Rep. Mindy Domb

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits Massachusetts state and local government agencies (including police departments, sheriff's offices, and correctional facilities) from entering new agreements with federal immigration authorities for immigration enforcement or detention. It also requires all existing agreements of this type to end within 30 days (for enforcement agreements) or 90 days (for detention agreements) after the law takes effect. The Attorney General can enforce the law by seeking court orders to stop violations. The bill directly affects how Massachusetts law enforcement interacts with federal immigration authorities regarding detention and enforcement.

Maddy summaryHD 847 establishes a bill of rights for people experiencing homelessness, defining this group to include those in shelters, vehicles, parks, or transitional housing. It guarantees specific rights such as free use of public spaces without discrimination based on housing status, access to medical care (including pandemic-related services), and the ability to vote without requiring a fixed address. The law also prohibits discrimination in employment and housing based on housing status and protects privacy of information shared with shelters. It amends existing anti-discrimination laws (chapters 151B and 51) to explicitly include "housing status" as a protected category.

Maddy summaryThis is a procedural bill that extends the deadline for the House Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery to complete reports on three specific bills (House Documents 2203, 4200, and 4696). It grants the committee until Wednesday, March 18, 2026, to finalize these reports, overriding the standard House Rule 27 timeline. The bill does not change policy or affect constituents; it only adjusts a committee's procedural deadline. It was adopted without debate on February 9, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis bill extends the deadline for the House Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery to submit its final report on House Document 2231. Specifically, it delays the committee's reporting obligation until Friday, February 27, 2026, overriding the standard House Rule 27 timeline. The bill does not change the content or purpose of the committee's report, only the deadline for its submission. It was adopted on February 9, 2026, after committee and procedural steps.

Maddy summaryThis bill expands telehealth coverage and digital access for Massachusetts residents. It requires health insurers to cover virtual visits, digital consultations, remote patient monitoring, and related devices at the same rate as in-person care. The bill also creates a shared application portal for affordable broadband programs and mandates insurers to provide interpreter services and digital literacy support for patients with limited English proficiency or low tech skills. These provisions directly affect patients, healthcare providers, and insurers across Massachusetts.

Maddy summaryThis bill (HD 1173) requires specific insurance plans in Massachusetts to cover medically necessary functional repair or restoration for certain congenital craniofacial disorders. It applies to Commonwealth employee health plans, state division programs, private insurance policies, and health maintenance organizations. Coverage must include treatment for ectodermal dysplasia, dentinogenesis imperfecta, and amelogenesis imperfecta (excluding cleft lip/palate, which is covered under separate existing sections), but excludes cosmetic surgery and unrelated dental/orthodontic care. Crucially, these benefits must not face higher deductibles, copays, or out-of-pocket limits than other plan benefits.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits health insurance carriers from denying payment for covered services solely because a patient was referred by a provider outside the carrier's network. It directly affects insurance companies (carriers) and their enrollees (patients), ensuring referrals from out-of-network doctors don't lead to denied claims. The key provision appears repeatedly across multiple chapters of health insurance law, mandating that payment decisions cannot be based on the referral source alone. The bill does not change coverage for specific treatments or alter prescription rules, focusing solely on referral-based payment denials. It applies to all health plans governed by the referenced statutes.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a 25-member "pesticide control modernization and environmental protection task force" to study Massachusetts' pesticide regulations. The task force, including agency heads and diverse stakeholders (farmers, environmental groups, industry reps, and experts), will examine 12 specific areas like the structure of the pesticide board, pesticide use impacts on watersheds and vulnerable communities, licensing processes, and reporting systems. It must issue a public report with recommendations within one year, including proposals for restructuring the pesticide board and improving oversight. The bill does not change current laws but directs a comprehensive review to inform future policy.

Maddy summaryH 4649 establishes a special commission to study micro-transit services in Massachusetts. The commission will examine different operating models (including those run by regional transit authorities and other entities), assess funding needs and gaps, define micro-transit for state funding eligibility, and estimate annual state funding required to support these services. It will specifically focus on closing mobility gaps, improving connectivity, and addressing transportation inequities in underserved areas and populations. The commission, composed of transit officials, community representatives, and rural stakeholders, must submit a final report to state leaders within three months of the bill's effective date.

Maddy summaryThis bill (H 4985) extends the deadline for the House Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery to report on two specific House documents (2200 and 2220). It grants the committee until Wednesday, March 18, 2026 - instead of the original deadline - to complete its final report. The extension modifies House Rule 27, which typically sets committee reporting timelines, but does not change the content or policy of the documents themselves.