Maddy summaryH 4611 requires public facilities across Massachusetts to provide free disposable menstrual products (like tampons and sanitary napkins) to menstruating individuals. It mandates this in all government-owned buildings, public colleges, shelters, schools, and correctional facilities. Products must be available in accessible restroom locations without stigmatizing the user. The law applies to all entities listed in the bill, including schools, shelters, and jails, ensuring no-cost access in designated areas. It does not cover private businesses or general public spaces outside these specified settings.
Rep. Tom Stanley
Sponsored bills
By Representative Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 767) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile and others clarifying rate setting processes for home health and home care services. Elder Affairs.
Maddy summaryThis bill establishes the Massachusetts Law Enforcement Memorial Fund to honor officers who died while serving. It directly affects law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty and their families by creating a dedicated fund for memorial purposes. The key provision authorizes the fund to support the creation and maintenance of a permanent memorial site or tribute within the state. The legislation focuses on honoring fallen officers through a formal, state-supported memorial initiative.
By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 557) of Brendan P. Crighton, Joanne M. Comerford, James B. Eldridge, James K. Hawkins and other members of the General Court for legislation to accelerate and streamline wetlands restoration. Environment and Natural Resources.
By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2180) of Michael O. Moore, Brian W. Murray, James K. Hawkins, Susannah M. Whipps and other members of the General Court for legislation to define fraud in public construction bid laws. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
By Representative Vitolo of Brookline, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3804) of Tommy Vitolo and others relative to pedestrian safety. Transportation.
By Representative Stanley of Waltham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 790) of Thomas M. Stanley relative to providing technical assistance to long-term care facilities. Elder Affairs.
By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 644) of Michael O. Moore, Carmine Lawrence Gentile, David T. Vieira, Paul W. Mark and other members of the General Court relative to pesticides. Environment and Natural Resources.
Senate, November 19, 2025 -- The committee on Environment and Natural Resources to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 644) of Michael O. Moore, Carmine Lawrence Gentile, David T. Vieira, Paul W. Mark and other members of the General Court restricting the use of rodenticides in the environment, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2721).
By Representatives Meschino of Hull and Scarsdale of Pepperell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 91) of Joan Meschino, Margaret R. Scarsdale and others relative to community media program funding. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.