By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1894) of Patrick M. O'Connor for legislation to provide disability compensation for qualified correctional officers. Public Service.
By Mrs. Dooner and Ms. Field of Taunton, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2582) of Kelly A. Dooner and Lisa Field (with approval of the mayor and city council) for legislation to exempt certain positions in the city of Taunton from civil service status. Public Service. [Local Approval Received.]
By Ms. Dooner (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1826) of Edward Dutra, for legislation to eliminate post-retirement earnings restrictions for police detail work. Public Service.
Maddy summaryThis bill (HD 3633) updates Massachusetts law regarding medical exemptions for school immunizations. It requires physicians to provide a written "Medical Certification" stating a child's health would be endangered by vaccination, based on factors like family history or pre-existing conditions. The certification must be submitted annually to the school health program, kept confidential (not shared outside that program or used in court without consent), and protects physicians from disciplinary action or professional harm for issuing it. This directly affects parents seeking exemptions, schools, and healthcare providers involved in school health requirements.
Senate, January 29, 2026 -- The committee on Financial Services to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2738) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Kelly A. Dooner, Norman J. Orrall, Bruce E. Tarr, Kelly W. Pease and other members of the General Court for legislation to address rising insurance costs for manufactured home residents, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2919).
Maddy summaryHD 5149 authorizes the Town of Raynham to issue one additional license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be consumed off-premises (not on-site), specifically at 1348 New State Highway, US-44. The license must comply with Chapter 138 of Massachusetts General Laws within one year of issuance and must remain within the established zoning district where such sales are permitted. This bill directly affects Raynham's licensing authority and the business located at the specified address. It does not change existing alcohol sales rules but allows a new off-premises license under current regulations.
By Representative Jones of North Reading and Senator Tarr, a joint petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., Bruce E. Tarr and others relative to energy costs, transparency, and sustainability. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
By Mrs. Dooner, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2738) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Kelly A. Dooner, Norman J. Orrall, Bruce E. Tarr, Kelly W. Pease and other members of the General Court for legislation to address rising insurance costs for manufactured home residents. Financial Services.
By Ms. Dooner, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 175) of Kelly A. Dooner for legislation to promote small business growth in the Commonwealth. Community Development and Small Businesses.
By Mr. Fattman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1530) of Ryan C. Fattman and Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to LSDs (Lysosomal Storage Disorders) in infants. Public Health.
