By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 29) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Rebecca L. Rausch, Joanne M. Comerford, James B. Eldridge and other members of the Senate for legislation to establish the Massachusetts Data Privacy Protection Act. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.
By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 197) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Rebecca L. Rausch, Michael O. Moore, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect reproductive health access, LGBTQ lives, religious liberty, and freedom of movement by banning the sale of cell phone location information. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
By Representative Vitolo of Brookline, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Tommy Vitolo for legislation to authorize cities and towns to impose a methane emissions surcharge and non-pipeline alternatives. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
Senate, January 13, 2025 -- Order (Senator Creem) relative to the calling for a convention of the two branches for the purposes of receiving such communication as the Governor, Maura T. Healey may be pleased to make to them relating to the concerns of the Commonwealth
By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2835) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Cynthia Stone Creem for legislation relative to adoptions outside of the Commonwealth. The Judiciary.
Maddy summaryThis bill updates Massachusetts laws to better handle legal discovery requests from courts in other states. It allows lawyers to submit valid subpoenas from out-of-state cases to a local court clerk, who will then issue a corresponding Massachusetts subpoena to gather testimony or documents. The process ensures that these requests follow standard state rules for service and protection while clarifying definitions for terms like "foreign jurisdiction" and "person." Effective January 1, 2025, the changes will apply to ongoing legal cases, streamlining how information is shared across state lines.
Senate, December 30, 2024 -- The committee on The Judiciary, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2835) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Cynthia Stone Creem for legislation relative to adoptions outside of the Commonwealth; and (accompanied by bill, House Bill, No. 4709) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa relative to adoptions outside of the Commonwealth, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 3009).
Maddy summaryThis bill updates residency rules for police, fire, and fire alarm division employees in Newton, Massachusetts. It requires new hires to live within the city limits or up to 35 miles away, a distance that can be adjusted based on collective bargaining agreements. The measurement of this distance is calculated from the nearest border of Newton to the nearest border of the town where the employee resides. These changes apply to anyone appointed to these roles after the law takes effect.
Senate, October 3, 2024 -- The committee on Senate Ways and Means, to whom was referred the Senate Bill relative to the uniform child custody jurisdiction and enforcement act (Senate, No. 2754),- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft (Senate, No. 2961).
May 2, 2024 -- The committee on The Judiciary to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 923) of Cynthia Stone Creem for legislation relative to the uniform child custody jurisdiction and enforcement act, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2754).
