By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1743) of Michael O. Moore for legislation relative to the Massachusetts Fire Training Council. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Maddy summaryHD 1014 establishes a special legislative commission to audit all gun violence prevention and intervention funding in Massachusetts. The commission, composed of community-based organizations from areas most impacted by gun violence, will examine specific programs including victim assistance funding, community safety initiatives, youth programs, and neighborhood prevention pilots. It must analyze where gun violence occurs (by census tract) and where funds were spent to identify gaps. The commission must submit a report within 180 days detailing findings and recommendations, including whether a specific pilot program should become permanent.
Senate, January 15, 2026 -- The committee on Election Laws to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 531) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Michael J. Barrett, Joanne M. Comerford, Erika Uyterhoeven and others for legislation to provide a local option for ranked choice voting in municipal elections, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2911).
By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 173) of John J. Cronin, Vanna Howard and John F. Keenan for legislation to promote downtown vitality. Community Development and Small Businesses.
By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 531) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Michael J. Barrett, Joanne M. Comerford, Erika Uyterhoeven and others for legislation to provide a local option for ranked choice voting in municipal elections. Election Laws.
By Ms. Kennedy and Ms. Kilcoyne of Worcester, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2626) of Robyn K. Kennedy and Meghan K. Kilcoyne (by vote of the town) for legislation relative to the select board of the town of Berlin. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2134) of James B. Eldridge, Vanna Howard and Manny Cruz for legislation to promote the civil rights and inclusion of American Muslims in the commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Senate, November 24, 2025 -- The committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2155) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, James B. Eldridge and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to establish a permanent commission on the status of transgender people to conduct an ongoing study of all matters concerning transgender people, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2725).
By Ms. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1562) of Robyn K. Kennedy, Jason M. Lewis and John F. Keenan for legislation to support survivors of violence through financial assistance. Public Health.
By Ms. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1561) of Robyn K. Kennedy for legislation to create an OBGYN loan repayment grant program. Public Health.
