By Mr. Payano, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 284) of Pavel M. Payano for legislation to enable trained dental hygienists to administer dermal fillers and botox. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 272) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to telemarketing solicitation. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 211) of John J. Cronin for legislation relative to the reselling of certain event tickets. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Maddy summaryHD 4087 creates a PFAS Remediation Trust Fund to address contamination from harmful chemicals (PFAS) in Massachusetts drinking water and environmental media. The fund, financed by settlements with PFAS manufacturers and other sources like grants and donations, will cover costs for public water systems, private well owners, municipalities, and regional water systems to test, treat, and remediate PFAS in water, soil, and groundwater. The Department of Environmental Protection will administer the fund, prioritizing vulnerable communities and requiring applicants to disclose any third-party payments to avoid duplicate funding. The fund operates without annual appropriation, with leftover balances carrying over to future years to ensure sustained support for PFAS cleanup efforts.
By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 234) of Paul R. Feeney for legislation to revitalize agriculture, conditioning and simulcasting. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 240) of Paul R. Feeney and Adam J. Scanlon for legislation to establish a standardized problem gambling disclaimer and helpline. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 266) of Michael O. Moore for legislation relative to custom-built heavy duty vehicles sold in the Commonwealth. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Senate, December 31, 2025 -- The committee on Transportation to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2368) of Julian Cyr, Joanne M. Comerford, David Paul Linsky, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to end debt-based driving restrictions and remove economic roadblocks, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2874).
Senate, December 31, 2025 -- The committee on Agriculture and Fisheries to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 56) of Joanne M. Comerford, Sal N. DiDomenico, Jason M. Lewis, Michael O. Moore and others for legislation to protect our soil and farms from PFAS contamination, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2802).
Maddy summarySD 1424, "An Act to increase opportunity by ending debt-based driving restrictions," removes criminal penalties for driving without a license when the suspension results from unpaid administrative fees (e.g., reinstatement fees), rather than traffic violations. This directly affects drivers whose licenses were suspended solely for failing to pay such fees, eliminating prosecution for driving under these circumstances. The bill adds a new process allowing applicants to request fee reductions or waivers based on financial hardship when renewing or reinstating a license. It also requires the Registry of Motor Vehicles to send electronic notifications about unpaid assessments to drivers, improving transparency and access to hardship requests.
