Sen. Patrick O'Connor

Co-sponsor H 4168

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act to enhance employment outcomes and strengthening workforce development programs for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities

By Mr. Walsh of Framingham, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Chris Walsh and others for legislation to establish a center for workforce development programs for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities within the Department of Career Services. Labor and Workforce Development.

Passed Apr 19, 2018 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 1007

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act requiring health care employers to develop and implement programs to prevent workplace violence

By Ms. Garlick of Needham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1007) of Denise C. Garlick and others for legislation to provide for annual perform at risk assessments by health care employers and labor organizations. Labor and Workforce Development.

Passed Apr 19, 2018 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 1084

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act to transfer Bridgewater State Hospital from the Department of Corrections to the Department of Mental Health

By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1084) of Cynthia S. Creem, John J. Lawn, Jr., Barbara A. L'Italien, Patrick M. O'Connor and other members of the General Court for legislation to transfer Bridgewater State Hospital from the Department of Corrections to the Department of Mental Health. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

Passed Apr 17, 2018 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 326

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to the foundation budget review commission

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 326) of Bruce E. Tarr and Ryan C. Fattman for legislation relative to the foundation budget review commission. Education.

Passed Apr 17, 2018 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 1103

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act providing access to full spectrum addiction treatment services

By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1103) of John F. Keenan, James M. Cantwell, Elizabeth A. Malia, Eric P. Lesser and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide access to full spectrum addiction treatment services. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

Passed Apr 17, 2018 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary S 303

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Lead sponsor

An Act to increase substance abuse prevention and education in public schools

By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 303) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Richard J. Ross, Sheila C. Harrington, Donald F. Humason, Jr. and others for legislation to increase substance abuse prevention and education in public schools. Education.

Passed Apr 17, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor S 1196

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act reducing the risk of skin cancer and excessive UV exposure in children

By Mr. Eldridge (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1196) of Maura Flynn and Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to reduce the risk of skin cancer and excessive UV exposure in children. Public Health.

Passed Apr 17, 2018 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 1168

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

Resolve to re-establish the Brain Injury Commission

By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 1168) of Harriette L. Chandler, Thomas M. McGee, Hannah Kane, James M. Cantwell and other members of the General Court for legislation to re-establish the Brain Injury Commission. Public Health.

Passed Apr 17, 2018 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 1172

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act to conduct a comprehensive study of oral injuries in school sports

By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1172) of Cynthia S. Creem, David Paul Linsky, Josh S. Cutler, Brian M. Ashe and others for legislation to conduct a comprehensive study of oral injuries in school sports. Public Health.

Passed Apr 12, 2018 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary S 1254

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Lead sponsor

An Act creating a special commission to study the prevalence and prevention of child lead poisoning

By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1254) of Patrick M. O'Connor and Donald F. Humason, Jr. for legislation to create a special commission to study the prevalence and prevention of child lead poisoning. Public Health.

Passed Apr 12, 2018 0 co-sponsors Track