Sen. Jake Oliveira

Maddy summaryThis bill (S 1039) modifies Massachusetts law to change the appeal process for certain professional licensing decisions. It requires that when a licensing commission suspends someone’s license for more than two weeks or decertifies them, the appeal under Chapter 30A must include a full new review ("de novo review") of the case, rather than just reviewing the original decision. This directly affects individuals or entities facing these specific licensing penalties. The change aims to strengthen due process by ensuring appeals are evaluated independently from the initial decision. The bill is currently pending in the Judiciary Committee with a scheduled hearing.

By Mr. Collins, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1646) of Nick Collins for legislation to develop a database to collect data on written notices of code violations and fines relative to hot work processes. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the Quabbin Watershed Advisory Committee membership list by adding the Belchertown Snowmobile Association of Massachusetts as an eligible member organization. It directly affects who can serve on this specific advisory committee, which provides input on watershed management in the Quabbin area. The change is purely procedural, with no new policy or funding provisions.

By Mr. Durant and Mr.Ashe of Longmeadow, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 3091) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Peter J. Durant, Brian M. Ashe, Jacob R. Oliveira, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to create crumbling concrete relief for homeowners. Financial Services.

Senate, June 11, 2026 -- The committee on Senate Ways and Means, to whom was referred the Senate Bill relative to primary care for you (Senate, No. 867),- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 3116).

By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 867) of Cindy F. Friedman, Rebecca L. Rausch, Joanne M. Comerford and Mike Connolly for legislation relative to primary care for you. Health Care Financing.

Maddy summaryHD 2540 creates a legal process for terminally ill Massachusetts residents to request medication for a peaceful death. It requires patients to be mentally capable adults with a terminal diagnosis (expected death within 6 months), prove Massachusetts residency, and complete a 15-day waiting period after an initial oral request. The process involves two physicians confirming the diagnosis and mental capacity, plus two non-family witnesses verifying the patient’s voluntary participation. Patients with legal guardians are excluded, and the bill explicitly does not affect existing hospice or palliative care options.

Maddy summaryThis bill (HD 4040) requires all welding, cutting, and hot works training programs in Massachusetts to use a specific National Fire Protection Association program or an equivalent system with an electronic worker status database, multilingual classes, identity verification, and annual refresher training. It adds "criminal negligence" to define repeated, reckless failure to follow safety rules, making such non-compliance potentially punishable as a crime. Penalties for violating welding/cutting rules escalate with offenses: first offense up to $1,000, second up to $2,000 or 1 year in jail, and third+ offenses up to 0.25% of project value or $10,000. The bill also mandates a public system (online database, quarterly reports) to track and notify about safety violations affecting workers and property owners.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Massachusetts courts to deny or terminate alimony payments to spouses convicted of spousal abuse. It directly protects survivors of abuse (who no longer face alimony obligations from abusive partners) and removes alimony eligibility for abusive spouses. Key provisions mandate courts to automatically refuse alimony in new cases involving abuse convictions and end existing alimony payments if a spouse later receives such a conviction. The law also allows former alimony payers to petition courts to terminate ongoing payments to abusive spouses.

Senate, May 19, 2026 -- Text of amendment (510) (offered by Senator Oliveira) to the Ways and Means amendment (Senate, No. 4) to the House Bill making appropriations for the fiscal year 2027 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions, and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund, and serial bond requirements, and for certain permanent improvements.