By Representative Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2366) of David Paul Linsky and others relative to prosecution for the sale of illegal firearms. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
By Representative Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2365) of David Paul Linsky and others for legislation to require that firearms safety courses provide live fire practice for firearms licenses. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
By Representative Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2361) of David Paul Linsky and others relative to banning semi-automatic firearms. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
By Representative Linsky of Natick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2367) of David Paul Linsky and others relative to universal background checks for private gun sales. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
By Representative Lipper-Garabedian of Melrose, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3520) of Kate Lipper-Garabedian and others relative to public employee benefits for military service members on active duty. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
By Representatives Lewis of Framingham and Montaño of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2357) of Jack Patrick Lewis, Samantha Montaño and others for legislation to promote rehabilitation including guaranteed health, treatment and safety for incarcerated LGBTQI+ persons. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
Maddy summaryThis bill proposes raising the minimum age for purchasing and possessing firearms in Massachusetts from 18 to 21 years old. Under the new rules, individuals under 21 would only be allowed to buy manually operated rifles and shotguns, such as those with bolt, pump, lever, or slide actions, unless they are members of the National Guard, U.S. armed forces, or peace officers. The legislation also mandates that anyone selling firearms to a person under 21 faces severe penalties, including a 10-year ban on obtaining a firearms license and potential fines or imprisonment. Additionally, the bill requires that all firearm purchases by residents under 21 must be accompanied by a valid permit to purchase, removing the ability to buy guns solely with a standard identification card.
Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a state grant program within the Department of Mental Health to support nonprofit organizations that are at high risk of experiencing hate crimes. The funding is intended to help these organizations train their staff in behavioral health and expand supportive services for communities frequently targeted by bias. Grants can be used for specific initiatives such as mental health first aid training, culturally responsive referral systems, and community education to reduce stigma. The program requires that grants be distributed equitably across the state and aligned with recent hate crime data, with a final report on the program's performance due six months after the first grants are issued.
Maddy summaryThis bill amends Massachusetts law to extend certain benefits and protections to employees of counties, cities, and towns who are also armed service members. By modifying Section 59 of Chapter 33, the legislation ensures that these individuals are covered under the same provisions previously available to other employees. The change removes a specific subsection and replaces it with language that explicitly includes county, city, and town staff in the scope of these protections.
Maddy summaryThis bill establishes the Massachusetts Plastics Reduction Act to limit the use of single-use plastics by retail establishments. It defines specific terms such as "carryout bag" and "food service ware" while prohibiting businesses from providing certain disposable plastic items to customers. The legislation sets clear standards for what materials are considered biodegradable or compostable and outlines requirements for reusable and recycled paper bags. By amending state laws, the act directly affects grocery stores, restaurants, pharmacies, and other businesses that sell goods or provide food services to the public.
