By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 216) of Julian Cyr that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission relative to disclosure of radio frequency notifications. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 392) of Jason M. Lewis, Joanne M. Comerford, Sal N. DiDomenico, Jacob R. Oliveira and others for legislation relative to food literacy. Education.
By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1486) of Joanne M. Comerford, Rebecca L. Rausch, Mindy Domb, Mark D. Sylvia and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to end of life options. Public Health.
By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 567) of Julian Cyr for legislation relative to the pesticide board. Environment and Natural Resources.
By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 336) of Julian Cyr and James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to LGBTQ+ inclusive curriculum. Education.
By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 196) of Cynthia Stone Creem for legislation to provide consumers with equal protection for all real estate appraisals. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Maddy summarySD 141 protects access to library materials in Massachusetts public and school libraries by requiring that materials remain available during challenges and setting clear standards for their selection. It directly affects school librarians, school committees, and students by mandating that library materials must be age-appropriate, serve an educational purpose, and not be removed based on personal, political, or doctrinal views. Key provisions include requiring written library policies aligned with American Library Association standards, ensuring challenged materials stay on shelves until a school committee vote, and prohibiting disciplinary action against librarians who select materials in good faith. The bill also expands student expression rights to include "receiving information" through school libraries, reinforcing access to educational materials.
By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 217) of Julian Cyr for legislation relative to conviviality and downtown revitalization by allowing discounted alcohol sales. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Senate, November 6, 2025 -- The committee on Senate Ways and Means, to whom was referred the Senate Bill regarding free expression (Senate, No. 2328),- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 2696).
Maddy summaryThis bill (SD 555) expands eligibility for the MassReconnect scholarship program to include students enrolled in Practical Nursing Programs at Career/Vocational Technical Education Schools in Massachusetts. It directly affects students seeking vocational training in practical nursing who previously might not have qualified under the existing program, which previously covered only community college programs. The key change adds a specific line to the program's definition, allowing these vocational students to access the same financial assistance as those in public community college programs. This is a concrete policy adjustment to broaden access to state-funded educational support.
