By Mrs. Dooner and Mr. Orall of Berkeley, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2552) of Kelly A. Dooner and Norman J. Orrall (by vote of the town) to authorize the town of Berkley to recall elected officials. Election Laws. [Local Approval Received.]
By Mrs. Dooner and Mr. Orrall of Lakeville, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 3043) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Kelly A. Dooner and Norman J. Orrall (with approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation to authorize the state board of retirement to grant creditable service to Omar H. Ricketts. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
By Mrs. Dooner and Mr. Orrall of Lakeville, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 3042) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Kelly A. Dooner and Norman J. Orrall (with approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation to authorize the state board of retirement to grant creditable service to Joseph D. Ryan. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bruce E. Tarr, Ryan C. Fattman, Patrick M. O'Connor, Peter J. Durant and others for legislation to prevent false impersonation of a federal official. The Judiciary.
By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bruce E. Tarr, Kelly A. Dooner, Peter J. Durant, Ryan C. Fattman and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote emergency contract accountability and integrity. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the Town of Raynham's Board of Selectmen to lease a specific parcel of land at 305 South Street East (Parcel 17-128-0) for a term of up to 99 years. It is a procedural authorization for the town to enter into a long-term lease for this property, with no broader policy changes or affected populations beyond the town's property management. The bill takes effect upon passage.
Maddy summaryHD 733 establishes a Retired Police Dog Care Fund within Massachusetts' executive office of public safety. The fund, administered by the Secretary of Public Safety, receives state appropriations, grants, gifts, and investment income, with unspent balances carrying over annually. It provides grants to nonprofit organizations in Massachusetts to cover medical and care expenses for retired police dogs, as defined in existing law. The Secretary must annually report fund activity, including funding sources and expenditures, to relevant state committees.
By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 307) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation relative to LLC filing fees. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
Maddy summaryThis Massachusetts bill prohibits registered sex offenders from changing their names, requiring them to use only the name they provided during registration. It specifically blocks sex offenders from adopting new surnames in marriage and prevents courts from granting name change petitions for individuals listed on the sex offender registry. The law applies to all individuals required to register under Massachusetts' sex offender registration system (sections 178C-178P). These provisions directly affect registered sex offenders by restricting their ability to alter their legal name for any purpose.
Maddy summaryHD 465 (Halo Act) protects first responders by making it illegal to interfere with their work during emergencies. The bill defines "first responder" broadly to include police, firefighters, EMTs (paid, volunteer, or reserve), and others providing emergency assistance. It prohibits approaching within 25 feet of a first responder after they've given a verbal warning not to approach, if the person intends to impede their duties, threaten them, or cause distress. Violations carry fines up to $1,000 for the first offense and up to $5,000 or one year in jail for repeat offenses.
