days of acceptance and report annually to the state housing office. The law does not override existing state or federal tenant protections.

Senate, August 10, 2026 -- The committee on Labor and Workforce Development, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1355) of Liz Miranda, Mindy Domb and Jason M. Lewis for legislation to establish extreme temperature worker protections; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1357) of Mark C. Montigny and Jason M. Lewis for legislation to establish protections for workers in hot conditions, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 3240).

Maddy summaryThis bill, titled "An Act prioritizing patient access to care," amends Massachusetts state law to change how abortions are regulated. It removes the requirement that abortions must be performed only to preserve a patient's life or health or due to specific fetal diagnoses, replacing those criteria with a standard based solely on a physician's professional judgment. Additionally, the bill prevents any medical review process from overriding a doctor's decision to perform an abortion when a patient or their health care proxy requests it. These changes directly affect physicians, patients, and healthcare facilities by expanding the circumstances under which abortions can be legally provided.

Maddy summarySD 1531 requires employers to protect workers from extreme heat and cold hazards by implementing safety plans. It directly affects all workers in covered settings - including farmworkers, day laborers, temporary staff, and those in outdoor or unregulated indoor environments - when temperatures reach 80°F or higher (heat) or 60°F or lower (cold). Key provisions mandate paid rest breaks, access to shade/warmth, adequate drinking water, supervisor and worker training, and risk evaluations based on factors like humidity and workload. The law also specifies acclimatization protocols for new workers and defines "cool-down areas" to ensure safe temperature recovery.

By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Marjorie C. Decker relative to family support and poverty alleviation. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs the governor to limit civil immigration enforcement activities within nonpublic areas of state-owned buildings and properties, unless required by federal law or specific state programs. It requires the creation of multilingual guidelines for state agencies, private organizations, and schools on how to verify the authority of immigration officers and handle related interactions. Additionally, the bill empowers the attorney general to file civil lawsuits against any law enforcement officer who violates specific federal statutes regarding immigration enforcement.

Maddy summaryThis bill mandates that health care plans for firefighters in Massachusetts cover specific cancer screenings without charging co-payments or deductibles. It requires these screenings to begin three years after a firefighter starts their job and to be repeated every three years while they are employed. The law specifies that the exams must check for various types of cancer, including lung, colon, and prostate cancer, and applies to firefighters working for the state, cities, towns, and certain military bases. While the bill generally prohibits out-of-pocket costs, it allows for cost-sharing only if federal tax laws require it to maintain the plan's tax-exempt status.

Maddy summaryH 4432 establishes the Hospital to Home Partnership Program within the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. It requires participating acute-care hospitals to include an Aging Services Access Point (ASAP) staff member as a dedicated liaison to help patients transition to home or community-based care instead of skilled nursing facilities. The program aims to improve coordination between hospitals and community providers, streamlining discharges to reduce institutional placements. This directly affects hospitals, ASAPs, and patients needing post-hospital care services.

Maddy summaryThis bill eliminates license suspensions for drivers who cannot pay administrative fees, directly affecting individuals with suspended licenses due to unpaid fines or fees. It revises law to prohibit prosecution for driving without a license solely because of unpaid administrative costs and adds a hardship waiver process for fee reductions. Drivers can now request fee waivers based on financial hardship through a new noncriminal hearing process. The bill also updates notification procedures for unpaid citations to include electronic alerts about payment deadlines and hardship options. These changes aim to prevent license suspensions from being used as a debt collection tool.