Maddy summaryThis bill requires Massachusetts state agencies to assess whether clean energy policies will increase costs for households or businesses before implementation. It mandates that all new energy, emissions, or transportation regulations include an affordability and competitiveness review, evaluating impacts on residential energy costs and business operating expenses. Agencies must modify proposals if impacts are unreasonable or adopt alternative approaches to protect affordability, and must publish these assessments 30 days prior to adoption. The law applies to all state departments and authorities managing energy, climate, or utility programs, ensuring clean energy transitions do not disproportionately burden ratepayers or harm economic competitiveness.
Rep. Patrick Kearney
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Maddy summaryHD 4766 is a specific bill for Patricia M. Lampron, a retired head of school in Boston public schools who became permanently disabled on the job in 2021. It requires the Boston Retirement Board to increase her accidental disability pension to 100% of her pre-injury salary, cover all related medical expenses from her injury, and pay out her accumulated annuity savings fund. The bill ensures these benefits are tax-free to the extent allowed by law. As a case-specific measure, it directly affects only Patricia M. Lampron and does not create broader policy changes.
By Representative Davis of Great Barrington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4130) of Leigh Davis for legislation to establish an accelerated bridge program to finance the repair, replacement and maintenance of structurally-deficient bridges through the use of certain bonds. Transportation.
Maddy summaryHD 1367 amends unemployment compensation rules for workers affected by labor disputes. It states that workers lose benefits for 30 days if unemployment stems from a labor dispute, unless the employer hires a permanent replacement (which must be certified as permanent). Key exceptions include disputes over unmet contract terms or laws on wages/hours, workers unemployed during contract negotiations (benefits until strike begins), and workers not recalled within one week after a dispute ends. The bill also clarifies that lockouts cannot deny benefits if workers are ready to work under existing terms, unless the lockout responds to union-caused property damage despite employer safety efforts. (HD 1367, An Act relative to unemployment compensation and labor disputes)
Maddy summaryThis bill declares free public higher education a right for Massachusetts residents. It creates a state grant program covering tuition and mandatory fees at public colleges, universities, and vocational programs for eligible students. Eligibility requires graduating from a Massachusetts high school (or equivalent) after three years of attendance, or qualifying for in-state tuition under federal rules. The grants supplement, but do not replace, existing federal aid like Pell Grants and state scholarships, with no restrictions on academic programs.
By Representative Kearney of Scituate, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1446) of Patrick Joseph Kearney relative to college student immunization for meningococcal disease. Higher Education.
Maddy summaryThis bill (HD 210) bans the purchase and consumption of all products made in Russia within Massachusetts. It directly affects all consumers and businesses in the state by prohibiting the buying or using of any goods manufactured in Russia. The key provision inserts a new section into Massachusetts law (Chapter 32) that makes this ban effective immediately upon the bill's passage. The law applies broadly to "any and all products made in Russia" with no exceptions specified in the text. This follows a similar legislative effort (House No. 343) from the previous session.
Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits the sale in Massachusetts of cosmetics (including products like shampoo and deodorant) if the manufacturer knew or should have known that animal testing was conducted on the product or its ingredients after the law takes effect. It directly affects manufacturers and suppliers selling cosmetics within Massachusetts, requiring them to ensure their products were not tested on animals after the effective date. Key exceptions include cosmetics required by federal/state agencies for safety (with strict justification), products tested before the law, and ingredients already sold in the state prior to the effective date. The Attorney General can enforce the law by seeking injunctions or fines up to $5,000 for first violations, while protecting trade secrets during investigations. The law takes effect six months after passage.
By Representatives DeCoste of Norwell and Turco of Winthrop, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 217) of David F. DeCoste, Joseph D. McKenna and Colleen M. Garry relative to providing resources and support for pregnant and parenting families. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
By Representative Worrell of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 294) of Christopher J. Worrell relative to surveillance in out-of-home care facilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.