Sen. Sal DiDomenico

By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 137) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Mark C. Montigny, Joanne M. Comerford, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates standardized blue envelopes to improve police interactions with people who have autism. The envelopes, designed by the state police with input from autism advocates, will include written communication tips for officers and instructions for attaching them to car sun visors. They will also hold a person's driver's license, registration, and insurance cards. The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles will provide these envelopes upon request to autistic individuals, their parents, or guardians, starting July 1, 2026.

Senate, July 17, 2025 -- The committee on Education to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 436) of Pavel M. Payano, Sal N. DiDomenico, Jason M. Lewis, Vanna Howard and others for legislation to affirm and maintain equal access to public education for English learners, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2557).

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Massachusetts law to reduce barriers for people with unconvicted or pending criminal charges. It requires automatic sealing of records for offenses that didn't result in conviction (removing waiting periods and court petitions), adds a written notice about the presumption of innocence when sharing such records, and ensures juveniles' records are sealed automatically without requiring them to file requests. The changes directly affect individuals charged but not convicted, including juveniles, by streamlining access to sealed records without court orders. Key provisions include reducing the number of offenses triggering collateral consequences and eliminating requirements for individuals to petition for record sealing.

By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 468) of Adam Gomez, Jason M. Lewis, Paul W. Mark, John F. Keenan and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve care and prepare for the new era of Alzheimer’s and dementia by developing a public awareness campaign on brain health. Elder Affairs.

By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 470) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Michael O. Moore, Paul K. Frost, John F. Keenan and other members of the General Court for legislation to improve Massachusetts home care. Elder Affairs.

By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1436) of Sal N. DiDomenico (with approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation to amend the charter of the city of Everett. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 134) of Adam Gomez, James B. Eldridge, Dylan A. Fernandes, Jacob R. Oliveira and other members of the Senate for legislation to establish an acquired brain injury advisory board. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.

By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1549) of Patricia D. Jehlen, John F. Keenan, Michael J. Barrett, Patrick M. O'Connor and other members of the Senate for legislation to increase access to disposable menstrual products. Public Health.

Maddy summaryThis bill modernizes Massachusetts' motor vehicle titling and registration system by enabling electronic cross-state services and updating key processes. It allows residents who purchase a vehicle in another state to electronically title and register it in Massachusetts once reciprocal agreements are established, while prohibiting restrictions on dealers based on transaction volume for electronic registration. The bill also updates procedures for releasing car loans (when paid off), requiring lienholders to act within 3-10 days and setting a 2026 deadline for an electronic process for dealers. Additionally, it permits waiving paper title certificates upon loan payoff, ensuring owners can request a free paper copy and that systems support necessary actions like lien releases.