By Ms. Barber of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3224) of Christine P. Barber and others for legislation to establish a children's vision screening registry. Public Health.
Sponsored bills
By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2494) of Kay Khan and others for legislation to further amend the anti-shackling statute for incarcerated pregnant women. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
By Mr. Finn of West Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2984) of Michael J. Finn and others relative to reimbursement rates to disproportionate share hospitals . Health Care Financing.
By Mr. Cusack of Braintree, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2440) of Mark J. Cusack and others relative to requiring hospitals to provide immunizations against the influenza virus to all inpatients 65 years of age and older upon discharge. Public Health.
By Ms. Dykema of Holliston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1954) of Carolyn C. Dykema and others for legislation to establish a voluntary training program in best practices for the care of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
By Mr. Hecht of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 430) of Jonathan Hecht and others relative to the implementation of strategies for reducing solid waste and increasing recycling in the Commonwealth. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
By Mr. Day of Stoneham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 414) of Michael S. Day and others for legislation to increase access to recycling in the Commonwealth. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
By Representatives DuBois of Brockton and Puppolo of Springfield, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 416) of Michelle M. DuBois and others for legislation to impose a penalty for the filthy and dirty confinement of certain farm animals. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
By Ms. Cronin of Easton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1144) of Claire D. Cronin and others relative to safe patient handling in certain health facilities. Public Health.
By Ms. L'Italien, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1222) of Barbara A. L'Italien, Jason M. Lewis, Jack Lewis, Carolyn C. Dykema and other members of the General Court for legislation to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in medical settings. Public Health.