Sen. Jo Comerford

Maddy summaryH 3806 updates Massachusetts roadway safety language by replacing "pedestrian" with "vulnerable user" (as defined in Chapter 90) and "crosswalk" with "marked crossing" in Section 11 of Chapter 89. This change broadens the law's protection to include cyclists, wheelchair users, and other non-motorized road users, not just pedestrians. The bill modifies existing traffic safety provisions to use more inclusive terminology without creating new requirements. It directly affects drivers, road designers, and enforcement agencies who apply these safety rules. The bill is currently before the Transportation Committee, awaiting further action.

By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1939) of Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to reform payments in lieu of taxes for state-owned land. Revenue.

By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1936) of Joanne M. Comerford, Jason M. Lewis, Jacob R. Oliveira, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for legislation to maintain the state disaster relief and resiliency trust fund. Revenue.

By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 618) of Jason M. Lewis, Michael O. Moore, Michael D. Brady, James K. Hawkins and other members of the General Court for legislation to ban the retail sale of dogs, cats, rabbits, and guinea pigs in pet shops. Environment and Natural Resources.

By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 651) of Patrick M. O'Connor, Michael O. Moore, Marcus S. Vaughn, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation to ban the retail sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits in new pet shops. Environment and Natural Resources.

By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 644) of Michael O. Moore, Carmine Lawrence Gentile, David T. Vieira, Paul W. Mark and other members of the General Court relative to pesticides. Environment and Natural Resources.

By Ms. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 252) of Robyn K. Kennedy, Russell E. Holmes, Patricia D. Jehlen, Paul W. Mark and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish the social work licensure compact. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

Senate, November 19, 2025 -- The committee on Environment and Natural Resources to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 644) of Michael O. Moore, Carmine Lawrence Gentile, David T. Vieira, Paul W. Mark and other members of the General Court restricting the use of rodenticides in the environment, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2721).

By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 285) of Michael F. Rush, Michael D. Brady, Dylan A. Fernandes, Joanne M. Comerford and others for legislation relative to the licensure of appraisers. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new assessment system for streaming entertainment companies using public rights-of-way in Massachusetts. It requires companies earning over $250,000 annually in the state to pay an assessment based on their gross revenues, with rates set annually by a new advisory board. The collected funds aim to maintain previous revenue levels for community media facilities (PEG access facilities), which provide public, educational, and government programming. The bill directly affects streaming operators, not end-users, and establishes a structured process for collecting payments while prohibiting rate regulation of these services.