By Mr. Kafka of Stoughton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 546) of Louis L. Kafka and others for legislation to authorize the Commissioner of the Division of Insurance to set labor rates paid by insurance companies to auto repairers. Financial Services.
By Representative Donato of Medford and Senator Jehlen, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2274) of Paul J. Donato and others relative to guidelines for guardians of minor children. The Judiciary.
By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1727) of Jason M. Lewis for legislation to establish a special commission to identify opportunities to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of state agencies, programs, and services. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
By Ms. L'Italien, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2336) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Barbara A. L'Italien, Andres X. Vargas, Sonia Chang-Diaz, Diana DiZoglio and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect consumers by prohibiting blocking, throttling, or paid prioritization in the provision of internet service. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
By Mr. Golden of Lowell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2072) of Thomas A. Golden, Jr. and others for legislation to make investments in the long term care workforce and close the gap between Medicaid payments and the actual cost of providing nursing home care. Elder Affairs.
By Mr. Lawn of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2890) of John J. Lawn, Jr., and others relative to wages, benefits and related employee costs of direct care staff of licensed nursing homes. Elder Affairs.
By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 483) of Ruth B. Balser and others for legislation to prohibit discrimination in the issuance of certain insurance policies. Financial Services.
By Ms. Balser of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 485) of Ruth B. Balser and others for legislation to prohibit benefit limits and exclusions for behavioral health disorders on certain disability insurance policies. Financial Services.
By Ms. DuBois of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3676) of Michelle M. DuBois and others for legislation to establish a trust fund to protect citizens of the Commonwealth and municipalities impacted by the mortgage foreclosure crisis. Financial Services.
By Ms. Keefe of Worcester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 550) of Mary S. Keefe and others that banks be required to mediate in good faith with homeowners to identify alternative resolutions before starting foreclosures. Financial Services.
