Sen. John Keenan

Maddy summaryThis bill requires all public school districts, charter schools, and approved private schools to integrate opioid use disorder education into existing health curricula. It mandates teaching specific topics, including opioid types, overdose identification, naloxone use and access, reducing stigma around naloxone, and medical amnesty protections for laypeople who assist during overdoses. The education standards must be incorporated into current health classes without creating new standalone courses. The bill does not impose new funding requirements but allows the department to seek external funding for implementation.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes standardized rules for attaching broadband infrastructure to utility poles, primarily affecting broadband providers and utility pole owners. It creates a "One Touch Make Ready" process requiring pole owners to provide a list of qualified contractors to modify poles for new broadband attachments, reducing delays. The bill defines key terms like "common space" (shared pole area) and "assigned space" (designated attachment zones) to clarify pole usage and prevent disputes. These changes aim to streamline pole attachment procedures, making it faster and less costly for broadband providers to expand network infrastructure.

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 456) of Bruce E. Tarr, Madeleine Elizabeth Jackman , Patrick M. O'Connor, Shirley B. Arriaga and others relative to requiring instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the use of defibrillators for high school graduation. Education.

Maddy summarySD 2303 requires all public elementary, secondary, and higher education schools in Massachusetts to conduct energy audits every five years, prioritizing schools in environmental justice communities. The bill mandates audits include ventilation verification assessments by qualified personnel to ensure proper indoor air quality and energy efficiency improvements. It establishes a new Healthy and Sustainable Schools Office within the Department of Energy Resources to oversee implementation, coordinate with school authorities, and develop audit reports. The office will prioritize schools serving communities with lower median incomes or higher minority populations to address environmental equity.

Maddy summarySD 934 creates a no-interest or low-interest loan program for private special education schools in Massachusetts approved under Chapter 71B. The program will fund building construction and facility upgrades, administered by the Massachusetts School Building Authority using funds from the School Modernization and Reconstruction Trust Fund. This directly supports eligible schools in improving their physical infrastructure without requiring interest payments on the loans.

By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 430) of Jacob R. Oliveira, Joanne M. Comerford, Vanna Howard, Michael D. Brady and other members of the General Court for legislation for a special commission to review and valuate the commonwealth’s current special education financing structure. Education.

Senate, December 11, 2025 -- The committee on Housing to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1008) of Joan B. Lovely, James K. Hawkins, James B. Eldridge, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to the Massachusetts rental voucher program, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2826).

Senate, December 11, 2025 -- The committee on Housing to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 999) of John F. Keenan for legislation relative to impose notification requirements on both tenants and landlords when bed bugs are found at a property, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2830).

Senate, December 11, 2025 -- The committee on Housing to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1011) of Liz Miranda for legislation to promote housing stability for families by strengthening the HomeBASE program, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2829).

By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2151) of Barry R. Finegold for legislation to establish the blue-spotted salamander as the official amphibian of the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.