Senate, November 8, 2017 -- Text of Amendment #143 (Senator Rodrigues et al) to the Senate Committee Bill furthering health empowerment and affordability by leveraging transformative health care (Senate, No. 2202)
By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 499) of Harriette L. Chandler, Robert M. Koczera, Jennifer E. Benson, Sarah K. Peake and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to women’s health and economic equity. Financial Services.
By Ms. Chandler, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 989) of Harriette L. Chandler, Michael J. Barrett, Kenneth I. Gordon, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to an employee protection act. Labor and Workforce Development.
By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 34) of Sal N. DiDomenico, James B. Eldridge, Jose F. Tosado, Jack Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to remove the welfare benefit cap for children conceived while a family is receiving assistance. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 419) of James B. Eldridge, Ruth B. Balser, Marjorie C. Decker, Paul R. Heroux and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect the natural resources of the commonwealth. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 819) of Cynthia S. Creem, Joseph A. Boncore, Denise Provost, Marjorie C. Decker and other members of the General Court for legislation to repeal mandatory minimum sentences for non-violent drug offenses. The Judiciary.
By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 117) of James B. Eldridge, Denise Provost, Sheila C. Harrington, Kenneth J. Donnelly and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide municipal control of liquor licenses. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
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 Massachusetts Senate resolution expresses the state's support for Israel and calls on the U.S. government to assist victims of the October 7 terrorist attacks. The document formally requests the safe return of individuals held hostage during the assault and condemns the actions taken by Hamas. It also highlights concerns over rising antisemitism and asks that a copy of the resolution be sent to the President and Congress. As a formal statement of solidarity rather than a law, the bill does not create new legal obligations or change existing policies.
Maddy summaryHD 965 allows the Town of Lexington to permit remote or hybrid (in-person and remote) town meetings using video or phone platforms, with all decisions having the same legal effect as in-person meetings. It enables Lexington to establish this through a town bylaw and grants the select board authority to mandate fully remote meetings during emergencies (e.g., if facilities become unavailable due to disasters). This directly affects Lexington residents participating in town meetings and changes how they can engage with local government.
