Sen. Robyn Kennedy

By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1548) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Joanne M. Comerford, Jacob R. Oliveira, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the Senate for legislation to improve outdoor and indoor air quality for communities burdened by transportation pollution. Public Health.

By Ms. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 250) of Robyn K. Kennedy, Steven Owens and Manny Cruz for legislation relative to consumer health data. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

Senate, December 31, 2025 -- The committee on Agriculture and Fisheries to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 56) of Joanne M. Comerford, Sal N. DiDomenico, Jason M. Lewis, Michael O. Moore and others for legislation to protect our soil and farms from PFAS contamination, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2802).

By Ms. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 477) of Robyn K. Kennedy, Joanne M. Comerford and Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to establish the program of all-inclusive care for the elderly. Elder Affairs.

By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 56) of Joanne M. Comerford, Sal N. DiDomenico, Jason M. Lewis, Michael O. Moore and others for legislation to protect our soil and farms from PFAS contamination. Agriculture.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Section 5 of Chapter 161B to extend the term length for most advisory board members from one year to two years. It also adds a new requirement for regional transit authority advisory boards to include one voting representative from the "Gateway Municipality rider community" serving a three-year term. This representative must be an active transit rider appointed by their municipality, with specific rules preventing multiple representatives from the same city/town and requiring appointment by the mayor or city manager. The changes directly affect regional transit authority advisory boards in Massachusetts, modifying their composition and term structures.

Maddy summaryThis bill (SD 1739) prohibits construction contractors from shifting liability for safety violations through contract terms. It makes any clause in a construction contract that tries to transfer responsibility for safety-related claims, fines, or damages (due to the contractor’s breach of safety duties) invalid and unenforceable. The law directly affects construction companies and contractors who enter contracts requiring them to maintain safe workplaces. Key provisions require contractors to bear their own liability for safety failures, rather than passing it to others via contracts. This ensures accountability for workplace safety under existing laws.

By Ms. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 141) of Robyn K. Kennedy for legislation relative to families and children in need of assistance. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

By Ms. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 146) of Robyn K. Kennedy for legislation to create a maltreatment coding system during a child abuse investigation. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

By Ms. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 145) of Robyn K. Kennedy for legislation to support survivors of domestic violence and enhancing child welfare. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.