Sen. Becca Rausch

Maddy summarySD 957 requires Massachusetts employers with 50 or more employees to offer pre-tax commuter benefits (like transit passes or parking) to non-union staff, directly affecting these employers and their employees. Employers failing to comply face fines starting at $100 for the first violation, increasing to $250 per subsequent month. The law mandates a multilingual public awareness campaign by the Department of Revenue, in partnership with transit authorities, to inform employees about these benefits. It also establishes a confidential reporting process for non-compliance and takes effect one year after enactment.

Maddy summaryMassachusetts bill SD 2280 (An Act protecting labor and abolishing barriers to organizing rights) expands labor protections for workers not covered by federal law. It redefines "employee" to include workers for nonprofits, healthcare facilities, and vendors serving the state, while explicitly excluding agricultural workers and domestic workers. The bill creates new rules for union authorization (requiring written majority support) and defines "joint employer" to hold multiple entities accountable for workplace terms. These changes aim to strengthen organizing rights and collective bargaining for private-sector workers across the Commonwealth.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the town of Milford to issue one additional license allowing businesses to sell all types of alcoholic beverages for off-premise consumption (like take-out or delivery). It directly affects Milford's local government, which must approve the license, and businesses seeking to sell alcohol without on-site consumption. The key provision is granting the town the legal authority to issue this specific license, which requires prior approval from Milford's town meeting. This is a procedural local bill focused solely on expanding licensing capacity for off-premise alcohol sales.

Senate, June 26, 2025 -- Text of the Senate Bill strengthening health care protections in the Commonwealth (Senate, No. 2543) (being the text of Senate, No. 2538, printed as amended).

By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1471) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to empower municipalities and improving efficiency. Municipalities and Regional Government.

By Mr. Barrett, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 497) of Michael J. Barrett, Michael D. Brady, Paul W. Mark, James B. Eldridge and other members of the Senate for legislation to clarify the role of governor’s councillor on the ballot. Election Laws.

By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 527) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation relative to early voting cost reimbursements. Election Laws.

By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 529) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to ensure municipal participation of the widest eligible range. Election Laws.

By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 532) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to promote democracy in primary elections. Election Laws.

By Representative Gregoire of Marlborough, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 769) of Danielle W. Gregoire and others for legislation to improve care for Alzheimer’s and dementia. Elder Affairs.