By Representatives Gentile of Sudbury and Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2182) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Hannah Kane and others for legislation to reduce incidence and death from pancreatic cancer. Public Health.
Maddy summaryThis bill, known as the SAVE Students Act, creates a statewide anonymous reporting system for students, staff, and the public to report unsafe or violent activities in Massachusetts schools. The Department of Public Health will establish and manage this program, which must be accessible 24/7 through a mobile app, website, and toll-free phone line, and include a staffed crisis center offering multilingual support. The law requires that the system protect the identity of reporters while allowing them to voluntarily share their information if they choose, and mandates that regulations be developed to ensure the program does not lead to unfair disciplinary actions against students from protected groups.
By Representative Sullivan-Almeida of Abington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3453) of Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the traffic and safety patterns at a certain intersection in the town of East Bridgewater. Transportation.
By Representative Kane of Shrewsbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3355) of Hannah Kane and others for legislation to include a module on the science related to the impairment effects of marijuana in driver education courses. Transportation.
Maddy summaryThis bill directs the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources to create specific rules for dog boarding kennels and daycare facilities, including those operating from private homes. The new regulations will cover essential aspects such as the number of staff per dog, group sizes, supervision levels, housing standards, and insurance requirements. By establishing these clear guidelines, the legislation aims to ensure consistent care and safety standards across all types of dog care facilities in the state.
Maddy summaryThis bill proposes to amend Massachusetts law to allow deer hunting on Sundays during the designated open deer hunting season. Currently, hunting regulations generally prohibit taking game on Sundays, but this legislation would create a specific exception for deer. The change would directly affect hunters and wildlife managers by modifying the days on which deer may be legally pursued.
Maddy summaryThis bill directs the Massachusetts Department of Public Health to create a three-phase pilot program called the Crosby Project, specifically designed for veterans. The initiative would first involve researching medical marijuana's effectiveness against opioid use, then launch a physical wellness center in or near Boston that offers medical cannabis alongside other treatments like acupuncture and yoga. If the initial phase is successful, the program would expand to a statewide civilian pilot to help treat conditions currently managed by opioid-based medications. The department must submit a final report on the research and program outline by December 31, 2024.
Maddy summaryThis bill amends Massachusetts law to officially recognize plumbing and gas fitting inspections alongside building inspections. It allows inspectors who are already licensed to perform plumbing or gas fitting work to also carry out building inspections. The change directly affects municipalities and regional governments by expanding the scope of duties for existing inspectors. This update clarifies the legal authority of inspectors without creating new job titles or licensing requirements.
By Representative Sullivan-Almeida of Abington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2669) of Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida and others relative to COVID-19 mandatory vaccinations and immunization passports for public employees. Public Service.
By Representative Sullivan-Almeida of Abington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2668) of Alyson M. Sullivan-Almeida and David F. DeCoste relative to the retirement benefits of certain public safety employees. Public Service.
