By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 643) of Michael O. Moore for legislation to define recyclable beverage containers. Environment and Natural Resources.
By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 90) of Michael O. Moore for legislation to establish an internal special audit unit within the Cannabis Control Commission. Cannabis Policy.
Maddy summaryThis bill allows Massachusetts school districts to charge transportation fees for students in grades 7-12 attending out-of-district vocational or agricultural schools. The fee cannot exceed what in-district students pay for similar transportation. Families with incomes at or below 300% of the federal poverty level are exempt from this fee. The policy directly affects nonresident students seeking specialized education outside their home district.
Maddy summaryHD 3584, titled "An Act relative to hospital profit and fairness," targets hospitals receiving Commonwealth funding that serve fewer than 60% government patients (e.g., Medicaid/Medicare). It imposes civil penalties on facilities with operating margins exceeding 8% or CEO compensation over 50 times the minimum wage employee pay, requiring public reporting of all financial assets (including foreign holdings) within 7 days. Penalties collected fund a new Medicaid Reimbursement Enhancement Fund to improve Medicaid payments to eligible hospitals. The law applies to acute care hospitals, teaching hospitals, and state-operated facilities but excludes rehabilitation and long-term care centers. It takes effect January 1, 2025, without affecting pre-existing contracts.
By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 47) of Michael O. Moore for legislation to prohibit surveillance pricing based on the biometric data of individuals collected on the premises of a food store and food department. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.
By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 197) of Cynthia Stone Creem, Rebecca L. Rausch, Michael O. Moore, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect reproductive health access, LGBTQ lives, religious liberty, and freedom of movement by banning the sale of cell phone location information. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 49) of Michael O. Moore and James B. Eldridge for legislation to implement annual statewide public employee cybersecurity training. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.
By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 45) of Michael O. Moore, Joanne M. Comerford, Rebecca L. Rausch, James B. Eldridge and others for legislation to establish the Massachusetts Data Privacy Protection Act. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.
Senate, May 12, 2025 -- The committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 47) of Michael O. Moore for legislation to prohibit surveillance pricing based on the biometric data of individuals collected on the premises of a food store and food department, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No.2515).
By Representative Frost of Auburn, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Paul K. Frost and Michael O. Moore for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Stephen Brophy, an employee of the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office. Public Service.
