By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 645) of Michael O. Moore for legislation to prohibit the use of coal tar sealers. Environment and Natural Resources.
Maddy summaryS 1592 updates Massachusetts optometry licensure rules to modernize practice standards. It requires optometrists licensed before specific dates (1984, 1994, or 2021) to retake and pass exams by 2022 or 2025 to legally use certain eye medications (like glaucoma treatments and oral medications). The bill also clarifies that "practice of optometry" includes diagnosing related systemic conditions and adds requirements for annual continuing education and participation in state medical assistance programs. These changes directly affect older-licensed optometrists seeking to expand their scope of practice.
By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 340) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Michael J. Barrett, Cindy F. Friedman, Manny Cruz and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to healthy youth. Education.
Senate, November 13, 2025 -- The committee on Higher Education to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 945) of Michael O. Moore and James B. Eldridge for legislation to assist low-income students success through work-study, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2704).
By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 945) of Michael O. Moore and James B. Eldridge for legislation to assist low-income students success through work-study. Higher Education.
By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 269) of Michael O. Moore for legislation relative to retail liquor sales to caterers. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1835) of James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to death benefits to surviving spouses of call and volunteer firefighters. Public Service.
By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 616) of Jason M. Lewis, Michael O. Moore, Marcus S. Vaughn, James K. Hawkins and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to ivory and rhonoceros horn trafficking. Environment and Natural Resources.
By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 195) of Joanne M. Comerford, Cindy F. Friedman, Mark C. Montigny, Adam Gomez and other members of the Senate for legislation to eliminate harmful chemicals from children's products. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
By Representative Higgins of Leominster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3124) of Natalie M. Higgins and others relative to a sales tax exemption for the sale of used books and other items sold by libraries for fundraising purposes. Revenue.
