By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 696) of Brendan P. Crighton for legislation to ensure transparency in the practice of dental leased networks. Financial Services.
By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 111) of Brendan P. Crighton for legislation to ensure access to behavioral health services for children involved with state agencies. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Senate, January 15, 2026 -- The committee on Election Laws to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 531) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Michael J. Barrett, Joanne M. Comerford, Erika Uyterhoeven and others for legislation to provide a local option for ranked choice voting in municipal elections, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2911).
By Mr. Crighton, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1654) of Brendan P. Crighton for legislation relative to postsecondary education in correctional facilities. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
By Ms. Rausch, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 531) of Rebecca L. Rausch, Michael J. Barrett, Joanne M. Comerford, Erika Uyterhoeven and others for legislation to provide a local option for ranked choice voting in municipal elections. Election Laws.
By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 720) of Julian Cyr for legislation to promote climate resilient homes by establishing the Strengthen Massachusetts Homes Program and Fund. Financial Services.
Maddy summaryHD 4789 is a local bill requesting that Saugus' retirement board increase the accidental disability retirement allowance for Christopher Taylor, a retired Saugus police officer. The bill specifically authorizes the town's retirement board to adjust his pension amount under existing disability retirement rules. This is a targeted adjustment affecting only one individual's pension, not a new policy impacting broader groups. The bill received local approval from Saugus as part of the petition process.
Senate, December 31, 2025 -- The committee on Transportation to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 2368) of Julian Cyr, Joanne M. Comerford, David Paul Linsky, Jason M. Lewis and other members of the General Court for legislation to end debt-based driving restrictions and remove economic roadblocks, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2874).
By Mr. O'Connor, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 68) of Patrick M. O'Connor and Joan B. Lovely for legislation relative to lobster closure mitigation. Agriculture.
Maddy summarySD 1424, "An Act to increase opportunity by ending debt-based driving restrictions," removes criminal penalties for driving without a license when the suspension results from unpaid administrative fees (e.g., reinstatement fees), rather than traffic violations. This directly affects drivers whose licenses were suspended solely for failing to pay such fees, eliminating prosecution for driving under these circumstances. The bill adds a new process allowing applicants to request fee reductions or waivers based on financial hardship when renewing or reinstating a license. It also requires the Registry of Motor Vehicles to send electronic notifications about unpaid assessments to drivers, improving transparency and access to hardship requests.
