By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1377) of Cindy F. Friedman and Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation relative to the health care workforce. Public Health.
By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1249) of Cindy F. Friedman for legislation relative to reducing administrative burden. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
By Representative Garballey of Arlington and Senator Friedman, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3165) of Sean Garballey, Cindy F. Friedman and David M. Rogers (by vote of the town) that the town of Arlington be authorized to regulate new construction or major renovation projects that do not qualify as fossil fuel-free buildings. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. [Local Approval Received.]
By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 980) of Cindy F. Friedman, John J. Cronin, Hannah Kane, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide critical community services. The Judiciary.
By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1979) of Joanne M. Comerford, Jason M. Lewis, Michael J. Barrett, Rebecca L. Rausch and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a jail and prison construction moratorium. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
May 16, 2024 -- The committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1246) of Cindy F. Friedman, Rebecca L. Rausch and Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to provide more timely treatment of inpatient mental health care; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1994) of Kay Khan, Samantha Montaño and Rebecca L. Rausch relative to inpatient mental health care treatment, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2785).
Senate, June 13, 2024The committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1979) of Joanne M. Comerford, Jason M. Lewis, Michael J. Barrett, Rebecca L. Rausch and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish a jail and prison construction moratorium, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2821).
Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new Board of Registration in Midwifery within the Department of Public Health to oversee the licensing and regulation of midwives in the state. The board will consist of eight appointed members, including licensed midwives with significant experience, a physician, a nurse-midwife, and a public representative, with specific requirements for members to address racial disparities in maternal health. Additionally, the legislation establishes a new Board of Allied Health Professions that includes representatives from various health fields such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, and lactation consulting. The bill also expands the legal definition of "licensed midwife" to allow them to issue prescriptions and grants local health agencies the authority to conduct in-depth reviews of fetal and infant deaths to improve community health services.
By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1246) of Cindy F. Friedman, Rebecca L. Rausch and Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation to provide more timely treatment of inpatient mental health care. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 410) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Sal N. DiDomenico, Jason M. Lewis, John F. Keenan and other members of the Senate for legislation to make voting administrative changes to create equitable systemic solutions. Election Laws.
