Sen. Brendan Crighton

Senate, September 29, 2025 -- The committee on The Judiciary to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1045) of Joanne M. Comerford, Mindy Domb, Brendan P. Crighton, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to protect personal security before a decree of a change of name, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2615).

By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 318) of Brendan P. Crighton and Michael J. Barrett for legislation to modernize school construction. Education.

By Mr. Velis, a 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. Elder Affairs.

By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 558) of Brendan P. Crighton and Hadley Luddy for legislation to promote nature-based approaches for resiliency and climate change adaptation throughout the Commonwealth. Environment and Natural Resources.

By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 572) of Sal N. DiDomenico, James B. Eldridge and Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to establish sustainable and equitable funding for climate change adaptation and mitigation. Environment and Natural Resources.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a Massachusetts Office of College in High School to oversee programs allowing high school students to earn college credit or industry credentials while in high school. It requires public colleges to create clear policies for granting credit for college-in-high school courses, AP exams, and IB programs, and mandates that these policies be publicly posted. A dedicated trust fund is created to support these programs, with priority given to underserved communities and school districts serving economically disadvantaged students. The bill also mandates annual reporting on fund usage and college credit policies to state education committees.

Senate, September 2, 2025 -- The committee on Higher Education to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 923) of Brendan P. Crighton and Manny Cruz for legislation relative to college credits while attending high school, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No.2591).

By Representatives Armini of Marblehead and LaNatra of Kingston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 110) of Jennifer Balinsky Armini for legislation to provide financial assistance to lobstermen to mitigate the financial impacts of fishing area closures. Agriculture.

By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Brendan P. Crighton for legislation relative to cannabis for Medicare eligible patients. Financial Services.

By Ms. Miranda, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1884) of Liz Miranda, Sal N. DiDomenico, Michael F. Rush, Joanne M. Comerford and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to teacher retirement election. Public Service.