Sen. Cynthia Creem

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new law to help legal cases that involve gathering evidence across state lines. It allows lawyers in Massachusetts to issue official subpoenas for witnesses and documents located in other states when those states have similar discovery rules. The process requires submitting an out-of-state subpoena to a local court clerk, who then issues a valid Massachusetts subpoena for service. This legislation simplifies the procedure for obtaining testimony and records in interstate civil litigation without requiring the parties to appear in Massachusetts courts.

By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2384) of Cynthia Stone Creem, John J. Lawn, Jr., Ruth B. Balser and Kay Khan (with approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation relative to the appointment of special police officers in the city of Newton. Public Service. [Local approval received]

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Massachusetts schools to create and maintain comprehensive Food Allergy Management and Prevention Plans for any student with life-threatening food allergies. These plans must cover all school staff, including teachers, nurses, cafeteria workers, and bus drivers, and must be updated at least every two years. The legislation mandates that districts provide training to staff on recognizing allergic reactions and administering epinephrine, while the state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education will publish model plans and guidelines to assist schools in implementation.

Senate, January 25, 2024 -- Text of the Senate amendment (Senator Creem) to the House Bill modernizing firearm laws (House, No. 4139).

February 1, 2024 -- Text of the Senate amendment to the House Bill modernizing firearm laws (House, No. 4139) (being the text of Senate, No. 2572, printed as amended)

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Massachusetts law to officially include psychologists as part of the recognized health care team alongside dentists. By adding the word "psychologists" to the legal definition, the legislation aims to facilitate their integration into medical settings. The change does not create new funding or mandate specific hiring but updates the statutory language to reflect the role of psychologists in patient care.

Senate, January 25, 2024 -- Order (Senator Creem) relative to procedures to be followed when considering the House Bill modernizing firearm laws (House, No. 4139)

Senate, January 16, 2024 -- The committee on Senate Ways and Means, to whom was referred the Senate Bill providing consumers with equal protection for all real estate appraisals (Senate, No. 2476),- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 2550).

Maddy summaryThis bill requires retail food establishments in Massachusetts, such as restaurants and food trucks, to use food service ware that is biodegradable, compostable, recyclable, or reusable for any food prepared or packaged on their premises. It defines these terms based on specific organic materials and industry standards to ensure clarity in what qualifies for compliance. The legislation also directs the state department to create necessary rules and regulations to enforce these new requirements.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs the Department of Conservation and Recreation to study how to improve public and emergency access to the Elm Bank Reservation in Wellesley and Dover. The required report will examine options such as buying private land, maintaining existing state land, and expanding the reservation for greater public use. The department must submit its findings to relevant legislative committees within 90 days of the bill passing.