Sen. Eric P. Lesser

Primary SD 2997

In committee · Massachusetts Senate · Lead sponsor

An Act establishing the Commission of Inquiry on the Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ response to and recovery from the COVID-19 crisis

By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Eric P. Lesser, Jon Santiago, Joanne M. Comerford, Anne M. Gobi and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a special commission to conduct a comprehensive review of the Commonwealth’s COVID-19 response and subsequent recovery. Public Health.

In committee Jul 28, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor S 2602

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to emergency hazard health duty

By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2602) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael O. Moore, New England Police Benevolent Association, Hannah Kane, Steven S. Howitt and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to emergency hazard health duty. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Passed Jul 28, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 4538

Failed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act to reduce harm from opioids

Failed Jul 27, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 674

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act to ensure effective health care as a right

By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 674) of Julian Cyr, Paul R. Feeney, Thomas M. Stanley, Eric P. Lesser and others for legislation to ensure effective health care cost control. Health Care Financing.

Passed Jul 23, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 671

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to the nursing home quality jobs initiative

By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 671) of Julian Cyr, Anne M. Gobi, Michael J. Rodrigues, Walter F. Timilty and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the nursing home quality jobs initiative. Health Care Financing.

Passed Jul 23, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 683

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act establishing medicare for all in Massachusetts

By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 683) of James B. Eldridge, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Denise C. Garlick, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish Medicare for all in Massachusetts. Health Care Financing.

Passed Jul 23, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary S 696

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Lead sponsor

An Act to promote transparency and cost control of pharmaceutical drug prices

By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 696) of Eric P. Lesser, Diana DiZoglio and José F. Tosado for legislation to promote transparency and cost control of pharmaceutical drug prices. Health Care Financing.

Passed Jul 23, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor S 702

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act to establish the family caregiver tax credit

By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 702) of Jason M. Lewis, Diana DiZoglio, Tram T. Nguyen, Anne M. Gobi and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish the family caregiver tax credit. Health Care Financing.

Passed Jul 23, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 2217

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act furthering rate equity, access, and affordability in community hospitals

By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2217) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Jason M. Lewis, Joseph A. Boncore, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and other members of the Senate for legislation to further rate equity, access, and affordability in community hospitals. Health Care Financing.

Passed Jul 23, 2020 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary S 695

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Lead sponsor

An Act to improve the accessibility and affordability of pharmaceutical drugs of public health concern

By Mr. Lesser, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 695) of Eric P. Lesser, Rebecca L. Rausch, Bud L. Williams and José F. Tosado for legislation to improve the accessibility and affordability of pharmaceutical drugs of public health concern. Health Care Financing.

Passed Jul 23, 2020 0 co-sponsors Track