By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1601) of Patrick M. O'Connor and Ryan C. Fattman for legislation relative to exempted accommodations. Revenue.
By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1545) of John F. Keenan, Carmine L. Gentile, Richard J. Ross, Tackey Chan and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to commuter transit benefits. Revenue.
By Messrs. Kulik of Worthington and Honan of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2615) of Stephen Kulik and others for legislation to further regulate expenditures for mortgages from the Community Preservation Trust Fund. Revenue.
By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1023) of Joan B. Lovely, Michelle M. DuBois, Eric P. Lesser, Jack Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish the Massachusetts pregnant workers fairness act. Labor and Workforce Development.
By Mr. Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1038) of David M. Rogers and others relative to protecting pregnant workers from discrimination in the workplace. Labor and Workforce Development.
Majority Report on the Governor’s Reorganization Plan No. 1 of 2017 (submitted by the Governor pursuant to Article LXXXVII of the Amendments to the Constitution) An Act to reorganize the Department of Public Safety (House, No. 68)
Maddy summaryThis bill amends Massachusetts gas laws to stop utility companies from passing the costs of connecting new customers to existing gas lines onto all ratepayers. Instead, the person requesting the new service must pay the full cost of the connection unless they can prove there is no technically feasible alternative to using natural gas or meet specific critical economic or industrial needs. The law requires the state energy department to consider climate goals and energy efficiency when approving gas rates and mandates that all utility tariffs be updated by July 2029 to reflect these new rules.
Maddy summaryS 2219 requires health insurance plans to cover medically necessary acute mental health treatment and crisis stabilization services. This directly affects individuals experiencing mental health emergencies who rely on insurance for urgent care. The bill mandates that insurers cover these services without excessive cost-sharing, ensuring timely access during crises. It standardizes coverage requirements for emergency mental health care across health plans.
Maddy summaryThis amendment incorporates recommendations from the Foundation Budget Review Commission into the state's fiscal year 2018 appropriations bill. It directs the budget process to consider these recommendations when allocating funds to state agencies and programs. The bill does not create new laws but adjusts how budget decisions are made for the 2018 fiscal year.
