By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 805) of Patrick M. O'Connor relative to PANDAS/PANS screening in medical/clinical settings. Financial Services.
By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1601) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to the reform of the personal care attendant system. Public Health.
By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 1751) of Patrick M. O'Connor that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission to study the Commonwealth’s response to and resources for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1749) of Patrick M. O'Connor and Steven George Xiarhos for legislation relative to emergency response in an active shooter or hostile event situation. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1750) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to disclosures and the prevention of domestic violence. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1747) of Michael O. Moore, David F. DeCoste, John J. Marsi, Rodney M. Elliott and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to public safety on private college and university campuses. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to enhancing playground safety. Municipalities and Regional Government.
Maddy summaryThis bill (HD 3044) provides full property tax exemption for 100% disabled veterans who own or have property deeded to them or their spouse, as their primary residence. It replaces the previous system that limited tax relief to $1,500 or a portion of a specially adapted housing grant. The key change is granting complete exemption from property taxes on the veteran's primary residence, rather than a capped dollar amount. This directly affects qualifying veterans with 100% service-connected permanent total disability who reside in the property they own or hold title to.
Maddy summarySD 457 establishes a 13-member special commission to study whether a municipal building financing authority should be created. The commission will examine funding sources, innovative financing for municipal buildings (like town halls and public safety facilities), and recommend specific powers for such an authority. It must report its findings and draft legislation to the state legislature by December 31, 2026. This bill directly affects cities and towns seeking funding for municipal facility planning, design, and construction.
Senate, January 15, 2026 -- The committee on Public Health to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1596) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to monitor dry casks of spent nuclear fuel, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2853).
