Sen. Julian Cyr

Maddy summaryThis bill directs Massachusetts' Cannabis Control Commission to study barriers preventing first responders (like police and emergency personnel) from legally using cannabis, including drug testing policies, agency rules, federal law conflicts, and cannabis' potential for treating trauma-related conditions. The study will examine current policies in other states, treatment efficacy for mental health issues, and legal implications under federal law. It requires a detailed report to multiple legislative committees by December 2026. The bill does not change existing laws but mandates research to inform future policy decisions.

By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 569) of Julian Cyr for legislation to protect our coasts from offshore drilling. Environment and Natural Resources.

By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 568) of Julian Cyr for legislation relative to recreation on private tidelands. Environment and Natural Resources.

By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1434) of Julian Cyr for legislation to fund affordable housing and incentivize zoning reform by imposing a fee upon the transfer of real property interest in any real property situated within the city or town. Municipalities and Regional Government.

By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1391) of Julian Cyr for legislation relative to harm reduction and racial justice. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

Maddy summaryThis bill restricts most law enforcement use of facial recognition technology to prevent privacy violations. It prohibits state and local police from acquiring, using, or contracting for facial recognition systems without specific legal authorization, except for limited exceptions like felony warrants, emergencies involving immediate danger, identifying deceased persons, or requests from other agencies with proper authorization. The law requires detailed documentation of all searches, mandates transparency for defendants in criminal cases (including system accuracy data), and requires public reporting of all facial recognition requests. The only exception allowing routine use is for the Registry of Motor Vehicles to verify identities when issuing licenses, with strict limits on sharing that technology.

By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1118) of Cindy F. Friedman, Rebecca L. Rausch and Julian Cyr for legislation to make it unlawful for a professional investor doing business in the commonwealth to make sexual harassment advances. The Judiciary.

Senate, October 9, 2025 -- The committee on Senate Ways and Means, to whom was referred the Senate Bill relative to menstrual product ingredient disclosure (Senate, No. 1483),- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 2641).

By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 118) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Joanne M. Comerford, Mark C. Montigny and other members of the General Court for legislation to lift kids out of deep poverty. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 104) of Joanne M. Comerford, Rebecca L. Rausch, John F. Keenan, Mark C. Montigny and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to an agricultural healthy incentives program. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.