Sen. Barry Finegold

Maddy summaryH 4161 creates a dedicated sick leave bank for Mark Kratman, a Massachusetts Department of Transportation (DOT) employee, allowing other DOT workers to voluntarily contribute unused sick, personal, or vacation days to support his medical needs. The bill specifies that contributions must be used solely for Kratman's illness or disability as determined by the DOT, and any unused days transfer to the DOT's general paid leave bank if he leaves or dissolves the bank. This is a targeted, individual exception to standard leave policies, not a broad legislative change.

By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 364) of Barry R. Finegold for legislation relative to student and educator data privacy. Education.

By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2150) of Barry R. Finegold for legislation relative to fair software licensing. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 335) of Julian Cyr, Andrea Joy Campbell, Attorney General , Nick Collins and Barry R. Finegold for legislation to promote safe technology use and distraction-free education for youth. Education.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows Massachusetts cities and towns to install automated cameras to enforce specific traffic violations, including running red lights, illegal right turns on red, speeding, and blocking intersections. Municipalities must hold public hearings to approve camera locations and annually report safety data, crash statistics, and enforcement results to MassDOT. Registered vehicle owners face fines of $25-$150 for violations caught by cameras, but for 60 days after installation, only warnings are issued instead of fines. The bill ensures these violations do not count as moving violations for insurance surcharges or appear on a driver’s record.

By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 40) of Barry R. Finegold that the Office of the State Treasurer develop and periodically review and update a digital module and resources on cryptocurrencies and digital assets. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.

By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1541) of Barry R. Finegold for legislation relative to public school athletic trainers. Public Health.

By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Barry R. Finegold for legislation to promote the safety of dogs in the custody of kennels. Municipalities and Regional Government.

By Representative Garry of Dracut, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Colleen M. Garry for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Mark Kratman, an employee of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation. Public Service.

By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 39) of Barry R. Finegold for legislation to protect sensitive personal information from breaches and other cybersecurity incidents by creating a Massachusetts Cyber Incident Response Team. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.