By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 260) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation to protect the privacy of lottery winners. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1591) of Michael O. Moore and James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to stroke data reporting. Public Health.
Maddy summaryHD 3297 creates a 27-member commission to study funding solutions for wastewater infrastructure improvements in 14 South Coast Massachusetts towns (including Acushnet, New Bedford, and Plymouth) affected by nitrogen pollution. The commission will examine the costs of expanding sewers, upgrading treatment facilities, reducing overflows, and converting septic systems, then identify fair revenue options like fees or taxes. It must hold public hearings, consult experts, and submit a report with specific funding recommendations to state officials within one year. The bill itself does not fund projects but establishes a process to develop future legislation for addressing nitrogen pollution in coastal waters.
By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 261) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation to regulate bodyworks. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Senate, September 2, 2025 -- The committee on Higher Education to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 942) of Mark C. Montigny for legislation to establish a reduce fare pilot program for students aboard South Coast Rail, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2593).
Senate, September 11, 2025 -- The committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 164) of Michael O. Moore and Mark C. Montigny that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to establish the Harmony commission to study and make recommendations related to the welfare and best interests of children in care and protection cases, report the accompanying resolve (Senate, No. 2602).
Maddy summaryThis bill (SD 1367) strengthens penalties for sexual assaults by adults in positions of trust involving children. It specifically targets individuals like teachers, coaches, child care providers, foster parents, or family members with custody who commit indecent assault or abuse against children under 18. For children under 14, offenders face life imprisonment or a minimum 10-year sentence with no parole or early release; for children aged 14-17, penalties include up to 10 years in prison. The law explicitly states children under 18 cannot consent and bars defenses claiming the trusted role ended. Prosecutions under this law cannot be dismissed without a finding.
By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 151) of Joan B. Lovely and Mark C. Montigny for legislation to establish a diaper benefits pilot program. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 118) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Joanne M. Comerford, Mark C. Montigny and other members of the General Court for legislation to lift kids out of deep poverty. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
By Mr. Montigny, a petition (accompanied by resolve, Senate, No. 638) of Mark C. Montigny, Christopher M. Markey and Mark D. Sylvia that provisions be made for an investigation and study by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to establish a coastal waters wastewater financing commission. Environment and Natural Resources.
