Sen. Vanna Howard

Maddy summaryThis bill increases the maximum civil penalty for violating municipal ordinances from $300 to $1,000. It also creates a new court enforcement mechanism allowing cities or towns to seek civil penalties, attorneys' fees, and costs when suing to enforce local rules. Courts must consider factors like whether the violation was willful, harm caused, economic benefit to the violator, and the violator's history of noncompliance when setting penalties. The bill directly affects municipalities (cities/towns) and individuals or businesses violating local ordinances.

By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 167) of Michael O. Moore and James B. Eldridge for legislation to maximize participation in federal nutrition programs and improve customer service. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

By Ms. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 147) of Robyn K. Kennedy for legislation to replace stolen benefits relative to electronic benefit transfer fraud. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 130) of Cindy F. Friedman, Kathleen R. LaNatra, Joanne M. Comerford, Michael O. Moore and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to a livable wage for human services workers. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 151) of Joan B. Lovely and Mark C. Montigny for legislation to establish a diaper benefits pilot program. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

By Ms. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1147) of Robyn K. Kennedy, Jason M. Lewis, Patricia D. Jehlen, John F. Keenan and others for legislation to provide civil legal remedies for victims of economic abuse. The Judiciary.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a state task force to address endometriosis in Massachusetts. The task force, led by the health and human services secretary and including government officials, medical society representatives, patient advocates, and industry stakeholders, will develop annual reports on research, care access, and treatment advances. It must create and update a strategic plan to improve health outcomes, focusing on research, early diagnosis, public awareness, and care delivery for people with endometriosis. The task force will submit its annual recommendations to the governor and state legislators by December 31 each year.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new endometriosis task force within Massachusetts' Executive Office of Health and Human Services. The task force, composed of health officials, medical associations, patient advocates, and industry representatives, must annually develop summaries on research and care access, monitor endometriosis services, and create a strategic plan with specific recommendations to improve diagnosis, treatment, and research. It requires the task force to submit annual reports to the governor and state legislators by December 31 each year. The bill directly affects individuals with endometriosis by establishing a formal process to address gaps in their care and research.

Senate, October 9, 2025 -- The committee on Senate Ways and Means, to whom was referred the Senate Bill relative to menstrual product ingredient disclosure (Senate, No. 1483),- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 2641).

By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 118) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Joanne M. Comerford, Mark C. Montigny and other members of the General Court for legislation to lift kids out of deep poverty. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.