By Mr. Mark, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 786) of Paul W. Mark and Manny Cruz for legislation to create a climate bank in Massachusetts. Financial Services.
By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2134) of James B. Eldridge, Vanna Howard and Manny Cruz for legislation to promote the civil rights and inclusion of American Muslims in the commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1588) of Michael O. Moore and James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to chemicals in food packaging. Public Health.
By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1387) of John J. Cronin, Steven George Xiarhos, Bruce E. Tarr and John F. Keenan relative to authorizing physician assistants to issue psychiatric holds and ensure adequate training on their use. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
By Mr. Fernandes, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 753) of Dylan A. Fernandes for legislation to enhance homebuyer awareness by providing notice to persons purchasing property in a flood zone. Financial Services.
By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1548) of Patricia D. Jehlen, Joanne M. Comerford, Jacob R. Oliveira, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the Senate for legislation to improve outdoor and indoor air quality for communities burdened by transportation pollution. Public Health.
By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 922) of Cynthia Stone Creem for legislation relative to plant-based protein. Higher Education.
By Representative Gentile of Sudbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1433) of Carmine Lawrence Gentile and others for legislation to create documentation requirement standards to demonstrate a disability for public institutions of higher education. Higher Education.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires all Massachusetts healthcare facilities (like hospitals, clinics, and long-term care centers) to implement a medical chaperone policy. It mandates that doctors or nurses inform patients before sensitive exams (such as those involving genitalia, breasts, or rectal areas) about their option to request a trained medical chaperone or, if unavailable, a family/friend chaperone (called a "familial chaperone"). Facilities must document these disclosures and requests in patients' electronic health records, provide educational materials to patients and familial chaperones, and report annual usage data to the state. The policy directly affects patients receiving intimate exams, healthcare facilities, and medical staff who must follow these new disclosure and documentation procedures.
By Mr. Cronin, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 203) of John J. Cronin for legislation to amend successor supplier laws in regards to brand name items sold to a licensed wholesaler. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
