Sen. Brendan Crighton

Senate, September 18, 2025 -- The committee on Aging and Independence to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 495) of John C. Velis, Paul K. Frost, Susannah M. Whipps, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to codify the Hospital to Home Partnership Program, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2607).

By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 340) of Sal N. DiDomenico, Michael J. Barrett, Cindy F. Friedman, Manny Cruz and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to healthy youth. Education.

Maddy summaryThis bill exempts the town of Swampscott from specific tax rules governing recreational land under Massachusetts law. It prevents Swampscott from applying or allowing applications for recreational land tax rates under certain sections of Chapter 61B. However, existing recreational land assessments and all other tax rules (including changes in use and roll-back taxes) for land already classified as recreational in Swampscott remain fully in effect. The bill takes immediate effect upon passage and directly affects Swampscott landowners who previously used or might seek recreational land tax classifications.

By Ms. Jehlen, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2156) of Patricia D. Jehlen, John F. Keenan, Patrick M. O'Connor, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to increase access to menstrual products in public buildings. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 391) of Jason M. Lewis, James B. Eldridge, Rebecca L. Rausch, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to implement elementary and secondary interdisciplinary climate literacy education in public schools. Education.

By Mr. Crighton and Ms. Armini of Marblehead, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2528) of Brendan P. Crighton and Jennifer Balinsky Armini (by vote of the town) for legislation relative to parking fines during snow emergencies in the town Marblehead. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

Maddy summaryThis bill allows Swampscott's Select Board to appoint up to two alternate members to the Conservation Commission for terms of up to three years. Alternates can fill in when regular commission members are absent, unable to serve, have a conflict of interest, or if a vacancy occurs. The commission chair designates alternates to act during these situations until a permanent replacement is appointed. The bill directly affects the Swampscott Conservation Commission's operations and the Select Board's appointment authority.

By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1410) of Joan B. Lovely relative to the requirements and procedures necessary for first responders to provide urgent help to persons at risk of serious and deadly harm from opioids and opioid overdose. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

By Mr. Collins, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2531) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Nick Collins, Bruce E. Tarr, Patrick M. O'Connor, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the Senate for legislation relative to assault and battery by means of bodily substance upon a transit worker. The Judiciary.

Senate, November 3, 2025 - Text of the Senate amendment (Senator Crighton) to the House Bill relative to the charter in the city of Lynn (House, No. 4149).