By Mr. Mark of Peru, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2322) of Paul W. Mark and others for legislation to include certain faculty employed at public institutions of higher education in the retirement system for public employees. Public Service.
By Mrs. Haddad of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1720) of Patricia A. Haddad and others relative to creating a pilot program to transfer high acuity behavioral health and dual diagnosis patients away from overcrowded emergency departments. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
By Mrs. Haddad of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1719) of Patricia A. Haddad and others relative to creating intensive stabilization and treatment units within the Department of Mental Health. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
By Representatives Mark of Peru and Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul W. Mark, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and others for legislation to expand unemployment insurance benefits to certain employees due to the COVID-19 emergency declaration. Labor and Workforce Development.
By Ms. Domb of Amherst, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Mindy Domb and others for legislation to provide residents with access to face coverings for protection during the COVID-19 public health crisis. Public Health.
By Mr. González of Springfield, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Carlos González and others for legislation to establish a COVID-19 essential worker burial assistance fund. Public Health.
By Mr. Day of Stoneham, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael S. Day and others relative to restaurant delivery commissions during the COVID-19 state of emergency. Labor and Workforce Development.
By Mr. Welch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 197) of James T. Welch and John C. Velis for legislation to protect consumers of sign language and oral interpretation and transliteration. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
By Representatives Garlick of Needham and Ferguson of Holden, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1416) of Denise C. Garlick, Kimberly N. Ferguson and others relative to providing protections for health care employees who are victims of violence or assault and battery. The Judiciary.
