Senate, July 23, 2026 -- Text of amendment (471) (offered by Senator Rush) to the Ways and Means amendment (Senate, No. 3178) to the House Bill relative to economic development in the commonwealth.
By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 3022) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Sal N. DiDomenico and Pavel M. Payano for legislation to create the engaging neighborhoods, organizations, unions, governments, and households fund. Housing.
Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance to use eminent domain to acquire specific land parcels in Norwood owned by MPT of Norwood-Steward, LLC. The acquired land includes Norwood Hospital and any adjacent properties needed to support the project. After acquisition, the Division will transfer control of the land to the Department of Public Health, which will then assign it to a qualified nonprofit hospital operator. The stated goal is to ensure public access to healthcare, and the bill applies specifically to the town of Norwood and the named property owner.
By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael F. Rush for legislation relative to refunds and customer service standards for food delivery platforms. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Maddy summaryThis bill amends the charter of the town of Westwood, Massachusetts, following approval by Westwood residents through a local vote. It implements changes to the town's governing structure as specified in the petition. The bill directly affects Westwood's local government operations and how it serves its residents.
Senate, May 20, 2026 -- Text of amendment (787) (offered by Senator Rush) to the Ways and Means amendment (Senate, No. 4) to the House Bill making appropriations for the fiscal year 2027 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions, and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund, and serial bond requirements, and for certain permanent improvements.
By Ms. Edwards, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2975) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Lydia Edwards, Patricia D. Jehlen, Joanne M. Comerford, Rebecca L. Rausch and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect access to justice. The Judiciary.
By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 3033) of Michael F. Rush (with the approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation to authorize the grant of easements in or taking of certain parcels of land to the city of Boston. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local approval received.]
By Representative Consalvo of Boston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Rob Consalvo that the Department of Conservation and Recreation be authorized to designate the tennis courts located in Weider Park in the Roslindale section of the city of Boston as the Kim O’Connell tennis courts. Environment and Natural Resources.
By Mr. Rush, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1473) of Michael F. Rush that public buildings in Norfolk County under the control of the Norfolk County Commissioners contain automatic external defibrillators and a staff member as an automatic external defibrillator provider. Municipalities and Regional Government.
