Sen. Paul Mark

Maddy summaryHD 5093 allows Howard Boyden, a Conway fire department member, to continue working beyond the standard retirement age. The bill permits his employment until he turns 70, retires, or is removed, provided he passes a town-designated medical exam to confirm he remains fit for duty. It also ensures no pension deductions apply for his service after age 65. This is a specific employment extension, not a broad policy change.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows municipal school districts to exempt incoming elementary school choice students from participating in tuition agreements that are currently required for middle and high school education. Specifically, it permits these districts to operate under a tuition agreement for older students while waiving that requirement for younger students entering the system. The change directly affects local school districts that provide education through tuition agreements and families seeking school choice options at the elementary level. By modifying existing state law, the legislation creates a distinction between how tuition agreements apply to different grade levels within the same district.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires autonomous vehicles registered in Massachusetts to meet federal motor vehicle standards. It prohibits these vehicles from transporting passengers or goods (including interstate commerce) without a human safety operator physically present in the vehicle. The operator must be able to monitor the vehicle’s performance and intervene immediately, including operating or shutting off the vehicle if needed. The operator must also maintain all required state and federal qualifications for driving. This applies directly to companies or individuals operating autonomous vehicles for passenger or freight transport within the state.

By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 426) of Jacob R. Oliveira, Vanna Howard, Joanne M. Comerford, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation to ensure that all students are prepared for future success. Education.

Senate, March 19, 2026 -- Text of the Senate Bill promoting pet equity, treatment and safety (Senate, No. 3028) (being the text of the Senate, No. 3014, printed as amended)

Senate, July 23, 2026 -- Text of amendment (544) (offered by Senator Feeney) to the Ways and Means amendment (Senate, No. 3178) to the House Bill relative to economic development in the commonwealth.

Senate, July 23, 2026 -- Text of amendment (410) (offered by Senator Edwards) to the Ways and Means amendment (Senate, No. 3178) to the House Bill relative to economic development in the commonwealth.

Senate, July 23, 2026 -- Text of amendment (222) (offered by Senator Kennedy) to the Ways and Means amendment (Senate, No. 3178) to the House Bill relative to economic development in the commonwealth.

Senate, July 23, 2026 -- Text of amendment (193) (offered by Senator Howard) to the Ways and Means amendment (Senate, No. 3178) to the House Bill relative to economic development in the commonwealth.

Senate, July 23, 2026 -- Text of amendment (511) (offered by Senator Creem) to the Ways and Means amendment (Senate, No. 3178) to the House Bill relative to economic development in the commonwealth.