By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2494) of Kay Khan and others for legislation to further amend the anti-shackling statute for incarcerated pregnant women. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
By Mrs. Ferguson of Holden, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 1956) of Kimberly N. Ferguson and others for an investigation by a special commission known as the Brain Injury Commission (including members of the General Court) to review data concerning the epidemiology of brain injuries. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
By Messrs. Linsky of Natick and O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 616) of David Paul Linsky, James J. O'Day and others relative to protections for hospitals that contract with Medicaid managed care organizations. Health Care Financing.
By Ms. Cronin of Easton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1144) of Claire D. Cronin and others relative to safe patient handling in certain health facilities. Public Health.
By Ms. Benson of Lunenburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 593) of Jennifer E. Benson and others for legislation to include certain income levels in calculating nursing home benefits payable under the Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). Health Care Financing.
By Ms. Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2056) of Alice Hanlon Peisch and others relative to the mandatory school age and the establishment of dropout prevention and recovery pilot programs. Education.
By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Cynthia Stone Creem for legislation to promote student nutrition. Education.
By Representative Gentile of Sudbury and Senator Eldridge, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1388) of Carmine L. Gentile, James B. Eldridge and others relative to death benefits for surviving spouses of call and volunteer firefighters. Public Service.
By Mr. Cantwell of Marshfield, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James M. Cantwell and others for legislation to establish a commission (including members of the General Court) relative to behavioral health promotion and upstream prevention. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
By Mr. O'Day of West Boylston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James J. O'Day and others relative to the treatment of substance use disorders. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
