By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1502) of Julian Cyr, Joanne M. Comerford, Jason M. Lewis and Steven George Xiarhos for legislation to remove barriers to care for physician assistants. Public Health.
By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1232) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to study the delivery of medical care to persons held in custody. The Judiciary.
By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2665) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Jason M. Lewis, James B. Eldridge, Joanne M. Comerford, Rebecca L. Rausch and other members of the General Court for legislation to require employers to notify current employees of an I-9 employment eligibility verification form, or other employment records, within 72 hours of receiving the notice from a government agency. Labor and Workforce Development.
Maddy summaryS 1122 prohibits Massachusetts state and local law enforcement agencies from entering new agreements with federal immigration authorities regarding detention. It requires existing collaboration agreements to end, limiting state involvement in federal immigration enforcement. This directly affects police departments, sheriffs' offices, and detention facilities that previously shared information or resources with federal immigration enforcement. The bill changes Massachusetts' approach to immigration enforcement cooperation under the framework of state sovereignty.
Maddy summaryS 1127 creates a state-funded Immigrant Legal Defense Fund to provide free legal representation for immigrants facing deportation in Massachusetts courts. It directly affects low-income immigrants who cannot afford attorneys during immigration proceedings. The bill establishes the fund through the Judiciary Committee, allocating state resources to cover legal services for eligible individuals. This replaces the current reliance on limited pro bono services with a dedicated, accessible resource. The policy change ensures equitable access to legal counsel in immigration cases, a key factor in fair judicial outcomes.
By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2145) of Paul R. Feeney, Jason M. Lewis and Hannah Kane for legislation to designate October 15 as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Senate, April 15, 2026 -- The committee on Financial Services, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 707) of John J. Cronin, Joanne M. Comerford, Peter J. Durant, Patricia D. Jehlen and other members of the Senate for legislation relative to prevent fraud and establish regulations on certain virtual currencies; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 757) of Barry R. Finegold for legislation to establish regulations on certain virtual currencies for fraud prevention, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 3048).
Filed by Mr. Lewis -- Senate Order relative to granting the committee on Education until April 15, 2026 within which time to make its final report on a certain current Senate document relative to school climate and safety.
By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 707) of John J. Cronin, Joanne M. Comerford, Peter J. Durant, Patricia D. Jehlen and other members of the Senate for legislation relative to prevent fraud and establish regulations on certain virtual currencies. Financial Services.
Maddy summaryHD 3850 raises Massachusetts' minimum wage in a phased approach, increasing it from $15.00 to $20.00 per hour by 2029. It directly affects all public and private employers in the state who must pay workers at least the new minimum wage rate. Starting in 2030, the law establishes an automatic annual adjustment based on inflation (using the Consumer Price Index) to maintain purchasing power, with the first adjustment calculated for January 2030. The bill also updates current wage rates for tipped workers and other categories through 2029.
