By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1293) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others for legislation to prohibit access for convicted level 2 or level 3 sex offenses to certain public housing subsidized by the Commonwealth. Housing.
By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1456) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the crime of failing to notify law enforcement officials of a missing or deceased child. The Judiciary.
By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1455) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the online enticement of children. The Judiciary.
By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3345) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the penalties for knowingly communicating false reports of active shooting incidents at schools. The Judiciary.
By Ms. Sullivan of Abington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3569) of Alyson M. Sullivan and others relative to penalties for persons confined to correctional facilities who commit assault or assault and battery by means of dangerous weapons upon officers, other employees, volunteers or employees of contractors. The Judiciary.
By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3341) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the penalties for assault or an assault and battery within a dwelling and in the presence of a child. The Judiciary.
Maddy summaryThis bill amends Massachusetts law to strengthen protections for domestic violence victims by altering the legal consequences for illegal entry into dwellings. It requires anyone who illegally enters a home (knowing people are present) to immediately retreat; failure to retreat forfeits their right to sue occupants for injuries. If minors are present during the illegal entry, the entrant faces a minimum 5-year prison sentence for conviction, and must retreat immediately. The bill also imposes severe penalties (20+ years or life imprisonment) for illegal entry involving weapons, force, or injury to occupants. These changes directly affect domestic violence victims and their homes by shifting legal responsibility to intruders.
Maddy summaryHD 1311 prohibits abortions performed or induced because of a Down syndrome diagnosis in an unborn child. It directly affects medical providers (doctors, nurses, etc.) who perform such abortions, making it a crime punishable by up to 15 years in prison, license revocation, or fines. The bill requires providers to know the abortion is sought due to a Down syndrome test result or diagnosis. Violators face criminal penalties, loss of medical license, and civil lawsuits for damages. Pregnant women seeking such abortions are not held liable under this law.
Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits Massachusetts state and local government entities from requiring COVID-19 vaccination for public services, facilities, or employment. It specifically bans termination for not receiving the vaccine in public sector jobs (including schools, towns, and water districts) and prohibits issuing "vaccine passports" or sharing vaccination records with third parties. The bill allows individuals to retain their personal CDC vaccination record cards but forbids government agencies from creating standardized verification systems. It applies to all public benefits, services, and facilities provided by Massachusetts or its political subdivisions. The law takes effect immediately upon passage.
