Rep. Kelly Pease

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Massachusetts law to clarify liability for damaging agricultural property. It directly affects farmers whose crops or property are damaged and individuals operating off-highway vehicles or removing property without permission. The key change makes it legally liable for anyone who damages crops or agricultural property (including devices) through improper vehicle use or without the owner's permission. Owners can now seek compensation through civil court for these specific violations. The amendment updates existing law to explicitly include damage caused by vehicles or devices on agricultural land.

Maddy summaryHD 3264 requires healthcare providers to give patients or their authorized representatives complete medical records within 15 business days of a written request. The bill mandates that records must be provided in language the patient can understand, including diagnoses, treatments, and prognoses (Section 17a). Providers must supply full copies of health records (like lab results or prescriptions) or just the portion related to a specific condition the patient specifies, with patient consent allowing a summary instead (Section 17b). Providers may exclude written health speculations but must include all information needed for informed consent.

By Representative Davis of Great Barrington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4119) of Leigh Davis for legislation to establish an emergency medical services licensure compact. Public Health.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits state agencies from funding advertisements that discourage pregnant women from using pregnancy resource centers. It defines pregnancy resource centers as organizations offering services like counseling, prenatal education, and baby supplies to support expectant mothers. The law requires state agencies to stop negative advertising against these centers and to equally promote all facilities serving pregnant women, including both pregnancy resource centers and licensed medical providers. The policy takes effect 90 days after passage.

Maddy summaryThis bill (HD 1327) requires a 3-month waiting period before any new tax can be collected after legislation creating that tax is passed. It directly affects all new taxes established by state law, including those proposed in bills or amendments. The key provision states that no new tax may be collected, assessed, or payable until 90 days after the bill creating it becomes law. This delays implementation but does not change tax rates or create new taxes. The bill applies to all new tax measures, not existing ones.

Senate, January 29, 2026 -- The committee on Financial Services to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2738) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Kelly A. Dooner, Norman J. Orrall, Bruce E. Tarr, Kelly W. Pease and other members of the General Court for legislation to address rising insurance costs for manufactured home residents, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2919).

Maddy summaryHD 2261 requires the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) to share license holder information with city or town clerks when verifying voter identity and eligibility, and with state law enforcement agencies during investigations. The bill amends existing law to mandate that the attorney general's regulations must include this specific requirement for data sharing. This change directly affects the RMV's procedures, making it necessary to provide license details upon request for these two purposes. The policy does not alter driver's license issuance but specifies when the RMV must share existing license data with election officials and law enforcement.

By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to a municipal tax amnesty program. Revenue.

Maddy summaryHD 4143 requires all state-funded construction projects to be completed within two years. Contractors who miss this deadline face a 10% monthly penalty on the contract value until completion. If delays occur due to unforeseen problems, contractors may request up to six months' extension by submitting a written explanation to the state agency overseeing capital projects. This applies to all construction contracts entered into by Massachusetts state agencies.

By Representative Puppolo of Springfield, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., and others for the issuance of an annual proclamation by the Governor to designate May 2 as veterinary youth day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.