Rep. Kelly Pease

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes to amend Massachusetts law to require that private or commercial eminent domain takings award property owners at least 200% of the fair market value. It directly affects individuals and businesses whose land is taken by the government for private development projects. The key provision mandates a minimum payment standard that is double the current fair market value calculation for these specific types of takings. This change would apply immediately upon the bill's passage and would alter the compensation requirements for future eminent domain cases involving private investment.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Massachusetts law to allow parents, legal guardians, and custodians to request Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) for childcare providers who have or may have direct contact with their children. The change expands existing access rules, which currently permit such requests only for specific licensed childcare facilities, to include individual family members seeking background checks for caregivers in their homes. By updating the statute, the legislation ensures that families can verify the criminal history of nannies, babysitters, or other informal caregivers without needing to go through a formal licensing process.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Massachusetts state law to require specific informed consent procedures before a chemical abortion using the mifepristone and misoprostol regimen. It mandates that patients be informed at least 24 hours in advance that the abortion process can potentially be reversed if they change their minds and that information on this reversal is available online. Additionally, the law requires physicians and pharmacies to provide written discharge instructions containing a specific statement about the possibility of preventing the abortion's effects by not taking the second pill. The Department of Public Health is tasked with creating a stable website to host these resources and publishing informational materials in multiple languages within 90 days of the bill's enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Massachusetts law to restrict abortions after the second trimester unless a physician and two consultants certify that continuing the pregnancy poses a risk of death to the woman. It requires such procedures to take place in a hospital setting and mandates that hospitals provide specific life-saving equipment and measures to protect both the mother and the unborn child if the fetus shows signs of viability. The legislation directly affects physicians performing abortions, hospitals conducting these procedures, and the state's Department of Public Health, which would define the necessary life-saving equipment.

Maddy summaryThis bill repeals an existing law that required civil process fees to be deposited into a specific state account. It directly affects county sheriffs and the courts by removing the mandatory deposit requirement for these fees. The change allows these fees to be handled differently than before, though the bill does not specify the new procedure.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates the fees charged by sheriffs and other officials for serving legal documents in Massachusetts civil cases. It directly affects defendants receiving court papers and the law enforcement officers who deliver them. Under the new rules, serving a standard document like a summons or subpoena costs $30 per defendant, while serving a divorce complaint or any document requiring personal delivery costs $45 per defendant. These changes replace previous fee structures to establish clear, uniform rates for these specific types of service.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new chapter in Massachusetts law specifically addressing crimes against unborn children, defining them as victims separate from the pregnant woman. It establishes new criminal offenses, including first and second-degree murder, voluntary manslaughter, involuntary manslaughter, and assault, specifically for acts that cause death or injury to a fetus or unborn child. The legislation sets out specific penalties for these crimes, such as life imprisonment without parole for first-degree murder, and defines key terms like "unborn child" as life from conception until death.

Maddy summaryThis bill aims to protect private property owners by restricting the government's ability to use eminent domain for commercial projects or private economic development. It mandates that property takings must be for genuine public use, such as public occupancy, and requires courts to independently decide if a proposed use is truly public rather than accepting a legislative claim. Additionally, the legislation includes a provision that if the government does not use the taken property for its intended purpose within five years, it must offer to sell the land back to the original owner or their heirs at the lower of the original purchase price or the fair market value at the time of taking.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends state laws to allow Massachusetts municipalities to use specific funds for flood control infrastructure and floodplain preservation. It permits these projects only if they are historical or recreational developments created before the year 2000. Additionally, the legislation restricts the use of these funds for regular maintenance and general operations. The change directly affects local towns and cities by expanding their ability to finance and restore older flood management systems.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a dedicated PFAS Remediation Trust Fund to help Massachusetts communities address contamination in drinking water, groundwater, soil, and other environmental media. The fund will be financed through recovered amounts from lawsuits or settlements against manufacturers and sellers of PFAS-containing products, along with other designated transfers and donations. Expenditures from the fund will prioritize vulnerable environmental justice populations and can be used to provide grants to municipalities, counties, and health boards for remediation projects, treatment systems, and private well assistance. The law also establishes rules requiring grant recipients to repay the fund if they later recover costs from liable third parties and prohibits funding for projects caused by the applicant's own negligence.