By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 31) of Brendan P. Crighton for legislation to modernize state agency information technology systems. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.
Senate, October 9, 2025 -- The committee on Senate Ways and Means, to whom was referred the Senate Bill to increase access to disposable menstrual products (Senate, No. 2546),- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 2640).
By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 170) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Brendan P. Crighton and Patricia D. Jehlen for legislation to provide for diaper changing stations in public buildings and accommodations. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Senate, July 10, 2025 -- The committee on Public Health to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1549) of Patricia D. Jehlen, John F. Keenan, Michael J. Barrett, Patrick M. O'Connor and other members of the Senate for legislation to increase access to disposable menstrual products, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2546).
Senate, July 7, 2025 -- The committee on Transportation to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2352) of Brendan P. Crighton for legislation relative to the Move Over Law, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2547).
Senate, October 9, 2025 -- The committee on Senate Ways and Means, to whom was referred the Senate Bill relative to the Move Over Law (Senate, No. 2547),- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 2642).
By Ms. Lovely, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1168) of Joan B. Lovely, Peter J. Durant, Todd M. Smola, David T. Vieira and other members of the General Court for legislation to set rates for transcripts of notes and fees taken at a trial or hearing by a transcriber. The Judiciary.
By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1061) of Brendan P. Crighton, Cynthia Stone Creem, Liz Miranda, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation to promote public safety and better outcomes for young adults. The Judiciary.
By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2121) of Brendan P. Crighton, Collette Heil, and James Kimbro, for legislation to establish eelgrass as the official marine flora of the Commonwealth. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
Maddy summaryThis Massachusetts bill (SD 1347) requires most employers to provide employees with paid time off to vote in state or municipal elections. Employees must give at least 3 days' notice to their employer, and the time off must be taken at the start or end of their regular shift to minimize work disruption. Employers who deny this right must pay the affected employee a full day’s wages. The law also mandates employers to post clear voting time-off notices and enforces compliance through the Attorney General’s Fair Labor Division. It directly affects all Massachusetts employees and their employers covered by Chapter 149 of the General Laws.
