Sen. Julian Cyr

Maddy summaryThis bill strengthens protections for providers of reproductive and gender-affirming health care services in Massachusetts. It prohibits state agencies from sharing personal information (like addresses or contact details) of these providers or cooperating with out-of-state investigations into their services. The law also blocks evidence related to legally protected health care from being used against providers in civil or criminal cases, and restricts health data centers from disclosing patient or provider information to outside entities investigating such services. These provisions directly affect health care providers, clinics, and state agencies handling health data.

By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2522) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Cindy F. Friedman, Andrea Joy Campbell, Attorney General , Joanne M. Comerford, Julian Cyr and other members of the General Court for legislation to strengthen health care protections in the Commonwealth. Health Care Financing.

By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1435) of Julian Cyr for legislation to authorize Barnstable County to establish an energy revolving loan fund. Municipalities and Regional Government.

By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 851) of Julian Cyr for legislation to address unfair practices of private equity in health care. Health Care Financing.

Senate, May 20, 2025 -- Text of amendment (250) (offered by Senator Tarr) to the Ways and Means amendment (Senate, No. 3) to the House Bill making appropriations for the fiscal year 2026 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions, and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund, and serial bond requirements, and for certain permanent improvements.

By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 29) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Rebecca L. Rausch, Joanne M. Comerford, James B. Eldridge and other members of the Senate for legislation to establish the Massachusetts Data Privacy Protection Act. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.

By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 197) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Rebecca L. Rausch, Michael O. Moore, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect reproductive health access, LGBTQ lives, religious liberty, and freedom of movement by banning the sale of cell phone location information. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 45) of Michael O. Moore, Joanne M. Comerford, Rebecca L. Rausch, James B. Eldridge and others for legislation to establish the Massachusetts Data Privacy Protection Act. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.

Maddy summaryThis law updates the rules for ending time-share plans in Massachusetts, allowing owners to collectively vote to terminate a property if at least 65% of eligible participants agree. Once this threshold is met, the owners can sign a legally binding agreement to dissolve the plan, which must be recorded with local land offices to take effect. The bill outlines two paths for what happens next: owners can either split the property's value among themselves or sell the entire property through a designated trustee, with proceeds distributed according to their ownership shares. It also clarifies how existing debts and liens are handled during the process and establishes a method for fairly valuing each owner's interest if the original contract does not specify it.

By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2745) of Julian Cyr and Sarah K. Peake (by vote of the town) for legislation relative to the charter of the town of Provincetown. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]