Sen. Will Brownsberger

Maddy summaryThis bill clarifies that Massachusetts health coverage rules apply to employees who live in the state, even if their employer is located elsewhere. It specifically ensures that these residents are covered under the same protections as those working in Massachusetts offices. The change removes any ambiguity about where an employee must be physically based to qualify for state health laws.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Massachusetts law to update how justices of the peace can advertise their services. It allows justices to use modern communication methods like websites and social media, in addition to traditional print media and directories. The change also updates the language to include female justices and permits the listing of email addresses alongside phone numbers. These adjustments modernize the rules to reflect current advertising practices while maintaining the core requirement that justices must still advertise their availability to the public.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a comprehensive initiative within the Massachusetts Department of Public Health to address pancreatic cancer through prevention, screening, education, and support programs. It creates a new advisory council composed of thirteen members from various medical and advocacy fields, including representatives from the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network and the American Cancer Society, to guide these efforts. The council will recommend a system to certify hospitals that meet specific national care standards and work to ensure underserved areas have access to qualified facilities. Additionally, the council will investigate ways to share best practices among healthcare providers to improve patient outcomes.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Massachusetts state law to allow retired public employees to return to work in different retirement systems rather than being restricted to their original department. It enables retirees to apply for specific new job openings during the regular review process and ensures that any disability service time before their return counts toward their new pension plan. Additionally, the legislation modernizes the text by replacing gender-specific language with gender-neutral terms throughout the relevant statutes.

Senate, October 10, 2023 -- The committee on the Judiciary, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 913) of William N. Brownsberger for legislation relative to archaic laws; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 951) of Sal N. DiDomenico for legislation relative to petit treason; (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1109) of Rebecca L. Rausch for legislation to repeal the criminalization of blasphemy; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1469) of Kate Donaghue, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and Patrick Joseph Kearney relative to the repeal or reform of certain archaic laws on religion, piety, and morality; (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1640) of Jay D. Livingstone, Lindsay N. Sabadosa and others for legislation to repeal certain archaic laws and to establish a permanent law revision commission (including members of the General Court) to examine common laws and statutes; and (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1811) of Tommy Vitolo and Sal N. DiDomenico relative to petit treason, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2457).

Senate, January 16, 2024 -- The committee on Senate Ways and Means, to whom was referred the Senate Bill relative to archaic laws (Senate, No. 2457),- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 2551).

Senate, January 11, 2024 -- Order (Senator Brownsberger) relative to the calling for a convention of the two branches for the purposes of receiving such communication as the Governor, Maura T. Healey may be pleased to make to them relating to the concerns of the Commonwealth

By Representatives Owens of Watertown and Lawn of Watertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2910) of Steven Owens, John J. Lawn, Jr., and William N. Brownsberger (with the approval of the city council) relative to property tax classifications in the city of Watertown. Revenue. [Local Approval Received.]

Senate, October 12, 2023 --Text of the Senate amendment (Senator Brownsberger) to the House Bill relative to property tax classifications in the city of Watertown (House, No. 2910).