By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 256) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation relative to the occupational therapist interstate licensure compact. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 391) of Jason M. Lewis, James B. Eldridge, Rebecca L. Rausch, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to implement elementary and secondary interdisciplinary climate literacy education in public schools. Education.
Maddy summaryThis is a procedural order (SD 3379), not a policy bill. It bypasses standard Senate scheduling rules to place Senate Bill 2710 (which addresses challenges for public libraries and digital resources) on the agenda for immediate second reading on November 13, 2025. The order specifically suspends Senate Rule 7 to enable this expedited consideration. It directly affects the Senate's workflow and the timeline for reviewing SB 2710.
By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 255) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation to establish senior psychologist licensure. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 813) of Jacob R. Oliveira, Joan B. Lovely and Adam J. Scanlon for legislation relative to insurance coverage for home heating oil releases. Financial Services.
By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 887) of Joan B. Lovely, Joanne M. Comerford, Christopher Richard Flanagan, Jacob R. Oliveira and others for legislation to increase the monthly amount of money that Medicaid recipients living in nursing homes are allowed to keep from their income to spend on personal items like toiletries, clothing, and small entertainment. Health Care Financing.
By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1410) of Joan B. Lovely relative to the requirements and procedures necessary for first responders to provide urgent help to persons at risk of serious and deadly harm from opioids and opioid overdose. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
Maddy summaryThis bill codifies Massachusetts' Rental Voucher Program (MRVP), providing rental assistance to low-income households. It establishes that households must have incomes at or below 80% of the area median income (with 75% of vouchers reserved for those at or below 30% AMI) to qualify. The program sets subsidy limits at 100-110% of fair market rent, requires biennial unit inspections for habitability, and mandates annual reporting on voucher usage by household demographics and location. It also standardizes a $80 monthly administrative fee per voucher and ensures unspent funds roll over to the next fiscal year.
By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 159) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation relative to supporting families dealing with sudden unexplained death in pediatrics. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Joan B. Lovely for legislation to protect individuals with service animals in public accommodation. The Judiciary.
