Senate, November 6, 2025 - Text of the Senate Bill clarifying the duties of the adjutant general (Senate, No. 2708) (being the text of Senate, No. 2675 printed as amended)
Senate, November 6, 2025 -- Text of the Senate Bill to enhance access, inclusion, support and equity for military connected families (Senate, No. 2709) (bing the text of Senate Bill, No. 2676, printed as amended)
Maddy summaryThis bill (SD 789) requires schools to treat absences due to mental health symptoms the same as absences due to physical health symptoms. It mandates that schools accept documentation from licensed mental health professionals for mental health absences in the same way they accept documentation for physical health absences. Students returning after a mental health-related absence must be offered a meeting with a school counselor, though they cannot be required to attend. The law directly affects students, families, and school staff by standardizing absence policies for mental and physical health.
Maddy summaryThis bill (SD 1171) improves support for military-connected families in Massachusetts, primarily affecting service members, their children in schools, and law enforcement. It requires police to check for military protective orders in the FBI database when arresting service members and mandates notification to the issuing agency if violations are suspected. For education, it ensures military-connected students receive immediate school records transfer, 30-day reevaluations for IEPs/504 plans, and school district responsibility in due process hearings. It also guarantees military-connected students the right to choose any school district regardless of capacity if a parent is on active duty, with continuity until completing the grade level. These provisions aim to reduce disruptions for families relocating due to military service.
By Mr. Collins, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2531) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Nick Collins, Bruce E. Tarr, Patrick M. O'Connor, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the Senate for legislation relative to assault and battery by means of bodily substance upon a transit worker. The Judiciary.
Senate, October 30, 2025 -- The committee on Senate Ways and Means, to whom was referred the Senate Bill to clarify the duties of the adjutant general (Senate, No. 2501),- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 2675).
Senate, October 30, 2025 -- The committee on Senate Ways and Means, to whom was referred the Senate Bill to enhance access, inclusion, support and equity for military connected families (Senate, No. 2501),- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 2676).
Maddy summarySD 798 clarifies the adjutant general's authority by explicitly stating they have command of all Commonwealth militias and removes a prior restriction prohibiting them from personally commanding troops. This change directly affects the adjutant general and the state's military forces by establishing clear command responsibilities in law. The bill modifies Section 15(b) of Chapter 33 of the General Laws to eliminate ambiguity about the adjutant general's role without altering the militia's structure or operations.
By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 675) of John C. Velis for legislation relative to the costs imposed upon the municipal and district ratepayers due to public drinking water, wastewater and stormwater systems capital upgrades. Environment and Natural Resources.
By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1631) of John C. Velis for legislation relative to sudden cardiac arrest awareness. Public Health.
