Sen. Will Brownsberger

Maddy summaryThis bill removes the legal limit on the number of seats allowed in restaurants that hold licenses to sell alcohol for on-premises consumption in the town of Belmont. Previously, these establishments were restricted to having between 39 and 250 seats depending on the specific license type, but the act eliminates these caps entirely. By amending existing state laws, the legislation allows Belmont restaurants to expand their seating capacity without needing to change their licenses or seek new approvals. The change applies only to Belmont and does not alter regulations for restaurants in other towns.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the town of Belmont to raise the asset, income, and benefit limits for seniors seeking property tax abatement by amounts that exceed the annual cost-of-living adjustments based on the Consumer Price Index. The legislation allows the town to catch up on missed inflation adjustments if it had not previously adopted these specific state law provisions when they were first enacted. However, a cap is placed on any single increase so that the resulting limits do not surpass what they would have been had the town accepted and adjusted the clauses annually from their original enactment date.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the town of Belmont to hold regular and special town meetings where voters participate in person, remotely, or through a hybrid format. It requires that any meeting held fully or partially online be recorded and made publicly available on the town's website or another public video platform for at least 30 days. The legislation ensures that all actions taken during these remote or hybrid sessions carry the same legal weight as those from traditional in-person meetings, and it takes effect immediately upon passage.

By Representative Rogers of Cambridge and Senator Brownsberger, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of David M. Rogers, William N. Brownsberger and others relative to consumer connected devices. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

Senate, July 23, 2026 -- Text of amendment (215) (offered by Senator Brownsberger) to the Ways and Means amendment (Senate, No. 3178) to the House Bill relative to economic development in the commonwealth.

Senate, July 23, 2026 -- Text of amendment (141) (offered by Senator Brownsberger) to the Ways and Means amendment (Senate, No. 3178) to the House Bill relative to economic development in the commonwealth.

Senate, July 23, 2026 -- Text of amendment (151) (offered by Senator Brownsberger) to the Ways and Means amendment (Senate, No. 3178) to the House Bill relative to economic development in the commonwealth.

Senate, July 22, 2026 -- The committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 3090) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of William N. Brownsberger and David M. Rogers for legislation relative to consumer connected devices., report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 3190).

By Mr. Brownsberger and Mr.Rogers of Cambridge, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 3090) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of William N. Brownsberger and David M. Rogers for legislation relative to consumer connected devices. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

Maddy summaryThis bill makes most juvenile court proceedings open to the public, including media and community members, unless a judge determines specific, documented reasons for exclusion. Judges must provide clear, written findings - based on factors like preventing disruption, protecting a child’s safety, or ensuring fair proceedings - before closing a hearing, and must first consider less restrictive options. It also prohibits publishing the names of children involved in juvenile cases and restricts access to certain clinical reports. These changes aim to balance public transparency with privacy and safety needs in juvenile court.