Sen. Paul Feeney

By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1414) of Michael O. Moore, John J. Cronin, James B. Eldridge, Paul R. Feeney and other members of the Senate for legislation to increase access to Applied Behavior Analysis services by recognizing assistant level providers. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

Maddy summaryHD 3282 establishes a deer population control commission to address deer-related issues in Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Berkshire, Hampden, Worcester, Franklin, and Hampshire Counties. The commission, composed of six appointed members (including legislative leaders, hunting groups, agriculture and wildlife departments, and insurance representatives), will identify effective deer management practices and methods to help farmers prevent property damage. It must submit its findings and draft legislation to state lawmakers by March 1, 2024, to implement recommended solutions. This bill directly affects deer management strategies and agricultural property protection in the specified counties.

Senate, February 5, 2026 -- The committee on Senate Ways and Means, to whom was referred the Senate Bill modernizing protections for consumers in automobile transactions (Senate, No. 228),- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 2945).

Maddy summaryHD 2660 bans the use of painful procedures and the denial of basic human needs in facilities serving people with disabilities. The bill prohibits any Commonwealth-funded program, agency, or facility from administering procedures causing physical pain (like hitting, pinching, or electric shock) to change behavior, or denying reasonable access to sleep, food, shelter, or bathroom facilities. It directly affects all facilities receiving state funding that serve individuals with physical, intellectual, or developmental disabilities. The law mandates humane treatment by explicitly prohibiting practices that would be illegal if used on non-disabled individuals.

By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 313) of Joanne M. Comerford, Hannah Kane, James K. Hawkins, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation to strengthen transitional planning for persons with disabilities after high school graduation or the age of twenty-two. Education.

Filed by Mr. Feeney -- Order relative to granting the committee on Financial Services until March 2, 2026 within which time to make its final report on certain current Senate documents relative to financial services matters.

By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 228) of Paul R. Feeney and Andrea Joy Campbell, Attorney General for legislation to modernize protections for consumers in automobile transactions. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

Maddy summaryHD 507 extends Massachusetts' prevailing wage requirements to offsite fabrication work for public construction projects. It requires contractors to pay prevailing wages for prefabricated items like pipes, electrical systems, or modular units made offsite, and to include specific payroll details in weekly reports (e.g., facility location, worker names, hours, and wages). This applies to all public projects covered by existing wage laws, ensuring offsite manufacturing work meets the same labor standards as on-site construction. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage.

Senate, December 11, 2025 -- The committee on Housing, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 990) of Paul R. Feeney for legislation relative to manufactured housing communities; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1019) of Jacob R. Oliveira for legislation relative to manufactured housing communities; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1020) of Jacob R. Oliveira for legislation to provide pre-service training free of charge for members of mobile home rent control boards, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2828).

Senate, December 11, 2025 -- The committee on Housing to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 991) of Paul R. Feeney for legislation to create a interagency supportive housing finance and strategy board to end and prevent homelessness, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2831).