Maddy summaryThis bill requires health insurance plans in Massachusetts to cover specific breast cancer screening and diagnostic tests, such as digital breast tomosynthesis and breast MRI, on the same terms as standard mammograms. It directly affects employees of the state, Medicaid beneficiaries, and individuals with private insurance policies by mandating equal coverage and prohibiting higher out-of-pocket costs for these advanced tests. The legislation also creates an exception for high-deductible health plans to maintain their tax-advantaged status, provided they still cover preventive care as defined by federal guidelines. By amending state laws governing the Group Insurance Commission, Medicaid, and private insurance, the bill aims to expand access to early detection tools for breast cancer.
Rep. Jay Livingstone
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Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits family and juvenile courts in Massachusetts from discriminating against parents with disabilities when making custody or parenting time decisions. It requires judges to consider a parent's disability as a neutral factor unless there is clear evidence that the disability directly harms the child and cannot be fixed through accommodations like adaptive equipment or supportive services. If a court decides a disability negatively impacts a custody ruling, it must provide written findings explaining the specific harm to the child and why accommodations would not prevent it. The legislation also formally defines key terms such as "disability" and "supportive parenting services" to ensure consistent application across legal proceedings.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires covered employers in Massachusetts to submit detailed wage data reports alongside their existing annual reports to the state secretary. The state secretary will then compile this information and publish aggregate wage statistics on the executive office of labor and workforce development website, organized by industry and released annually by June 1. While the bill mandates the collection and public release of these aggregate statistics, it explicitly excludes the individual wage data reports from being considered public records, thereby protecting specific employer information from public disclosure.
Maddy summaryThis bill creates an exception to standard city procurement laws for a specific project in Boston's West End that combines affordable housing with a new Boston Public Library branch. It allows the Mayor's Office of Housing to select a developer through a competitive proposal process without being bound by usual rules for public construction contracts. The legislation applies only to this particular redevelopment of a city-owned parcel and does not change how other public projects are handled.
Maddy summaryThis bill extends the deadline for the Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities committee to submit its final report on a specific legislative package. It temporarily suspends a standard rule that usually limits the time available for committee work, allowing the group until July 26, 2024, to complete its review. The measure directly affects the committee members and the legislative process for the documents in question, ensuring they have additional time to finalize their recommendations.
By Representative Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2985) of Ruth B. Balser and others for legislation to transfer Bridgewater State Hospital from the Department of Correction to the Department of Mental Health. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Maddy summaryThis bill (HD 4540) proposes expanding the boundaries of Boston's Historic Beacon Hill District. It would directly affect property owners and preservation efforts within the newly defined area. The bill, submitted with approval from Boston's mayor and city council, seeks to increase the district's size through a local legislative action. (1 sentence)
By Representatives Khan of Newton and Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3183) of Kay Khan, Jay D. Livingstone and Mike Connolly relative to the electrification of new and substantially remodeled or rehabilitated buildings. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
By Representatives Ramos of Springfield and Livingstone of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3209) of Orlando Ramos, Jay D. Livingstone and Michelle M. DuBois relative to the location and classification of certain renewable energy generating sources in relation to their proximity to environmental justice communities. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
By Representatives Barber of Somerville and Meschino of Hull, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3139) of Christine P. Barber, Joan Meschino and others relative to setting deadlines to electrify school buses and public fleets and establishing programs to encourage private fleet electrification. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.