By Representative Lewis of Framingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3381) of Jack Patrick Lewis for the annual issuance of a proclamation by the Governor setting apart December first through the eighth as getting to zero week. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
By Representatives Domb of Amherst and Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 222) of Mindy Domb, Andres X. Vargas and others for legislation to authorize agricultural healthy incentives program. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
By Representative Domb of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 223) of Mindy Domb relative to a livable wage for human services workers. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
By Representative Decker of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 214) of Marjorie C. Decker and others relative to the payment standards for monthly benefits for parents with dependent children. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
By Representative Hogan of Stow and Senator Cyr, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2450) of Kate Hogan, Natalie M. Blais and others for legislation to protect public health from PFAS. Public Health.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires state-aided public housing for the elderly to allow pet ownership under specific, non-discriminatory rules. It prohibits outright bans on dogs (including breed-based restrictions), declawing, or evictions solely for having a pet, while permitting reasonable requirements like pet deposits (max $160 or one month’s rent), spaying/neutering, and emergency care plans. Housing authorities must develop written policies for different housing types (apartments, single-family homes, etc.) and establish pet committees for grievance handling. An advisory group will help update regulations and create guidance for implementing these policies, with violations subject to penalties under existing law.
By Representative Ciccolo of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 915) of Michelle L. Ciccolo and others relative to the access of trails and outdoor spaces. Environment and Natural Resources.
By Representative Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1476) of Tackey Chan and others for legislation relative to pet ownership for residents of state-aided public housing for the elderly. Housing.
By Representative Howard of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3351) of Vanna Howard, Manny Cruz and Tara T. Hong for legislation to create a permanent commission on the status of people who practice Islam. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 2390) of Paul R. Feeney and Steven George Xiarhos that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a task force relative to roadside litter prevention and cleanup. Transportation.
