By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1860) of Paul R. Feeney, Marcus S. Vaughn, Steven George Xiarhos, Paul K. Frost and other members of the General Court for legislation to expand the cancer presumption for firefighters. Public Service.
By Mr. Velis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1914) of John C. Velis, Marcus S. Vaughn, Steven George Xiarhos, Paul K. Frost and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to Parkinson's disease disability and death in firefighters. Public Service.
Senate, October , 2025 -- The committee on Environment and Natural Resources to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 548) of Joanne M. Comerford, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Marcus S. Vaughn, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to expand access to trails for people of all abilities, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2654).
By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1821) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Marcus S. Vaughn, Steven George Xiarhos, Paul K. Frost and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the disability or death caused by post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Public Service.
By Mr. Brady, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1788) of Michael D. Brady, Marcus S. Vaughn, Steven George Xiarhos, Paul K. Frost and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to PTSD and accidental disability retirement. Public Service.
By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 548) of Joanne M. Comerford, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr., Marcus S. Vaughn, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to expand access to trails for people of all abilities. Environment and Natural Resources.
Maddy summaryThis bill creates a state trust fund to help low- and moderate-income homeowners build secondary housing units (like backyard cottages or basement apartments) on their properties. It targets property owners with incomes up to 110% of the local median income (as defined by federal housing standards). The fund will provide financial assistance for pre-construction costs - such as design fees, permits, utility connections, and site preparation - but only the minimum amount needed to make the project feasible. Administered by the state housing office or designated agencies, the fund will accept state appropriations, private donations, and other sources, with unspent funds remaining in the fund rather than reverting to the general state budget.
The committee on Environment and Natural Resources to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 597) of Paul R. Feeney, Joanne M. Comerford, James K. Hawkins, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation to conserve and improve natural and working lands, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2571).
Maddy summaryThis bill requires construction contractors and subcontractors working on specific public projects to use approved apprenticeship programs. Within 30 days of winning a contract, they must join or maintain a state or U.S. Department of Labor-approved program and employ registered apprentices throughout the project. By January 1, 2025 (for most contracts), approved programs must have graduated at least three apprentices to journey worker status in the past five years. Contractors must submit written compliance proof and program details to the attorney general within 45 days of contract award. It affects all trade contractors on eligible construction, reconstruction, maintenance, or repair projects under specified state laws.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires the executive office to create a centralized, machine-readable database containing detailed housing data for developments with subsidized units across Massachusetts. It mandates reporting of specific information for both new and existing subsidized housing, including unit counts, income restriction tiers (80%, 50%, 30% of area median income), unit features (bedrooms, square footage), and geocoded locations. Municipalities, state agencies, and regional public entities will gain standardized access to this annual database to inform housing planning and policy. The database must be updated yearly and remain screen-reader compatible, with key changes effective December 2027.
