Rep. Angelo D'Emilia

Co-sponsor H 360

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to digital right to repair

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a new chapter in Massachusetts law to protect the right to repair portable wireless devices, such as smartphones. It defines specific roles like "authorized repair providers" and "independent repair providers" to clarify who can legally fix these devices. The legislation requires manufacturers to provide necessary parts, tools, and technical documentation to independent repair shops on fair and reasonable terms, ensuring they have equal access to repair information. By mandating these provisions, the bill aims to allow consumers to choose where they get their devices fixed without being restricted by manufacturer policies.

Passed Oct 19, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 2478

In committee · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to digital right to repair

The committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 142) of Michael D. Brady, Sal N. DiDomenico, Anne M. Gobi, Jack Patrick Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to digital right to repair; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 360) of Adrian C. Madaro and others relative to digital right to repair, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2478).

In committee Oct 19, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 1919

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act ensuring domestic violence victims' protections for all employees in the Commonwealth

Maddy summaryThis bill expands employment protections for domestic violence victims in Massachusetts by specifically covering contract workers who are currently excluded from existing leave laws. It mandates that employers allow these workers to take up to 15 days of leave within a 12-month period to seek medical care, legal assistance, housing, or protective orders related to abuse. While the bill grants the right to take this time off, it leaves the decision regarding whether the leave is paid or unpaid entirely to the employer's discretion. The legislation also outlines requirements for providing notice to employers and specifies acceptable documentation to verify the need for leave.

Passed Oct 18, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 5297

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act authorizing the town of Raynham to grant additional licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages not to be drunk on the premises

Passed Dec 22, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 4746

Signed into law · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act authorizing the town of Raynham to grant additional licenses for the sale of wine and malt beverages not to be drunk on the premises

Signed into law Dec 20, 2022 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor H 5364

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to a commission to study the intentional misrepresentation of a service animal

Passed Nov 17, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 4504

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act increasing penalties for hit and runs with recreational vehicles in the Commonwealth to be known as the James Ward Act

Passed Nov 3, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 4929

Signed into law · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to step therapy and patient safety

Signed into law Nov 1, 2022 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor H 1709

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act to end child marriage in Massachusetts

By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1709) of Kay Khan and others for legislation to prohibit marriage of minors. The Judiciary.

Passed Oct 27, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 1563

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to a commission to study the intentional misrepresentation of a service animal

By Mrs. Ferguson of Holden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1563) of Kimberly N. Ferguson and others for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) relative to the intentional misrepresentation of a service animal. The Judiciary.

Passed Oct 27, 2022 1 co-sponsor Track